Preparing your child for kindergarten and beyond is a key priority at Federal Way Public Schools (FWPS). Goal 3 of our strategic plan emphasizes that every student will begin kindergarten ready to learn, equipped with crucial social-emotional skills. This foundation ensures they can meet or exceed academic standards in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics by the end of 3rd grade, as outlined in Goal 1: The Early Years – Building the Foundation. Learn more about these initiatives and how to enroll your child by visiting Learn.fwps.org.
Our early learning programs are designed to provide young children with the essential skills needed for a smooth transition into a school environment. Through engaging peer interactions, children develop vital social skills, learn to follow directions, enhance their motor skills, and cultivate their natural curiosity about the world around them. These programs also foster independence, cultural awareness, and a strong sense of belonging within a diverse classroom setting.
Each program day is structured with a schedule that includes exploratory play, focused small group instruction, outdoor activities, meal and snack times, and designated quiet time or naps for full-day participants.
Explore Our Early Learning Options
Preschool Programs
For preschool eligibility, children must be three or four years old on or before August 31st of the current school year. Visit learn.fwps.org to find out more about our preschool locations and curriculum.
Bright Futures Kindergarten (BFK)
The Bright Futures Kindergarten program is available for children who are four years old by August 31st of the current school year, are not currently enrolled in another early learning program, and reside within the designated school boundaries for a BFK classroom. BFK classrooms are currently located at Lake Dolloff, Mark Twain, Olympic View K-8, Rainier View, Silver Lake, and Valhalla. Check learn.fwps.org for boundary maps and enrollment details.
Kindergarten Enrollment
Children who will be five years old on or before August 31st are eligible to begin kindergarten in the upcoming school year. Online registration opens in January and remains open. Start the kindergarten enrollment process today at learn.fwps.org and give your child a strong start to their education.
