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Enrollment for Preschool

 

Enrollment for Preschool & Transitional Kindergarten

Available Programs

 

Click on the program link to view more information about that program. 

  

Preschool ECEAP (State Funded)

  

Transitional Kindergarten (State Funded)

  

Tuition Preschool

Student Eligibility

3-4 years old, and no older than 5 by August 31 of current school year 

Must be 4 years old by August 31 of current school year

3-4 years old, and no older than 5 by August 31 of current school year 

Length of School Day

Full School Day and Part Day AM/PM available

Full School Day

Full and Part Day AM/PM available 

Cost

None

None
  • * $700 monthly for School Day Classes (5 days a week)
  • * $400 monthly for Part Day classes (4 days a week)
  • * $75 enrollment fee/deposit

Availability

79 spots, mix of half-day and school day. 

18 spots

15 spots, mix of half-day and school day. 

How to Apply

Step 1: Complete the ECEAP Pre Screen Application, Photo Release form, and Permission for Screening Form to determine eligibility for either program. Send completed forms to the contacts below. 

 

Step 2: You will be contacted if you received a spot in the ECEAP or TK program. 

 

Step 3: Those who receive a spot in either program will then need to complete the New Student Online Enrollment process. 

Step 1: Complete the New Student Online Enrollment process. 

 

Step 2: Contact Denise Gunvaldson that you completed the online enrollment process and to put your name on the wait list for tuition preschool.

 

Step 3: You will be contacted if you received a spot in the Tuition program. 

Contact Information

Denise Gunvaldson at 509-698-8025 or denisegunvaldson@selahschools.org 

 

Alejandro Villafan at 509-698-8086 or alejandrovillafan@selahschools.org 

 

Please be aware our registration personnel for our preschool programs are available from the first day of school to the last day of school. If you need assistance outside of those days please use our enrollment email: enrollmenthelp@selahschools.org 



 

PRESCHOOL ECEAP (STATE FUNDED)

Eligibility
Children must be 3-4 years old, and no older than 5 by August 31 of the current school year.

Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program - ECEAP
Webpage: Find out more about ECEAP
Video:  ECEAP Helps 3 to 5 Year Olds Succeed ,   ECEAP is Washington’s State-Funded Pre-K Program, ECEAP Works!                                   

Cost
None. However, families are required to meet with family support three times annually and make progress toward family goals.

Curriculum
Creative Curriculum
Heggerty
Al's Pals

Offerings
Part-Day Classes AM/PM and School Day

Availability
We have 79 ECEAP spots in our preschool, which is a mix of half-day and school day.

Sign up
Prior to filling out the Eceap Prescreen Application, you will want to have one of the following documents to verify your income (Tax Return, W-2, Pay Stub, TANF, or Foster Care)

These documents will need to be completed and sent to the contacts below.  Also, you will need to fill out the Selah School District Registration above.

1. English - ECEAP Prescreen Application 
2. Spanish - ECEAP Prescreen Application
3. English/Spanish Photo Release Form
4. English/Spanish Permission for Screening
 

TRANSITIONAL KINDERGARTEN (STATE FUNDED)

Eligibility
Children must be 4 years old by August 31 of current school year.

Dual Language -Transitional Kindergarten - TK
Webpage: What is Transitional Kindergarten
Video: Overview of Transitional Kindergarten

Cost
None.

Curriculum
Creative Curriculum
Heggerty
Second Steps

Offerings
School Day
Classes are held in the kindergarten building.  The class follows a typical kindergarten schedule including specialists and meals in the cafeteria.  Also, rest time is included.

Availability
18 spots

Sign up
Families will need to fill out the ECEAP paperwork to determine TK eligibility.  Prior to filling out the Eceap Prescreen Application, you will want to have one of the following documents to verify your income (Tax Return, W-2, Pay Stub, TANF, or Foster Care)

These documents will need to be completed and sent to the contacts below.  Also, you will need to fill out the Selah School District Registration above once eligibility has been determined.

1. English - ECEAP Prescreen Application 
2. Spanish - ECEAP Prescreen Application
3. English/Spanish Photo Release Form
4. English/Spanish Permission for Screening
 

PRESCHOOL TUITION

Eligibility
Children must be 3-4 years old, and no older than 5 by August 31 of the current school year.

Tuition-based preschool

Inclusionary preschool classrooms 

Cost
$700 monthly for School Day classes, which are five days a week.
$400 monthly for Part Day classes, which are four days a week.
$75 enrollment fee/deposit once accepted into a tuition slot.

Curriculum
Creative Curriculum
Heggerty
Al's Pals 

Offerings
School Day
Classes are held in the preschool building.
The class follows a typical preschool schedule which includes rest time.

Availability
We have 15 tuition spots in our preschool.

Sign up
1.Click Here to fill out the registration for Robert Lince.
2. The entire registration process must be completed to move to the next step.
3. Contact Denise Gunvaldson to put your name on the list for tuition