Registration for the 2026-2027 School Year will open on March 18th. Please click HERE to apply.
Preschool/Early Learning
The Henderson County Schools Preschool Program provides a nurturing environment where young learners grow socially, emotionally, and developmentally while preparing to meet Kentucky’s Kindergarten Readiness Definition. Together with families, we build a strong foundation for students to begin their educational journey and pursue excellence.
New this year, Henderson County Schools is expanding preschool opportunities! In addition to Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center, preschool classrooms will now be available at Cairo Elementary School, Chandler Elementary School, Niagara Elementary School, and Spottsville Elementary School.
The Kentucky Preschool Program is available at no cost to all children determined to be eligible.
Four-year-old children without a disability or developmental delay must meet ALL the following criteria:
o Must be four years old before or on August 1 of the current school year
o Must be a resident of the Henderson County School District
o Must meet income eligibility guidelines
Three and four-year-old children may be eligible for preschool upon the child’s third birthday if the determination has been made by the Admissions and Release Committee that the child has a developmental delay or disability and may be in need of special education services.
To begin the process of determining if a child will qualify based on any of the following criteria, please contact HCS Student Services.
To qualify based on family income
To determine if a child has a disability or developmental delay and qualifies for special education services
If it is determined that your child does not qualify for the Henderson County Preschool Program, you are encouraged to consider our tuition program.
Paperwork / documents can be submitted to preschool@henderson.kyschools.us
