Lake Shore PreK for All | 2026–2027 School Year
Lake Shore Public Schools is proud to offer PreK for All, a high-quality early childhood program that supports the social, emotional, and academic development of our youngest learners.
Our program provides a nurturing, engaging environment where children learn through play, exploration, and developmentally appropriate instruction. PreK for All is designed to build foundational skills, foster curiosity and confidence, and prepare children for a successful transition to kindergarten.
Families interested in PreK for All are encouraged to complete the Pre K For All 26-27 Inquiry Form. A member of our team will reach out with information regarding eligibility, enrollment timelines, and next steps.
Age Eligibility
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Children must be 4 years old on or before September 1, 2026
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Early entry consideration may be available for children who turn 4 between September 2 and December 1, 2026
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Early entry review begins August 10
Please refer to the Lake Shore PreK for All Handbook for full eligibility criteria and program information.
Great Start Readiness Preschool
(586) 285-8570
Philosophy Statement
The PreK for All/Great Start Readiness Preschool (GSRP) program recognizes that each child has the right to enter school ready to learn. Families come with many needs, and societal and cultural factors may impact a child's readiness to learn. It is the philosophy of PreK for All to provide an early learning environment that:
- Acknowledges that each child is a whole person whose growth and development occurs in specific, predictable, sequential, and continuous stages that can be positively impacted through quality experiences.
- Encourages and challenges each child to safely explore, create, speculate, experiment, and evaluate.
- Openly welcomes and enlists parents as vital partners in their children's educational endeavors, to focus learning in the context of the family.
Preschool Program
- The program is free for all.
- The preschool operates Monday through Friday.
- We offer full-day preschool.
- Class size is 20 students per session (with one teacher and one associate teacher).
- Age-appropriate pre-kindergarten readiness activities are designed to meet the developmental needs of the whole child.
- The curriculum is based on the High/Scope Preschool Experiences and includes learning the alphabet and pre-reading skills.
- The preschool program starts the first week of September and ends the first week of June.