Peer Program FAQs

What are the requirements for my child to become a peer?

Must reside within Dublin City School District
Must be 3.5 years old by July 1st
Speak in English in order to have a simple conversation
Clear speech so that the child is easily understood by others
Enjoys playing with other children: interacts well with others, manipulates toys, and engages in age-appropriate activities without assistance
Follow simple directions, makes basic needs known, answers simple questions
Must be a good role model to others: separates easily from a parent, models good behavior and social skills, attends to adult-guided activity, is willing to take turns
Toilet trained
NO BUSSING FOR PEERS. You must be able to provide your own transportation to and from the Preschool. There are NO EXCEPTIONS.

What is the schedule for the Preschool?

What are the steps to secure a space in the preschool for my child?

Applications are accepted on our web site beginning December 1st at 8 am for the next school year. Please complete and submit the online application.
We will email an online screening tool in mid January
Once the screeners have been reviewed we will contact you via email with placement information
When all seats are filled, we will maintain a waitlist and contact the next person on the list when an opening occurs. District-wide we have space for 168 peers, 72 in the age 3 to 4 classes and 96 in the age 4 to 5 classes.

What is the cost for the peer program?

When should I expect to hear from you about my child clearing the waitlist?

Spaces can become available throughout the school year
Your child’s name will remain on the waitlist unless you request it to be removed

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