Accepting All Applications for 2023-2024 Enrollment for PRE-K 3 and 4 

•      Welcome to IDEAL's Pre-K Program.   You have just taken the first step towards enrolling your child in our program.  The Pre-K Program is available free of charge to DC residents.  Below you will find all steps necessary to enroll in the Pre-K program for the 2023-2024 School year. 

    We have room for your child!  Join our special Pre-K program offered under a special OSSE grant.  The school-day program is free to DC residents. 

                                                                   ENROLL NOW!

We offer:
    - Same program as DCPS and Charter Schools
   - Approved curriculum, screening, and on-going assessment
    - Teaching utilizing "studies".
   - Before and after care, and Spring breaks services.
   - Fun Summer Camp Programs.
DOCUMENTS NEEDED FOR PRE-K ENROLLMENT (SY 2023-2024)
      1. Birth Certificate

     2. Health Certificate

     3. Immunization Record

     4. Dental Exam

     5. DC Residency Verification Form 

      6. Proof of Residency

• One item from this list is needed to prove residency:
•  Valid paystub issued within 45 days of providing proof of residency
•  Unexpired official documentation of financial assistance from the Government of the District of
• Columbia
•  Certified copy of Form D40
•  Current military housing orders or statement on military letterhead
•  Embassy letter issued within the past twelve (12) months.

OR

• Two items are needed from this list to prove residency:
•  Valid and unexpired DC motor vehicle registration
•  Valid and unexpired lease or rental agreement with a separate proof of payment of rent
•  Valid and unexpired DC motor vehicle operator’s permit or official government issued non-driver identification
•  Utility bill (only gas, electric, and water bills are acceptable) with a separate paid receipt showing payment of the bill

7. Authorization for Child’s Emergency Medical Treatment

• https://osse.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/osse/publication/attachments/Authorization%20for%20Child%27s%20Emergency%20Medical%20Treatment_7_18.pdf

8. Registration Record for Child Receiving Care Away From Home

• https://osse.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/osse/publication/attachments/Registration%20Record%20for%20Child%20Receiving%20Care%20Away%20from%20Home.7_18.pdf

9. Travel and Activity Authorization

• https://osse.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/osse/publication/attachments/Travel%20and%20Activity%20Authorization_7_18.pdf
• School supplies list (the school supplies list will be shared during the summer before the start of the school year).