More Preschool Information
Who: Potty trained children ages 3-5
When: Monday-Friday at Long Lake Elementary during school hours
Transportation: 5 year old children that reside in Long Lake bussing area can be transported to school via bus or parent drop off/pick up. If you do not live in the LL bussing area, you may bring your child to a Long Lake bus stop and they may go to school on the bus. 4 year old children may ride the bus providing they have a sibling that goes to school and will ride with them. 3 year old children need to be transported to and from school.
Lunch: Lunch is not provided, however, you can purchase hot lunch or feel free to pack your own lunch.
Tuition: $16 for 1/2 day of preschool or $27 for a full day of preschool.
Please click on the link on the right side of the page for more TCAPS information. If you would like more information regarding preschool, please contact Principal Terri Sheldon at 933.7802 email: sheldonte@longlake.tcaps.net or preschool teacher Jennifer Rickert at 933.7811 email: rickertje@longlake.tcaps.net
Lower Your Taxes Or Increase Your Refund
Did you know you may be eligible for tax benefits to help pay for your child's preschool education and extended day care by reducing the income taxes you pay or increasing your tax refund?
A tax credit is even more valuable to families than a tax deduction. A tax credit is a dollar-for-dollar reduction in taxes owed. Some credits are refundable – taxes can be reduced to the point that a taxpayer receives a refund instead of paying taxes.
Under current federal law eligible families can claim tax credits* up to:
- $2,100 from the federal Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit
(up to $1,050 for each of your first two children; the exact amount depends on your income and actual child care expenses);
- $1,000 per child from the federal Child Tax Credit; and
- $4,716 from the federal Earned Income Tax Credit.
Many states provide tax credits in addition to the federal tax credits.
Detailed information on federal tax credits for parents is available from:
The Internal Revenue Service
Call (800) TAX-1040 or (800) 829-1040 or visit
Detailed information on both federal and state tax credits for parents is also available from:
State Tax Credit Information (From the National Women's Law Center):
* Credit amounts may change from year-to-year, are usually dependent on total family income and size, and may be subject to maximum income or child care spending limitations. Consult your tax advisor, the IRS, and state revenue officials to confirm your eligibility.