Early learning options in Battle Ground Public Schools
We offer a variety of options for kids ages 3-5, from preschool to kindergarten. Compare all the options at a glance.
To determine which of the seven primary schools your child will attend, visit the Clark County Property Information website and enter your address, or contact the district boundaries office at 360-885-6577.
Battle Ground Public Schools offers early childhood screening and assessment of children from birth through age 5 in the areas of fine and gross motor skills, communication, cognitive or thinking skills, social skills and adaptive skills. Screenings and evaluations for infant/toddlers (birth to 3) will be conducted by a family resource coordinator. Children from birth to age 3 who qualify for services are served through inter-agency agreements with local child development centers. Children ages 3 through 5 will be screened and assessed by the BGPS special education team. Early intervention/preschool services for eligible children may include special education services speech therapy, physical therapy, and occupational therapy, as determined by their individual needs. Parents/guardians may call the Special Education Office at 360-885-5318 for screening and program information.
Ages 3-5
| Program name | Description | Dates(s)/day(s) | Time(s) | Cost | Location(s) | Transportation | How to register | Contact | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tigerland Preschool | Preschool operated by Battle Ground Community Education program | Monday through Friday throughout school year | 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. M/W/F 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon T/Th | $90 registration fee plus: M/W/F $214 per month T/Th $187 per month | Captain Strong Primary | Not provided | 360-885-6584 commed @battlegroundps.org | Community Education, 360-885-6584 commed @battlegroundps.org | N/A |
| Battle Ground High School Preschool | Inclusive preschool with high school students | Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays throughout school year | 8:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. | $60 registration $165 per month $100 per month if family qualifies for free or reduced-price meals | Battle Ground High School | Not provided | Sandy Stott stott.sandy @battlegroundps.org | Will take students through the start of school, but first come, first served until full | |
| Prairie High School Preschool | Inclusive preschool with high school students | Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays throughout school year | 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. | $60 registration fee $165 per month | Prairie High School | Not provided | Linda Dollar dollar.linda @battlegroundps.org | Will take students through the start of school, but first come, first served until full | |
| Pleasant Valley Primary Preschool | Inclusive preschool serves approximately 50/50 general education/special education students | Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays | 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. or 12:40 p.m. to 3:40 p.m. | Free | Pleasant Valley Primary | Transportation is provided | School office 360-885-5550 | School office 360-885-5550 | N/A |
| Special education preschools | Program for students who are identified for special services | Varies by site; offered throughout school year | Varies by site | Free for eligible students | Daybreak Primary Tukes Valley Primary | Transportation is provided | Call the district’s special services office for screening | 360-885-5318 | N/A |
| Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program | Comprehensive preschool program that helps children and families get ready for kindergarten. | Two school day sessions for the fall, TBD. No part time sessions at this time. | 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. (12 noon start on Wednesdays) | Free for eligible students. Based on household income & additional family factors. Families whose children are on an individualized education program (IEP) are not limited based on income. | Captain Strong Primary | Limited | 360-952-3466 ece.enroll @esd112.org | Katrina Alderman 360-952-3362 katrina.alderman @esd112.org | N/A |
Age 4 by end of August
| Program name | Description | Dates(s)/day(s) | Time(s) | Cost | Location(s) | Transportation | How to register | Contact | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transitional Kindergarten | Program for eligible students who need support as they prepare for kindergarten. TK classrooms focus on developmentally appropriate skills and social and emotional development. Considerations for eligibility include household income, kindergarten readiness and other risk factors. | Monday through Friday throughout school year | 9:10 a.m. to 3:40 p.m. | Free | Captain Strong Primary, Daybreak Primary, Glenwood Heights Primary, Tukes Valley Primary, Pleasant Valley Primary, Yacolt Primary | Transportation is provided | See if your family qualifies by filling out this eligibility form | School |
Age 5 by end of August
| Program name | Description | Dates(s)/day(s) | Time(s) | Cost | Location(s) | Transportation | How to register | Deadline | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | Start of primary school experience. Includes Jump Start and smart start (see below). | Monday through Friday throughout school year (see smart start details below) | Varies by primary school | Free | All primary schools | Transportation is provided | Register online or at a school office | Continuous enrollment throughout school year | School |
| Jump Start | This four-day program helps kindergarten students get acclimated to school. Space for Jump Start is limited and determined on a first-come, first-served basis. | August 12, 13, 14, 15, 2024 | 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Free | All primary schools | Transportation is not provided | Contact your school | Until program ends | School |
| Smart start | Two-hour introduction to kindergarten for students. Includes a full day of family connections/ conference. | Full day for family connections / conference on Tuesday August 27, 2024 & Two-hour introduction to kindergarten in the morning or afternoon, family conferences in the late afternoon | 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. or 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Free | All primary schools | Only morning transportation is provided. Parents need to pick up students at 11 a.m. | Registration is included with Kindergarten enrollment | School | |
| Battle Ground Virtual Academy in-person option | Online learning option that uses a web-based curriculum with interactive activities and videos, hands-on activities and workbooks. All curriculum is provided and lessons are delivered online. | Flexible schedule with 24/7 platform access throughout school year. | 30 hours of learning activities per week. Includes one weekly classroom experience delivered virtually or in person. A parent or guardian helps their child with lessons and other online activities, monitors progress, communicates with a teacher and attends advising sessions. | Free | Home and River HomeLink | Transportation is not provided | Complete the online interest form. | Continuous enrollment throughout school year | Call 360-334-8261 |
| River HomeLink in-person option | Two half-day in-person kindergarten classes and three days of instruction at home. All curriculum materials are provided. Meet once per month for advising, planning and consultation. Volunteering required two days per month. | In person half days on Monday/Thursday or Tuesday/Friday throughout school year. | 8:15 a.m. to 11:55 a.m. | Free | Home and River HomeLink | Transportation is not provided | Submit an interest form to begin the process. | Continuous enrollment throughout school year | Registrar Dawn Hunt, hunt.dawn@battlegroundps.org |
| River HomeLink PrimeLink | Families receive weekly advising to assist in the planning, implementing and reporting of their child's educational journey. If needed, staff will provide an approved curriculum appropriate for each child’s learning level. | Students can attend on-campus elective classes throughout school year. | Varies | Free | Home and River HomeLink | Transportation is not provided | Submit an interest form to begin the process. | Continuous enrollment throughout school year | Registrar Dawn Hunt, hunt.dawn@battlegroundps.org |
| River HomeLink home-based instruction | Initial meeting with an adviser. Curriculum and ongoing advising are not provided. Parents provide all of the curriculum for at-home learning after selecting from BGPS' approved curriculum list. Students have the option of taking electives. | Students can attend on-campus elective classes throughout school year. | Varies | Free | Home and River HomeLink | Transportation is not provided | Submit an interest form to begin the process. | Continuous enrollment throughout school year | Registrar Dawn Hunt, hunt.dawn@battlegroundps.org |
11104 N.E. 149th Street,
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 200 
360-885-5300