WOLF PUP PRESCHOOL

West Clermont Wolf Pup Preschool Program Overview

The West Clermont integrated preschool program is a high-quality pre-kindergarten program that provides an engaging and developmentally appropriate environment and learning experiences for students to prepare them for kindergarten. Each class has the capacity to include eight students who are developing typically and eight students identified with special needs. In each class, an Early Childhood Intervention Specialist engages students in curricular experiences that are aligned with the Ohio Department of Education’s Early Learning and Development Standards along with the support of a paraprofessional. Additional services are provided for students as intervention needs are identified.

Enrollment Process

The following application process is designed for students with typical development. Parents and guardians of students with identified special needs documented in an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or of students for whom a disability is suspected should contact the West Clermont Special Education Department at (513) 943-5029 for additional enrollment information.

West Clermont uses an online lottery process for enrolling typically developing students in preschool. (The lottery is NOT for special education students and/or students on IEPs). For the 2025-26 school year:

• Parents/guardians will complete an online form between January 20 and February 3, 2025 to enter the lottery.
• The lottery drawing will occur on February 7, 2025.
• All applicants will be notified via email by the end of the work day on Monday, February 10, 2025 regarding their status.
• Once parents/guardians are notified that their child is offered a seat in the preschool program, they can begin the registration process. Details about how to complete registration will be provided in the email.
• Families will have 14 days to complete the registration process after the email notification. Those that do not complete the registration process (including a paid deposit) within 14 days (by February 24, 2025) will be placed on a wait list.
• Returning students will be able to renew their enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year without participating in the lottery.
• Students who are not drawn in the lottery and all entries received after February 7st will be placed on the 2025-2026 Preschool Waitlist.
• If you missed the initial online lottery, and are still interested in a spot within the preschool program for the 2025-2026 school year please fill out the 2025-2026 Preschool Waitlist.
• The upcoming lottery will prioritize students aged 4-5 years old. If there are still openings at the conclusion of the lottery, students aged 3 years old will be offered a spot within the preschool program.

Student Requirements for Enrollment for the 2025-26 School Year:

• Students must be 3 years of age on or before August 1, 2025.
• Students who are 5 years of age on or before August 1, 2025, are not eligible for the West Clermont preschool program.
• Families must reside in the West Clermont School District.
• Students must be fully toilet trained.

Classroom Locations and Anticipated Session Times

Six preschool classrooms are located at Holly Hill Elementary, six classrooms are located at Willowville Elementary, and two classrooms are located at Summerside Elementary. There will be morning and afternoon sessions in each of the fourteen classrooms.

West Clermont's preschool program is in session Monday through Thursday each school week per the West Clermont District Calendar. Students attend either the morning or the afternoon half-day session. The morning and afternoon session times are determined based on the start and end times of each elementary building. Currently, school start times indicate that morning and afternoon session times will be as follows:

• Morning Session: 9:20 AM-12:05 PM
• Afternoon Session: 1:00 PM-3:45 PM

Attendance Boundaries

• For Holly Hill Elementary Classrooms:

  • Students living in the new attendance boundaries for Amelia Elementary, Holly Hill Elementary, Merwin Elementary attendance areas will attend Holly Hill Elementary.

• For Willowville Elementary Classrooms:

  • Students living in the new attendance boundaries for Clough Pike Elementary and Willowville Elementary attendance area will attend preschool at Willowville Elementary.

• For Summerside Elementary Classrooms:

  • Students living in the attendance boundaries for Summerside Elementary and Withamsville-Tobasco Elementary attendance area will attend preschool at Summerside Elementary.

Current and new students will be placed as described above until seats are full in one location and then seats in the other location will be offered to interested families.

Tuition & School Fee

For the 2025-26 school year, tuition for students who are typically developing is $2,124 for the school year, which can be paid in monthly payments of $236, September through May. A $100 non-refundable tuition deposit will be due at the time of enrollment and this deposit will be applied toward the first month of tuition. Tuition is waived for students with identified special needs who are being served via an IEP. 

Payment is due on the first of each month and is considered late on the 11th of each month. If the tuition payment is not made by the end of the month in which it is due, the student will not be permitted to return to school until the tuition payment is made. If tuition is not paid for two consecutive months, the student will be withdrawn from the program. No deductions are made for vacations, snow days, illnesses, etc. Please note that if tuition payments are not received, the amount owed will be carried over to the student’s school age record until paid.

An annual school fee of $50 is due for all preschool students, those who are typically developing and those with identified special needs.

Transportation

• Parents/guardians of students who are developing typically are responsible for providing transportation.
• Transportation is provided for students with disabilities.

Questions?

Please direct questions regarding the enrollment process to one of our Enrollment Specialists at (513) 943-5042 or enrollment@westcler.org.

Licensed Preschools with Step Up To Quality (SUTQ) Star Ratings

Step Up To Quality is a quality rating and improvement system administered by the Ohio Department of Children and Youth. SUTQ recognizes and promotes learning and development programs that meet quality program standards that  exceed preschool licensing and school age child care licensing health and safety regulations. Step Up To Quality program standards are based on national research identifying standards which lead to improved outcomes for children.

The West Clermont Preschool Program has been awarded a GOLD rating by the Ohio Department of Education and the Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services. This GOLD rating is the highest rating awarded to an early childhood program.

Program Name	Address	City	Zip	SUTQ Rating
Willowville Elementary School	4529 Schoolhouse Road	Batavia	45103	GOLD
Holly Hill Elementary School	3520 State Route 132	Amelia	45102	GOLD
Sumerside Elementary	4639 Vermona Drive	Cincinnati	45245	PENDING