
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.
Links: Transitional Kindergarten | Preschool & Daycare
Ages 3-5
Program name | Description | Dates(s)/day(s) | Time(s) | Cost | Location(s) | Transportation | How to register | Contact | Deadline |
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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 | Call 360-885-6584 or email commed@battlegroundps.org. | Community Education, 360-885-6584 or commed@battlegroundps.org. | N/A |
Battle Ground High School Preschool | Inclusive preschool that serves children with disabilities alongside their typically developing peers in a setting 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 | Open house March 23, 2023, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Contact Sandy Stott for registration after open house. | Sandy Stott at 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 that serves children with disabilities alongside their typically developing peers in a setting 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 | Open house March 23, 2023, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Contact Linda Dollar for registration after open house. | Linda Dollar at dollar.linda@battlegroundps.org | Will take students through the start of school, but first come, first served until full |
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, Maple Grove, Tukes Valley and Captain Strong primaries Prairie High School | 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. Eligibility is based on household income and additional family factors. Families whose children are on an individualized education program are not limited based on income. | Captain Strong Primary | Limited | Call 360-952-3466 or email ece.enroll@esd112.org to apply | 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 |
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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 a.m. to 3:40 p.m. | Free | Captain Strong, Daybreak, Glenwood Heights, Tukes Valley and Yacolt primaries | Transportation is provided | Complete eligibility form by June 16. | Mike Michaud, 360-885-5338 or michaud.michael@battlegroundps.org | Aug. 13, 2023 |
Age 5 by end of August
Program name | Description | Dates(s)/day(s) | Time(s) | Cost | Location(s) | Transportation | How to register | Deadline | Contact |
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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 | Program that helps kindergarten students get ready for kindergarten and acclimated to school before the year begins. | Aug. 14-17, 2023 | 9 a.m. to 12 noon | Free | All primary schools | Transportation is not provided | Register online or at a school office | Until program ends | School |
Smart start | Two-hour introduction to kindergarten for students. Includes family connection conferences. | Aug. 30, 2023: Full day for family connection conference Aug. 31 and Sept. 1: Two-hour introduction to kindergarten in the morning, family connection conferences in the afternoon Sept. 5: First full day of kindergarten | 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. | Free | All primary schools | Only morning transportation is provided. Parents need to pick up students at 11 a.m. | Register online or at a school office | Sept. 1, 2023 | School |
Battle Ground Virtual Academy | 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 |