Madison School District to Continue Integrated Preschool Program

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The Madison School District announced that it will continue offering its Integrated Preschool Program for the 2026–2027 school year, providing early learning opportunities for families within the community. The program will operate two half-day sessions and have 13 available openings, with tuition set at $500 per month per student.

Why it matters

The district's preschool program is in high demand, as interest typically exceeds the number of available seats. Continuing the Integrated Preschool Program ensures that families in the community have access to a high-quality, play-based early learning opportunity for their children.

The details

The Integrated Preschool Program is a play-based learning program designed to support the whole child. The curriculum emphasizes exploration, imagination, and self-directed learning, allowing children to grow academically and socially through play. Instruction is guided by the Creative Curriculum framework, which integrates language, literacy, and mathematics into hands-on daily activities.

• Applications will be accepted from 8 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, through 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026.
• The placement drawing is scheduled for Monday, Feb. 23, 2026.

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What’s next

Families whose children are selected for the Integrated Preschool Program will be notified later in the week following the placement drawing on February 23, 2026. Applicants who are not selected will be placed on a waitlist, ranked in the order drawn during the lottery, and contacted if openings become available.