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What is Promise? The 2019-20 Preschool Promise is open to all Frequently Asked Montgomery County families with 4-year-olds, Questions about Pre-K regardless of the family’s income. Need-based Funding Options Tuition Assistance is available. The child must reside in the of Dayton or Montgomery County for the entire time he or she is receiving Tuition Assistance. Information and application available at www.PreschoolPromise.org What is an ODE ? The Ohio Department of (ODE) has awarded Early Childhood Education (ECE) grants to a small number of high quality , including Mini University. We call these Prep , and they are available at all Mini University Dayton locations.

Who can qualify for an ODE scholarship? A child who is 4 years old by September 30, 2019 is eligible if the child is on an IEP or the total What are the Preschool Promise dates? Annual Family Income is below 200% of the 2019 August 1, 2019 – July 31, 2020 Federal Poverty Guidelines. Preference is given Preschool Promise is available at Sinclair, to families residing in Dayton and Fairborn City Montgomery County & Miami Valley Hospital Districts. Mini University locations.

What are the schedule options for Pre-K? When can I apply for Pre-K Funding? 5 Half Day (5HD) or 5 Full Day (5FD) TODAY! Preschool Promise funding is limited and ODE scholarships are awarded by September 1. All What are the ODE scholarship dates? Pre-K spaces fill quickly so ’t delay! Funding is August 1, 2019 - May 22, 2020 awarded on a first come, first served basis.

Families may apply for an ODE Scholarship with Mini University and Preschool Promise funding. Sinclair & WSU funding (CCAMPIS grant) and Premier Health Subsidy awards can be combined with Pre-K funding.

What is Mini University’s Pre-K Attendance How do I apply for an ODE scholarship? Policy? Complete the paperwork in the Kindergarten Prep 8:30-11:30 AM daily minimum attendance Scholarship Packet (KP Application, JFS 01121 and All Pre-K children must be at school no later than JFS 01122), and submit all required financial 8:30 AM every day. If a child is going to be documents, a copy of the child’s birth certificate absent, the family logs in to Tadpoles to report the and IEP, if applicable, to Mini U. absence or calls the center.

What is the value of an ODE scholarship? What else do I need to do to enroll for Pre-K? up to $400/month - applied to the family co-pay Submit the completed registration paperwork, or the 5HD or 5FD tuition charges. This credit including a Medical statement from your child’s ends in May 2020, so tuition increases for June, . A Financial is prepared for you to sign, July and August before Kindergarten begins. and you are Ready to Enroll for the 2019-20 school year. County: 937.461.9027 MVH: 937.208.4500 Sinclair: 937.512.2234 WSU: 937.775.4070

802.2 Kindergarten Prep FAQ Revised 3.2019