Preschool Programs

The Franklin County School District offers 2 different types of Early Childhood Programs. The Voluntary PreK Program (VPK) is offered at all elementary schools except for Sewanee. Acceptance into that program is based on income with those at risk being priority. The other Early Childhood Program is the Special Education Early Childhood program (619) PK Inclusion classrooms. It is offered at Cowan, Clark Memorial, Decherd and Rock Creek. It requires that a student meet the Tennessee Department of Education (DOE) special education eligibility standards for a disability and that the disability adversely impacts them to a degree that they need specialized instruction/intervention.

Child must be 4 years old by August 15, 2025 to apply for Preschool for the 2025-2026 school year. Copies of the Following Documents are Required:

•Certified Birth Certificate

•Immunization Record/ Form

•Current Physician’s Physical Report

•Proof of Residence (utility bill, rent receipt, etc.)

•Proof of Income

DOCUMENTATION for ALL of the following (that apply):

The Voluntary PreK (VPK) has eligibility requirements for free/reduced lunch as determined pursuant to 42USC and therefore the following documentation is required:

2024 W-2’s or tax return or last 3 consecutive pay stubs showing GROSS income
Food Stamps/EBT
Families First (TANF)
Foster Care
Head Start
Homeless or Migrant
Unemployment
Workman’s Comp
Pension(s)
Retirement
SS benefits
Veteran’s benefits
Child Support
Alimony
SSI Disability
AFDC/Public Assistance Payment
Any other income not included in the above list.

*For more information contact Patti Limbaugh at 931-967-0626

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