APPLY BY MARCH 31 FOR THE 2026-27 SCHOOL YEAR!
Getting Ready for School
Welcome! We're so excited to have you join our program. Now that your child has been accepted, please complete the next steps in the enrollment process by filling out the two forms below. Feel free to scroll down to explore helpful tips and resources, especially useful if this is your child’s first year of school.
One of the most valuable things you can do to help prepare your child for their first year of school is to work on independent/self help skills. Here are some tips to encourage growth in this area:
Give your child a choice between a couple of activities and have them tell you what they want to do. It doesn't have to be for more than a couple of minutes, but this encourages them to make a decision and follow through. It also helps develop their oral language and communication skills. Make sure they help clean up after they are done with the activity.
Encourage your child to try when they say "I can't do it," or when they ask you to do it. They really do learn from mistakes and messes. Say, “You try first and if you need help I will help you get it." or "That’s okay, it didn't work out this time but you tried and that's how you learn to do it."
They should be able to use the restroom independently. Work with them on independently pulling on and off their pants and getting on and off the (regular) toilet. Independently turning on and off the water to wash their hands. At this age your child wants to be big and try to do everything on their own. This is an area that, as parents, we sometimes do for them, but something beginning in preschool that they need to be able to do without a lot of assistance. Of course, I will be there and available to help when absolutely needed!
Supplies
You do not need to donate supplies, but if you feel so inclined, donations are greatly appreciated! Below are some of the items we always need:
White copier paper Play-Doh
Tissues/toilet paper Crayola Washable Paint
White/colored card stock paper Sheets of reward stickers
Paper towels Treasure box items
Glue sticks/white school glue Dot stickers
White shaving cream Large and small zip lock bags
Disinfectant wipes Foaming alcohol-free hand sanitizer
Colored construction paper Liquid hand soap refill
Large and small paper plates Masking tape (all colors)
