Admissions
Preschool Screening
A free screening, usually held in March, is offered to all Ipswich children that will turn 3 years old before September 1st. This occurs by appointment. As part of this process, parents can indicate whether they are interested in a slot for their child for the upcoming school year.
Parents will receive a brief feedback form within a month of the screening. Children whose parents have indicated interest in the program will be entered into a lottery system. All families will receive a letter of notification by April 15th regarding whether their child was selected for a slot. In general, three year olds are offered two days per week of preschool, while four year olds are offered three days per week.
2024 Screening Dates:
March 7 at the Paul F. Doyon Memorial School
March 15 at Winthrop School
Enrollment
Once you have received a letter of notification that your child has been offered a slot, parents should proceed to fill out an enrollment packet.
In addition to a completed enrollment packet, the following documents are also required and must be included when enrolling your student:
Residency Documentation (as outlined on page 1 and 2 of the enrollment packet)
Notarized Residency Affidavit (in lieu of other residency documents)
Birth Certificate
Immunization Record
Current Physical
Individualized Education Plan (when applicable)
504 Accommodation Plan (when applicable)
Returning Families:
Returning families may secure a spot for our 3 or 4-year old program by filling out the form below and sending in a non-refundable registration fee. Deposits must be made by check made payable to Ipswich Integrated Preschool by May 1, 2024.
Tuition
Registration Fee:
Should your child be selected by lottery to participate in our program a non-refundable Registration Fee of $150 will be required in order to hold the space for your child. Partial fee waivers may be provided for families with proven hardship needs.
Two Day Programming Fee:
The cost of your child’s two day/week program is $383/month or $3,830/year. Monthly installments of $383 for September-June are due on or before the first of each month. If you choose to pay for a full year tuition at the beginning of the year, the $150.00 deposit fee is waived.
Three Day Programming Fee:
The cost of your child’s three day/week program is $485/month or $4,850/year. Monthly installments of $485 for September-June are due on or before the first of each month. If you choose to pay for a full year tuition at the beginning of the year, the $150.00 deposit fee is waived.
Payments can be made by check made out to Ipswich Integrated Preschool. Online payments can be made utilizing City Hall Systems here: https://epay.cityhallsystems.com/selection