Pre-K Enrollment

Why Preschool Counts
Research shows that a child’s early care and education play a critical role in a child’s brain development. The developing brain is affected by every experience and interaction, both positive and negative. Positive learning environments for children produce tremendous brain development and positive, nurturing relationships at these early ages are essential for healthy social-emotional development.

Excellent Beginnings at Wildcat Way is an income-based program funded through the Excellerate Foundation, the Federal Pre-K program and a Head Start Partnership with Arkansas Early Learning.

Contact Information:
Administrative Office
1701 NE Wildcat Way, Bentonville, AR 72712
Phone: 479-254-5040
Fax: 479-271-1133
Director of Early Childhood: Wendy Forrest
Registrar: Niki Nichols

  • Enrollment for 80 preschool children ages 3-4 on or before August 1st

  • An Early Childhood degreed Lead Teacher and a degreed or credentialed Assistant in each classroom

  • Pre-K instruction for 178 school days following the Bentonville School District Calendar

  • Classroom schedules are 8:00 am-3:00 pm

  • A free before school care program is offered from 7:30-8:00 am to meet the needs of families

  • An afterschool program (Cub Club) that is open until 5:30 pm for a cost of $60.00 per week, per child. You may choose to self-pay or use child care assistance vouchers

    • You may apply for child care assistance through the Office of Early Childhood, 900 SE 13th Ct. Bentonville, AR.72712. Their contact number is 479-273-9011

  • Developmental, Hearing and Vision screenings

  • Low teacher-student ratios (1-10), classroom size of 20 children

  • Federal Food Program approved Breakfast, Lunch and Afternoon Snack

  • Developmentally appropriate curriculum that meets the Arkansas Early Childhood Education Frameworks and focuses on development of the whole child: socially, emotionally, physically and cognitively

  • Staff who continuously acquire 30+ hours of professional development each year including CPR and First Aid

  • Family resources such as Snack Packs for Kids, parent educational meetings, TIPS for Great Kids, and referrals to local agencies when needed