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Salt Lake City School District Early Childhood Preschool logo with colorful text.

 

Early Childhood education promotes the holistic development of a child’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical needs to build a solid and broad foundation for lifelong learning and well-being. Our classrooms provide nurturing and stimulating learning environments for our youngest learners. Through inclusive play-based activities and intentional guidance and instruction, we follow developmentally appropriate practices and lay the foundation for academic success in elementary school.

 

Online Registration for our Pre K classes begins April 15. On that date, click this Red button to access the online registration form.

Early Childhood
1388 S. Navajo Street
Salt Lake City, Utah 84104

801.974.8396

Pre-Kindergarten Classes

  • Class Options and Locations
    PreK 3 Half-day Class Options: for children who turn three years old by September 1, 2025

    • Dilworth (Fee-based), Edison, Liberty, Newman, and Parkview Elementary Schools
      • Tuition applies to all PreK locations
    • Morning sessions only

    PreK 4 Half-day Class Options: for children who turn four years old by September 1, 2025

    • Dilworth (Fee-based), Edison, Escalante, Liberty, Mountain View, Newman, Parkview, Washington, and  Whittier Elementary Schools
      • Tuition applies to all PreK locations
    • Locations offer morning or afternoon sessions only

    PreK 4 Full-day Class Options only apply for children who turn four years old by September 1, 2025

    • Backman, Beacon Heights (Fee-based), Edison, Franklin, Indian Hills (Fee-based), Liberty, Meadowlark, Mountain View, NorthStar, Parkview, and Washington Elementary Schools
      • Tuition applies to all PreK locations
    • Locations follow the school bell schedule

    PAT Parent and Child Together Classes
    The family is at the center of a young child’s development. Our parent-child classes provide opportunities for families to contribute their expertise to the classroom community learning experience where you will play, explore, and learn with your child in a creative and stimulating environment. Parents and children participate together to enrich the children’s learning experience.

    These classes are available for infants, toddlers, and three-year-old children and require parents to attend with their children.

    There is a one-time fee to participate in these classes.

    We are currently enrolling students to attend our spring 2024 Parent and Child Together classes. Please contact our office if you are interested in these programs.

  • There is a two-step registration process for the Early Childhood Preschool Program:

    1. Submit online application beginning April 15, 2025
    2. Early Childhood Office will call to finalize registration

    Priority placement will be given to families living within school boundaries, district employees, or families who have siblings attending these schools.

    PLEASE ALLOW UP TO 30 days FOR THE EARLY CHILDHOOD OFFICE TO REVIEW YOUR APPLICATION TO DETERMINE PLACEMENT FOR FINAL ENROLLMENT. THANK YOU!

    Required Documents for Online Registration

    • Child’s current immunization record
    • Current proof of address
    • Parent or legal guardian’s photo ID
    • Please enter child's name as printed on birth certificate

    After you have registered online, the Registration process is Finalized by Appointment Only at the Early Childhood Office.

    Required Documents for In-office Registration

    • Child’s official birth certificate (no photocopies)
    • A non-refundable registration fee of $30* (Title 1) or $85* (Fee-based) *(Fee amount subject to change)
    • First month’s tuition (credit/debit card, check, money order, or cash accepted)
      • Tuition applies to all PreK locations
    • To see if you qualify for Title I reduced tuition, you will need to schedule an appointment to show your 2024 Income Tax Return, (1040 form). Your child’s name must be listed on the form.

    The Early Childhood Department reserves the right to cancel a class due to lack of enrollment.

    If you have any questions, please call the Early Childhood Office at 801-974-8396 ext. or 801-974-9007 ext. 0. The office is open 8:00 AM-4:30 PM, Monday-Friday.

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