Preschool at North Thurston Public Schools

Preschool Announcements

  • Integrated Preschool spots available for 2023-24! We have limited reserved spots in our preschool classrooms for typically-developing children. These spots are tuition-based and go quickly. Fill out an application today! Get started >>

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  • Looking stormy outside? ❄️ As the weather turns colder, make sure your contact information is current with the office and be ready for the call/email/text about school closure due to the weather! Preschool will be closed if there is a 3-hour delay. More info on district website >>

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Special Education Preschool

  • The majority of our Preschool students are those with special education needs (an IEP).

    Register for SPED Pre-K

    If your child is not preschool age, or you'd like to learn more about our other early learning programs & interventions:

Integrated Preschool

  • Children who do not have an IEP and are typically developing have an opportunity to join our preschool to serve as peer models in a special needs classroom.

    Integrated Preschool is tuition-based and is available to typically-developing children 3–4 years old.

    Applications are open for the 2023-24 school year!

    Apply for Integrated

    Applications will be processed in the order received. Applying families will be contacted with further instructions (tuition payments, registration, school starting dates, waiting list, etc.).    

Preschool Frequently Asked Questions

  • My child does not need special services, but I'm interested in preschool. Are there programs for me?

  • I suspect a learning disability in my 3-5 year old, what do I do?

  • My child is 3-4 years old. How do I get them screened for possible special education services?

  • I suspect my child needs special services, but is not yet 3 years old. What do I do?

  • My child is 3-5 years old, has been evaluated, and has a current IEP. How do I enroll them in Preschool?

  • What about Immunizations?