Camas School District Preschools
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 HEREfor 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 Papermaker Preschool
An early childhood preschool program for children ages 4–5 years, with and without special needs
- Led by a highly qualified, certificated teacher, a teacher assistant, and a paraprofessional with early childhood experience
- Supported by early-childhood professionals, including a speech/language pathologist, occupational therapist, and a physical therapist
- Designed to meet children’s social-emotional, cognitive, physical, communication, and pre-academic needs
- Promotes kindergarten readiness
- Home to a unique mentoring program whereby high school students work with preschoolers
Program details
- Age Requirement: Must be 3 years of age by August 31
- Location: Camas High School – 26900 SE 15th St, Camas, WA 98607
- Days: All students attend four days a week – M/T/Th/F (no Wednesday class)
- Session Options: Morning session 8:50–11:20 AM / Afternoon session 12:35–3:05 PM
- Tuition: $325 per month for 10 months + $100 non-refundable yearly application fee
For more information about the Papermaker Preschool, contact the Camas School District registrar at 360-833-5410 or maria.spencer@camas.wednet.edu. If you have questions about your child’s development, contact CSD Special Services at 360-833-5570.