WCPS Preschool Program
How to Enroll at Warren County (WCPS) Preschool
The preschool program is provided free for 3-and 4-year-old children who have been identified as having a developmental delay. The program is also provided free for children who will turn 4-years-old by August 1, of the current school year and meet income guidelines.
You may contact the school in which you child would attend to complete an eligibility application. Additional enrollment is available on our website at warrencountyschools.org or you can call us at 270-781-5150.
Eligibility Guidelines
The Kentucky Preschool Program is available to all children determined to be eligible. Families may begin the process to determine eligibility at their home school.
Four-year-old children without a disability or developmental delay must meet ALL the following criteria:
o Must be four years old before or on August 1 of the current school year
o Must be a resident of the Warren County School District
o Must meet income eligibility guidelines
Three and four-year-old children may be eligible for preschool upon the child’s third birthday if the determination has been made by the Admissions and Release Committee that the child has a developmental delay or disability and may be in need of special education services.
To begin the process of determining if a child will qualify based on any of the following criteria, please contact the preschool teacher in the school district in which you live:
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To qualify based on family income
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To determine if a child has a disability or developmental delay and qualifies for special education services
If it is determined that your child does not qualify for the Warren County Preschool Program, you are encouraged to consider our tuition program.
To apply for the Preschool Program or request a free developmental screening, please click here to begin the process.
Preschool Eligibility Form
Please complete this form in order to know if your student meets the requirements to enroll in the WCPS Preschool Program.
Tutorial for the Preschool Eligibility Form
Other Helpful Links for WCPS Preschool
Preschool Tuition Overview
Warren County Preschool Home Page
Resources and information on Warren County Preschool including locations, eligibility, and resources for Preschool and early childhood development.
Community Resources
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WCPS Family Resource Center Directory
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Search for Licensed Childcare
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Choosing Childcare
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First Steps (Early Intervention for Children Birth to 3 with Developmental Delays)
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HANDS (Home Visiting Program for Expectant and New Parents)
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Jennings Creek Family Resource Center-Early Childhood/Preschool Website
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KY Governor's Office for Early Childhood