PreK & Jump Start to Kindergarten

Give your child the best start in school. Our Developmental PreK (preschool) and Jump Start for Kindergarten programs help prepare your child for a successful kindergarten experience.

The Bremerton School District offers two preschool options:

Developmental PreK (preschool): For children 3-5 yrs old who qualify for special education services.

Jump Start to Kindergarten: For children 4-5 yrs old who will start K the following year (must be 5 by September 1).

Questions? Need help?

Contact our Teaching for Learning Team by email.

Developmental PreK (preschool)

The District offers Developmental PreK (preschool) for children 3-5 yrs old who qualify for special education services.

Locations:

Developmental PreK programs are offered at Armin Jahr Elementary, Crownhill Elementary, Naval Avenue Elementary, and View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy.

Note: The Larry Eyer Center located at West Hills STEM Academy is a KCR facility. Learn about KCR’s early childhood programs here.

Eligibility

Children who reside in the Bremerton School District boundaires who are currently getting birth to three services from a provider such as the Holly Ridge Center will be evaluated for school district services close to their 3rd birthday. Note: Holly Ridge services do not guarantee school district services.

Children may also qualify through the District’s Child Find screening. Any parent who is concerned about their child’s development can request a Child Find screening to see if evaluation is warranted.

Jump Start to Kindergarten

Jump Start to Kindergarten is a partial-day program for students that will be entering kindergarten the following school year. During Jump Start students will learn and practice school routines, social skills, and ensure they are ready for kindergarten! Our program is also fully integrated with our developmental preschool classrooms.

Eligibility

Jump Start to Kindergarten is open to preschool aged children who reside in the Bremerton School District boundaries and who will be enrolled in kindergarten in the Bremerton School District for the following school year.

Program Information

Please see Jump Start To Kindergarten program information below.

2025-26 Jump Start To Kindergarten schedule & sites

We will have one, full year session beginning Monday, September 29, and ending Tuesday, June 2 at the following locations for the 2025-26 school year:

Armin Jahr Elementary
Crownhill Elementary
View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy
West Hills STEM Academy

We will have both morning and & afternoon classes for all locations! Jump start is held on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

Morning session hours: 9:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Afternoon session hours: 12:45 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Program Fee

There is a one-time program fee of $100. This fee should be paid prior to your child starting the program. Families will receive confirmation of enrollment and payment instructions. We have a limited number of scholarships. If you are interested, please inquire.

View/download the 2025-26 flyer

Sign-up for Jump Start to Kindergarten will be available beginning August 1!