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Preschool

Early Learning Preschool Begins September 16th, 2025

Classes are Tuesday-Friday

8:20 – 11:20 (AM Session includes Breakfast and a Snack)

12:20 – 3:20 (PM Session includes Lunch and a Snack)

Early Childhood Education


Phone: (509) 766-2697
Mailing address: 502 South C St, Moses Lake, WA 98837
The Preschool Portables are located just past Midway Elementary, on Ivy Street.


Moses Lake Early Learning is a caring community committed to helping all children enter kindergarten ready to succeed! All students have access to an inclusive, high-quality preschool environment. Children will be provided an atmosphere of love, understanding, and acceptance to foster strong physical, mental, social, and emotional development.

We are excited to offer integrated preschool opportunities for students and families in the Moses Lake School District. Additionally, all 11 of our elementary schools have full-day kindergartens. We are committed to embracing developmentally appropriate practices that focus on the development of the whole child in the following six areas:

  1. Social-Emotional
  2. Physical
  3. Cognitive
  4. Language
  5. Literacy
  6. Mathematics

 

Eligibility for Early Learning Preschool

Moses Lake School District offers inclusive preschool classes for children who will be 3 or 4 years old by August 31, 2025.

Eligibility includes:

  • Children who qualify for the school district's special education services
  • Children from a family with a low annual income who have developmental or environmental risk factors that could affect school success
  • All other 3- to 4-year-old peers (availability is limited, with priority given to 4-year-old children)

Families who do not qualify for ECEAP (Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program) or who do not have developmental concerns for their child may still have the opportunity to enroll in our preschool program through a tuition-based option. This "peer pay" option allows families to access high-quality early learning in an inclusive classroom environment. Limited spots are available and are offered on a space-available basis. Tuition rates and enrollment details are available upon request.

Download Peer Payment Policy (PDF)


To request a free screening for your child, or if you have questions about eligibility for special education services.

Early Learning Concern Form


Early Learning Preschool Interest Form 2025-26.

Preschool Interest Form 2025-26


If you have concerns about your child’s development.

Development concerns form

Staff Information

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Lynn Frey
Principal/Director

lfrey@mlsd161.org

(509) 766-2697 ext. 7735

 

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Jenny McLean
ECEAP Coordinator

jemclean@mlsd161.org

(509) 766-2697 ext. 1722

  • ECEAP (pronounced "E-Cap") is the Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program funded by Washington State for children ages 3 and 4 and, in some locations, infants or toddlers younger than 3 years old.
    For more information, visit here.

  • WaKIDS is a transition process that helps to ensure a successful start to the K-12 experience and connects the key adults in a child's life. Please visit the Washington Kindergarten Inventory of Developing Skills (WaKIDS) website.


    Three Components of WaKIDS

    1. Family connection welcomes families into the Washington K-12 system as their child's education partners.
    2. Whole-child assessment gives kindergarten teachers information about the social/emotional, physical, cognitive, language, literacy, and mathematics development of the children in their classrooms so they may tailor their instruction to each child's individual needs.
    3. Early learning collaboration aligns the practices of early learning professionals and kindergarten teachers to support smooth transitions for children.
  • To attend kindergarten, children must be 5 years old before August 31.


    Ideas to prepare your child for Kindergarten

    • Play board games with your child to practice taking turns.
    • Visit the local library.
    • Set up several play dates this summer.
    • Visit your child's school playground, practice playing on the equipment, and follow rules such as 'slides are for going down'.
    • Have your child practice following one-step and two-step directions. You could do this by making lunch together or having them pick up their toys.
    • Read to your child for a combined total of at least 20 minutes a day.
    • Draw together, allowing your child time to practice using different tools (crayons, markers, pencils, sidewalk chalk).
    • Have your child practice writing their name multiple ways (with playdough, using a stick in the dirt/sand, shaving cream, using sidewalk chalk, or on paper).
    • Have your child practice sorting objects around the house. This is especially fun while doing chores together (sorting clothes, silverware, and toys).
    • While driving in the car or shopping in a grocery store, notice letters, numbers, sign colors, or objects around them.
    • Practice counting to 20 while taking a walk or driving in the car.
    • Count objects together. Count everything in and out of the home. While collecting rocks is especially fun!
    • Engage in pretend play together. For example, use a plain cardboard box to go on an adventure to the moon.
    • Visit local parks and beaches, and marvel at the amazing wonders that nature offers.
    • Provide your child with plenty of opportunities for free play both inside and outside the house daily.