yearbooks for preschools

Frequently Asked Questions

Thinking about creating your preschool yearbook with Picaboo? Here are answers to the questions we hear most from teachers, staff, and yearbook volunteers. Don't see what you're looking for? Reach out to one of our yearbook specialists for a personalized answer.

1. What is the turnaround time for a preschool yearbook? Picaboo Yearbooks guarantees delivery within 15 business days of order submission — under 3 weeks from start to finish. This applies to standard orders; books with special cover treatments may take slightly longer. There are no forced deadlines during the school year, so your staff sets the pace until final submission.

2. Is there a minimum order for preschool yearbooks? No. Picaboo Yearbooks has no minimum order requirement, which makes it a great fit for smaller preschool programs. Whether your class has 10 students or 100, you can order exactly what you need with zero financial risk to your school.

3. What happens if we need additional preschool yearbooks after our initial order? No problem. Preschools can reorder additional yearbooks after the initial print run if more families decide to purchase later. There is no minimum reorder quantity.

4. How much does it cost to print a preschool yearbook? Cost depends on book size (8.5×11 or 9×12), page count, cover type, and finish. Picaboo Yearbooks doesn't publish flat pricing because every book is different; instead, a sales professional builds a free, customized proposal based on your preschool's specific needs and quantity.

5. Do you offer discounts or free shipping for large orders? Yes. Orders of 50 or more books qualify for a volume discount, and preschools ordering that quantity also receive free shipping to one location within the continental US. Smaller orders can discuss shipping options directly with a sales representative.

6. How many pages can our preschool yearbook have? Preschool yearbooks can be produced in a wide range of page counts, from a simple keepsake book to a fuller program. Your Picaboo Yearbooks representative can help determine the best size and page count based on your content and budget.

7. Can preschools raise money by selling yearbooks? Yes. Preschools determine their own selling price and keep the profits generated from yearbook sales, making it an easy way to support classroom needs or program costs.

8. Can we sell parent ads, and how much revenue does the school keep? Yes. Preschools can set their own parent ad sizes and pricing, and parents purchase and design their own ads directly through the school's online store. The school keeps 90% of all parent ad revenue generated, with no transaction fees deducted from sales.

9. Can parents order yearbooks online? Yes. Preschools can offer a free online storefront where parents purchase yearbooks directly. Orders are processed through the school's custom sales page, making it easy to manage sales without collecting cash or checks from families.

10. What software do we use to design the yearbook, and do we need experience? Preschools use Creator Studio™, Picaboo's free online design platform with built-in templates and drag-and-drop tools, work with Picaboo's design team on a custom build, or upload a print-ready PDF from outside software. No prior yearbook experience is required, every preschool is paired with a dedicated account manager for hands-on support throughout the process.

11. Are there templates made for preschool yearbooks? Yes. Creator Studio™ includes professionally designed templates, page layouts, backgrounds, fonts, and artwork suited to younger age groups, helping preschools create a polished book while still allowing complete customization.

12. Can we customize every page of our preschool yearbook? Absolutely. Every page can be fully customized with your preschool's photos, colors, fonts, graphics, and layouts. Staff can use templates as a starting point or design every page from scratch.

13. Is there a deadline we have to meet during the school year? No fixed deadlines are imposed during the year, aside from the delivery date your preschool sets for itself. This gives staff and volunteers flexibility to work at their own pace on design, sales, and content, right up until final submission for printing.

14. Can multiple staff members or parent volunteers work on the yearbook at the same time? Yes. Creator Studio™ is cloud-based, allowing multiple authorized users to collaborate on the yearbook simultaneously from different computers. This makes it easy for directors, teachers, and volunteers to divide pages and work together throughout the year.

15. Can we collect photos from parents and teachers for the yearbook? Yes. Picaboo Yearbooks allows preschools to collect photos digitally from parents, teachers, and staff, making it easy to gather images from classroom moments, field trips, and special events throughout the year.

16. Do you offer school picture or portrait services for preschools? Yes. Picaboo offers self-service portrait options that can be built directly into your yearbook photos, which is especially helpful for preschools that don't have a formal picture day set up through a separate photographer.

17. What cover and size options are available for preschool yearbooks? Preschool yearbooks come in 8.5×11 or 9×12 sizes, with hardcover or softcover options, and can even include both in the same order. Standard 100# paper is used on all books, with PUR, Smyth, or saddle-stitched binding, and a choice of matte or gloss finish.

18. Are preschool yearbooks printed in full color? Yes. Every Picaboo Yearbook is professionally printed in full color throughout the entire book using high-quality printing processes that produce vibrant images and sharp text, ideal for capturing all those colorful classroom moments.

19. What image quality is recommended for printing? For the best print quality, photos should be high-resolution and as close to the original image as possible. Creator Studio™ helps identify low-resolution images before printing to help prevent blurry or pixelated photos.

20. Can we personalize each child's book with their name? Yes. Picaboo offers foil name stamping and personalized pages, so each family can have a book that feels made just for their little one.

21. Can we offer a digital yearbook in addition to print? Yes. Picaboo Yearbooks lets preschools offer a digital version viewable on any tablet or smartphone alongside the printed book. Preschools set their own price for the digital copy and keep 50% of that revenue, giving families a lower-cost option without cutting into print sales.

22. Does Picaboo Yearbooks provide customer support during production? Yes. Every preschool works with a dedicated account manager who provides guidance throughout the entire yearbook process, from setup and design questions to proofing and final submission.

23. What if we make a mistake after submitting our preschool yearbook? Once a yearbook has entered production, changes typically cannot be made. Your dedicated account manager will help you review your project before submission to minimize errors and ensure everything is ready for print.

24. We currently use another yearbook company or a scrapbook-style DIY process. Can Picaboo help us switch? Yes. Picaboo Yearbooks regularly helps preschools transition from traditional yearbook publishers or homemade processes, often at significant cost savings, with a dedicated account manager guiding setup from account creation through first delivery so the switch doesn't disrupt your program.