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Greetings Past, Current and Future Railroaders,

Please find a very important communication in a link below regarding registration. Within this communication you will find an abundance of early childhood programming information along with a survey that will help us with our fall planning.  It will be imperative that all families looking to register, or have already registered, fill out the survey to the best of their ability if you so could.  We look forward to using this information to helping families through the registration process and meeting the separate family needs that exist out there. 

Without hesitation, I kindly ask that you take a close look at this preschool communication letter below and fill out the survey if you have a child entering kindergarten or preschool, and pass this info along to any family who might benefit.  

Survey
Preschool Initial Enrollment Questionnaire


Take care,

Robert Cawson
Bertha Neal Principal
[email protected] 

Important Preschool and Kindergarten Registration Information


Greetings Current or Prospective Durand Area Schools Bertha Neal #LittleRailroaders Families:

You will find PDF copies of the registration forms needed to begin your child’s official registration process below. Please keep in mind, preschool families need to complete the above mentioned link. Upon completion of these packets, feel free to drop the packet in our secured drop box (if you have not done so at one of our registration days).   This is another great way to jump start all your registration needs.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for helping us help families find the early childhood programs that are best for them!

Kindergarten Application:
https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:ee6b6886-14f8-46cf-9323-dcd45b738228


Preschool Application:
https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:f7e6141c-55e0-4ad4-b529-cd3ff568b478

 

Robert Cawson, Principal/Preschool Director
Durand Area Schools
Bertha Neal Elementary
[email protected]
989-288-2016         

 

First Step:
Please begin by completing this form;

http://shiawasseepreschool.org/

 

Second Step:

If you plan to register for Preschool or Kindergarten at Durand Area Schools, please download the required application or pick one up from Bertha Neal. This completed form can be secured in an envelope and dropped in our 24/7 drop box.

Durand Area Schools Early Childhood Education and Services operates a preschool program for both 3 year old students and 4 year old students. Please know that we do not always provide exclusive 3 year old programming and programming is dependent on enrollment needs. We will prioritize our 4 year old students prior to enrolling any 3 year old students prior to September 1st of the current school year. 
  • 3 Year Old Preschool Program
    It is a tuition-based program where all proceeds go directly back into the operation of the program. Some financial assistance via the Shiawassee County Preschool Scholarship fund is available for those who apply/qualify.  The 3 Year Old Preschool program is housed at Bertha Neal Elementary School in the City of Durand.  It operates Monday through Thursday from (8:30a - 3:25p).  The program is taught by trained professionals in the Early Childhood Development and Education field.  Children must be 3 years old by September 1st. This program is only offered if space is available and varies year to year and in some cases we will blend 3 year olds with 4 year olds. 

  • 4 Year Old Preschool Program
    The 4 year old preschool is also housed at Bertha Neal Elementary School in Durand.  There are three 4-year old classrooms at Bertha Neal and the program is taught by trained professionals in the Early Childhood Development and Education field.  The 4 year old program consists of GSRP, Tuition, and Scholarship-funded students.  Preschool is in session Monday through Thursday with Full Day (8:30a-3:25p) sessions.  Children must be 4 years old on or before September 1st to enroll.  
 
*The preschool program participates in the Michigan Department of Education Early Childhood Programs. The Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) is a grant from the state that offers free preschool to at-risk 4 year old students. Call (989) 288-2016 for more information about applying for a preschool scholarship.
 
 

How to register:

  • Durand Area Preschool Registration:  Students must be 3, 4 or 5 on or before September 1st to be age-eligible for Preschool and/or Kindergarten.  Please call Bertha Neal at 989-288-2016.  Please bring a copy of your child's state birth certificate, immunization record, and a current physical (if you have one).  You can register at Bertha Neal during regular office hours or attend one of our registration events.