Miami Trace Preschool is housed within Miami Trace Elementary School.

Miami Trace Preschool is comprised of two classrooms offering two half-day sessions each (four total sessions daily).

Preschool students attend five days a week, Monday through Friday.

Two half-day sessions will be offered.

• 8:45am - 11:15am (Session 1)
• 1:15pm - 3:45pm (Session 2)
   

After considering each family’s preference, student assigned sessions will be determined by a member of the MTES administrative team. Preferences are not guaranteed. Families will be notified of their assigned session by August 1^st.
 

The preschool will follow the school calendar; however, the start date for preschool will differ from the grades 1-12 start date. See information above for the preschool start dates.

Transportation services are being evaluated at this time. More information will be provided soon.

Students will receive a daily snack; however, meals are not included in the preschool program.

Preschool seats are limited. Not all applicants will be accepted, and some students may be placed on a waitlist.

Acceptance criteria includes: 

• Children ages 4 and 5 (up to Kindergarten eligible age)
• Miami Trace Local School District residents
• Miami Trace Local School District staff children
• Children who have qualified for preschool special education
• Depending on availability, acceptance may also be afforded to non-resident children and 3 year old children
   

Any parent/guardian interested in sending their child to Miami Trace Preschool must first complete the online preschool application. See “Enrolling in Miami Trace Preschool” above for step-by-step instructions and links.

Families will be notified of their status by July 2 via phone call and/or email.

Complete Final Forms registration - once application is approved.

The following items must be provided in addition to the completion of FinalForms registration. Documents can be uploaded in FinalForms or provided to enrollment secretary at Miami Trace Elementary.:

• Primary guardian’s state issued identification
• Proof of Residency
  • Utility bill (water, gas, electric)
  • Mortgage Statement
  • Lease Agreement
• Birth Certificate
• Physical Examination completed by licensed physician
• Preschool Medical Form: Preschool Medical Form - MTES
• Preschool Dental Form: Preschool Dental Form - MTES
• Immunization record or completed immunization opt out form
• 4 DPT, 4 Polio, 4HIB, 2 Varicella, 3 Hepatitis B, Lead and Hematocrit testing

Yes, open-enrolled students may be considered for acceptance based on seat availability. Students who are residents of Miami Trace School District will have first priority. 

Yes, there is a $35 non-refundable application fee, paid through MySchoolBucks.

Tuition is $270 per month, billed in 10 monthly insallments ($2,700 annually).

Tuition payments are due in advance by the 1st day of each month.

The preferred method of payment is through MySchoolBucks.

Yes, there will be a $25 late fee for tuition not paid by the due date.

No, any student who does not have tuition payments up to date, may not attend until their balance is paid.