Frequently Asked Questions

KinderREADy follows the Billings Public Schools calendar. 

The last day of KinderREADy for the 2025-26 school year will be May 28th, 2026 

KinderREADy offers two sessions - AM or PM. 

• The 2025-26 AM session is from 8:15am-11:00am Monday-Friday.

• The 2025-26 PM session is from 12:00-2:45pm Monday-Friday

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer transportation to or from KinderREADy.

KinderREADy is currently offered at four schools and we hope to add more! Our current locations are at Bench, Orchard, McKinley an Miles Avenue Elementary Schools. 

Our KinderREADy early literacy program uses the World of Wonders PreK literacy curriculum. This curriculum is aligned with the Billings Public Schools Wonders literacy curriculum for grades K-5. It helps build a strong foundation for early literacy, focusing on developmentally appropriate instruction with play-based learning, social emotional development and cross curricular activities.

Our program is offered completely free to eligible students, thanks to funding from the state for early literacy targeted interventions.

KinderREADy is an early literacy program funded by the state, and therefore, in order to determine eligibility all students must be screened using an early literacy screener. Students will be admitted based on need. Additionally, students must be 4 years old by September 10th of the school year.

To begin the process, please complete the pre-registration form on our website. Then, plan to attend our early literacy screening event (dates will be posted in early 2026). Placement is not guaranteed - pre-register right away!

Early literacy screenings will be held throughout April, May and June. When pre-registration opens, please complete the pre-registration form and then we will contact you to schedule a screening time.

To help your child get the most out of this early literacy experience, it's important that families commit fully to the program. Because of the way KinderREADy is structured, students should not be enrolled in another preschool program at the same time. We also ask that children attend Monday through Friday and arrive on time each day. Regular attendance and punctuality help create a smooth, engaging routine that supports learning and builds a strong classroom community.

No, KinderREADy runs during the school year. If you are looking for a summer program, you may be thinking of our Jumpstart program, developed to support student learning over several weeks this summer. Incoming kindergartners for 2025-26 will be screened at their home schools this spring, and families of students who qualify for Jumpstart will then be notified that they are eligible for this free opportunity.