Pre-Kindergarten
WE HAVE MOVED!
Our PreK Office has moved to Colvin Elementary as of August 15th 2026.
Colvin Elementary
2820 S. Roosevelt St.
Wichita, KS 67210
DIRECTIONS
Where Do I Go?
- Look for signs for the Neighborhood City Hall / Community Education Center.
- Find Door 2, on the east side of the building, next to the Colvin Neighborhood Resource Center, off Fees S.
- Enter the walkway leading to Door 2.
- At the door, locate the intercom/keypad beside the entrance. Press the bell and wait for a staff member to let you inside.
IMPORTANT
Please do not use the main school entrance.
Use door 2 on the east side of the building.
Press the bell when you arrive.
We apologize for the inconvenience. All of our other contact information remains the same.
Phone: 316-973-7982
Email: preKenrollment@usd259.net
Give Your Child a Great Start!
PreK classrooms in Wichita Public Schools provide a dynamic and engaging environment where purposeful play supports growth in:
- Reading and writing
- Math and science
- Social and emotional development
Our comprehensive curriculum is designed to set the stage for long-term academic success.
4 Year Old PreK Enrollment Process
STEP 1: PRE-K INTEREST FORM
To begin the application process, complete the PreK interest form.
STEP 2: ONLINE REGISTRATION
Complete the Online Registration. Be sure to select the correct tab before starting (Returning vs New Families).
STEP 3: BIRTH VERIFICATION
Upload the birth certificate into the Online Registration or email it to prekenrollment@usd259.net
STEP 4: ASQs
- To complete the 2 online ASQ questionnaires that need to be completed before your enrollment can be processed, click on the ASQs link above.
- Scroll down to Links to PreK and Kindergarten ASQ and select the school that is your first choice.
- Once you select a language it will direct you to the asq online website. Select I am completing both the ASQ-3™ and ASQ:SE-2™ questionnaires and complete the form.
STEP 5: In some cases, an IN-PERSON appointment for the child may be required for them to participate in a screener. If this is necessary, a member of our team will reach out to schedule an appointment.
Once steps 1-5 have been completed and verified, you will receive an assignment email.
Call our office with any questions or to schedule an appointment for assistance with enrollment.
Eligibility
Wichita Public Schools PreK programs are designed to serve students who meet at-risk criteria. Your child may qualify if one or more apply:
- Qualifies for free meals (National School Lunch Program)
- Lives in a single-parent household
- Foster care or referral from Kansas DCF
- Parent was a teenager (19 or younger) when child was born
- Parent does not have a high school diploma or GED
- English Language Learner (ELL)
- Developmentally or academically delayed
- Migrant status
- Experiencing homelessness
Indicating eligibility helps ensure your child is considered for available programs.
PreK Hours
For most PreK programs:
Morning 8:50 am - 11:50am
Afternoon 1:10pm - 4:10pm
Early start locations:
Morning 7:50am - 10:50am
Afternoon 12:10pm - 3:10pm
PreK early start programs are located at Caldwell, Gordon Parks, Horace Mann, Isely, and Pleasant Valley Elementary.
4-year-old PreK enrollment for the 26-27 school year is NOW OPEN!
Apply for 26-27 4-year-old Pre-K program
- This year, some families will be able to complete enrollment from start to finish online—super easy!
- All open slots will be filled based on the time stamp on the completed online interest form.
- Families who choose to complete the enrollment process in-person may do so at the Focht Instructional Support Center, 412 S. Main.
- Returning PreK students who have an IEP with classroom services do not need to go through this enrollment process.
- PreK at Horace Mann and Isely have been filled for the 2026-27 year.
- 3-year-old PreK programs have been filled for the 2026-27 year.
- PreK enrollment for students who live outside of WPS boundaries will begin on April 8, 2026.
Our PreK Programs
PreK for 4-Year-Olds
- FREE program for children who turn 4 years old on or before August 31 of the current school year and meet at least ONE qualifying factor.
- Builds strong academic and social foundations for kindergarten readiness.
PreK for 3-Year-Olds
CLOSED for 2026-27
CLOSED for 2026-27
- Limited spaces for children who turn 3 years old on or before August 31 of the current school year.
- Focused on early learning through play and social interaction.
3-year-old enrollment closed
for the 26-27 school year
DIRECTIONS
Colvin Elementary School located at 2820 S. Roosevelt St., Wichita KS 67210.
Where Do I Go?
- Look for signs for the Neighborhood City Hall / Community Education Center.
- Find Door 2, on the east side of the building, next to the Colvin Neighborhood Resource Center, off Fees S.
- Enter the walkway leading to Door 2.
- At the door, locate the intercom/keypad beside the entrance. Press the bell and wait for a staff member to let you inside.
Important
Please do not use the main school entrance.
Use door 2 on the east side of the building.
Press the bell when you arrive.
We look forward to seeing you!