Eligibility Guidelines
The Kentucky Preschool Program is available to children determined to be eligible.
Four-year-old children without a disability or developmental delay (cognitive, social emotional or speech) must meet ALL the following criteria:
o Must be four years old before or on August 1 of the current school year
o Must be a resident of the Butler County School District
o Must meet income eligibility guidelines
Three and four year old children may be eligible for preschool upon the child’s third birthday if the determination has been made by the Admissions and Release Committee that the child has a developmental delay or an identified delay/disability (cognitive, social emotional or speech) and may be in need of special education services.
To begin the process of determining eligibility based on the following criteria, please complete the online application linked below for the appropriate school your child will attend:
To qualify based on family income - as a four year old as of August 1st.
To determine if a child has a disability or a developmental delay and qualifies for special education services.
2025-2026 Butler County Early Childhood Center
Once the application has been completed you will be sent an email with a link to schedule your child a screening date/time.
Completing the application and screening process does not guaranteed placement in the preschool program. Eligibility will be determined based on the eligibility guidelines listed above.
Screenings will begin May 12th.
NORTH BUTLER ELEMENTARY
Once the application has been completed you will be sent an email with a link to schedule your child a screening date/time.
Completing the application and screening process does not guaranteed placement in the preschool program. Eligibility will be determined based on the eligibility guidelines listed above.
Screenings will begin May 12th.