IDEAL CHILD CARE DEVELOPMENT CENTER
  • OUR PROGRAMS
    • Papoose Class
    • Mighty Troopers Class
    • Eagles Class
    • Munchkins Class
    • Shining Stars Class
    • Yoga Time
  • About Us
    • Mission Statement
  • Pre-K Program
    • Pre-K Enrollment Forms
  • IDEAL AT A GLANCE
    • Ideal Thanksgiving Newsletter - 2021
    • Leadership and Staff Information
    • Parent's Handbook
    • Closures/ Early Dismissal Dates
  • FOR THE PARENTS
    • Shining Stars Class Parent Testimonials
  • Contact Us
  • SUMMER CAMP
  • OUR PROGRAMS
    • Papoose Class
    • Mighty Troopers Class
    • Eagles Class
    • Munchkins Class
    • Shining Stars Class
    • Yoga Time
  • About Us
    • Mission Statement
  • Pre-K Program
    • Pre-K Enrollment Forms
  • IDEAL AT A GLANCE
    • Ideal Thanksgiving Newsletter - 2021
    • Leadership and Staff Information
    • Parent's Handbook
    • Closures/ Early Dismissal Dates
  • FOR THE PARENTS
    • Shining Stars Class Parent Testimonials
  • Contact Us
  • SUMMER CAMP

Pre-K Enrollment Forms

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).

TOURS AVAILABLE BY APPOINTMENT


Hours

M-F  7:30am--5:30pm

Telephone

202-722-0633
​202-390-3744

Email

ideald1@verizon.net (Director Direct Email)
idealdcdc@gmail.com (Office Administration)