The mission of College of Western Idaho's (CWI) Early Childhood Education Preschool is to provide a model environment to train the College's Early Childhood Education students while providing a quality experience for preschool-aged children. Services are accredited by the National Association of Young Children.
We are now accepting applications for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Enrollment Information
- Preschool classes are open to children of CWI students, employees, and members of the community.
- Priority in enrollment is given to currently enrolled children and children of CWI students, faculty, and staff.
- Enrollment for current families begins at the end of February and is open to new families in March.
- Children from the surrounding community are welcome as space allows.
- Tuition discounts are available for CWI employees and students.
- Payment plans are available.
- Each session runs the entire academic year or two semesters
- Children must be three years of age and potty trained by Sept. 1 of the current year to attend.
2026-2027
Mondays / Wednesdays
9:15 – 11:30 a.m.
Tuesdays / Thursdays
9:15 – 11:30 a.m.
Mondays - Thursdays
9:15 – 11:30 a.m.
For each year, a $30 enrollment fee will apply.
| Session | Student | Employee | Community |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 DAYS Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday |
$325/year $175/semester $55/month (6 months) |
$488/year $244/semester $82/month (6 months) |
$650/year $325/semester $109/month (6 months) |
| 4 DAYS Monday – Thursday |
$650/year $325/semester $109/month (6 months) |
$975/year $488/semester $163/month (6 months) |
$1,300/year $650/semester $217/month (6 months) |
To be placed on our waitlist, please complete the application linked below.
Submit your completed form by email to sherrilauer@cwi.edu or by mail to:
COLLEGE OF WESTERN IDAHO
ATTN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
MS 1300 SHERRI LAUER
5500 E OPPORTUNITY DR
NAMPA ID 83687
Questions?
