Universal Preschool 2025-2026
Universal Preschool Free Half-Day Program (3.25 hours) |
Approximate AM Hours: | Approximate PM Hours: | Days in Session |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child must be 4 years old by September 15, 2025 (Children who are 5 by Sept. 15 are not eligible) | 3.25 hours | 3.25 hours | 5 days |
| Jackson Elementary School 3825 Indianola Ave., 50320 | 7:45 a.m.-10:45 a.m. | 11:40 a.m.-2:40 p.m. | Mon-Fri |
| Jesse Franklin Taylor Early Childhood Center 1801 16th Street, 50314 | 8:00 a.m.-11:15 a.m. | 11:45 a.m.-3:00 p.m. | Mon-Fri |
| McKee Early Childhood Center 2116 E 39th Court, 50317 | 8:00 a.m.-11:15 a.m. | 11:45 a.m.-3:00 p.m. | Mon-Fri |
| Mitchell Early Childhood Center 111 Porter Ave, 50315 | 8:00 a.m.-11:15 a.m. | 11:45 a.m.-3:00 p.m. | Mon-Fri |
| Woodlawn Early Childhood Center 4000 Lower Beaver Road, 50310 | 8:00 a.m.-11:15 a.m. | 11:45 a.m.-3:00 p.m. | Mon-Fri |
Universal Preschool
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Approximate Full Day Hours | Days in Session |
|---|---|---|
| Cost $115-125/week or 1 unit childcare assistance accepted for some sites or income-based scholarships are also available (cost subject to change). Child must be 4 years old by September 15, 2025 (Children who are 5 by Sept. 15th are not eligible.) | 7 hour day | 5 days |
| Greenwood Elementary School 316 37th St., 50312 | Start time follows elementary schedule. | Mon-Fri |
| Jefferson Elementary School 2425 Watrous Ave., 50321 | Start time follows elementary schedule. | Mon-Fri |
| Jesse Franklin Taylor Early Childhood Center 1801 16th St, 50314 (Applicants must meet income guidelines for full day UPK.) | 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. | Mon-Fri |
| McKee Early Childhood Center 2115 E 39th Street, 50317 | 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. | Mon-Fri |
| Mitchell Early Childhood Center 111 Porter Ave, 50315 | 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. | Mon-Fri |
| Pleasant Hill Elementary Montessori Preschool 4801 East Oakwood Drive, 50327 | Start time follows elementary schedule. | Mon-Fri |
| Walnut Street School 901 Walnut Street, 50309 | Start time follows elementary schedule. | Mon-Fri |
| Woodlawn Early Childhood Center 4000 Lower Beaver Rd. 50310 | 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. | Mon-Fri |
Universal Preschool
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Approximate Full Day Hours |
Days in Session |
| Applicants must meet income guidelines. Applicants must live within DMPS school boundaries (or have an older sibling currently enrolled in DMPS.) Child must be 4 years old by September 15, 2025 (Children who are 5 by Sept. 15th are not eligible.) |
7 hours | 5 days |
| Capitol View Elementary 320 East 16th St, 50316 |
Start time follows elementary schedule.* | Mon-Fri |
| Carver Elementary 705 East University Ave, 50316 | Start time follows elementary schedule.* | Mon-Fri |
| Garton Elementary (no wrap around care available) 2820 East 24th St, 50317 | Start time follows elementary schedule | Mon-Fri |
| Greenwood Elementary 316 37th St, 50312 | Start time follows elementary schedule.* | Mon-Fri |
| Jackson Elementary 3825 Indianola Ave, 50320 | Start time follows elementary schedule.* | Mon-Fri |
| Madison Elementary (no wrap around care available) 806 East Hoffman St., 50316 | Start time follows elementary schedule | Mon-Fri |
For preschool billing questions please contact Dorcey Cavil, in Business and Finance, at 242-8548.