How old does my child need to be to start preschool?
Children need to be 3 to 5 years old.

Does my child need to be independent in the bathroom? 
Yes, they do need to be fully independent in the bathroom. While we understand accidents happen, we are not a facility licensed to change diapers or pull-ups.  If your child wets their pants, we can guide them to change their own clothing.  If your child has a bowel movement, guardians will be called and asked to come to school to change them.  View this link for tips.

Is child care available?
Kids' Company, the school district's child care program, will offer care to preschool families through a separate registration process.  Once your child's enrollment has been finalized through Circle of Friends Preschool, please contact Kids' Company to register for child care.  View the Kids' Company web page for program and contact information. 

What if I'm placed on a waiting list?
If placed on a waiting list, our office will contact you to finalize enrollment as openings occur in your selected class(es).  Students will be placed on a waiting lists for all classes listed on their application. Additional sections of popular classes can be added if there is enough interest.

Is financial assistance available?
Yes, but there is a limited amount of financial assistance available for families who meet criteria.  View the Financial Assistance page for details on how to apply for an early learning scholarship.

What is your tax ID?
41-6007904 - It is printed on every invoice. Child Care Tax Statements can be found by logging into your Eleyo account.

Can I request to have or not have a certain teacher?
Please list your request in the comment section of the application. We will do our best to honor your request but cannot guarantee it.  Teachers are not assigned to classes until after enrollment is finalized. 

Please click here for an example schedule for the all-day classes at Edgewood and Jeffers Pond.

What about meals for all-day classes?

Beginning in the 2023-24 school year, all students in all-day pre-k, grades K-8 and Bridges Area Learning Center in our district will receive breakfast and lunch on school days at no cost. No application is needed. This includes a healthy meal for breakfast and a complete meal for lunch - including a fruit and vegetable. If a student wants something extra - like another entree or a bottle of water, they’ll need to pay for those items. Even with this change, we are still encouraging families who may have applied for free and reduced-price meals to continue to do so. Submitting an application helps benefit families with much more than just meals. To apply, complete the Application for Educational Benefits in the SchoolCafé app or our website or ask for one at your child’s school. A new application must be submitted each year. All families are strongly encouraged to complete an application for their household.