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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 14 Deadline:

  • Any applications received by March 14th 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 11 Deadline:

  • Any applications received by April 11th 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 11th 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 turn 4 years old by November 15.
  • 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 taken into account to ensure that each classroom is composed of an appropriate mix of students. This approach aims to create an appropriately structured learning environment for all children in each class.