Early Learning for Future Success
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 to 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.
HOURS
LOCATIONS
TUITION
CONTACT US
REGISTRATION
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
WAIT LIST FORM
INCLEMENT WEATHER
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.
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 Cub Academy Registration
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
5:00 - 6:00 pm
Items Needed at Registration
$50 Non-Refundable Fee
Cash or Check - Made out to Franklin Community Schools
Fee waived for returning Cub Academy students
Birth Certificate
Immunization Records
Additional 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.
- 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.
- 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 beautiful 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.
The waitlist for the 2025-2026 school year is closed.
A waitlist for the 2026-2027 school year will not be posted until after registration.
Cub Academy Preschool
Delay/Closure Information
In the event of a two-hour delay, 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, Cub Academy is closed.
Developmental Preschool
Delay/Closure Information
In the event of a two-hour delay, there will be no morning Developmental Preschool.
Afternoon Developmental Preschool will begin at its normal time from 11:45 a.m. to 2:20 p.m.
