ENROLLMENT
WELCOME TO ELC
The Nelson County Early Learning Centers serve students in the local communities of Boston, New Haven and Bloomfield. All Cox's Creek and Foster Heights students are served at our Bardstown location.
ELC follows the Nelson County Schools calendar and local school hours. We operate a half and full day program for three year old students, and a full day program for four year old students, five days a week at four locations:
Our Bardstown facility, located at 1200 Cardinal Drive, serves students from the Cox's Creek and Foster Heights area.
Our Community-based campuses are colocated with the elementary schools in Boston, New Haven and Bloomfield.
OUR PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
The Nelson County Early Learning Center is the pre-kindergarten education service of Nelson County Public Schools
For our three year old students, we offer a half-day educational program with an option for afternoon enrichment, Monday-Friday, based on a curriculum that is designed to ignited learning in young minds.
For our four year old students, we offer full-day education, Monday-Friday, based on a curriculum that is designed to ignite learning in young minds
Before- and after-school care is available
What it costs
We accept any student in Nelson County. What a family pays is based on several factors:
TUITION —$ 90/week for full day and $45/week for half day for students who do not meet income-based guidelines
NO COST — Families complete a Family Financial Form during the enrollment process and those who qualify pay no cost for pre-school education
NO COST — For children who qualify for developmental interventions while they are receiving those targeted supports
NO COST - For children who are eligible for special education supports through an Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
Discounts available for multiple children enrolled and for District employees
Email jessica.boone@nelson.kyschools.us for more information
THE ENROLLMENT PROCESS
You can apply for preschool in just a few steps. Here is the process:
Complete the online enrollment process for Nelson County Schools
Complete the Family Financial Form downloadable from KDE or by contacting ELC
Schedule a screening appointment by calling (502) 350-3914 or emailing jessica.boone@nelson.kyschools.us
Prior to enrolling at Nelson County Early Learning Centers, your child will participate in a screening where their developmental skills are assessed to ensure we are meeting your child where they are developmentally upon day one. This allows our LEADERS to support your child’s communication, cognitive, motor, self-help/adaptive and social-emotional skills as well as address any family concerns.
Required documents
PRIOR TO ENROLLMENT— Birth Certificate; Proof of Residency; Household & Income Form
UPON ENROLLMENT — Current KY Immunization Certificate; KY Physical Exam Form; Proof of Eye Exam; Social Security Card; Legal Custody Papers (if applicable)
Once your Online Registration is complete, you will need to schedule a screening appointment by calling 502-350-3914 or emailing our Family Caretaker - Jessica Boone jessica.boone@nelson.kyschools.us.
WHY WE ARE DIFFERENT
The Nelson County Early Learning Centers offer the premier pre-kindergarten education in Nelson County. We are one of the few publicly funded pre-K institutions in the state to offer half-day and full-day programs for 3- and 4-year-olds. The advantages of enrolling your child in the ELC include:
INTENTIONAL LEADERS
Every classroom at the ELC is led by an leader who strives to create intentional learning experiences for all students. . Our teachers are professionals with specialized education about how to unlock young minds to become lifelong learners. Learn more about our Leaders here and our classrooms here.
EDUCATION IS OUR FOCUS
Our classes offer a half day and full day of instruction for three year old students and a full day of instruction for four year old students. Our curriculum focuses on nurturing creative explorers. Learn more about our educational approach here. Nelson County Schools is committed to early childhood education because we know kindergarten-readiness builds a foundation for educational achievement through high school.
COMPETITIVELY PRICED TUITION
Tuition is $90 a week for full day and $45 a week for half day. Even with before and after school care, which spans from 6 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., the most a family would pay is $150 a week. There is NO COST for preschool for families who meet income eligibility thresholds, for those children receiving targeted interventions, and for those children receiving special education supports . We are committed to every child deserving quality, early childhood education.
NEED CHILDCARE?
Click HERE to sign up for SUMMER 2023! (Location at either Foster Heights or Coxs Creek Elementary - depending on where your child will attend Kindergarten)