Kent School District offers a variety of preschool programs to support young learners ages 3-5 and their families. Whether you're looking for specialized services, general preschool programs, or community partnerships, we have options to meet different needs.
For additional details or assistance, please reach out to the individual programs listed. We’re excited to help your child start their educational journey!
Our Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Developmental Preschool supports children with special needs by including typically developing children enrolled in the Peer Model program. Peer models help by demonstrating age-appropriate skills and providing socialization opportunities, which support the development of all preschool children in the program.
When: September through May
Location: Assigned based on home address, from one of eight available locations
Schedule: 2.5 hours, morning or afternoon, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
Eligibility: Children must qualify for special education services with an Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
Age: Children must be 3 years old
Cost: Free to qualifying families
Transportation: Transportation is provided
Registration: If your child is between 3-5 years old, learn more about Child Find screenings. If your child is younger than three years old, contact Children’s Therapy of Kent.
Eligibility: Enrollment is limited. Children must be potty trained.
Age: Children must be 3-5 years old (priority is given to children who are 4-5 years old)
Cost: $216 per month
Transportation: Families must provide transportation
Registration: Contact the school that serves your home address
Check the Kent School District boundaries map for your home address to see which program would serve your student.
Age: Children must be between 1 and 5 years old
Cost: Contact Kentwood at (253) 373-7732 for pricing
When: September through June
Location: Kentwood High School, 25800 164th Avenue SE, Covington 98042
Schedule: 6:50 a.m. - 3:10 p.m., Monday-Friday
Registration: Applications accepted beginning the first day back from winter break in January. The 2025-2026 school year is currently full, but applications may be submitted to be added to the waitlist. Contact Kentwood at (253) 373-7732.
Age: Children turn 4 years old before August 31 of the incoming school year
Cost: $200 per month, one-time $50 registration fee
When: September through June
Location: Kentridge High School, 12430 SE 208th Street, Kent 98031
Schedule: 3 hours, morning (8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.) or afternoon (11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.), Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
Registration: In-person registration starts the first week of February at the Kentridge main office, on a first-come, first-served basis. Class sizes are limited to 12 students per class. Tours can be scheduled with the preschool teacher. Contact Kentridge at (253) 373-4235 or email Erin.Iverson@kent.k12.wa.us.
Eligibility: Families must apply and qualify based on income. Families must live within the Meridian Elementary or Park Orchard boundaries. Children must be potty trained.
Age: Children must be 4 years old by August 31
Cost: Free to qualifying families
When: September through May
Location: Available at two locations
Schedule: 2.5 hours, morning or afternoon, Monday-Friday
Transportation: Families must provide transportation
Check the Kent School District boundaries map for your home address to see which program would serve your student.
Location: Meridian Elementary, 25621 140th Avenue SE, Kent 98042
Registration: Contact (253) 373-7664
Location: Park Orchard Elementary, 11010 SE 232nd Street, Kent 98031
Registration: Contact (253) 373-7473
Eligibility: Families must apply and qualify based on income with preference given to income eligible children who are experiencing homelessness or living in foster care.
Age: Children must be 3 or 4 years old by September 1
Cost: Free for qualifying families
When: Year-round
Location: Kent Valley Early Learning Center, 317 4th Ave S, Kent 98032
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., extended care available from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Registration: Visit the Bezos Academy website for information
BrightSpark operates the Child Care Aware of Washington’s Family Center, providing access to a statewide database of licensed childcare providers. They can help you find childcare that meets your child's needs and aligns with your family’s values and schedule. Call (206) 329-5544 or explore the online database for more information.
Eligibility: Families must apply and qualify based on income. Families must live within the Kent School District boundaries.
Age: Children must be 3-5 years old
Cost: Free for qualifying families
Registration: Complete an ECEAP and Head Start application online
