Early Learning (Preschool Programs)

SPS offers several free early learning/preschool programs that help children ages 3 to 5 become lifelong learners. Our high quality programs support whole child development, with a focus on social, emotional, cognitive, and physical needs.

Interested in SPS preschool?

Complete these two simple steps to find out if your family qualifies for our preschool programs:

Step 1: Find your 23-24 neighborhood school using this tool.

If you already know your neighborhood school, proceed to Step 2.

Note: If you are out of our district boundaries, please contact Early Learning at 509-354-5640.

Step 2: Reach out to the Family Support Specialist (FSS) assigned to your child's neighborhood school.

2023 - 2024 School Year

School Day PreK

• School Day PreK starts on Monday, Sept. 25 at 9:30 am.
• School Day PreK will run from 9:30 am - 3:00 pm on Mondays and 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Tuesday through Friday.

AM Preschool

• AM preschool starts on Tuesday, Sept. 26 at 8:15 am.
• AM preschool will run from 8:15 am - 11:15 am Tuesday through Friday.

PM Preschool

• PM preschool starts on Tuesday, Sept. 26 at 12:00 pm.
• PM preschool will run from 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Tuesday through Friday.

The 2023 - 24 SPS calendar can be found here.

SPS Preschool Programs

• AM/PM Preschool serves students ages 3-5, three hours a day, four days a week. This program is funded by a state grant called ECEAP (Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program) which provides comprehensive preschool, health, and family services to eligible children and their families. For information and enrollment, please contact SPS Early Learning at 509.354.5640 or EarlyLearning@spokaneschools.org, or reach out to one of our ECEAP Family Support Specialists.
  Locations: Arlington, Bemiss, Finch, Frances Scott, Garfield, Grant, Holmes, Jefferson, Lincoln Heights, Linwood, Logan, Madison, Stevens 
  
  
• Comprehensive Intervention Preschool (CIP) serves students ages 3-5 who are eligible for Special Education services. This program runs three hours a day, four days a week.
  Locations: Garfield, Grant, Jefferson, Linwood, Madison
  
  
• School Day PreK serves students ages 4-5 who will be kindergarteners the following year. The program runs five days a week from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  Locations (contingent upon enrollment): Audubon, Balboa, Browne, Cooper, Franklin, Hamblen, Holmes, Indian Trail, Linwood, Logan, Longfellow, Mullan Road, Regal, Roosevelt, Whitman, Willard, Woodridge  
  
  
• Special Education Preschool Students: We serve special education students in all of our preschool programs. Families, in partnership with members of the child’s IEP (individualized education plan) team, will determine the best placement for each child.
  
  
• CTE Early Childhood program at Ferris, North Central and Shadle Park high schools: These programs connect high school students with 3-5-year-olds in a safe, nurturing, interactive environment. There is a nominal monthly participation fee. Find more information about CTE Early Childhood programs here.