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We are so excited to have your child join us next month for preschool!

Please read this email carefully and save it for future reference for information regarding:
  • Open House
  • Documents Needed for Enrollment
  • School's Out Dates
  • Family Handbook
  • Tuition Payment Procedures

An email with updated Covid-19 health measures will be coming next week.
Save the Date for Open House!

Friday, September 2nd between 9:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Join your child as you help them explore the classroom with a scavenger hunt to find their cubby, coat hook, and other items, and make a craft to use in the classroom. Meet teachers, classmates, and fellow preschool families. Come at the time that is convenient for you, and stay for a short time or longer if you like.
First Day of School

Classes begin after Labor Day, meeting 9 - 11:30 a.m.

  • Preschool begins Tuesday, September 6th for children enrolled 2 days or 5 days a week.

  • Children enrolled 3 days a week will begin Wednesday, September 7th.
Other Important Dates

We follow the LPS Elementary School calendar for days off and inclement weather.

The following dates we will not have preschool:
  • October 14th - October 18th
  • November 23rd - November 28th
  • December 23rd - January 3rd
  • January 16th
  • February 17th & February 20th
  • March 13th - March 17th
  • April 7th & April 10th
  • April 27th & April 28th
  • Last Day of Preschool: Friday May 19th
Student Information
& Waiver

If you haven't already, please complete the
Preschool Student Information and Waiver form, which can be found here.

Be sure to include 3 emergency contacts.

Please complete this form by Friday, August 12th.

Immunization Records

Licensed preschool programs are required to have a copy of
each student's immunization records on file.

You may bring a hard copy to Open House or send them via email to the preschool director at ckastrup@lincoln.ne.gov.
Photos



We would like to display a family photo for each child, a 4x6 family photo can be brought to Open House.
Family Handbook

Please read the handbook closely for information regarding our preschool policies, including illnesses. This will be included in each monthly newsletter as well, but we ask families to become familiar with it at the beginning of the year.
Allergies

We serve a daily snack at preschool. If your child has an allergy or dietary restriction, or requires the use of an Epi-pen or other emergency medication please contact the preschool director so we can make a plan to meet their needs and ensure their safety while at preschool.
Monthly Tuition Due

Preschool tuition is calculated according to the number of days the program is schedule to be in session throughout the year and divided into nine equal monthly installments. Payments are due on the 1st of the month from September through May. We accept cash, check, and credit/debit cards. You may pay online, in-person, or over the phone via credit/debit card.

Online Payments: Go to parks.lincoln.ne.gov, click the green “ePay” button. Sign up for a MyInterlinc account and create a Parks and Rec client profile for your child. If you have ever paid your water bill, pet license, or a parking ticket online, you already have an account. Call us if you need help.

Over the Phone Payments: Call the Rec. Center at 402-441-8480.

Late Payments: There will be a $15.00 fee applied if your child’s tuition is not paid by the 15th of each month.
 
Preschool tuition fees are as follows:

  • Tues./Thur. - $69 per month
  • Mon., Wed., Fri. - $97 per month
  • Monday through Fridays - $166 per month
Questions?
Please contact our Preschool Director, Candace Kastrup
ckastrup@lincoln.ne.gov | 402.441.8669