Preschool

Registration Information

Our Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program is available for children ages 3-5 and provide many free services to eligible children and their families including quality learning opportunities for young children, family support services, nutritious meals, health and developmental screenings and assessments, and so much more.

We have two locations for our preschool programs:

Campbell Hill Elementary School, 6418 S 124^th St., Seattle
Meadow Crest Early Learning Center, 1800 Index Ave NE, Renton

To register for preschool programs, find out if you’re eligible: email our preschool office; or call 425-204-2500

Programs Offered

ECEAP

This program is federal-and state-funded based on financial need and other factors. Once you have completed an application, you will meet with one of our Family Support Service staff members to determine if you qualify for the program. For questions or to apply for ECEAP please email our preschool office. Once you have been accepted into the program, you can complete online registration. This program offered at both Meadow Crest and Campbell Hill Elementary.

Inclusive Preschool

This program is designed for our students with disabilities. If your child has qualified for special education services through Child Find or transition from Birth to Three Services and has an IEP (Individualized Education Plan) you will need to complete online registration before beginning at Meadow Crest. If you are new to our district and your child has an IEP, please contact Lauren Strom at Lauren.strom@rentonschools.us for next steps in registration.

Community Peer/Tuition Program

This program is tuition-based in our Inclusive Preschool for our community students. If you are interested in being a part of this program please email M eadow Crest Registration. If space is confirmed for your child in this program, you will need to complete online registration before beginning at Meadow Crest. Please note this program does not have Transportation available.

Ready K

A new program beginning in the Fall of 2024 - Renton School District will offer Ready K (Kindergarten) to students who turn four years-old on or before August 31 of the current year and who qualify through a screening process. The program is a full-day of school that runs Monday through Friday, following the district calendar and will focus on all of the basic skills needed for students to be prepared for their elementary school years.

Visit the Ready K page to learn more and to apply for this program.

Child Development

If your child is age 3-5 and you feel that they may speak, move, or behave differently than other children the same age, we have free developmental screenings available at Meadow Crest Early Learning Center. To receive information and learn more about scheduling a screening contact Child Find.