4K
Participation in the Green Bay Public School Four-Year-Old Kindergarten program is voluntary for children who will be 4 on or before September 1 of the current school year.
Our program provides an opportunity for children to socialize and be exposed to various prekindergarten activities in preparation for kindergarten. We offer various sites to meet your family’s needs: school sites, daycare sites, and preschool sites. We also offer several collaborative sites with Head Start and Early Childhood.
Our preschool curriculum is the Creative Curriculum, which is a researched based program that uses play as the vehicle for learning. The curriculum is closely aligned with the Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards. In preschool we educate the whole child: Cognitive, Social, Emotional, Motor, and Language Development, in preparation for school success.
Other important facts to know about 4K:
- The 4K program is four days a week, Monday through Thursday, for a half a day.
- There is a program fee for all preschool children, which is a district fee. This includes all sites. There is no additional charge at daycare sites for the time when your child is in the 4K program.
- All school-based 4K programs offer breakfast for AM students and lunch for PM students. Snack is provided at all non-school based sites.
- Full day 4K is offered at our Jefferson Head Start Learning Center location. There is limited availability (only 14 spots), which are filled on a first come, first serve basis.
- Parents/guardians must apply through the intra-district transfer process for the following programs: Jefferson Head Start full day 4K, Aldo Leopold Community School, OAK Learning Center (nature-based 4K) at the Wildlife Sanctuary, and Model III sites (Encompass and YWCA).
All families have access to parent involvement activities and activities to do at home. Even if your child might not be located at their neighborhood school, parents/guardians are encouraged to participate in their home school activities and to become involved with the home school organizations.
4K Locations
School Supplies
Site specific supply lists for 4K will be sent home in the beginning of August. Students will also be asked to supply a healthy snack. A list of possible snack options will be sent home in the beginning of August with the supply list.
Click on the links below for 2024-25 supply lists.
- Encompass Sites (Bellin, Carol Bush, Cornerstone, Rosebush)
- OAK Learning Center 4K
- YWCA 4K
How does Head Start Differ from 4-year-old Kindergarten (4K)?
Head Start | 4K | |
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Requirements |
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Program |
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Income Guidelines |
Income guidelines apply
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Income guidelines do not apply |
Transportation | Provided according to District guidelines | Provided according to District guidelines: usually provided if student lives more than 1 mile from school |
Fees | None | Some may apply |
Application Process |
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- Before and after care may be available at some community sites. Associated cost and additional paperwork are the responsibility of the parent.
- Preschoolers, ages 3-5 years, who have indemnified special needs requiring special education services may qualify for Early Childhood programs.