Pre-K Program: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)
Yes, all families living within MCCSC boundaries are eligible to send their child to an MCCSC Pre-K program. All families receive funding to support the cost of Pre-K, with many families having the opportunity to send their child for free thanks to the community’s support of the 2023 family centered referendum.
Students will attend their districted MCCSC school, which is the elementary school they would attend for kindergarten. Students are also eligible to attend approved MCCSC partners. Families may request a transfer to another elementary school, similar to the process for other elementary grades. Transfer approvals will be dependent on spots being available. Transfer request forms are available on MCCSC’s website.
Community programs must be non-religious and Paths to QUALITY Level 3 or 4. They must have completed MCCSC’s application process, have been approved by MCCSC as a community partner and agreed to MCCSC’s Service Agreement. This ensures high quality programs for MCCSC’s students.
As outlined in referendum materials, funding for free preschool in buildings for income eligible families will be in place for the 2025-2026 school year.
Yes, MCCSC will continue to offer care for children six-weeks to three-years-old at the Early Learning Center and Hoosier Hills Childcare Center.
Our districted home schools will post class lists with teacher’s names on August 6th during our Meet the Teacher Open Houses. The hours for this open house vary by building.
Information will be located in Skyward Family Access on the "Bussing" tab once students are routed for the 2024-2025 school year.
Additional FAQs can be found on our early childhood education website. You may also email or call our staff at the contact information shown on page 3 of the “2024-2025 MCCSC Early Childhood Education” brochure.