FYI: For the 2016-2017 school year, a student is eligible for
Kindergarten if he or she is 5 years old on or before October 1, 2016.
For the 2017-2018 school year, a student is eligible for Kindergarten if he or she is 5 years old on or before August 1, 2017.
Audubon Area (Head Start)
Registration: All programs take applications at all times.
Age: 6 weeks – pre-kindergarten
Classes & Cost:
Working parents pay according to a sliding scale based on income, otherwise programs are free.
Head Start has two models: partnership programs with local school districts and stand-alone, full-year, full-day learning facilities. These curriculum-based programs serve low-income families and/or children with disabilities or state foster children.
They include:
Dar-Nek Family Development Center
4800 New Hartford Road | 270-683-6377
Helen Sears Family Development Center at the Villa
2225 E. 18th Street | 270-691-8000
Leola Hayden Family Development Center
1306 East 8th Street | 270-689-9387
West End Family Development Center
800 W. 5th Street | 270-685-3231
Killian Migrant Center
900 Walnut Street | 270-852-6534
Blissful Beginnings
2611 Sunrise Dr. | 270-314-2394
Registration: Open year round
Age: 2 – Kindergarten
Classes & Cost:
Monday – Friday from 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. for $125 per week; 3 days for $85 per week; 2 days for $65 per week.
Monday – Friday preschool from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. for $100 per week; 3 days for $70 per week; 2 days for $50 per week.
Brey’s Early Learning School
1945 Tamarack Rd. | 270-926-0202 or 270-314-4673
Registration: Open now!
Age: 2 – 6 years old
Classes & Cost:
Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday from 8 – 11 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. for $230 per month
Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday from 8 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. for $460 per month
Toddler Session Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday from 8 – 11 a.m. for $23 per day
Faith-Based Program? No
Cathedral Preschool
600 Locust Street | 270-926-1652
Registration: Open Now!
Age: Age: 3 – 5 years old
Must 3 or 4 or 5 by August 1, 2016 and must be potty trained.
Classes & Cost:
3-year-old class is held Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday from 8 – 10:50 a.m. for $125 per month or Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:20 p.m. for $160 per month.
4-year-old class is held Monday/Wednesday/Friday from 8 – 11 a.m. for $160 per month or Tuesday/Thursday from 8 – 11 a.m. for $125 per month or Monday through Thursday from 8 – 11 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. for $170 per month.
5-year-old class is held Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. for $175 per month.
Faith-Based Program? Yes, non-denominational.
Daviess County Public Schools Preschool
Registration: Ongoing through the year.
Ages: 3 – 4 years old
Classes & Cost:
A student is eligible for preschool in the Daviess County Public Schools system if he or she is 3 or 4 years old with a delay or disability; 4 years old and income eligible; or 3 or 4 years old and in the fee-based program, which costs $175 per month.
Students are served in their home elementary school, with the exception of the fee-based program. Classes are Monday through Thursday from 8 – 11 a.m. or 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Time can vary slightly on individual schools schedule. One meal is served and transportation is provided.
Must be 3 or 4 by August 1.
Heritage Christian School Preschool
3585 Thruston Dermont Rd. | 270-685-4002
Registration: Open now!
Age: 3 – 4 years old
Classes & Cost:
3-year-old class held Tuesday/Thursday from 8:30 – 11:20 a.m. for $142 per month.
4-year-old class held Monday/Wednesday/Friday from 8:30 – 11:20 a.m. for $166 per month.
$200 Registration and Material Fee
Faith-Based Program? Yes. Preschool is a ministry of Heritage Baptist Church, but 70% of students come from outside the church.
Heritage Park Preschool
3802 Legacy Run | 270-683-0611
Registration: Open year round.
Age: 6 weeks – 5 years
Classes & Cost:
Full day, full year program for 6 weeks – 1 year old is $120 per week.
Full day, full year program for 2 through 5 year olds is $115 per week.
Faith-Based Program? No.
Maximilian Montessori Academy Preschool
1401 Spring Bank Drive, Suite 4 | 270-689-1402
Registration: Open now!
Age: 3 – 5 years old
Classes & Cost:
3 – 5-year-olds are in a blended class held in half-day or full-day programs Monday – Friday. Half-day is $385 per month and full-day is $500 per month.
Faith-Based Program? Yes, non-denominational.
Owensboro Church of Christ Preschool
3300 East U.S. Highway 60 | 270-684-3406
Registration: Open now!
Age: 3 – 4 years old
Classes & Cost:
3-year-old class held Tuesday/Thursday from 8:15 – 11:15 a.m. for $90 per month.
4-year-old and Pre-Kindergarten classes held Monday/Wednesday/Friday from 8:15 – 11:15 a.m. for $110 per month.
7:30 a.m. early drop off available.
Must be 3 or 4 by October 1. Must be potty trained.
Faith-Based Program? Yes, non-denominational.
Owensboro Public Schools Hager Preschool
1701 West 7th Street | 270-686-1125
Registration: Begins March 7.
Age: 3 – 4 years old
Classes & Cost:
This program is a blended partner with Head Start. There is no cost for attendance, but students must be income eligible or have a developmental delay. There is a sliding scale for working parents. If student does not qualify for either of these criteria, parents may elect to pay tuition of $175 per month.
Classes are 3-year-old and 4-year-old blended and are Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. or 12-3:30 p.m. Owensboro Public School provides transportation for the east side of Frederica Street for the morning class and the west side of Frederica Street for the afternoon program. If parents choose to provide transportation, child can attend either class.
Peace Lutheran Preschool
2200 Carter Road | 270-685-2211
Registration: Open now!
Age: 3 – 4 years old
Classes & Cost:
3-year-old class held Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday from 8 – 10:45 a.m. for $100 per month.
4-year-old class held Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday from 8 – 11 a.m. for $100 per month or Monday/ Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday from 8 – 11 a.m. for $115 per month.
Must be 3 or 4 by October 1 and must be potty trained.
Faith-Based Program? Yes, non-denominational.
Settle Memorial Preschool
201 E. 4th Street | 270-684-7005
Registration: Open now!
Age: 3 – 5 years old
Classes & Cost:
Young 3-year-old class held Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday from 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. for $110 per month. Must be 3 by December 1, 2016.
Older 3-year-old class held Monday/Wednesday/Friday from 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. for $130 per month or Tuesday/Thursday from 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. for $110 per month. Must be 3 by April 1, 2016.
Young 4-year-old class held Monday/Wednesday/Friday from 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. for $130 per month or Tuesday/Thursday from 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. for $110 per month. Must be 4 by September 1, 2016.
Pre-Kindergarten (older 4-year-old to young 5-year-old) class held Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday from 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. for $130 per month or Monday through Thursday from 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. for $150 per month or Monday through Friday from 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. for $165 per month.
After School program available from 11:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. for children enrolled in preschool and are 3 years old by April 1, 2016. Cost for one day per week is $40 per month; 2 days per week is $80 per month; 3 days per week is $125 per month; 4 days per week is $165 per month; 5 days per week is $195 per month.