Early Childhood
(Pre-K to First)
Preschool is a FREE collaborative program between Nicholas County Schools, Nicholas County Community Action Head Start, and Friends-R-Fun Childcare Center. Preschool is offered in six of our nine elementary schools and one childcare center.
Preschool and Kindergarten Registration for 2026-27 school year is OPEN!
Please note the registration options below.
Families should gather the following required documentation:
State-certified birth certificate (from Vital Statistics, not a county certificate)
Immunization record
One proof of physical address
Copy of Physical
Copy of Most Recent Dental Exam
One proof of income
Insurance card
Relevant custody order/court documents, if applicable
Preschool Eligible: 3 or 4 years old, prior to July 1, 2026 and 5 years old, prior to July 1, 2026, who have not previously attended a WV Universal Pre-K Program.
Kindergarten Eligible: 5 years old, prior to July 1, 2026.
Early Entrance to Kindergarten: Children will be considered for early entrance into kindergarten if an application for early entrance is submitted prior to June 1. Child's 5th birthday is prior to July 31 of the year the child is to enroll. Application for Kindergarten Early Entrance
Registration for Preschool and Kindergarten for the 2026-27 school year is OPEN and available below!
You are welcome to complete an online application for Preschool or Kindergarten below OR print, mail or email. Information is located on the top of each printable application. You can choose to enroll your child on the online form or print and mail in the registration, you do not need to complete both.
Families with a child currently enrolled in preschool will not need to register online below or attend an in-person registration. Those students will receive a registration pack from their child's preschool teacher.
Information concerning Pre-K to K Transition Day for May 2026 and KinderBoost Information for Summer 2026 has been updated below.
Preschool Registration 26/27:
Register for preschool : Online Link for Preschool Registration
If you would like to apply for preschool, please call 304-872-1162, ext. 2.
Print a preschool application to mail in : Preschool Printable Application
The application is not considered complete until you have submitted the requested documents indicated as instructed on the application.
Preschool acceptance or waiting list letters will begin mailing out to families in mid-June.
Kindergarten Registration 26/27:
Register for kindergarten: Online Link for Kindergarten Registration
Print a kindergarten application to mail in:
Printable Student Enrollment Form: Kindergarten
Request information in advance from doctor/dentist. They often have a waiting period. Requests for a State Certified Birth Certificate can take a few weeks and it is best to request in advance. The printable birth certificate request form is located along the right of this screen, if needed.
Pre-K to K Transition Day Info
Friday- May 1, 2026:
BRE, CRE, GCE, GRE, MLE, MNE, PCE, SES, Zela
Pre-K students and K eligible applicants will “move up” to visit kindergarten.
Please contact your home area kindergarten for details and schedule after April 10.
Kinderboost Registration 2026
Kinderboost will be held at the following sites:
CRE
It will be held for two weeks, in July 13-24. Kinderboost is a program for students entering kindergarten in the fall of 26/27 for home district area students. Students will be offered meals and transportation.
Register for Kinderboost: https://tinyurl.com/NCSUMMER2026
