Elmbrook Schools' Preschool

This program will be ending in 2020-21 and a 4K Program for District residents will begin Fall 2021

Elmbrook Schools’ 4 Year Old Preschool is a high-quality program where experts will utilize resources in reading, writing, math, science, and social and emotional development to prepare our youngest learners for success. This tuition-based program features Wisconsin-certified instructors with Master's and Bachelor's degrees in a stimulating and nurturing educational environment. We provide classroom assistants for a maximum 1:10 student/teacher ratio.

Our preschool program runs throughout the school year, 5 days a week, with morning or afternoon session options. On-site 630AM-6PM wraparound care is available.

Children must turn 4 years old on or before September 1st of the year they will begin preschool. There is no early entrance process for preschool. To apply, please fill out the online enrollment application linked under "New Student Enrollment". For more information about the preschool program, please call Burleigh Elementary School at (262) 781-5280 or Christy Schmid at (262) 781-3030 x1183.

Preschool is located at Burleigh Elementary.

Preschool Q & A

Children must turn 4 years old on or before September 1 of the year they will attend preschool. There is no early entrance process for preschool.
Our preschool teachers are Wisconsin-certified elementary teachers with an early childhood emphasis. Each preschool classroom will also be staffed with a qualified assistant. Adult to student ratio is 1:10.
Preschool is located within Burleigh Elementary School, 16185 Burleigh Place, Brookfield 53005
The Preschool Program runs Monday-Friday. The morning session runs 8:30-11:15 a.m. and the afternoon session runs 12:30-3:15 p.m.
Families can select a preference of the morning or afternoon session when applying, but preference is not guaranteed, as each session has limited capacity.
Non-residents may complete the enrollment process; however enrollment priority is given to district residents.
Families must provide transportation to and from preschool.
Preschool will follow the Elmbrook Schools calendar with a few exceptions. A calendar will be provided to families.

How much is tuition for preschool?
Preschool Tuition is $3,850 for the 2020-21 school year. A $250 non-refundable deposit made by check is due at time of enrollment will be applied toward the first tuition payment. Remaining tuition is billed in four installments and online payments are required. For more information about preschool tuition please call Christy Schmid at (262)781-3030 x1183.

The 2020-21 tuition payment schedule is as follows:
$250 non-refundable deposit due at time of enrollment
$712.50 first quarter tuition payment - August 1, 2020
$962.50 second quarter tuition payment - November 1, 2020
$962.50 third quarter tuition payment - January 4, 2021
$962.50 fourth quarter tuition payment - March 1, 2021
TOTAL $3,850

Is childcare available for before or after preschool?

Childcare (wraparound) is provided outside of preschool hours and delivered by a YMCA of Wauwatosa. Registration and fees required. Space is limited.

How is preschool different from 4K?
The Elmbrook Schools' Preschool program is not taxpayer funded. It is tuition-based. The preschool program does prepare students for a 5K experience.

What will be the focus of the preschool curriculum?

uses the Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards
primary focus on language and literacy development (letter knowledge, phonological awareness, emergent reading)
exposure to math and science concepts through an inquiry process
cultivating social and emotional development through peer interactions
development of executive function skills (cognitive skills such as impulse control, multitasking, following multistep directions, remaining focused/avoiding distractions, problem-solving, and self-regulation)

Location

Parent Information Night Presentation

New Student Enrollment

Is childcare available for before or after preschool?

Preschool Wrap Care is provided by the West Suburban YMCA of Wauwatosa onsite at Burleigh for an additional cost. Care is available only for students enrolled in the Elmbrook Preschool program.

Preschool Wrap Care is available from 8:30am to 12:20pm for students in the PM preschool session and from 11:15am-3:40pm for students in the AM preschool session.

YBASE care is available from 6:30am until the start of the school day and from the end of the school day until 6:00pm. YBASE is available for Burleigh students in Preschool-5th grades.

Please visit the YMCA website for more detailed information and to register.

Preschool Wrap Care Parent Handbook
Preschool Wrap Care Info Sheet
Preschool Wrap Care Rate Sheet
Preschool Wrap Care Registration Form

2020-2021 Calendar

2020-2021 Supply List

Parent Handbook

Additional Forms, Documents & Information

YBASE and Wrap Care forms can be found on the YMCA website

School District of Elmbrook Forms & Information:

I. Medication Information:
If your child needs to take scheduled, as needed, or emergency medications while at preschool (8:30-11:15 or 12:30-3:15) a medication authorization form will need to be completed. If the medication your child needs to take is a prescription medication the school district requires both your practitioner's signature along with parent/guardian signature. See the link below to select the most appropriate diagnosis specific form (asthma, allergy, diabetes, etc.) OR general medication form for your practitioner to complete.

If your child may need to take scheduled or as needed medication which is an over the counter medication, only a parent signature is required. See "medication authorization form" for over the counter medication.

All unexpired medication needs to come to school in its original packaging accompanied by the above forms.

https://www.elmbrookschools.org/programs-services/health-services/forms-and-documents

II. Preschool Immunization Form

This form needs to be received by the first day of preschool:

Immunization Form

III. Health History Form
This form needs to be completed by both parent and child's practitioner and received by the first day of preschool.
Health History Form Link

IV. When to keep your child home when they are sick:

Please visit here for more information

V. If your child will not be attending preschool please:
a. Call the Burleigh Health Room at 262.781.5599
OR
b. Email Burleighhealthroom@elmbrookschools.org and your child's teacher

Remember to state the reason for their absence. If the absence is related to an illness please let us know what symptoms they are experiencing or practitioner confirmed diagnosis.

Click here to enroll!

Preschool Video

Important Info

**There is currently a waiting list for 2020-21 AM and PM sessions.**

There is no virtual option for preschool.

Please contact Christy Schmid at schmidc@elmbrookschools.org or (262) 781-3030 x1183 with questions.