Kingswood Tuition-Based Pre-K Program Application Process

Kingswood's Pre-K is a tuition-based program. Tuition is $6,000 for the school year. Using the Montessori multi-age philosophy, pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten students are together in the same primary classroom. Pre-K families seeking placement at Kingswood for the 2026-27 school year will need to submit an application during the Magnet Application Window, which is October 15, 2025 - January 23, 2026.

• Step 1: Please Sign up for a tour to learn more about our Magnet Pre-K program.
• Step 2: Complete the Kingswood Pre-K Magnet Application/Pre-Enrollment Form.
• Step 3: Bring the enrollment materials to your base school. Once we receive your completed electronic pre-enrollment form, we will contact you to bring in your required enrollment documents in person here at Kingswood to complete the process.

Once the Magnet application process is complete, your child’s name will be entered into the magnet application process for the Kingswood Pre-K program. Magnet application results will be shared on February 23, 2026.

Please contact our Magnet Coordinator, Michelle Gensler (mgensler@wcpss.net), if you have any questions.

Pre-K Registration and Tuition Information

Pre-K blended classroom program

• • Students must be 4 on or before August 31st to be eligible for this program for the upcoming school year.
  • Pre-K students are in a blended classroom with Kindergarten students.
  • All Pre-K students are expected to be fully potty trained prior to the start of school.
  • There is a teacher and a full-time Instructional Assistant (IA) in each class.
  • Tuition is $6000 for the current school year.  Although an increase is not expected, that is subject to change.
  • An initial deposit payment in the amount of $150 is due upon acceptance into the program.
  • The remaining tuition amount will be divided into 9 payments and will be due on the 1st of each month from September - May. There is no payment due in June.

For further information, email Michelle Gensler, Kingswood's Magnet Coordinator, at mgensler@wcpss.net.