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About Our Preschool Program

Our preschool programs at James Lintott Elementary are high quality, engaging and fun environments that meet each student where they are. Our certified early childhood special education teachers ensure every child is supported, challenged and prepared for their next steps.

Teachers interact with young children in a classroom setting.

For Students Who Qualify for Special Education

Students who are not yet 5 years old by August 31st of the current school year, who have an IEP, and reside within the Chehalis School District boundaries are eligible for our developmental preschool program.

How does my child get an IEP?

If you suspect that your child has a disability in one or more areas, please contact our Child Find team at THIS EMAIL to request an evaluation or get more information on our Child Find page found at THIS LINK.

For Community Peers Who Do Not Qualify For Special Education

Our preschool programs have a limited number of Community Peer spaces each year for students who are at least 4 years old and who do not qualify for Special Education service. These students serve as peer models for their classmates, demonstrating age-appropriate developmental skills.

Preschool Resources for Families

  • Our Cornerstone Partnership has scholarships available for families who need assistance paying for preschool. Please see the Cornerstone Partnership site at this link to learn more.

  • Our preschool program offers classes 4-days a week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday) for either morning (9-11:30 a.m.) or afternoon (1-3:30 p.m.) sessions

  • No, one meal (breakfast for morning session or lunch for afternoon session) as well as a snack are provided

  • Some of the reasons a parent might consider our preschool program are:

    • Our classes are taught by certified special education teachers
    • We have a low (about 4-1) student to staff ratio
    • If your child will attend Kindergarten at James Lintott Elementary, they will get a jump start on knowing their new building