Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.
How do I sign my child up for preschool?
Lottery Registration for 2011-12 has been completed. There is a waiting list for 3 year olds. 4 year old spot remain. Please email for 4 year old registration. Lottery for 2012-13 year :Parents/Guardians will need to complete an application form to place their childon the lottery list for a slot in the AM or PM classes. Names will be takenfrom January 4 to March 16. A lottery drawing will be held March 26.Families will be notified of their child’s acceptance beginning April 1. Registration will take place in April. A $50 registration fee along with all paperwork will need to returned for students to be considered enrolled.(Registration fee is waived forfamilies qualifying for income eligible state funded preschool grants). Back to Top
Lottery Registration for 2011-12 has been completed. There is a waiting list for 3 year olds. 4 year old spot remain. Please email for 4 year old registration. Lottery for 2012-13 year :Parents/Guardians will need to complete an application form to place their childon the lottery list for a slot in the AM or PM classes. Names will be takenfrom January 4 to March 16. A lottery drawing will be held March 26.Families will be notified of their child’s acceptance beginning April 1. Registration will take place in April. A $50 registration fee along with all paperwork will need to returned for students to be considered enrolled.(Registration fee is waived forfamilies qualifying for income eligible state funded preschool grants).
Is there a waiting list for preschool?
No we do not keep a waiting list. Lottery applications will be taken for the 2012-13 school year from Jan. 4-Mar. 16. Back to Top
No we do not keep a waiting list. Lottery applications will be taken for the 2012-13 school year from Jan. 4-Mar. 16.
When will I know if my child will get a spot in preschool?
Families will be contacted beginning April1 as to their status of the lottery. Back to Top
Families will be contacted beginning April1 as to their status of the lottery.
How old does my child need to be to come to preschool?
For the 3 year old program students need to be 3 years old by September 15, 2012. For the 4 year old program students need to be 4 years old bySeptember 15, 2012.Back to Top
For the 3 year old program students need to be 3 years old by September 15, 2012. For the 4 year old program students need to be 4 years old bySeptember 15, 2012.
What is the cost of preschool?
Tuition for the morning class is $150 a month. Tuition for the afternoon classis $150 a month. You can apply for a tuition assistance grant. Please fill out the tuition assistance form to be considered. A $50 non-refundable registration fee is due at the time ofregistration. Back to Top
Tuition for the morning class is $150 a month. Tuition for the afternoon classis $150 a month. You can apply for a tuition assistance grant. Please fill out the tuition assistance form to be considered. A $50 non-refundable registration fee is due at the time ofregistration.
What are the hours?
Morning preschool is 8:30-11:30am Tuesday thru Friday. Afternoon preschool is 12:30-3:30pm Tuesday thru Friday.Back to Top
Morning preschool is 8:30-11:30am Tuesday thru Friday. Afternoon preschool is 12:30-3:30pm Tuesday thru Friday.
Does the school provide transporation?
No, the parents are responsible for transporting students to and frompreschool. However, students who receive Special Education services maybeeligible for transportation as directed by their Individualized Education Plan(please speak with the teacher or your AEA consultant, if you have questions).Back to Top
No, the parents are responsible for transporting students to and frompreschool. However, students who receive Special Education services maybeeligible for transportation as directed by their Individualized Education Plan(please speak with the teacher or your AEA consultant, if you have questions).
Is there tuition assistance for preschool?
Yes, Bondurant-Farrar has received a Early Childhood Iowa Grant from Polk CountyEarly Childhood Iowa. This grant allows us to help families access high qualitypreschool. Applications for tuition assistance are available withlottery applications materials. Tuition assistance is determined by federal incomeeligibility guidelines. Please contact the school with any questions.Back to Top
Yes, Bondurant-Farrar has received a Early Childhood Iowa Grant from Polk CountyEarly Childhood Iowa. This grant allows us to help families access high qualitypreschool. Applications for tuition assistance are available withlottery applications materials. Tuition assistance is determined by federal incomeeligibility guidelines. Please contact the school with any questions.
Does the preschool offer Special Education Services?
Yes, Bluejay Beginnings Preschool is a fully integrated program. This means all special education services occur within the preschool. Anychild receiving special education services will be with their same age peers. They will attend preschool in the same setting as students without specialeducation services. Please contact the teacher if you have any questionsabout our program or the services your child is receiving.Back to Top
Yes, Bluejay Beginnings Preschool is a fully integrated program. This means all special education services occur within the preschool. Anychild receiving special education services will be with their same age peers. They will attend preschool in the same setting as students without specialeducation services. Please contact the teacher if you have any questionsabout our program or the services your child is receiving.