Preschool Information

Preschool staff

Julie Ratliff: jratliff@franklincityschools.com  PreK Coordinator, 937-743-8665 ext 1125

Deborah Forward: dforward@franklincityschools.com  PreK Teacher

Sarah Penwell: spenwell@franklincityschools.com  PreK Teacher

Enrollment and registration information

Preschool enrollment information.

Registration Gateway.

Preschool enrollment date

Occurs in April every year. The date is the following week after kindergarten registration starts.

2024-25 Preschool dates

Start:  Aug. 27, 2024
End:    May 29, 2025

Frequently asked questions about preschool

When do preschool classes start?

Individual Preschool Orientation meetings will be held Aug 19-23, 2024. Your child's preschool teacher will contact parents to schedule a specific time to bring their child in for preschool screenings, paperwork processing, and introductions to the teacher and room. Preschool classes will begin with all students on Tuesday, Aug 27, 2024. Times: AM Session: 9:20-11:50 a.m.; PM Session: 1:15-3:45 p.m. 

What are the fees for preschool?  When and how do I make payments for the preschool program?

• For children with identified special needs, there are no fees.
• For children with typical needs, monthly preschool fees are $180, due by the first school day of each month.  Non-payment will result in the termination of a child’s inclusion in the preschool program. See the payment schedule at the end of this handbook.
• Monthly tuition checks payable to Franklin City Schools may be submitted at the District Central Offices or online through EZ-Pay.  The online system can be accessed on the Franklin City Schools website.  Preschool payments are still due in the event of family vacations, weather delays, or cancellations.

My child just had a physical; insurance only covers one annual visit. What should I do?

Take our form to your pediatrician and ask them to fill it out with your child’s last physical date.  Be sure to include immunizations. Bring the completed form in or mail it to FRANKLIN CITY SCHOOLS PRESCHOOL, Schenck Elementary, 350 Arlington Ave.  Franklin, OH  45005, 

When can we meet the teacher and aide(s)?

Your child’s teacher will contact you in early to mid-August, before the start of school, to schedule a visit where each family can explore classrooms, meet staff, ask questions, and receive additional information.

2024-2025 PRESCHOOL PAYMENT SCHEDULE for students with typical needs

Checks payable to Franklin City Schools may be made:

• In person: District Central Office: 754 E. Fourth Street, Franklin, OH 45005
• By mail: Franklin City Schools Preschool, Attn: Student Services Secretary, 754 E. Fourth Street., Franklin, OH  45005
• Online: www.franklincityschools.com (EZ-Pay)

Monthly fees of $180 are due by the first of each month.  Multiple payments may be made as desired.  

• Non-payment will terminate your child’s inclusion in the preschool program.  Checks or money orders should be payable to Franklin City Schools (no cash, please).  Record your check numbers and use them for tax purposes.
• Allowances for days off are INCLUDED below.  
• The fees are $180 monthly, except for November, December, and April, when they are $135 due to Winter and Spring breaks.  

Preschool payments are still due in the event of family vacations, weather delays, or cancellations.

Payment Schedule (Due dates for payment are listed below):