Preschool

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Applications for the 2025-2026 School Year

Please read all information below to find directions for applying for JCPS preschool programs.

JCPS will accept preschool applications and complete developmental screenings for applications for the 2025-2026 school year on the dates below:

• March 13, 2025 for students wishing to attend Cullowhee Valley, Fairview, Scotts Creek or Smokey Mountain Elementary.
• March 20, 2025 for students wishing to attend Blue Ridge School.

Appointments for screenings are required. Please contact Kelli Bumgarner at kbumgarner@jcpsmail.org or 828-586-2311 x1939 to schedule your screening appointment for the dates above.

Students who will turn 4 by August 31, 2025 are prioritized for most programs. Blue Ridge School and Smokey Mountain Elementary School have programs designed for students who will turn 3 by August 31, 2025 and will also accept applications for 3-year olds.

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Applications

Families may print and complete the forms below and bring them to their screening appointment.  Paper copies will also be available for pickup at the JCPS Central Office at 398 Hospital Road, Sylva, NC 28779 or the Blue Ridge School front office.

• All families must complete the JCPS preschool application below.
• NC Pre-k Financial Support Applications are optional but encouraged. Families who wish to apply for NC Pre-k financial support and whose child will turn 4 by August 31, 2025, should complete the NC Pre-k application below and the Consent for Services. Additionally, you will also need to bring a verified form of page 5 of the application if applicable (must be verified by outside agency) or bring proof of income (2024 completed taxes 1040 form or one month's worth of paystubs from all adults living in the home) on March 13 for students wishing to attend Cullowhee Valley, Fairview, Scotts Creek, or Smokey Mountain Elementary, and March 20 for students wishing to attend Blue Ridge. Families applying for NC Pre-k who receive per capita income should also complete the Per Capita form below.

 

Additional information:

What to bring with you:

• Completed JCPS application
• Proof of date of birth
• The child

Optional to bring with you to screenings:

• NC Pre-k application and income information

Other information:

Cost for 2025-2026 school year:

• $700 per month
• $600 per month for JCPS employees

*August is prorated

Do you receive child-care subsidy? If so, please bring a copy of your approval letter. We accept subsidy and you can transfer existing subsidy to our program.

Students with completed applications and screenings on March 13th will be given priority in the program.

JCPS Preschool programs follow the calendar and school day hours of the JCPS calendar. Aftercare (childcare after 3:00pm) is not available.