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 Kentucky Early Intervention System (KEIS) formally First Steps. Every child in Kentucky from ages 0-3 with developmental delays is eligible for early intervention services through KEIS.

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

KEIS (Formally 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

Find My Point Of Entry - KEIS

Click here if you would like to see if your child is reaching expected milestones for their age.

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.  If your child is 3 or 4 years old with a developmental delay they could be eligible for public preschool.

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 eligible with an IEP (delay) at age 3 or 4, or income eligible at age 4 and transferring to the Kenton County School District from another public school system.

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.  The state of KY sets Eligibility for public preschool requiring children be 3 years old with a developmental delay or 4 years old with a developmental delay or income eligible. Each district/state may have additional programming. Please contact the Preschool Office for next steps to begin the transfer process.

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

Please Print, Complete and Return

Required:

___ Consent to Share Information (Former School Name)

___ 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

___ Copy of Social Security Card

___ Guardian Photo ID

___ Proof of Residency - street address which may include utility bills to the legal guardian, rental/lease/purchase contracts, etc.  

 *If you are unable to provide a proof of residency, click here.

Additional Information: (if applicable)

___ Custody or Guardianship Papers

 ___ Copy of Medicaid Card/Medicaid Release of Information

___ Other reports such as Existing Outside Evaluations

___ Individual Education Plan (IEP)

Please complete and return to:                        

For income eligibility, your child will need to be 4 years old by August 1st of the current school year. Please use this Preschool Household Income Chart for income guidelines. 

If you have reviewed the Preschool Household Income 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.

Please print, complete and return

Required:

___ Enrollment Form/Home Language Survey

___ Kentucky Immunization Registry School Permission Slip

___ Household Income Verification Form

Additional required items:

___ Immunization Certificate (must be current)

___ School Physical, completed by physician

___ Birth Certificate

___ Copy of Social Security Card

___ Guardian Photo ID

___ Proof of Residency - street address which may include utility bills to the legal guardian, rental/lease/purchase contracts, etc.  

 * If you are unable to provide a proof of residency, click here.

Additional Information: (if applicable)

___ Custody or Guardianship Papers

___ Copy of Medicaid Card/Medicaid Release of Information

___ Other available reports such as Existing Outside Evaluations

Please complete and return to: