1115 East State Road 44 / Shelbyville, IN 46176

317-392-2449

Office Hours: Mon.-Fri. 7:30am-3:45pm

Registration Information

Preschool is the beginning step to your child’s educational journey and Shelbyville Central Schools is excited to assist you in that journey. The following information will help you with the process to begin that first step.

1. Preschool will follow the Shelbyville Central Schools’ calendar which includes early release times on Wednesdays, snow days and delays.

2. In accordance with Shelbyville Central Schools attendance policies please notify the Golden Bear Preschool office when your child is sick or absent. Doctor’s notes will be necessary when appropriate.

3. At times parents and school staff may need to work together if a child is having difficulty with the classroom routine. If needed to better serve your child, other preschool options may be considered.

4. Preschoolers for both the half and full-day programs should be fully toilet trained during the daytime by the first day of preschool.

5. Parents will receive information on their child’s overall classroom performance 2 to 3 times per year.

6. Parents must provide transportation to and from preschool.

7. Each preschooler must be at least 3 years old on or before August 1, 2022. Please inquire for more information about students who turn 3 after Aug. 1st. Students that are five years old on or before Aug. 1, 2022 are eligible for kindergarten.

8. Payments (cash, check or money order) are due by the 1^st for the following month with August payment due July 13, 2022. There will be a charge of $20 if payments are not made by the due date. Failure to pay by the 1^st of the month will result in the child’s removal from the preschool program. Payments will be required for 10 months. The first payment is due July 13, 2022. Payments can be mailed to: Golden Bear Preschool / 1115 East State Road 44 / Shelbyville, IN 46176

Call 317-392-2449 for office hours to drop off a payment.

9. Parents must complete the application process and pay their $50 non-refundable registration fee to reserve their student’s spot.

10. Students registered will receive a packet in the mail in June with important preschool information. All families will need to complete online registration in July. Registration can be completed online or at the Golden Bear Preschool during open registration dates.

Program Options

If you have any questions please contact:

Lora Nigh - Principal Krista Smith - Administrative Assistant

Phone: 317-392-2449 Phone: 317-392-2449

email: lanigh@shelbycs.org email:kssmith@shelbycs.org