We believe you are your child’s first and most important teacher. Our goal is to provide an environment that builds upon the foundation you have established with your child. We are here to partner with you, encouraging your child’s growth and development. Together we will make a great team!
We offer a preschool program for children three to five years old who qualify for early intervention. Preschool is available to students who reside within the Springfield Platteview Community School District and will be three or four years old by July 31, 2025.
All new preschool applicants must complete a developmental screening at our administration building on February 21 to be considered.
- January 10: Online applications open at 9:00 a.m. Scan the QR code, use the link, or contact Emily Shapland to request information.
- February 7: Online applications due by 4:00 p.m. Applications and proof of residency must be submitted. Space is limited.
Enrollment
SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENT
Children who have qualified for Special Education Services through an evaluation process and have a verified educational disability with a current IEP are placed first into a classroom.
SPCS PRESCHOOL PEER
Limited spots are available for preschool peers not in special education. All families that wish to access the SPCS preschool program must complete an application.
placement
Placement for enrollment will be completed in the following order:
- Students receiving special education services will be completed first per Nebraska Rule 51.
- SPCS Preschool Peers who attended SPCS preschool the year previously as a 3-year-old, will be placed next. Returning Preschool Peer applications must be received by the application deadline.
- Remaining Preschool Peer openings will be filled in the order applications are received, based on the student’s home school, as spots are available. All applications will be time-stamped when submitted.
Teachers & locations
SPRINGFIELD EARLY EDUCATION CENTER (SEEC)
Springfield Elementary School
940 Main Street
Springfield, NE 68059
Mrs. Claire Johnson
SEEC Certified Preschool Teacher
WESTMONT EARLY EDUCATION CENTER (WEEC)
Westmont Elementary School
13210 Glenn Street
Omaha, NE 68138
Mrs. Megan Moore
WEEC Certified Preschool Teacher
DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL SERVICES
Mrs. Jacci Lucas
Office: Admin Building
765 Main Street
Springfield, NE 68059
SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST
Mrs. Leslie Wilson
Office: Springfield Elementary
940 Main Street
Springfield, NE 68059
preschool
details
Most information about Preschool can be found on this page of our website or in the SPCS Preschool Operation Guide.
- Morning preschool session is reserved for our 3-year-old students.
- Afternoon preschool session is reserved for 4-year old students, unless there are extenuating circumstances.
Due to limited availability, enrollment at your home school or for your preferred session time is not guaranteed. We will do our best to offer a preschool opportunity, even if it’s not at your home school, as spots are available.
We believe quality early childhood programs nurture the continuing growth of children’s knowledge and understanding of themselves and their world. Quality early childhood programs provide a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment that facilitates learning and development. SPCS early childhood programs recognize that children and families are individuals and that every child and family is unique.
The 24-25 Preschool application process opened on March 1st at 9:00am and ended March 29th at 4:00pm.
If students are not offered a preschool peer spot initially, we will keep a waitlist. You will be contacted throughout the school year if spots become available.
The initial application window has passed, but applications are still being submitted and placed on a waitlist. Submit your information here >
- Students who are 3 years old by July 31, 2024: $150 per month.
- Students who are 4 years old by July 31, 2024: Tuition is covered by the district.
- *Free/Reduced tuition is available for families who qualify, based on household income.
- Beginning with the 25-26 School year, tuition will be charged for 3 and 4-year-olds.
The first stop for Preschool Enrollment questions go to:
Emily Shapland
emily.shapland@spcsne.org
402-592-1300