Title I Pre-K

Elkhart Community Schools’ Title I Pre-K program uses the Tools of the Mind curriculum, a research-based early childhood framework that integrates the development of executive function and self-regulation into every aspect of teaching and learning. Through structured make-believe play and a classroom culture built on co-regulation and peer collaboration, students gain the foundational skills needed for success in both school and life.

Qualifications for Enrollment in the Title I Pre-K Program

• Child must be 4 years old on or before August 1 for fall enrollment
• Home address must fall within the boundaries of an ECS Title I school building.
• Child must be fully toilet trained

Program Schedule at Hawthorne Early Learning Center

• Monday–Thursday: 7:10 a.m. to 1:10 p.m.
  • Breakfast: 7:10 a.m.
  • Lunch: 10:10 a.m.
  • Snack: 12:40 p.m.
• Friday: 7:10 a.m. to 9:40 a.m.
  • Breakfast: 7:10 a.m.
  • No lunch or snack served on Friday

Transportation is currently available for Title I Pre-K students. Children may also be dropped off and picked up by a parent, guardian, or caregiver.