Preschool Admissions (3's):
Application and Preschool screening
Complete our online application for your child. Our Early Childhood Screening is a child friendly tool to help determine a child's verbal and cognitive ability based on chronological age at the time of screening. Call or email me to schedule your child's screening. Children enjoy this one-on-one fun activity! There is no fee for the Preschool screening.
Pre-Kindergarten Admissions (4's):
Application and Pre-K screening
Complete our online application for your child. Our Early Childhood Screening is a child friendly tool to help determine a child's verbal and cognitive ability based on chronological age at the time of screening. Call or email me to schedule your child's screening. Children enjoy this one-on-one fun activity! There is no fee for the Pre-K screening.
Kindergarten Admissions:
Application and Kindergarten testing (WPPSI)
Complete our online application for your child. The Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence is an IQ test required for children entering Kindergarten. It is administered by a licensed psychologist in a one on one setting. Quest Academy offers this testing for applicants to our school. The fee for the WPPSI is $450.
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centralcities.org
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