for the 2010-2011 School Year!
Both preschool classrooms at Dunham School are currently filled; however, applications are still being accepted. Eligible children will be placed on a waiting list. Openings are filled as they occur.
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If you are interested in having your child attend our preschool program, please refer to the following eligibility requirements:
Age Eligibility: Children eligible to enroll must be at least three years of age by September 30, 2010 and not eligible for kindergarten. Children five (5) years of age before September 30, 2010 are considered age-eligible for Kindergarten and cannot be accepted into the preschool program. A birth certificate or other type of identifying credential will need to be provided at the time of registration.
Income Eligibility: Children from families whose income is at 100% of the federal poverty level or below may attend tuition-free (please refer to guidelines). Children from families whose income is between 101% and 200% of the federal poverty level may attend on a prorated tuition basis (sliding scale fee information). Priority is also given to those children who will be enrolling in Kindergarten in the fall 2010.
Transportation: Transportation will be the responsibility of the parent. The program is held at DunhamElementary School, located at 5965 Dunham Road and operates Monday through Friday from 8:45 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. according to our district calendar.
Enrollment: Our regular education preschool can accept 40 children that reside in the Maple HeightsCitySchool District. Children not accepted at this time will be placed on a waiting list and notified in the event of a vacancy in the program. Vacancies are filled throughout the year as they may occur and will be filled with the following considerations in mind: income level, age, residence, placement on the waiting list and other relevant factors. Parents will receive notification when an opening becomes available for their child. Special needs preschoolers will need to enroll for our preschool program at Raymond Elementary School and must apply through Special Pupils Services located at Maple Heights High School (5500 Clement Dr.)
Applications, along with Immunization Report, Physical Exam Forms, and Dental Health Record can be downloaded or picked up at the Board of Education, located at 14605 Granger Road.
Applications cannot be processed without proof of income. Proof of income MUST be attached to the application before it will be considered. Proof of income is confidential information and is used only to verify eligibility and tuition fees. You have the right to waive your income verification; however, waiving your income will not ensure your child’s acceptance into the program.
Tuition/Fee: Tuition is required for those families over 100% of the poverty guidelines. The program has a sliding fee scale. Tuition is expected to be paid monthly, October through May. Tuition may be paid by cash, money order, or certified check made payable to “Maple HeightsCitySchool District”. Personal checks will not be accepted. Tuition not paid in a timely manner will result in the discontinuation of your child from the program.
Complete 10-11 Preschool Packet
If you are interested in enrolling your child, please fill out and return an application, along with proof of income to Debbie Sawicki at 14605 Granger Road, Maple Heights, 44137.
The Program can accept only 40 eligible students, therefore, please return your application at your earliest convenience. Once eligible students are chosen, you will receive a letter regarding the status of your registration.
For further information contact Debbie Sawicki at 587-6100, ext. 3401 or
by email at deborah.sawicki@mapleschools.com