Pre-Kindergarten Academy
Now Accepting Applications
Call (432) 685-6809 for Details
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ContactPre-K Administrative OfficeMidland College Main Campus Admin Portable Building 1 (432) 685-6809 prekacademy@midland.edu |
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Program Overview
Accessible and Affordable
Equitable
The Pre-K Academy serves children who are state Pre-K AND CCS eligible and tuition paying students. Slots will be filled by lottery.
Program Details
Program Goals
- Provide a safe, healthy, and stimulating physical environment
- Consider the developmental needs and interests of each child, as well as the needs and interests of the group
- Offer a curriculum that focuses on the process of learning rather than the finished product
- Provide an environment that encourages each child to develop responsibility and independence
- Encourage the acquisition and use of problem solving skills
- Offer opportunities to grow in creativity, discovery, and academic areas including STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math)
- Help children learn to express him/herself in a variety of socially acceptable ways
- Provide opportunity to enhance the child’s self esteem
- Encourage parent/guardian involvement and support the family as their child’s first teacher
Pre-K Details
- Accept children three and four years old by September 1st of current year
- School Calendar: Monday through Friday, 7:45 am – 3:30 pm (follows compulsory attendance laws)
- Before School Care: 7 – 7:45 am
- After School Care: 3:30 – 5:30 pm
- Non-School days: 7:00 am to 5:30 pm
- Located at the MC Main Campus, next to the PE building
- Child is educationally disadvantaged (eligible to participate in the National School Lunch Program, receive SNAP/TANF/Medicaid, household income within 185% of Federal Poverty Guidelines, etc); or
- Child of an active duty member of the military, including the reserves; or injured, missing or killed while serving on active duty; or
- Child is unable to speak and comprehend the English language; or
- Child currently or previously in conservatorship of Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (foster care); or
- Child/family is homeless (fit the definition of homeless as defined by the United States); or
- Child of a person eligible for the Star of Texas Award as a peace officer, fire fighter or emergency medical first responder.
Required Documents
- Birth Certificate
- Social Security Card
- Current Record of Immunization
- Proof of Address (1 of these):
- Utility Bill
- Home/Lease contract
- Affidavit
As Applicable
- Income documentation for all members of household (2 months’ worth)
- Military documentation
- TANF/SNAP documentation
- Documentation of custody
- Legal orders,
- Power of attorney,
- TDFPS foster care
STEP 1 - PICK UP APPLICATION PACKET
- Open Monday-Thursday from 9am - 3pm
- Located at:
Midland College Main Campus
3600 N. Garfield
Admin Portable Building 1
(432) 685-6809
prekacademy@midland.edu
STEP 2 - SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT
STEP 3 - RETURN ALL DOCUMENTATION
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Midland Development CorporationPartial funding provided by the Midland Development Corporation. The Midland Development Corporation’s mission is to promote and advance opportunities that enhance and diversify the strength and stability of the Midland economy. The Midland College Pre-Kindergarten Academy is a public comprehensive school operated by Midland College designed to provide and expand early childhood educational offerings for Midland residents. |