4K Enrollment Help

Things to Consider Before Registering

• Is my child 4 before September 1?

• AM or PM?
• Does my child need wrap around care? If yes, please contact the site directly.
• Are we interested in busing?
• Where is the best location for my child to go to 4K?

Locations and Busing

We have 8 locations for 4K in the DCE Area - serving 21 sections.

Site locations

Busing Map

Expectations and Location Assignment

DCE 4K students who are enrolled are expected to attend a 5-day per week program (Monday-Friday) and attendance is reported to the district. DCE 4K is a one year program and students are expected to enroll in 5K the following year.

Site assignments are based on many criteria: need for child care services, special programming needs, transportation, and available openings at the site requested. Potty training is not a prerequisite. The only prerequisite is that you are 4 before September 1. 

Spanish/Hmong online registration forms will be available.

Open Enrollment

Our school board makes determinations on special education caps at our January board meeting. There are no spots for open enrollment for students currently identified as student with a disability.

The Easiest Way to Enroll Your Student(s) is Online. Enroll now!

Registration Steps

• March 2 Registration opens
• June-Families notified of site placements
• August-busing information emailed to families from Lamers
• Documents are also needed at the sites-healthcare document-even if you are still in wrap around care, you still need to register for 4K with DCE

When calling with questions during the registration process, have your registration number available.

What Do I Need to Register?

• Top three sites
• Birth certificate
• Immunization records
• Busing form (if needed)
• 3MB file no larger

4K Day

Times:

• AM: 9:00-11:40
• PM: 12:30-3:10

Note: Some sites have small differences in start/end times

Activities:

• Greeting circle
• Small groups
• Play
• Gross motor
• Snack

How to Get Your Child Ready

• Start talking about 4 Year-Old Kindergarten and explain what your child can expect.
• Establish a bedtime and morning routine.
• Teach and practice self-help skills (dressing, independent toileting, washing hands, etc.)
• Read books about going to school. 
• Help your child learn their full name.
• Teach your child how to ask for help if it is needed.
• Help your child develop the ability to play/work independently for 10–20 minutes.
• Explore local playgrounds