2021-2022 Camas School District Preschools
Welcome to the Preschool Informational webpage! Camas School District runs several early childhood preschool programs for ages 2 ½ through 5 years old. All programs are led by an experienced preschool instructors – many of which are certified teachers – and their qualified support staff. Each day is designed to meet every child’s social, emotional, physical, communication, cognitive, and pre-academic needs, using research-based instructional practices and activities aimed at achieving kindergarten readiness.
Camas School District preschools:
- Camas Community Preschool
- Camas Integrated Preschool
- Papermaker Preschool
2022-2023 Preschool Registration Information
It’s time to start preparing to register for 2022-2023 school year. Below you will find helpful information and important dates. Due to Covid there will be no in-person tours of our facilities. Instead, two live informational webinars will be led by the Directors of each program. A link will be posted on this website as the date gets closer.
Informational Webinars: In case you missed the two informational webinars in January 2022, please view:
Preschool Informational – Powerpoint
Existing Families (Families who are currently enrolled in one of our preschools)
- January 31: Registration opens at 10 AM for EXISTING families (this includes siblings) of all three preschools. Click HERE for a description of all our preschools. All existing families will be emailed a link for the online registration form as well as other instructions.
- February 10: Last day for EXISTING families to register by noon.
- A $100 non-refundable deposit is required.
- It has been our experience that Chrome works best with our websites, especially if using a MAC.
New Families (Families who are not currently enrolled in one of our preschools)
Part 1 of 2 – Get a registration number ONLINE so you can register IN PERSON February 16.
- February 1: Get your registration number.
- February 4: Deadline (noon) for NEW families to fill out form to get a registration number.
- February 9: NEW families will be emailed a registration number as other instructions. To be equitable, we randomize the forms for number assignments.
Part 2 of 2 – Register IN PERSON
- February 16: In person registration for NEW families will take place at the Heights Learning Center at 4600 NE Garfield, Camas, WA. You will be emailed detailed instructions.
- We will start with number 1 at 9:00 AM. It may seem discouraging if you receive a higher number, but it is important to note that this registration is for three different preschools with several different ages/classes. We also create waitlists.
- A $100 non-refundable deposit is required.
- It has been our experience that Chrome works best with our websites, especially if using a MAC.
About Camas Community Preschool
- Led by a qualified preschool instructor and support staff
- Designed to meet children’s social, emotional, physical, communication, cognitive, and pre-academic needs
- Uses research-based instructional practices and programs designed for kindergarten readiness
- Children attending our programs must be fully toilet trained, able to self-feed, and behave in such a way that they do not pose a harm to self or others.
2 1/2-year-old program details
- Age Requirement: Must be 2 1/2 years of age by August 31
- Location: The Heights Learning Center, 4600 NE Garfield St., Camas, WA 98607 (formerly named Lacamas Heights Elementary)
- Days: Two days a week – M/Th or T/F (no Wednesday class)
- Sessions: Morning session 9:15–11:15 AM
- Tuition: $150 per month + $100 non-refundable yearly application fee
3–4-year-old program details
- Age Requirement: Must be 3 years of age by August 31
- Location: The Heights Learning Center, 4600 NE Garfield St., Camas, WA 98607 (formerly named Lacamas Heights Elementary)
- Days: Four days a week – M/T/Th/F (no Wednesday class)
- Sessions: Morning session 8:55–11:25 AM / Afternoon session 1:00–3:30 PM
- Extended Day Option: May be combined with before-school and after-school care
- Tuition: $325 per month + $100 non-refundable yearly application fee
4–5-year-old program details
- Age Requirement: Must be 4 years of age by August 31
- Location: The Heights Learning Center, 4600 NE Garfield St., Camas, WA 98607 (formerly named Lacamas Heights Elementary)
- Days: Four days a week – M/T/Th/F (no Wednesday class)
- Session Options: Morning session 9:05–11:35 AM / Afternoon session 1:10–3:40 PM.
- Extended Day Option: May be combined with before-school and after-school child care
- Tuition: $325 per month + $100 non-refundable yearly application fee (program only)
For more information about Camas Community Preschool, contact Brenda Snell at brenda.snell@camas.wednet.edu or 360-833-5547 or visit www.camascommunityed.org.