Preschool Programs
Interested in Preschool?
Families must first complete the Preschool Interest Form. Once the interest form is processed, you will be contacted with next steps.
- For the September 2025 - June 2026 school year, please complete: Preschool Interest form.
Household size, family income, Individualized Education Program status, and other factors may determine your child’s placement.
Highline School District Preschool Program Information
Highline Public Schools offers a variety of high quality, early learning opportunities for children who reside in the Highline community. To be eligible to enroll for the next school year, children must turn 3 or 4 by August 31. Please expand the programs below to learn more about our program offerings.
- ECEAP (Early Childhood Education Assistance Program)
- Community Peer Program
- Developmental Preschool
- ReadyK!
ECEAP (Early Childhood Education Assistance Program)
The Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) is a comprehensive, free, state-funded, preschool program.
Community Peer Program
Community PEER program is part of the Developmental Preschool program for typically developing children from the community.
Developmental Preschool
Developmental Preschool is for children who qualify for special education services.
ReadyK!
ReadyK is a no-cost, full-day Transition to Kindergarten Program.
Early Learning Community Partners
Highline's PreK & Elementary Success team hosts professional learning events for the early learning network (Early Learning PLN). Anyone in the Highline service area who provides an early learning experience for children in settings such as preschool (district and community), childcare centers, in-home care, or Play & Learn are welcome to join us. Check out the Early Learning Professional Learning webpage to learn more about this opportunity and how to connect with us.
The organizations below (both preschool and childcare) have committed to partnerships with Highline. Their efforts include participating in shared professional learning, using aligned district resources, and collaborating around kindergarten transitions.
- Auntie's Playhouse Childcare Center
- Beautiful Savior Lutheran School
- Children in the Park
- CHSW, Highline Early Learning Center
- From Roots to Wings
- Grace Lutheran Church Preschool
- John Knox Community Preschool
- City of Normandy Park Preschool
- Christian Preschool of Atonement Lutheran
Auntie's Playhouse Childcare Center
Beautiful Savior Lutheran School
Children in the Park
CHSW, Highline Early Learning Center
From Roots to Wings
Grace Lutheran Church Preschool
John Knox Community Preschool
City of Normandy Park Preschool
Christian Preschool of Atonement Lutheran
Highline Public Schools recognizes the importance of early learning in the success of all students and continues to expand the opportunities available to families of children birth-5 years.
Our programs reflect the diverse community Highline serves by providing high quality, equitable early learning experiences designed to support kindergarten readiness.
Did You Know?
Currently enrolled Highline preschool students will be automatically enrolled in kindergarten when eligible. No registration is required!
You will hear about your student’s school assignment in the spring. Placement typically occurs at the neighborhood school based on your address.
Child Find
If you have concerns about your preschooler's development, we offer monthly screenings. Parents are encouraged to take advantage of this free service.
Preparing your child for Kindergarten?
Check out the Kindergarten Readiness Guidelines that highlights skills to support success in kindergarten and beyond.