Preschool at North Thurston Public Schools
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Preschool at NTPS is for students who have special education needs (who need to be assessed, or have an active IEP) with a few spots reserved for typically-developing children (called Integrated). Want to enroll your typically-developing student in our preschool program to give them an opportunity to participate in a unique preschool experience? More about Integrated Preschool >>.
Our Preschools operate out of four of our elementary schools:
Preschool Announcements
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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 >>
Special Education Preschool
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The majority of our Preschool students are those with special education needs (an IEP).
If your child is not preschool age, or you'd like to learn more about our other early learning programs & interventions:
- Birth to 3 years (from South Sound Parent to Parent)
- 3-4 years (ECEAP & Head Start)
Integrated Preschool
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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!
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
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My child does not need special services, but I'm interested in preschool. Are there programs for me?
We reserve limited slots in our Special Education Preschool for typically developing children, called Integrated Preschool. It is tuition-based and spots are limited. More information >>
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I suspect a learning disability in my 3-5 year old, what do I do?
Please contact our Special Education Department's Child Find Team. NTPS Special Education Department >>
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My child is 3-4 years old. How do I get them screened for possible special education services?
Please contact our Special Education Department's Child Find Team. NTPS Special Education Department >>
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I suspect my child needs special services, but is not yet 3 years old. What do I do?
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My child is 3-5 years old, has been evaluated, and has a current IEP. How do I enroll them in Preschool?
Please read our steps for registering for Special Education Preschool.
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What about Immunizations?
Please visit our Immunization page for information on the state requirements for vaccinations to enter Preschool.