Overview
Hillsdale Local School District currently has two preschool classrooms located in our PreK-12 facility. It is the goal of the Little Falcons Preschool to provide each student with the opportunity to develop to his/her greatest potential in all areas of learning and growth.
The preschool provides developmentally-appropriate instruction with a mixture of individual and group activities which encourage each child to actively explore their environment.
Times
The preschool is in session Monday through Thursday with an AM and a PM session.
Transportation
Families will receive more information regarding bussing upon the enrollment of their student into the Little Falcons Preschool.
Tuition
Tuition is charged on a sliding fee schedule with a maximum payment of $125 per month. Families must provide evidence of income in order to have a reduction in tuition. Tuition will be calculated after the proof of income is provided.
Students with an Individualized Education Plan will not be charged tuition.
Enrollment
The enrollment application is available on the district website and may be completed on the website. Preschool Registration link
To apply, students must be at least age 3 before August 1.
Students will be enrolled on a first-come, first-served basis, with four-year-olds being prioritized. At this time, the district is not accepting out-of-district students.
All students must be potty trained before starting preschool unless the student is identified with special needs through the multifactored evaluation process.
Families will need to provide a copy of their child's
- birth certificate,
- immunization record,
- proof of residency, and
- custody papers, if they apply.
- Also, the photo ID of a parent/guardian will be needed for registration.
Students must provide documentation of a medical exam no later than 30 days following the beginning of preschool. Dental exams are also strongly recommended.
Screening
Following the application process, families will be contacted with a date to bring their student for a developmentally appropriate screening.
Child Find
If at any time, a family suspects a student may have a disability, the family may contact Mrs. Becky Hartsel, Preschool Director, at 419-368-8512 to schedule a screening for the student. Students do not have to be potty trained to be screened.