FRANKLIN CUB ACADEMY
PRESCHOOL
Franklin, Indiana
Early Learning for Future Success
Franklin Cub Academy is a quality preschool in Franklin, Indiana. We are currently located in three buildings and operated by Franklin Community Schools, and are looking forward to moving into our new building in the fall of 2026.
Indiana’s Early Learning Standards are a developmental continuum and align with the Indiana Academic Standards. The standards provide core elements that children should achieve from birth to age five to be ready for future success.
The standards set forth common language and expectations for all staff working in early care and education. In 2023, the standards were revised based on research, feedback from practitioners, and work from professionals with expertise in each specialized area and formally adopted by the State Board of Education.

What to Know
Franklin Cub Academy Information
Full Day Preschool
5 days per week
3 days per week (M,W,F)
2 Days per week (T, Th)
Daycare
Daycare is included in all full-day options
6:45 to 5:30 p.m.
Coming Fall 2026!
1049 Sloan Drive
Franklin, IN

Weekly fees
5 days per week - $230
3 days per week (M,W,F) - $150
2 days per week (T,Th) - $100
Katie Smith, Director
smithk@franklinschools.org
2026-2027 Franklin Cub Academy Registration
Items Needed at Registration
$50 Non-Refundable Fee
Cash or Check - Made out to Franklin Community Schools
Fee waived for returning Franklin Cub Academy students
Birth Certificate
Immunization Records
Additional Franklin Cub Academy Information
- We are committed to your child’s academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Our preschool classrooms provide a nurturing and engaging learning environment.
- Learning experiences, including hands-on, will develop independence, curiosity, decision making, cooperation, creativity, and problem solving.
- Franklin Cub Academy accepts 3-5 year old students who are fully potty trained.
- Your child must be 3 years old to start preschool. We will hold a spot until September 14th for any birthdays after August 1st.
- Franklin Cub Academy follows the FCS Calendar.
- The fee includes morning and afternoon snacks. You can either pay for a school lunch or pack your child’s lunch.
- We do not have financial assistance or a sliding payment scale. The financial contracts do have a bi-weekly, monthly, or annual option for tuition payments.
- Franklin Cub Academy will open in August 2026. The new building will be located between Sloan and Earlywood Drive.
Tuition
5 Full Days Weekly Fee $230
3 Full Days Weekly Fee $150
2 Full Days Weekly Fee $100
Hours of operation - 6:45 am - 5:30 pm
Preschool Contact: Katie Smith, Director Email: smithk@franklinschools.org
- We are committed to your child's academic, social and emotional growth.
- Our preschool classrooms provide a nurturing and engaging learning environment.
- Learning experiences, including hands on, will develop independence, curiosity , decision-making, cooperation, creativity and problem-solving.
- We accept 3-5-year-olds who are potty trained.
- We follow the Franklin Community Schools calendar.
- We do not have financial assistance or a sliding scale for payment. The financial contract does have a bi-weekly, monthly or annual option for tuition payment.
Click here to be added to the waitlist for the 2-day (T, Th), 3-day (M, W, F), and 5-day option. Families will be contacted when a spot becomes available.
Franklin Cub Academy Preschool
Delay/Closure Information
In the event of a two-hour delay, Franklin Cub Academy will not have morning daycare from 6:45 to 8:30 a.m.
Preschool will start at 8:30 a.m. and resume the normal preschool and daycare hours.
In the event of an eLearning Day or if school is closed, Franklin Cub Academy is closed.
Developmental Preschool
Delay/Closure Information
In the event of a two-hour delay, there will be no morning Developmental Preschool.
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If you are a parent or guardian of a Franklin Community Schools student, you can find out more about our policies and school operations.
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