Preschool
Welcome to Preschool
Thank you for your interest in Greater Clark County Schools Preschool Program!
The program is open to all students who will be 4 years old by Aug. 1st of their starting school year.
FAST FACTS:
• Half-day and full-day programs
• FREE transportation provided
• FREE tuition through On My Way Pre-K
• $175/ week (Full Day) and $90/week (Half-Day) if a student does not qualify for On My Way Pre-K
For more information, please contact Brittany Mellum Schoen at bmellum@gccschools.com or Kellie Fox, Administrative Assistant, kfox@gccschools.com.
Preschool 2026-27 FAQs
On My Way Pre-K Info
• Applications for the 2026–2027 GCCS preschool program will open Monday, March 23rd at 9:00 AM
- The application will be available on the Greater Clark County Schools website.
- Click on the Parent tab.
- Select Preschool Application. (this is only an application and does not guarantee a spot for your child)
- Students must be 4 years old on or before August 1, 2026 to be eligible. If you are 5 by Aug. 1 you would enroll in kindergarten.
- Early intervention programs are available for qualifying students who are not yet 4 by August 1.
- The AM session at most locations is reserved for early intervention students.
- Half-Day Programs:
- Pike, Riverside, Utica
- Full-Day Programs:
- Franklin Square, New Washington, Northaven, Parkwood, Charlestown, Pike, Riverside, Utica
- Placement is determined by:
- Date and time the application was submitted
- Program availability
- If you apply to a school outside of your home school boundary, priority placement will be given to students who reside within that school’s attendance area. Link to boundaries: https://www.gccschools.com/home/boundaries/
- Full-Day:
- $175 per week (Full Pay) o $100 per week (with approved Free/Reduced Lunch application)
- Half-Day:
- $90 per week (Full Pay) o $50 per week (with approved Free/Reduced Lunch application)
- Families may apply for On My Way Pre-K assistance. Contact River Valley Resources for more information:
- https://www.rivervalleyresources.com/childcare-assistance
- Free/Reduce Lunch applications will be available after July 1st . Applications can be found on the website: www.gccschools.com
- There is no midday transportation.
- Students may ride the bus to school (AM and full-day classes).
- Students may ride the bus home from school (PM and full-day classes).
- Transportation is provided only to your home school.
Yes! Early intervention programs are available for qualifying students who are not yet 4 by August 1st.