NWCS PRESCHOOL
Preschool 2024-2025
To enroll your child in Preschool for the 2024-2025 school year, click here.
Preschool 2025-2026
To enroll a NEW TO NORWELL child in Preschool for the 2025-2026 school year, click here.
(Returning Students may enroll beginning in early April)
Contact one of our Elementary Schools with any questions:
Ossian Elementary
213 S. Jefferson St., Ossian, IN
260-622-4179
Principal: Theresa Casto
Assistant Principal: Matthew Taylor
Preschool Teachers: Patty Atkins and Brittany Doyle
Lancaster Elementary
275 E. Jackson St. N, Bluffton, IN
260-565-3135
Principal: Ginger Butcher
Assistant Principal: Adam McAfee
Preschool Teachers: Angela Piatt and Rebecca Nunn
2025-2026 Preschool Information:
ABOUT
The NWCS Developmental Preschool Program (DPP) is located within Ossian Elementary School. This program is designed for children aged 3-5 who live within the NWCS boundaries and have special needs. The morning program is designed for children that are three and young four, and the afternoon program is for children that are older four and five years of age. Children with special needs must be evaluated by our staff and then qualify under Article Seven guidelines (Indiana Special Education Law). Each classroom is staffed by a certified teacher and highly qualified teacher assistants. Occupational, Speech, and Physical Therapy may also be provided depending on the needs of the child. Children who are eligible for kindergarten cannot be considered for this placement.
On My Way Pre-K provides FREE Pre-K to qualified students and families. Students must be enrolled in Pre-K at LES or OES, and your family must meet eligibility requirements. Visit OnMyWayPreK.org to apply or for more information. On My Way Pre-K staff will be available to answer questions and help assist with registration on the Registration Nights and On My Way enrollment day.
NORMAL SCHEDULE
NWCS will offer Pre-K classes at both elementary schools. Preschool will begin the first Monday after the first day of the school year and will end on the last Friday of the school year. For 2025-2026, our first day will be Monday, August 18 and our last day will be Friday, May 22.
FEES
A $30 registration fee is due within one week of being notified and offered a spot in the preschool program. This fee is non-refundable. This fee can be dropped off at the school office. Please make checks payable to NWCS.
This fee is used for crayons, glue, paint and other materials needed for projects during the year.
TUITION
Monthly tuition is due from August through May. Snacks and lunch are included in tuition. Tuition for All Day Preschool for both the 3-4 and 4-5 Classes is $275 per month. If the Case Conference Team of a student with special needs determines need for Developmental Preschool, tuition does not apply. The tuition is due by the first Monday of each month.
If payment is not received by the second Monday of the month, your child will be withdrawn from the preschool program.
**Note: Need-based scholarships for fees and/or tuition may be available for qualifying families. Applications for financial assistance can be found HERE.
OES and LES 9:00 am - 3:15 pm | 3 - 4 year old (Age 3 by August 1st) | M-F All Day Class |
OES and LES 9:00 am - 3:15 pm | 4 - 5 year old (Age 4 by August 1st) | M-F All Day Class |
OES Developmental Preschool | 3 - 5 year old (Age 3 by August 1st) | TBD |
NWCS PRESCHOOL FOR 2025-2026
Enrollment into the Preschool Program will be determined by the priority list below.
Current/returning PreK students AND NWCS employees' children
NWCS resident PreK students
Out-of-district PreK students with out-of-district transfer siblings in good standing
Open Enrollment for 2025-2026 has ended.
Pre-set On My Way appointment dates for students that have been enrolled:
Lancaster Elementary - April 8 - noon - 6p
Ossian Elementary - April 10 - noon - 6p
If there are questions or if you are interest in Preschool for 2025-2026, please contact Meghan Howard at (260) 622-4125 x1300
