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Welcome to the Early Childhood Education Center!

Each class at the Early Childhood Education Center is taught by a certified teacher and a highly qualified teacher assistant. Classroom teachers must have at least a bachelor's degree, complete an approved teacher education program, and be licensed in the state of Oklahoma.

Will your child be 4 years old by September 1, 2025? We would love to have them join us! Starting March 1, you can enroll your little one in pre-K for the 2025-26 school year.

Pre-K Students crafting with yarn

Required Documents

New students must have the following documents to enroll

  1. Student's Birth Certificate - Request a Copy of Oklahoma Birth Certificate

  2. Student's Immunization Records or Exemption Form - Learn More about Immunizations

  3. Social Security Card

  4. Current Utility Bill OR Rental Agreement in Parent's/Guardian's Name

  5. Parent/Guardian Photo ID

pre-K students using chalk on sidewalk

Why Enroll in Pre-K?

At Sand Springs Early Childhood Education Center, we believe every child deserves a strong foundation for a lifetime of learning and success. Enrolling your child in pre-kindergarten is one of the most important decisions you can make for their development. Here are just a few of the key benefits your child will experience:

1. A Head Start on Learning

Pre-K introduces young learners to essential skills in literacy, math, science, and problem-solving, ensuring they are well-prepared for kindergarten and beyond. At Sand Springs, we use engaging, age-appropriate activities to ignite curiosity and instill a love of learning.

2. Emotional and Social Development

Pre-K is about more than academics—it’s about learning to navigate the world. Through play-based learning, group activities, and interactions with peers, your child will develop key social skills like sharing, cooperating, and resolving conflicts. They'll also build self-confidence and emotional resilience in a nurturing environment.

3. Structure and Routine

Young children thrive in environments with consistent structure and routine. Our Pre-K program helps your child adapt to a school setting, teaching them time management, responsibility, and classroom behavior—all skills that set them up for long-term success.

4. Individualized Attention

At Sand Springs, we recognize that every child is unique. Our highly trained educators create personalized learning experiences tailored to your child's strengths and areas of growth, ensuring they reach their full potential in a supportive, inclusive setting.

5. Parental Support and Community

When you enroll at Sand Springs, you become part of a vibrant and welcoming community. We work hand-in-hand with families to support their child’s learning journey, offering resources, events, and regular communication to keep you connected and involved.

6. Laying the Foundation for Lifelong Success

Studies show that children who attend high-quality pre-kindergarten programs are more likely to succeed academically, socially, and emotionally throughout their school years and beyond. Give your child the advantage they deserve by starting their education at Sand Springs.

Don’t wait to give your child the best start possible!

Enroll your child in the ECEC and watch them grow into confident, capable learners ready to take on the world. Together, we’ll nurture their potential and build a brighter future—starting now!

pre-K students meeting Sandite mascot

Enrollment for the 2025-26 school year opens March 1, 2025.

Enroll Online

In order to enroll online, we recommend using a desktop, laptop, or tablet. Using a mobile phone may cause errors in the enrollment process.

Online enrollment applications that remain incomplete for 30 days will be deleted. Any students/families affected by this will have to restart the enrollment process.

Click below to begin online enrollment.

Enroll in Person

To enroll in person, make an appointment at our Enrollment Center.

Address: 14 W. 4th St. Sand Springs, OK 74063

Email: enroll@sandites.org
Phone: (918) 246-1448
Fax: (918) 246-1402

Hours: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Questions?

Contact the Early Childhood Education Center with any questions.

1701 East Park Road
Sand Springs, OK 74063

Phone: (918) 246-1570
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