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 2025-2026 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.
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Sessions
2025-2026
Mondays / Wednesdays
9:15 – 11:30 a.m.Tuesdays / Thursdays
9:15 – 11:30 a.m.Mondays - Thursdays
9:15-11:30 a.m. -
Tuition
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) -
Application
To be placed on our waitlist, please complete the application form linked below.
Submit your completed form by email to sherrilauer@cwi.edu or by mail to:
College of Western Idaho
ATTN: Sherri Lauer
Early Childhood Education
MS 1300
P.O. Box 3010
Nampa, ID 83653 -
Payments
Payments for preschool enrollment fees and tuition may be paid online.
Questions?
- Preschool Lab Director