1. Who is eligible?
Eligibility is based on Child age, Address.
Age: Children must be age 3 or 4 on or by August 31, the start of the program year.
Address: SPP is only open to Seattle residents. Children residing in unincorporated Seattle, or outside Seattle city limits, are not eligible.
Upon enrollment, you will be required to submit documents to verify eligibility.
2. How do I apply for SPP?
We highly encourage parents to apply directly online through our online portal. If it is not possible to apply online, you can print a paper application: Link coming soon!
Translated applications will be available soon. Please come back or contact our office for applications in:
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3. My child was 3 at the August 31 cutoff date, but has since turned 4. Does he/she get the age 4 priority now?
No. If your child is 3 by August 31 of the program year, your child is considered a 3-year-old for the remainder of the program year. This policy aligns to the public-school age cut off.
4. If my child attends a SPP classroom located within one of the Seattle Public Schools, does this mean my child will attend kindergarten at that school?
No. You must register for kindergarten separately with Seattle Public Schools. Your child is guaranteed a spot at their neighborhood elementary school. If you do not want your child to attend their neighborhood school, you must complete a School Choice Form which can be found on the Seattle Public Schools website.
