Preschool Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), Age Requirements, Tuition Rates & Forms

Preschool 2025/2026 Age Requirements & FAQs

Click on a preschool program title to view current FAQs. 

Tiddlywinks (18 Months–2 years)
TW Caterpillers: Must be 18 months BY September 2 or 23 months AFTER December 31, 2025
TW Butterflies: Must be 2 years BY September 2 or 3 years AFTER December 31, 2025
 
Hillside Playschool (3 & 4 years)
Must be 3 years BY September 2 or 5 years AFTER December 31, 2025

Skipping Stones (3 & 4 years)
Must be 3 years BY September 2 or 5 years AFTER December 31, 2025

Pre-K (4 Years)
Must be 4 years BY September 2 or 5 years AFTER December 31, 2025

Preschool Deposit & Tuition Rates

Tuition is based on a $19.25/hour rate*, broken down into monthly installments, and adjusted for holiday closures and other program breaks. A $500 deposit is due at the time of enrollment is is applied to your first month's tuition.

*Updated May 2025. Tuition may be adjusted to reflect City Council-approved tuition rates. The fees above are an estimate based on a standard 4-week month.

Preschool Parent Handbook

To view PRD's current preschool handbook, please click HERE

Preschool School Year Forms

Each year before the start of new school year, families will receive an electronic Preschool Welcome Packet*. Completion of the following forms is required as a part of the enrollment process.

• Participant Intake Form (available in July via CommunityPass)
• Parent Handbook Agreement Form
• Immunization Form (personal physician summary report also accepted)
• Medication Parent Consent Form (if applicable)
• Epi-Pen Care Plan and Consent Form (if applicable)