The Piedmont Recreation Department offers four play-based preschool programs for children ages 18 months
–5 years.
Our team of preschool educators is committed to providing a warm and safe environment to best support children's natural curiosity and enthusiasm for learning. We are dedicated to the development of a school/home community in which teachers and families learn and grow together.
Come explore PRD's play-based programs and experience what it's like to be a part of OUR community!
Preschool Lottery: Open Enrollment Dates
To provide equitable enrollment opportunities, PRD has designed a lottery system to select participants for each preschool program. If selected from the school year lottery, a $500 deposit is due at the time of enrollment.
| 2025/2026 School Year |
Piedmont Residents |
Non-Residents |
| Open Enrollment Period via Community Pass |
Opens: Tuesday, January 21, 2025 (8:00 am)
Deadline: Wednesday, February 5, 2025 (4:00 pm) |
Opens: Thursday, February 6, 2025 (8:00 am)
Deadline: Wednesday, February 12, 2025 (4:00 pm) |
| Lottery Selection Day |
Thursday, February 6, 2025 |
Thursday, February 13, 2025 |
| Enrollment Confirmations |
Monday, February 10, 2025 |
Tuesday, February 18, 2025 |
Enrollment quick guide
Use the chart* below to determine the best program fit for your child. To view PRD's current Preschool Parent Handbook, please click HERE
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Tiddlywinks:
Caterpillars |
Tiddlywinks: Butterflies |
Hillside Playschool |
Pre-K |
| Entry Age at School Year Start |
Min: 18 months BY September 2 (or first day of attendance)
Max: 23 months AFTER December 31, 2025 |
Min: 24 months BY September 2 (or first day of attendance)
Max: 3 Years AFTER December 31, 2025
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Min: 3 Years BY September 2 (or first day of attendance)
Max: 5 Years AFTER December 31, 2025 |
Min: 4 Years BY September 2 (or first day of attendance)
Max: 5 Years AFTER December 31, 2025 |
| Child-to-Staff Ratio |
4:1 Ratio |
4:1 Ratio
|
5:1 Ratio |
5:1 Ratio |
| Max Enrollment |
8 Children |
16 Children |
14 Children |
14 Children |
| School Year Dates |
September 2, 2025–May 21, 2026 |
August 18, 2025–May 21, 2026 |
| Meeting Days/Times |
Tuesday/Thursday
9:15 am–12:15 pm |
Mon/Wed/Fri
9:00 am–12:00 pm |
Monday–Thursday
9:00 am–1:00 pm |
Monday–Thursday
9:00 am–1:00 pm |
| Program Duration |
One School Year (priority option for TW Butterflies following year) |
One School Year |
Two School Years (priority option for a second year, if age applicable) |
One School Year
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| Location |
Piedmont Community Hall, Lower Level, 711 Highland Avenue |
Piedmont Community Hall, Lower Level, 711 Highland Avenue |
801 Magnolia East Wing Classroom, 801 Magnolia Avenue
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Piedmont Community Hall, Lower Level, 711 Highland Avenue |
*2025/2026 School Year Notice: The Skipping Stones program (ages 3 & 4) has been paused and will not be operating during the 2025/2026 school year.
Preschool Open House & Parent Observations
Preschool Open House: January 11, 2025
PRD's annual Preschool Open House* took place Saturday, January 11, 2025, between 9:00 am–12:00 pm. Parents will have an opportunity to meet preschool directors, teachers and parent representatives, explore classrooms, receive information regarding fall preschool registration, and learn about PRD's play-based preschool curriculum.
*This is an adult-only event
Parent Observations
Want to see PRD preschool programs in action? Parent Observations are available from mid-January–February. The observation calendar opens Tuesday, January 14th, with visits available Tuesday, January 21–Wednesday, February 12, 2025.
Please note: Observations are for parents/guardians only, opportunities for family visits will occur before the school year commences.
To schedule a parent observation, visit
Sign Up Genius, keyword search "
[email protected]"
More Information
For additional information or questions, please contact Recreation Supervisor, Katrina Morris, at
[email protected] or
[email protected]