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Enrollment

Understanding the Pre-K Enrollment Process

Enrollment is on an application and acceptance basis. Submitting an application does not guarantee enrollment. Please see the enrollment process details for what to expect and how to successfully enroll your student upon acceptance into the MTSD Pre-K Program.

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Enrollment Process Details

Enrollment Checklist & Links

Downloadable enrollment checklist

Application Review Timeline

Families can apply any time throughout the school year, but there are important deadlines for enrollment decisions for each new school year.

March 20 Deadline:

  • Any applications received by March 20th will be reviewed. Preference will be given to returning MTSD Pre-K families and families residing in Millcreek Township.
  • Award notifications for approved applications will begin the first week in April.

April 17 Deadline:

  • Any applications received by April 17th will be reviewed. At this time, families residing within all of Erie County, PA will also be considered.
  • Award notifications for approved applications will begin the first week in May.

Rolling Applications:

  • Applications received after April 17th will be reviewed periodically until the program is at maximum capacity. 
  • Families will be contacted if a MTSD Pre-K placement is identified for them.

Within each application window, completed applications are evaluated based on the following criteria:

  • Priority will be given to children who are 4 years old, then to children who are at least 3.5 years old by September 1st.
  • Children must possess sufficient toilet self-help skills for the Pre-K classroom environment. They should be able to recognize and communicate their need to use the restroom, as well as demonstrate basic independence in using the restroom within a school setting.
  • The individual strengths and needs of the children will be considered to ensure that each classroom comprises a well-balanced group of learners. This approach aims to establish a well-structured learning environment that supports the needs of each student in the classroom.