Midwest Central will host a free preschool screening for children ages 3–5 who live in the district and plan to enroll for the second half of the 2026–27 school year.
Date: October 22, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: MCPS / 450 Southmoor St., Manito, IL
Eligibility Requirement – Children must turn 3 years old by January 5.
Screenings are by appointment only.
What to Bring:
Certified Birth Certificate (state-issued, not hospital copy)
Current Physical & Immunization Records
Proof of Residency
Photo ID
Income Verification (one of the following):
2 recent consecutive pay stubs
2025 W-2
Employment verification letter
SNAP / WIC / TANF documentation
Schedule your appointment: Call MCPS at 309.968.6464 to schedule your appointment. If there is no answer, please leave a message and your call will be returned as soon as possible.
Start date for students will be January 5, 2027.
Email for questions: jackson@midwestcentral.org
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