Our program takes applications year round. Our classrooms fill up fast but we keep a wait list and get students in as soon as there is an opening. We serve students that are 3 and 4 years old by August 31st. We begin taking applications for the next upcoming school year in January. We recommend getting your application in early. We try our best to place children in their neighborhood schools. Priority is given to children who were enrolled in the 3 year old program and by date of application for neighborhood school placement.
Filling out the on-line contact form is the first step in the application process. You will be contacted by our staff to arrange an interview to begin the application process. Or you can call 620-241-9590 to start the application process. The online contact form does not guarantee placement in the classroom.
Filling out the on-line contact form is the first step in the application process. You will be contacted by our staff to arrange an interview to begin the application process. Or you can call 620-241-9590 to start the application process. The online contact form does not guarantee placement in the classroom.
Current Enrollment Status for 25/26
As of 7/16/25
McPherson Sites: We do continue to have slots available for students/families that qualify for Head Start and/or Special Education for the 25/26 school year and are accepting applications. At this time students qualifying for Head Start and/or special education are being placed in classrooms. We have filled all available slots for students/families that qualify for a Community/Tuition slot or an At-Risk slot for the 25/26 school year. We are still accepting applications for community/tuition and At-risk slots. At this time families qualifying for community/tuition slots or at-risk slots are being placed on a waitlist.
Hillsboro Site: Slots continue to be available for students/families qualifying for Head Start, Special Education, At-risk, and Community/Tuition paying students/families.
Marion Site: Slots continue to be available for students/families qualifying for Head Start, Special Education, At-risk, and Community/Tuition paying students/families.
McPherson Sites: We do continue to have slots available for students/families that qualify for Head Start and/or Special Education for the 25/26 school year and are accepting applications. At this time students qualifying for Head Start and/or special education are being placed in classrooms. We have filled all available slots for students/families that qualify for a Community/Tuition slot or an At-Risk slot for the 25/26 school year. We are still accepting applications for community/tuition and At-risk slots. At this time families qualifying for community/tuition slots or at-risk slots are being placed on a waitlist.
Hillsboro Site: Slots continue to be available for students/families qualifying for Head Start, Special Education, At-risk, and Community/Tuition paying students/families.
Marion Site: Slots continue to be available for students/families qualifying for Head Start, Special Education, At-risk, and Community/Tuition paying students/families.
Please Fill out a contact form to be contacted, and begin the application Process
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To qualify for a funded slot in the McPherson Program:
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To qualify for a funded slot in the Hillsboro Program:
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To qualify for a funded slot in the Marion Program:
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Enrollment
To enroll, you must provide a copy of your child's birth certificate, immunization records, and medical card. Proof of family income is also needed to meet funded programming eligibility requirements.
Applications are accepted throughout the school year. If no opening exists, the new student's name will be placed on a waiting list. As openings occur, new students may begin at any time during the school year.
Health
Children are required to have a physical exam and up to date immunizations upon enrollment into the program.
Family Services
Parents are given the information about services available in the community. Early Childhood will then act as an advocate for the family to obtaining needed services.
Education
Children succeed in Early Childhood by participating in activities which are developmentally appropriate for the individual child.
Parent Involvement
Parents have the opportunity to serve on committees, attend meetings and help make decisions regarding the Early Childhood program. Parents are encouraged to serve as classroom volunteers whenever possible, and also to accompany the class on field trips throughout the year.
To enroll, you must provide a copy of your child's birth certificate, immunization records, and medical card. Proof of family income is also needed to meet funded programming eligibility requirements.
Applications are accepted throughout the school year. If no opening exists, the new student's name will be placed on a waiting list. As openings occur, new students may begin at any time during the school year.
Health
Children are required to have a physical exam and up to date immunizations upon enrollment into the program.
Family Services
Parents are given the information about services available in the community. Early Childhood will then act as an advocate for the family to obtaining needed services.
Education
Children succeed in Early Childhood by participating in activities which are developmentally appropriate for the individual child.
Parent Involvement
Parents have the opportunity to serve on committees, attend meetings and help make decisions regarding the Early Childhood program. Parents are encouraged to serve as classroom volunteers whenever possible, and also to accompany the class on field trips throughout the year.
