Preschool Registration

Wayne Local Schools Preschool Program 

We are no longer accepting applications for the 2024/25 school year.  

Wayne Local Schools will be accepting preschool applications for 2024/25 through electronic submission.  The link will be available at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, March 1, 2024 to complete and submit.  If you are unable to submit electronically, an application may be han delivered to the Elementary School Office beginning on March 1st, HOWEVER, the application will have a time-stamp starting at Noon on March 1st as applications electronically received in the morning will take precedence. 

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR APPLICATION.  

Any questions, please email Laura Collier at lcollier@waynelocal.net.. 

Wayne Local Schools offer services to both special needs and typical children with curriculum and settings tailored to the science of early childhood education.  The children must be residents of Wayne Local School District. 

The Wayne Local School preschool provides both center-based and itinerant (visiting) teaching for children ages 3-5 who are identified by their district as children who would benefit from specific interventions to address delays or needs.  Teachers, aides and therapists work with children to achieve goals specified in their Individual Education Plans (IEP’s).  Typical children are also an important part of the preschool classrooms, serving as peer models and sharing in activities based on Ohio’s Early Learning Content Standards. 

• Special needs children enter the program through evaluations by the district’s special education department.  Typical children are accepted, as space permits, through enrollment application and the payment of a deposit.  Children are accepted throughout the school year as space is available. 
• Classes run Monday through Thursday; morning (8:45 am - 11:32 am) or afternoon (12:45 pm - 3:32 pm)
• All of our teaching staff are licensed by the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) and have at minimum a bachelor degree in Early Childhood, or Special Education, or both.
• Each class has sixteen children or less.  Every teacher is supported by at least one aide.  These classrooms are inspected and licensed according to standards set by the ODE.
• The preschool staff along with our kindergarten teachers receives professional development designed to enhance each child’s educational experience.  The preschool staff is knowledgeable with current content standards, curriculum and licensing requirements.

 Yes, we do……

• Provide a joyful environment for kids.
• Have a quality staff.
• Educate our staff continuously.
• Respect differences.
• Provide varied learning opportunities.
• Support all stakeholders.
• Facilitate transitions.
• Accommodate all abilities.
• Nurture kids, families and communities.
• Promote learning through play

Preschool applications are filled on a first-come, first served basis, according to space. Returning preschool students will have preference over new students, but will have applications approved in the same manner as other students.  Once classes are filled a waiting list will be maintained for open seats during the school year.

Preschool Tuition for 2024/25:

For typical peers there is a $70 non-refundable enrollment fee to offset the costs of materials. Tuition is charged in monthly installments.  The monthy rate is annual tuition divided by 9 months,  Tuition is $2,700 for the school year, or $300 per month.  Parents are required to sign the Preschool Tuition Agreement, accepting financial commitment for the entire school year.
Your monthly payment is due by the first day each month, September through May.  Payment not received by the 5th will be considered past due and assessed a late fee of $10.00.  Payment more than 30 days past due will result in dismissal from the program.