Early Education
The ISD offers educational childcare to our youngest learners, from age six weeks to five years old. There are several different programs / payment options within Early Education, so please see the charts below. If you have questions about which path fits your family, please call Early Education.
Birth - age 2
1. Check the ISD Boundary Map to ensure that you live within district boundaries.
2. Call Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) at 816-841-3382 to schedule an intake appointment with Ga'nea Jones. This places you on the Early Head Start Waitlist.
3. If there are openings in the program, an Early Education Family Service Liaison will reach out to you with information about enrollment paperwork.
Pre-K (3 to 5 years old)
1. Check the ISD Boundary Map to ensure that you live within district boundaries.
2. Call Early Education at (816) 521 - 5314 to schedule an Early Education Screening appointment.
3. Complete Online Registration prior to your screening appointment. Note: doing this does not guarantee you a spot in the Early Education program, as spaces are limited.
3. If there are openings in the program, your student's school will contact you regarding next steps and a start date.
ISD Employees: please reach out to your Supervisor or Principal to inquire about enrolling your child in Early Ed. If you have questions about the ISD Childcare Reimbursement Benefit, please reach out to Human Resources.