Prekindergarten Eligibility Requirements

• Children must be age 4 by August 1st to be eligible for the Tuition-Based Prekindergarten program.  
• Children who have turned 5 years old on or before August, are not eligible for prekindergarten programs in Laramie County School District #1. They are eligible for kindergarten services; families are encouraged to contact their home elementary school for information or central administration at (307) 771-2185.  
• Find your child’s home school here.

Tuition-Based Prekindergarten Program Highlights

• LCSD#1 Prekindergarten programs will follow the same calendar as all other Elementary Schools within the district.  Access the district elementary calendar here.
• Classes will be taught by a licensed Early Childhood Teacher.  Each classroom will also be supported by an Early Childhood Paraeducator.
• Students will have exposure to PE, Music, Art, and Library.
• Students will have the opportunity to participate in occasional field trips off campus.
• Students will be exposed to curriculum designed for age appropriateness.
• Students will engage in play-based learning, while also being exposed to important early literacy and math skills for kindergarten readiness standards. 
• LCSD#1 Prekindergarten programs use Early Childhood standards, aligned with the Wyoming’s Early Learning Standards.  
• Students will receive a quarterly progress report, where student progress is shared with parents.

Meals

• Daily breakfast and lunch options will be available for purchase through LCSD#1’s Nutrition Services Program.  Snacks will be provided.   
• To complete an application for Free & Reduced lunch, click here.

Transportation

• Parents are responsible for transporting prekindergarten age children to and from school daily.