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CommuniKids Preschool

2027-2028 DC Free Pre-K3 & Pre-K4 Application

ELIGIBILTY:
For Pre-K 3: Children must be 3 years of age by September 30, 2027
For Pre-K 4: Children must be 4 years of age by September 30, 2027
HOW TO APPLY:
• Submit a 2027-2028 DC Free Pre-K3 & Pre-K4 Application.
• Be sure you receive an on-screen confirmation after clicking submit.
• Once we receive your application, we will send you an email confirmation that will include your child's lottery number.
Applications are due by March 3, 2027.
Families selected through the lottery will be notified by email March 31, 2027.
Once you receive your confirmation email and lottery number, your application is completed.
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Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY
Program Information
Which of our programs are you interested?*
- Pre-K3
- Pre-K4
*PLEASE NOTE: All free Pre-K three and four spots are dependent on the Program funding being renewed each year by OSSE.
What language are you applying for?*
*Mandarin is ONLY offered at our Glover Park location
*French is ONLY offered at our Cathedral Commons location
*Spanish is offered at all 3 DC locations
- Spanish Preschool
- Mandarin Preschool
- French Preschool
Location*
Please select your preferred location.
- Washington, DC - Tenleytown
- Washington DC - Cathedral Commons
- Washington DC - Glover Park
- Any Location
Please feel free to rank the locations in order of preference.
(For example: "1. Tenleytown, 2. Cathedral Commons, 3. Glover Park")
Will you need After Care? (3 - 6 p.m. )*
- Yes
- No
Are you interested in attending the current 2026-27 School Year?*
(Spots are limited and guarantee you a free prek spot for the 2027-208 School Year if eligible)
- YES
- NO
Child's Information
Child's Name*
First Middle Last
Preferred name
DOB*
Gender*
- Male
- Female
Ethnicity:*
- Hispanic/Latino
- Not Hispanic/Latino
Race (Select all that apply)*
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- Asian
- Black or African American
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- White
- Other
Race-Other (Please specify)*
Family Information
First and Last Name of Parent/Guardian 1*
Address of Parent/Guardian 1*
Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
What ward of DC do you currently live in?*
Primary Phone of Parent/Guardian 1*
Alternate Phone of Parent/Guardian 1
Email of Parent/Guardian 1*
Occupation of Parent/Guardian 1*
First and Last Name of Parent/Guardian 2*
Address of Parent/Guardian 2*
Same Address of Parent/Guardian 1
Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Primary Phone of Parent/Guardian 2*
Email of Parent/Guardian 2*
Occupation of Parent/Guardian 2*
Sibling of current or former CommuniKids Preschool student?*
- YES
- NO
Enter Siblings Information*
Full Name D.O.B Location Year attended
We offer sibling preference! Does your child have a younger sibling under age 3 also applying for the same school year? (2027-2028)*
- Yes
- No
Enter Siblings Information*
Full Name D.O.B
Does your child have any other younger siblings?*
- YES
- NO
Enter Siblings Information*
Full Name D.O.B
Linguistic Information
Native language of Parent/Guardian 1:*
Native language of Parent/Guardian 2:
What language(s) are primarily spoken in your home?*
Why are you interested in a language immersion program?*
Help us get to know your family!
Please tell us a little bit about your family - where you're from, what you do, etc.*
Please briefly describe your parenting approach and what works best for your child.*
What kind of school experience is your family looking for?*
Help us get to know your child
Has your child previously been enrolled in a preschool/daycare program?*
- YES
- NO
If so, where? How many days per week?
Briefly describe your child's personality and temperament. What does your child enjoy? Tell us about favorite toys, activities, songs, books, etc.*
What situations or activities present a challenge for your child?*
Physical Development: Gross Motor.*
- Typical
- Some past/present concerns
Please let us know a little bit more*
Physical Development: Fine Motor*
- Typical
- Some past/present concerns
Please let us know a little bit more*
Physical Development: Coordination*
- Typical
- Some past/present concerns
Please let us know a little bit more*
Communication Developement: Expressing Language*
- Typical
- Some past/present concerns
Please let us know a little bit more*
Does your child have one of the following plans; IEP/IFSP/ or 504?*
- YES
- NO
Please let us know a little bit more*
Does your child have any health concerns that may limit participation at school?*
- YES
- NO
Please let us know a little bit more*
Has your child received any other early intervention?*
- Yes
- No
Please let us know a little bit more*
Please let us know where your child is in the toilet-training process*
- My child is fully-toilet trained
- My child is almost toilet-trained but needs help/reminders
- My child is in the process
- My child has not yet begun the toilet-training process
*Being toilet-trained is not a requirement for our students.
Does your child have any health concerns that may limit participation at school?*
Does your child have any allergies you would like for us to know about?*
How did you hear about us?*
Please specify your answer above*
Please tell us which parents told you about us, which website you saw, which flyer pointed you to us, or which other method led you to us.
Would you like more information about tuition assistance?*
- Yes
- Not at this time
Are you participating in one or more of the following government programs?
- SNAP
- TANF
- Medicaid
- N/A
Notes to Admissions Director: Is there anything else you’d like for us to know?
Please initial that all the above information is accurate:
Parent/Guardian's initials*

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CommuniKids Preschool

2027-2028 DC Free Pre-K3 & Pre-K4 Application

Program Information

Child's Information

Family Information

Linguistic Information

Help us get to know your family!

Help us get to know your child

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