Guidelines for Typically Developing Children Enrolled in the Preschool Program at the Fairfield Kindergarten Center

Children must:
• Be 3-5 years old at time of acceptance
• Be completely potty-trained (no pull-ups)
• Be screened by the school district
• Be registered with the school district (see online registration packet at www.fairfieldcityschools.com or pick one up at the Student Welcome Center)
All children are placed on a waiting list for the Fairfield Preschool Program by contacting Karen Heatherton at the Kindergarten Center at 829-3900. When your child is selected, you will be contacted by a school employee and have 48 hours to respond or your name will be taken off the list. Please keep your information, especially phone numbers updated, as well as your child’s status in other programs. If you have any concerns about your child’s development, please contact Special Services at 829-4311.

Tuition for the program is $1800 per school year. If you choose to pay by month your payment of $200 is due by the 5th of each month or you risk being dismissed from the program. Your tuition includes: daily snack, fees, and transportation costs.

At this time, we do transport our typically developing children, to and from established kindergarten bus stops. All children must follow the school district’s bus policies and regulations.

FAQs
What session will my child attend?
Attendance is based on your home address.

Can I request a session change for my child?
Session changes are not accepted for preschool children.

When will my child begin school?
The beginning school date varies from year to year, typically 1-2 weeks after the Fairfield City School District Calendar. You will be contacted as to the start date.

How many days a week will my child attend school?
The preschool program is Monday – Thursday, following the Fairfield City School District Calendar.

What are the session times?
Morning Session 9:15am – 11:45am with drop-off no earlier than 9:10am
Afternoon Session 1:15pm – 3:45pm with drop-off no earlier than 1:10pm

Who is actually on the bus with my child?
There is one bus driver per bus and a mixture of preschool and kindergarten children.

If my currently enrolled child has a sibling, do they get preferential placement on the waiting list?
No, all children are placed on the waiting list in the order their name was received.

If you suspect your child has a disability or is delayed in his or her development, please contact the Jada Lytle at 829-4311.