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Early Childhood

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Early Childhood Pre-K Program

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Requirements

  • Children must live in the Lawrence Public Schools district area
  • Must be 4 years old on or before August, 31st  

Cost

  • For those families who meet the qualifications, there is no fee

Transportation

  • Parents provide their child’s transportation to and from the classroom.

Qualifications

  • Family is eligible for FREE lunch based on upcoming school year Child Nutrition Program Benefit Guidelines which is determined by completing a free and reduced lunch application*

*If your child is currently attending a preschool, the parent will need a referral letter from the child’s current preschool in order to enroll in Lawrence Public Schools’ program. Children not attending another preschool center will have first priority for enrollment.

OR

  • Family is eligible for reduced lunch based on upcoming school year Child Nutrition Program Benefit Guidelines which is determined by completing a free and reduced lunch application.

AND

  • Meets at least one of the following:
  • Custodial parent is unmarried
  • Was born to a teen parent
  • Parent is lacking a high school diploma or GED
  • English is a child’s second language

(Appropriate documentation must be on file to meet qualification requirements)

  • Child qualifies for migrant status

(Appropriate documentation must be on file to meet qualification requirements)

  • Family is being referred by DCF

(Appropriate documentation must be on file to meet qualification requirements)

AND

  • Child is not attending another preschool program*

*If your child is currently attending a preschool, the parent will need a referral letter from the child’s current preschool in order to enroll in Lawrence Public Schools’ program. Children not attending another preschool center will have first priority for enrollment.

Once your eligibility is determined and a spot is available, we will notify you with further information and provide the necessary papers to complete enrollment. For questions, please call 785-330-4308.

 

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Our ECC Team

 

Food Program Enrollment

Food Program Enrollment Form

Each year, parents of enrolled students are asked to complete this form. You may print, complete, sign, and bring it to the Kennedy front office. Thank you!