Early Childhood Main Office: 502-485-3919

Early Childhood Application Center/ Student Placement (for questions about bus concerns please call this number): 502-485-7677

Per JCPS and State Policy Early Childhood Students Must Have the Following Health Documents 

Immunizations 

• Early Childhood students are required to have an up to date Kentucky State Immunization Certificate on file prior to attending a JCPS school or riding on a JCPS school bus. 

• All Early Childhood students must maintain an up-to-date immunization record with the school in order to attend.  

• Students without a up to date immunization record on file may be excluded from attending until up-to-date immunizations are provided to the school

• Child and adolescent immunization schedule

• Birth through 6 years old

• Kentucky Immunization Certificate

• Medical Exemption Certificate

• Religious Exemption Certificate 

Physical Exams

• Students need a Kentucky Preventative Exam Form completed YEARLY  for Early Childhood Students 

• The Exam must be on file within two months after the student starts attending a JCPS School. 

• This exam is not the same as a sports physical.

Eye Exams

• Students 3-5 years old entering JCPS for the first time must have an eye exam completed by January 1st of the year the student is enrolled. 

• This is a one-time-only requirement

• This exam must be completed by an ophthalmologist or optometrist and IS NOT part of the physical exam

• Kentucky Vision Examination Form

Dental Screening or Exam

• Students ages 5 or 6 entering JCPS for the first time must have a dental exam completed by January 1 of the year the student is enrolled. 

• This is a one-time-only requirement

• Kentucky Dental Screening/Examination Form

Screening Programs

• During the school year preschool students participate in growth assessments, vision and hearing screenings

• Parents are required to complete consent forms for these screenings

• If a concern is found during the screenings the parents will be notified of the concern for follow up

• This DOES NOT count as the school vision exam and the student will still need a vision exam completed by an ophthalmologist or optometrist

For more information about JCPS Health Requirements please visit the JCPS School Health Requirement website

For More information about Jefferson County Public Schools Please visit the JCPS website (Click Here)

To find the school menus please visit the JCPS nutrition website (Click Here)

Our students' parents are their first teachers and it is imperative to their education that they are involved in their educational career.  

Parents can get involved by: 

• Participating in the Family Resource Center Advisory Council 

• Attending Family Engagement Days

• Volunteering to assist with school events 

Parent Portal helps families keep track of their child's attendance, assignments, grades, class schedule, bus and health information from preschool through 12th grade. 

Please visit the JCPS Parent Portal webpage for information on setting up your parent portal account, view the acceptable use policy and for any other assistance you may need. 

Parent Portal Webpage

McFerran Preparatory Academy does have a uniform policy however preschool students do not wear uniforms. Please follow the guidelines below when picking out clothing for your preschool student. 

• Shirts- Shirts must be age appropriate for preschoolers, no halter tops or crop tops are allowed.

• Shorts- Shorts must be at least fingertip length.

• Skirts/Dresses- Skirts/Dresses must be at least fingertip length. We highly recommend students who wear skirts or dresses to school wear shorts or leggings underneath them.

• Shoes – Shoes should be comfortable and have a closed toe and heel.  Gym shoes are recommended every day and are required for participation in gross motor/physical education (PE) activities.  Shoes without a back, such as flip-flops, clogs, Crocs, sandals, and mules, are unacceptable.   Platform shoes, high heels, and skate shoes are also unacceptable.

• Jackets/Coats:  Students should always dress according to the severity of the weather.  Jackets and coats will be worn while students are outside.  Only sweaters and sweatshirts are encouraged inside during cooler weather. 

• Rompers and Overalls- Are permitted as long as it does not interfere with toileting. Your child must be able to take them off and put them on by themselves. 

•  No students are allowed to be excluded from Gross Motor activities in an effort to prevent damage to clothing or shoes. 

I am in need of clothing for my child, how do I get help? You can do any of the following:

1. Complete the sign up sheet during registration

2. Tell your student's teacher 

3. Call the Family Resource Coordinator, Rebecca Johns, at 502-977-8214 Monday-Friday 9am-4pm

To view the Early Childhood Student Handbook please click here