Pre-Kindergarten
Kids are born ready to learn.
If you have a child between ages 3 and 5, this page is about getting them ready for kindergarten. Pre-K teaches kids how to share. How to listen. How to hold a pencil. How to sound out a word. How to make friends with kids who are not their cousins.
Most kids who go to pre-K do better in kindergarten than kids who don’t. They keep doing better in first grade, and second grade, and on. The earlier the help, the bigger the difference.
If you live in Warren County, there are good pre-K programs near you. Some are free. Some have a low cost based on what you can pay. Some are run by the public schools, some by churches and nonprofits, some by Western Kentucky University.
Most of these programs have applications and waitlists. Apply early. Apply to more than one. The people who answer the phone can tell you what your family qualifies for.
This list is not every pre-K program in Warren County. It is the places we know about. If you know a place we missed, tell us and we will add it.
Where to Apply
Head Start (Free, Full-Day)
Head Start is a free, full-day pre-K program for kids ages 3 to 5 from families with low income. The program teaches reading, math, and social skills, and includes free meals and health checks. Run locally by Community Action of Southern Kentucky. (270) 782-3162
Warren County Public Schools Pre-K (Free Public School)
Warren County Public Schools runs a free pre-K program for 4-year-olds who qualify based on family income, and for 3 and 4-year-olds with developmental needs. Half-day or full-day depending on the location.
Jennings Creek Preschool Enrollment
Jennings Creek Elementary is one of the Warren County schools that offer preschool. This is the page where you can apply directly. If your family is in the Jennings Creek attendance area, or seeking other options, start here.
Bowling Green Independent Schools Preschool (Free Public School)
Bowling Green city schools have their own free preschool program, separate from Warren County Schools. If you live within Bowling Green city limits, this is the program for you. Half-day classes for 4-year-olds, with extended care available for working families.
The Foundry Preschool
The Foundry runs a preschool program alongside their after-school and family programs. Scholarships available for families who qualify. They focus on early literacy, social skills, and supporting the whole family alongside the child.
Broadway United Early Learning Center
Broadway United Methodist Church runs an Early Learning Center for children from infants through pre-K. Faith-based but welcoming to all families. Tuition-based with some scholarship support available. Fun fact, it’s where I attended!
WKU Child Care Center
Western Kentucky University runs a child care center on campus. Open to WKU students, faculty, staff, and members of the community. Rates are based on age and schedule. Spots are limited and there is usually a waitlist.
Know a pre-K program that should be on this list? Email us and we will add it!