Wonder Years

This program is available to children living in the Springfield Public Schools attendance area who will be four years old before August 1.  Priority will be given to families who qualify for free/reduced lunch.  Students who do not qualify for free/reduced lunch will be enrolled based on an academic need through the DIAL IV developmental screening provided by Parents As Teachers.

1. Complete the Early Childhood Interest Form
    
2. Call (417) 523-1333 to schedule a preschool screening or submit a screening appointment request. Bring your child's immunization record, birth certificate, proof of residency, and parent/guardian photo ID with you to the screening appointment.  You will also complete additional registration paperwork during the screening appointment.  Click here to view Missouri preschool immunization requirements.
    
3. Complete the SPS Online Enrollment Form.
    

If your child qualifies for placement, you will receive an email with further instructions.  You will also be notified if they do not qualify.

Click below to access a helpful enrollment checklist.

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Guardians will commit to sending their child to school every day, all day long (95% attendance is our goal).  If the child must be absent, the guardian will notify the school as early as possible.  Guardians will keep their child at home if their child is sick (see illness guidelines from your school nurse).

Children will begin to master many skills while in Wonder Years.  Some skills essential to success in WY are:

• Walking independently to the restroom and nurse’s office.

• Asking an adult to use the restroom when there is a need (occasional accidents are acceptable).

• Playing independently and with others safely.

• Beginning to identify feelings and use strategies to calm down when upset.

• Communicating wants and needs with others.

• Be responsible for their materials and belongings.

• Navigating a classroom environment with a higher student-to-teacher ratio.