Cincinnati Public Schools
Preschool Registration
We have high-quality, Gold Level-rated preschools ready to enroll your child. Call (513) 363-0123 (Option 5) for more information.
Preschool registration — for both magnet and neighborhood schools — begins with the following steps:
- Create an online account
- Call a preschool enrollment location at (513) 363-0123 to schedule an appointment
- Gather required documents for your in-person appointment
How to Make an Appointment
Preschool registration appointments are accepted between 8 a.m.–3 p.m., Monday through Friday. A convenient Preschool Registration location will be determined when scheduling your appointment.
To make an appointment, call a Preschool Registration Hub at (513) 363-0123 (Option 5)
- Option 1: Centralized Enrollment: 2651 Burnet Ave.
- Option 2: Vine Enrollment: 2120 Vine St.
- Option 3: LEAP Enrollment: 2001 Baltimore Ave.
- Option 4: Early Childhood Office
Translation — Hub Chart and What to Bring to Register in Preschool
Information Required for Preschool Registration
A parent or legal guardian must bring the required documentation when registering a child for preschool. The registration process for preschool will not begin until all required documents are received.
Immunizations
A copy of the child's immunization record must be in the child's preschool file.
Tuition
Families must pay tuition for preschool or be income eligible for reduced rates.
Tuition — Deposits are due, and must be paid, at registration.
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- $3,700 per school year for half-day preschool ($500 deposit and 8 monthly payments of $400)
- $7,000 per school year for full-day preschool ($800 deposit and 8 monthly payments of $775)
For families whose incomes place them at or below 250 percent of the federal poverty guidelines, various grants may be available.
Age Requirements
- Applicants to preschools must be age 3 or 4 by September 30.
- Children who turn 5 by September 30 and are age-eligible for kindergarten should apply to kindergarten.
Neighborhood School Preschool Registration
Families may register a child at any time by visiting a Preschool Registration Location to submit required documents and complete CPS Student Registration Packet. Students eligible for preschool at a neighborhood school follow the enrollment guidelines for Neighborhood Schools. Children must be 3 years old to attend preschool by September 30th.
Magnet School Preschool Application and Registration
Applications to magnet school preschools are submitted online during the annual magnet application period. All eligible preschool students are put on waiting lists and sent a letter, pending a review of the application by CPS' Early Childhood Department. Registration to enroll your child does not mean your child has been accepted into a magnet preschool.
A child accepted into a magnet preschool who lives within CPS' district boundaries may stay in that magnet school for higher grades without reapplying.
Families who live outside CPS' boundaries (Open Enrollment students) with children in CPS preschools must reapply for kindergarten.