We believe that KCSD starts here in our Torrence Preschool!
Our Preschool teachers work closely with the Kindergarten team to make the transition to Kindergarten successful. This provides students with a foundation for future educational success in Kindergarten and beyond.
FAST FACTS
– Our teachers are licensed by the Iowa Department of Education with Early Childhood Endorsements.
– The maximum Preschool class size is 20 students, which is a 1:10 adult to student ratio.
– The four year old half day preschool is offered for free and the new half-day three year old preschool is tuition-based.
– Preschool roundups are held for families with children interested in becoming one of our Littlest Chiefs.
SCHEDULE
– AM Classes for three and four year olds, 8-11 a.m., Mondays through Fridays
– PM Classes for four year olds, noon-3 p.m., Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. There is no Friday PM preschool.
REGISTRATION
Parents/guardians will need to bring their child’s birth certificate, proof of residency, immunization records, and most recent physical to register.
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PRESCHOOL STUDENT HEALTH
IMMUNIZATIONS
Iowa law requires a parent to verify proper immunization against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis B and varicella to enroll in school. At least one dose of each immunization must be given before starting school. An immunization form may be provided by a child’s healthcare provider, it is also linked below.
Iowa Immunization Requirements: Iowa Code, Chapter 139a.8(6) and Iowa Administrative Code, 641-7.7(139) outline the immunization requirement for students attending licensed child care centers and elementary or secondary schools. Students shall have received the required immunizations and submit the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services Certificate of Immunization or have a valid Certificate of Immunization Exemption, or Provisional Certificate of Immunization.
PHYSICAL EXAM
Students entering preschool and kindergarten are required by Iowa law to have a physical examination by a licensed physician and provide proof of exam to the school district.
DENTAL SCREENING
Required by Iowa law, dental screenings are to be completed for all students entering preschool, kindergarten and ninth grade. Students entering preschool and/or kindergarten must have had a screening completed no sooner than three years of age and no later than four months after school enrollment. It can be completed by a licensed doctor, advanced registered nurse practitioner, physician assistant, nurse, dental hygienist, or a dentist. The results of this screening need to be submitted to your school nurse on the designated form linked to the below button.
VISION SCREENING
The State of Iowa requires students entering preschool, kindergarten, and third grade to have a vision screening prior to the first day of school. This exam can be completed by a licensed eye doctor or optometrist, your child’s health care provider at the time of his or her school physical, a free clinic, or a county health department. A screening will be valid if it is done up to 1 year prior to enrollment and no later than six months after enrollment. The results of this screening need to be submitted to your school nurse on the designated form linked to the below button.
ILLNESS POLICY
When to keep your child home include:
- – Temperature of 100 degrees or higher: If your child has a fever: please do not send him/her to school for 24 hours after the last time the
temperature is elevated without using Tylenol, Ibuprofen, or Motrin. - – Constant Cough
- – Diarrhea/Vomiting: Please do not send your student to school for 24 hours after the last time they have diarrhea/vomiting.
- – Green nasal discharge
- – Lice: If you discover your child has head lice, please let the nurse or teacher know. Guidelines for
treatment will be provided. - – Pink Eye
ABSENCE | When your child is absent from school, please call the office to report the absence first thing in the morning on each day your child is absent.
MEDICATIONS
If medications need to be provided for any health reason, please talk to the school nurse/teacher. Never send any medication with your child. A medical permission form must be signed in order for the nurse/teacher/teacher assistant to administer any medication to your child. If your child is taking an antibiotic, please attempt to give this at home.
MEDICAL RECORDS
Your child’s health conditions should be kept-up-to-date on school medical records. Health conditions such as ADHD, asthma, diabetes, heart problems, or seizures, just to name a few, should be on the school records.
EMERGENCY CONTACTS | The school needs at least three working emergency phone numbers to use in case we are unable to reach you.