Early Childhood Program

New Early Childhood Students:

1. Apply for a screener (make sure to select "New Pre-K Screening)
2. Once you have submitted a screener application, you will be contacted by the Early Childhood department to complete registration

Screener Dates for 2025-2026

• September 19, 2025
• October 10, 2025
• November 21, 2025
• February 13, 2026
• April 2, 2026
• May 22, 2026
• June 3, 2026

More information about screenings is available further down this page.

Returning Early Childhood Students:

• Log into the Parent Portal to register.
• Click on "More"
• Click on "Registration 2025"

If you have any questions about registration, please email parentportal@nssd112.org or call 225-765-3052.

Please Note: Our early childhood program is only available to students who meet specific qualifications. To find out if your child is eligible, please contact our student services department at parentportal@nssd112.org.

• We believe that children learn best through play. We believe everyone has the right and ability to learn.
• We believe in nurturing students to develop positive self-worth and confidence.
• We believe a culturally responsive environment supports student development and parent engagement.
• We believe that early childhood education provides the building blocks for creating life-long learners.
• We believe education is a partnership between home, school, and community.
• We believe in the importance of educating the whole child - intellectual, emotional, social, physical, and creative.
• We believe in utilizing evidence based methods and teaching.
• We believe that children flourish when instruction is engaging, hands-on, innovative, and fun.

• We do not enroll students in preschool that are of kindergarten age (five years old on or before 9/1/2025). District preschool spots will be reserved only for students that are of preschool age.
   

• Session Times: 

  • Morning Session: 8:40-11:10 a.m.

  • Afternoon Session: 12:47-3:17 p.m.

  • Early Release: No Student Attendance

• We provide a healthy snack for all children in our half day programs. This snack varies, but always includes low fat milk, water, and a fruit or vegetable. 
   

• If your child has food allergies, please alert the office immediately. You may also bring an alternative snack if needed due to allergies.
   

• If your address or phone number changes, please notify the office immediately. If you would like to make a change to your busing, please fill out a transportation form and allow a week for processing.
   

• Children should come dressed to play outside and for the weather. Children do get dirty during active play, so please be aware of this when dressing your child. 
   

• Please make sure that your child wears or brings gym shoes every day.
   

• All students should bring one change of clothes for school. In addition, children that are toilet training should bring the necessary supplies (diapers, etc).

North Shore School District 112 offers early childhood screenings to all children within District 112 boundaries. The screening is not a full and detailed evaluation of your child but a tool that provides a worthwhile diagnostic assessment of your child's development in the areas of motor, language, concepts and social-emotional development. 

The early childhood screenings are for children between the ages of 3 and 5 years old and who are interested in our Early Childhood program. The developmental screening includes assessment in the areas of motor, language, concepts, and social-emotional development. The screening provides the early childhood team with valuable information to determine if a child’s skills are developing within typical range or further assessment is warranted.

• Apply for a screener (make sure to select "New Pre-K Screening")
• Once you have submitted a screener application, you will be contact by the Early Childhood department to complete registration.

2025-2026 Screener Dates

• September 19, 2025
• October 10, 2025
• November 21, 2025
• February 13, 2026
• April 2, 2026
• May 22, 2026
• June 3, 2026