Pre-School/Enrichment Program

*Traverse City Area Public Schools Extended Day Program Honored as a Top Program in the United States*

PRE-SCHOOL LINKS
Pre-School has Fun Outside Making Friends in Pre-School

We Offer

Who is Eligible

All public, private, and parochial students are welcome.  Students need to be 3 years old or older and toilet trained.

Admission Policy

A child may be enrolled by first submitting an enrollment form  A $25.00 Non-refundable Registration fee must be included.  Enrollment will be on a first-come, first-serve basis.  All children enrolled will follow TCAPS and State of Michigan licensing, health and immunization policies.  All immunizations must be up to date before attendance.  

Activities

Activities in the Pre-School Program/Enrichment are designed to be flexible enough to address each child's individual developmental needs.  the emphasis will be on literacy and language development.  Children will engage in arts and crafts, games, science and nature projects, computers, productive play, creation and rest.  Social, physical, emotional and  intellectual stimulation will all be featured.

Program Hours

The Pre-School/Enrichment Program will operate the same calendar and hours as the regular school program.  Before and after school care is available at the building for additional cost.

Fees

The rate is $25.00 per day and $15.00 per half day, snacks included.  Lunch available at regular school price.

NOTE:  Families who meet income guidelines may be eligible for Family Independence Agency financial assistance.  Parents are responsible for any fees not covered by FIA.  Contact FIA for information at 941-3900

Payment Schedule

Payment is made every two weeks in advance by credit card, check or money order payable to TCAPS, and given to the Program Manager at the site where the child attends.

Late payments will be assed a $10.00 fee.  Returned check will be assessed a $25.00 fee.

Program Handbook

A Parent Guide describing additional details about the operation of the Program is available.  To obtain this guide, contact a TCAPS elementary school or Special Programs at 231-933-1712 or 231-933-7967

Locations

Bertha Vos Central Grade School
*Central High School Cherry Knoll Elementary
Courtade Elementary Norris Elementary
*Oak Park Elementary Old Mission Elementary
Silver Lake Elementary *Traverse City High School
Traverse Heights Elementary Westwoods Elementary
Willow Hill Elementary *Program offered in Traverse City Area Public Schools Child Development Center, fees slightly higher

Click below to open the Registration Form (blue link).  This form must be printed out and then filled out and sent or delivered to:  

 Central Grade School – 301 West Seventh St. Traverse City, MI  49684 

Preschool/Enrichment Program Registration Program Form

*Traverse City Area Public Schools Extended Day Program Honored as a Top Program in the United States*

The National School Boards Association has named Traverse City Area Public Schools as one of the top eight school districts in the United States for their Extended Day Program.

 The National School Boards Association recognizes the importance of meeting students’ learning needs both during school and when school is not in session.  Programs that provide students with safe places to go during out of school time play a crucial role in promoting student success and involving the community in schools.

 Traverse City Area Public Schools commends the quality staff in our schools for their commitment to programs and nurturing each child.  Throughout the district, thousands of students, ages 2 ˝ weeks through age 12, are enrolled in these award winning programs: Child Development Centers, Preschool, Montessori Infant and Toddler Learning Centers, Ready Four School, Extended Day, Summer Day Camp, and 21st Century Community Learning Centers.  

 

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