Discover the joy of learning through play

Hagerstown Elementary is unique in its ability to provide an affordable and high-quality preschool option for students in our area. 

We follow a research-based curriculum that includes hands-on opportunities to learn through play with a focus on development and social skills.  

About the program

The preschool is offered to students who are three and four years of age.

Tuition includes both 15 hours of preschool instruction per week, as well as optional daycare between 7:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. The cost of tuition for the 2025-26 academic year is $100/week per student.

2025-26 Preschool Enrollment

Nettle Creek Discovery Preschool is a preschool offered to students who are 3 and 4 years of age. The preschool class will meet five days a week. The morning class will meet from 8:15 am to 11:00 am. The afternoon class will meet from 12:00 pm to 2:40 pm. We are limited to the first 15 students per class. Tuition will be $100 a week for our program. This link will also be for students in Miss Andra’s developmental class who need before or after-school childcare.

All-day care will be provided to families of enrolled Nettle Creek Discovery Preschool students. All-day care will be offered from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm five days a week and is included in the tuition cost.

To enroll your child and secure a spot, you will need to:

1. Complete the Nettle Creek Discovery Preschool Enrollment Form below
2. Complete the On My Way application online (OnMyWayPreK.org )
3. Turn in the non-refundable $30.00 registration fee. Payment of the registration fee may be made in person to Amber Rushton at the Nettle Creek School Corporation Administration Office. 

Link to Enroll in 2025-26 Preschool

2025 Summer Daycare

Nettle Creek Summer Daycare is a daycare program offered to 3 and 4-year-old preschool students who are enrolled in the 2025-2026 Nettle Creek Discovery Preschool or were enrolled in the 2024-2025 Nettle Creek Discovery Preschool. 

The summer daycare program will provide the Nettle Creek Discovery Preschool families with continued quality care throughout the summer. All-day care will be provided to families of enrolled Nettle Creek Discovery Preschool students. Students will be responsible for packing their own breakfast, lunch, and snacks each day. There will be no bus transportation available for summer daycare.

All-day care will be offered from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm five days a week. (Closed May 26th for Memorial Day and July 4th for Independence Day)

The tuition for the daycare program is $100/week per student.

Link to Enroll in 2025 Summer Daycare

2025-26 After-School Care for 5-Year-Old Kindergarteners

Nettle Creek Discovery Preschool will provide after-school childcare to 5-year-old Kindergarten students enrolled at Hagerstown Elementary School for the 2025-26 school year.  This spot will only be available until the child turns 6, at which point they will need to join the Boys and Girls Club after-school care or the family will provide a different option. 

The cost is $75/week ($300/month; $150 in December and May).

After-school care will begin on Tuesday, August 5th. 

Link to Enroll in 2025-26 After-School Care for 5-Year-Old Kindergarten Students