Madison School District offers an integrated preschool program for children ages 3-5, providing opportunities for children with and without disabilities to learn and grow together. Children with special needs are placed in classrooms with same-age peers who demonstrate typical development and can serve as positive role models for language and social skills. The curriculum focuses on fostering growth in key developmental areas, including cognitive skills (pre-academic and academic skills), communication skills, personal/social skills, adaptive skills, and motor skills.

A typical peer model must:

--Turn 3 years old on or before September 1 st

--Be fully potty trained

--Possess strong social and communication skills

--Be able to follow directions and attend to tasks for four to five minutes

--Live within Madison School District Boundaries

Madison preschool program operates Monday through Friday, offering both morning and afternoon sessions. Three-year-olds attend two days per week, while four-year-olds attend two or three days per week.

Tuition for the fall semester (August-December) is currently $180 for students who attend two days a week and $255 for students who attend three days a week. The spring semester (January–May) is currently $210 for students who attend two days a week and $295 for students who attend three days a week.

If you would like to enroll your child in our program as a peer model, you can click the following link to submit an application or contact Madison Early Childhood Center at 208-359-3366

Preschool special education services are designed to support children ages 3-5 who have developmental delays or disabilities. Madison School District provides these services in an inclusive environment, along with related supports such as Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, and Language Therapy.

Your child may benefit from preschool special education services if they experience delays in development. This could include challenges with communication, play, movement, social interaction, or learning compared to other children their age. The best way to determine if your child needs special education services is through an evaluation. A qualified professional will observe and interact with your child in a preschool setting, and some assessments may also be conducted. Evaluations are offered at no cost.

If you have concerns about your child’s development and would like to request an evaluation to determine eligibility for special education services, click the link below to submit a referral.

Madison School District currently offers two preschool sessions designed for children who are learning English as a second language. These English Language Learning sessions are conducted alongside English-speaking peers and are available at no cost during the year before the child enters Kindergarten.

To qualify for the Preschool English Learning Program, students must meet the following criteria:

• Reside within Madison School District boundaries.

• Have a first language other than English.

• Speak very little English.