Milan Elementary School Paid Preschool Program
A Day in the Life of a Preschool Student
At Milan Elementary, our goal is for all preschool students to enter kindergarten well-prepared and excited after participating in a curriculum aligned with Indiana’s Early Learning Standards. Students are involved in research-based practices in a fun, engaging curriculum that includes mind-building activities to help children develop social, emotional, and executive functioning skills. Another component of our instruction is helping students build a strong foundation for reading and writing using the Heggerty and Scholastic On Our Way curriculums. Small group learning centers allow students to grow their communication skills and work alongside peers to share, explore, and create.
Students will participate in special area classes like music, library, gym, STEM, and art to help them get acquainted with our school building as well as other teachers they will have in kindergarten and the years following.
Families can complete the Free/Reduced Lunch Application to qualify for free/reduced breakfast and lunch by completing the online application when it opens in the summer of 2025. Student meal costs from the 2024-2025 school year were: Student breakfast costs $1.60, and student lunch costs $2.35. Reduced breakfast costs $0.30, and reduced lunch costs $0.40. Milk costs $0.50.
What makes MES Preschool Different?
Lead by a certified teacher, licensed in early childhood education and a Master’s degree in Elementary Literacy.
Students participate in ALL special classes like kindergarteners.
Staff is trained in the Science of Reading, which helps students learn early literacy skills.
MES Paid Preschool Tuition 2025-2026
# of Days | Daily Rate | Weekly Rate | Yearly Rate (178 Days) | Early Pay Per Semester | Early Pay Per Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Full Pay | $20 | $100 | $3560 | $1730 per semester | $3360 |
Reduced Lunch Pay | $12 | $60 | $2136 | $1018 per semester | $1936 |
Free Lunch Pay | $8 | $40 | $1424 | $662 per semester | $1224 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my child have to be potty trained?
Yes. One of the requirements for admission to the paid preschool program is that your child be potty trained.
How can I pay for my student's tuition?
Tuition can be paid with cash or check in the MES office. You will be given a receipt. There are price breaks for early payment of an entire semester or entire school year.
If my child doesn't go to school on a day, do I still have to pay?
Yes.
When will I know if my child is accepted in the MES Preschool Program?
The first 25 that are accepted will be called April 1st. They will be given until April 17th to make a deposit of one week’s payment and bring their official birth certificate and shot record to school. The remaining applicants will be called and told they will be on the waiting list.
When will registration open?
We will begin accepting registrations online at 9:00am on March 6th, 2025.