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Five More Free Half-Day Preschools Opening at Select Tacoma Elementary Schools Next Year

August 9, 2012 by Maegen Blue

Good news for Tacoma preschoolers!

The district has just announced that an additional five, Free, half-day preschools will open at select Tacoma elementary schools in September.

The preschools are being funded from Title I money, that until this year was tied to specific No Child Left Behind requirements. Now that they don’t have those restrictions, they’re investing in preschool. Editorial alert: I think it’s a great decision!

To enroll in the preschool, you must live in a particular area of Tacoma, and your child must meet minimum age requirements and take a brief test. All the scoop is in the press release right here. If you’re not sure about what boundary you’re in, or have other questions, just give the office a call at 253-571-1111.

Comments

  1. Barb S. says

    August 9, 2012 at 5:24 pm

    I just called yesterday about preschool but I mentioned Head Start when I did. I wonder if I need to make a second phone call to ask specifically about this program? Thank you either way for providing this info!!! You’re the best!

  2. Sondra C. says

    August 9, 2012 at 6:41 pm

    My son was in Whitman’s Title 1 Preschool last year and it was an amazing experience. Two veteran teachers teach it and are so sweet with the kiddos and they learned a ton. He is beginning to read going into Kindergarten. This is a wonderful decision for the school district. It really prepares kids for Kindergarten:)

  3. admin says

    August 14, 2012 at 4:19 pm

    Awesome! Thanks for sharing that. I hope his kindergarten teachers are ready for him! 🙂

  4. admin says

    August 14, 2012 at 4:21 pm

    Hmmm….Well, Head Start/Eceap comes from a different money pool, but I’d think if you asked for preschool info. they’d tell you about whatever was available. I guess my answer depends on what they told you! If you’re within the boundaries of a school served by a Title I program,I think I probably would call and ask specifically about this. Tell them you just read the press release about it from TPS.

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