2023-2024 Camas School District Preschools

Welcome to the Preschool Information web page! Camas School District runs several early childhood preschool programs for ages 2 ½ through 5 years old. All programs are led by experienced preschool instructors – many of whom 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:

Prices are subject to change for the 2023-24 school year.

2023-2024 Preschool Registration Information

Information for the next school year will be posted soon. We will also have two informational presentations:

Zoom Webinar
Thursday, January 12, 2023, at 9:30 AM
Led by directors of each program, get all of your questions answered during this live informational webinar. Join the Zoom meeting here:
https://camas-wednet-edu.zoom.us/j/83427066275?pwd=SHRSekFIVi91dk9tSEhmcDZqZDZlZz09

In Person
Thursday, January 12, 2023, at 6:00 PM
This presentation will be led by directors of each program at the Heights Learning Center Campus gym, 4600 NE Garfield Street,
Camas. Please come to the main parking lot (do not drive to the back of the building).

If you missed these events, you can see the slide presentation here. You will find other helpful information and important dates below.

Existing Families (families who are currently enrolled in one of our preschool programs for the 2022-23 school year)

Existing families get to register before new families. This includes siblings. Existing families are those with a child currently in one of our preschool programs. Existing families will be emailed a link for online registration and other instructions in January. The link will not work until Thursday, February 2, 2023, at 10:00 AM and will stop working at noon Thursday, February 9, 2023.

  • Thursday, February 2: Registration opens at 10 AM for EXISTING families of all three preschools.
  • Thursday, February 9: Last day for EXISTING families to register by noon.
  • A $100 nonrefundable 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)

Registration is a two-step process.

Step 1: Get a registration number.

  • February 1-8, 2023: To receive a registration number, click here to submit a request. The form will be available from 9:00 AM Wednesday, February 1, through noon Wednesday, February 8. To be equitable, we randomize the forms for number assignments.
  • February 8, noon: Deadline for NEW families to fill out the form to get a registration number.
  • February 9: NEW families will be emailed a registration number, time, and other instructions. To be equitable, we randomize the forms for number assignments.

Step 2: Register IN PERSON.

  • February 15, 2023: In-person registration for NEW families will take place at the Heights Learning Center at 4600 NE Garfield, Camas. You will be emailed detailed instructions. Please come to the main parking lot – look for the flagpoles – (do not drive to the back of the building).
  • 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 once a class is full.
  • A $100 nonrefundable 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 classes)
  • Sessions: Morning session 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
  • Tuition: $175 per month + $100 nonrefundable 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 classes)
  • 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: $350 per month + $100 nonrefundable 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 classes)
  • 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: $350 per month + $100 nonrefundable 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.