Enrollment Procedures for Preschool

Kenton County School District partners with families to support children in learning beginning at age 3. If you are having concerns about your child prior to age 3, please contact your pediatrician or First Steps. Every child in Kentucky from ages 0-3 with developmental delays is eligible for early intervention services through First Steps.

If it is suspected your child may continue to need intervention at age 3, First Steps partners with the Kenton County Preschool Program for eligibility determination and potential transition to public preschool.

First Steps

#7 Northern Kentucky District Point of Entry

401 East 20th Street, 2nd Floor
Covington, KY  41014
Phone:  (859) 655-1195 or (888) 300-8866  
Fax:  (859) 665-1194

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If you have questions, please call the Preschool Office 859-344-8888.

Kenton County School District partners with families to support children in learning beginning at age 3.  In the preschool classroom, children are involved in activities filled with wonder and exploration.  Eligibility for public preschool requires children be 3 years old with a developmental delay or 4 years old with a developmental delay or income eligible.

If you are having concerns with your child’s development, please use the link below to have a staff member contact you.

Click here if you would like to be contacted by a member of our staff.

Children who are/were previously enrolled in public preschool, eligible with an IEP (delay) at age 3 or 4, or income eligible at age 4 and transferring to the school district

Kenton County School District partners with families to support children in learning beginning at age 3.  In the preschool classroom, children are involved in activities filled with wonder and exploration.  Eligibility for public preschool requires children be 3 years old with a developmental delay or 4 years old with a developmental delay or income eligible.  The next steps to begin the transfer process are described below. 

Required forms are available below.  We look forward to working with you as we review the documentation to determine potential eligibility and next steps for your child.  If you have questions, please call the Preschool Office 859-957-2632.

Complete and Return

Required:

___ Consent to Share Information (Other than Children's)

___ Enrollment Form/Home Language Survey

___ Kentucky Immunization Registry School Permission Slip

Please begin to locate and gather the following documents to present to the school should your child be determined eligible for KCSD preschool.

___ Immunization Certificate (must be current)

___ School Physical Form, completed by physician

___ Birth Certificate

___ Guardian Photo ID

Additional Information: (if applicable)

___ Custody or Guardianship Papers

___ Copy of Social Security Card (not mandatory – used for college education                            scholarships)

___ Copy of Medicaid Card/Medicaid Release of Information

___ Other reports such as Existing Outside Evaluations

___ Individual Education Plan (IEP)

Please complete and return to:                        

The Kenton County Board of Education - Preschool Office

1055 Eaton Drive

Ft. Wright, KY 41017

Kenton County School District partners with families to support children in learning beginning at age 3.  In the preschool classroom, children are involved in activities filled with wonder and exploration.  Eligibility for public preschool requires children be 3 years old with a developmental delay or 4 years old with a developmental delay or income eligible.  The next steps to begin the application process are described below. 

If your child is, or will be 4 years old by August 1, please reference this income chart for income guidelines. Amounts are prior to taxes and deductions.  Child must be 4 years old on or before August 1 of the current school year.

If you have reviewed the income reference chart and believe your child is income eligible, required forms are available below.  We look forward to working with you as we review the documentation to determine potential eligibility and next steps for your child.  If you have questions, please call the Preschool Office 859-344-8888.

Complete and Return

Required:

___ Household Income Verification Form

___ Proof of Income Documentation (such as: pay stub, social security, alimony, etc.)

___ Enrollment Form/Home Language Survey

___ Kentucky Immunization Registry School Permission Slip

Please begin to locate and gather the following documents to present to the school should your child be determined eligible for KCSD preschool.

___ Immunization Certificate (must be current)

___ School Physical, completed by physician

___ Birth Certificate

___ Guardian Photo ID

Additional Information: (if applicable)

___ Custody or Guardianship Papers

___ Copy of Social Security Card (not mandatory – used for college education                            scholarships)

___ Copy of Medicaid Card/Medicaid Release of Information

___ Other available reports such as Existing Outside Evaluations

Please complete and return to:                        

The Kenton County Board of Education - Preschool Office

1055 Eaton Drive

Ft. Wright, KY 41017