All sites are quality approved through Arkansas’s Better Beginnings. Each classroom has twenty (20) students enrolled and is led by a state-licensed teacher and a paraprofessional. We serve Fayetteville School District students who turn 4 by August 1st of the year in which they will attend. Enrollment is based on eligibility.

Pre-K Locations

Asbell, Butterfield Trail, Happy Hollow, Holcomb, Leverett, and Owl-Creek

Cost for FPS Pre-K

FPS Pre-K is offered at no cost for families who meet the income eligibility requirements. Please refer to the 2024-2025 Sliding Fee Scale to determine if your family size and income are eligible for no fee.

Sarah Jewell

Director of Pre-K Education

Sarah Jewell joined the Pre-K program beginning in the Fall of the 2024-2025 school year. She firmly believes that strong and meaningful relationships, as well as the priority of kindergarten readiness are foundational for a thriving, achieving Pre-K program.

This is her 22nd year in education, supporting families in our fantastic community of Northwest Arkansas where she was born and raised with 12 of those years with Fayetteville Public Schools. She has taught Kindergarten, First Grade, and Third Grade in Northwest Arkansas. She has also held the position as Library Media Specialist at the elementary school and middle school level, as well as Assistant Principal at Happy Hollow Elementary School.

"As a servant leader, I work diligently to give Pre-K staff, students, and families every tool they need to succeed. As the Director of Pre-K, my focus is centered around the needs of families, growing teacher and staff leaders, and striving to build a sense of community with kindergarten readiness always in mind. "

Sarah Jewell

The Fayetteville Public School Pre-K Program currently serves 140 children and families at six locations.

Sarah Jewell

Director of Pre-K Education

Sarah Jewell

Director of Pre-K Education

Interested in enrolling your child?

Documents Needed

Beth Lewis

Pre-K Registrar