DCPS Accepting Preschool and Kindergarten Registrations

The Daviess County Public Schools district has scheduled registration for children who will begin preschool or kindergarten beginning in August 2020. Parents may register students between 8 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. weekdays from Monday, March 9, through Friday, March 20.

Preschool registration information
Preschool programs are located in all 12 Daviess County Public Schools elementary schools. DCPS recognizes the importance of early childhood education programs. The district is committed to continuous quality improvement for our programs and DCPS educators are dedicated to providing the best learning environment in which children are nurtured, challenged and loved as they develop skills that will help them in kindergarten and beyond.

Preschool is available at all 12 DCPS elementary schools for children who will be 4 years old by Aug. 1 and whose families meet income guidelines; and children age 3 or 4 who are identified with a delay or disability. Preschool is offered in morning and afternoon sessions, Monday through Thursday each week. Head Start is offered to children who will be 3 years old on or before Aug. 1 and who meet Head Start eligibility requirements.

Free screenings are available to all DCPS families with preschool-age children to help determine if there are any educational concerns, learning delays or disabilities.

Fee-based preschool slots are available within DCPS elementary schools for children who do not qualify for free preschool.

The DCPS district provides free transportation. Breakfast and/or lunch are also available. For more information, parents may call 270-852-7000 or visit their neighborhood elementary school; or go to www.dcps.org and select “Preschool” under the “Departments” tab at the left side of the page.

NEW THIS YEAR - All Preschool applications will be processed online. Visit www.dcps.org and click on the red “Parents” tab, then select “How to Enroll,” then “Preschool” to complete your application.

Parents unsure of which school their child will attend may visit www.dcps.org and click on the red “Schools” tab, then select “Find Your School Zone” to enter their home address.

For more information, call the DCPS Central Office at 270-852-7000 and ask to speak to preschool department representatives.

Kindergarten registration information
Kindergarten is open to all children who will be 5 years old on or before Aug. 1.

Parents/guardians of new incoming kindergarten students are invited to visit the child's designated home school. Families will be given a login and password to complete registration online. Parents who have other students already enrolled at DCPS may proceed with the registration of their kindergarten students through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal.
Learn more about DCPS kindergarten registration by going to www.dcps.org and clicking on “Parents” in the red menu bar, then select “How to Enroll” and then “Kindergarten.”
Parents unsure of which school their child will attend may visit www.dcps.org and click on the red “Schools” tab, then select “Find Your School Zone” to enter their home address.

For more information, call the DCPS Central Office at 270-852-7000 and ask to speak to kindergarten department representatives.