• Pre-K Information and Registration

    Preschool

     

    Play Learn Grow!

     

    CMSD Step Up To Quality Preschools 

    Cleveland Metropolitan School District has many high quality 5 and 4 Star rated programs. We believe that children’s learning is enhanced through play and developmentally appropriate learning experiences. Our general education preschool program is a full day program and provides a free breakfast and lunch.

    Our preschool program provides a strong foundation of early literacy, social-emotional and math skills. Our program implements a developmentally appropriate curriculum that is aligned to the Ohio Department of Education’s Early Learning and Developmental Standards: physical well-being and motor development, cognition and general knowledge, language and literacy development, approaches toward learning and social and emotional development.

     

     

    PreK Enrollment Flier

    PreK Enrollment Information

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    STEPS TO GET STARTED!

    Required Documents

    • Proof of residence (Utility bill, lease agreement,or mortgage statement)
    • Immunization record
    • Physical exam record
    • Valid ID (Driver’s license, passport, green card etc.)
    • Child’s Birth Certificate
    • Custodial Documents
    • Income verification (the following are approved documents)
      • Consecutive pay stubs from the last 30 day
      • Benefits letter
      • Benefits Card
      • SSI Letter
      • Medicaid Card (copy both sides)

    Registration is now open!

    Step 1: Enroll Today

    Parents and Guardians may begin the enrollment process for Preschool by visiting the District’s School Choice Portal to make your child’s school selection today — choose up to three schools!

    Step 2: Ohio Benefits

    Visit the Ohio Benefits Self Sere Portal to complete the Eligibility Process.

     

     

    Join Us for Our Pre-K Enrollment Events!

    Get your little one ready for a bright future! Join us for our Pre-K Enrollment Events, where you can meet our staff, tour our facility, and learn more about our play-based, engaging early childhood education programs. In the Atrium of Cleveland Metro Schools Office of Professional Development located at 1349 East 79th Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44103.

    AT THESE EVENTS YOU WILL:

    • Complete the enrollment process.
    • Answer questions about our curriculum.
    • Learn about available programs.
    • Enjoy fun activities for your child.

    Spots fill up fast in CMSD Pre-K — Reserve Yours TODAY!

    For more information, contact us!

    The Department of Early Childhood

    216.838.0110

    WE CAN’T WAIT TO WELCOME YOU AND YOUR CHILD TO OUR PRE-K FAMILY!

    DATES:

    April 9, 2025....8:00am - 4:00pm
    April 16, 2025....8:00am - 4:00pm
    April 16, 2025....4:00pm - 7:00pm
    April 23, 2025....8:00am - 4:30pm
    May 7, 2025....8:00am - 4:00pm
    May 7, 2025....4:00pm - 7:00pm
    May 14, 2025....8:00am - 4:00pm
    May 20, 2025....8:00am - 4:00pm
    May 21, 2025....8:00am - 4:00pm
    May 22, 2025....8:00am - 4:00pm

     

    • CMSD's general classrooms are free full-day programs that follow the Cleveland Metropolitan School District's Calendar
    • CMSD does not provide transportation for general education preschool students
    • CMSD does not provide before or after-school care programs
    • Preschool students must be signed in and out by an approved adult who is 18 years or older
    • Preschool students must be Cleveland residents except for Tremont Montessori, Stonebrook Montessori, Kenneth Clement Boys Academy, Valley View Boys Academy, Warner Girls Academy, and Douglas MacArthur Girls Academy.
    • Preschool students that have siblings in K-12 may enroll out of their residential zip code.

    Students must be four years old by September 30 and potty trained.

    If you have concerns regarding your child's development or your child has a preschool IEP or ETR Please contact the Preschool Special Education Department

     

    Preschool Enrollment Support:

      • Call: 216-838-0110

    Resources

     
    Preschool Parent Handbook
    Preschool Parent Handbook