ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC SCHOOL
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Little Disciples Preschool

Little Disciples Preschool opened Fall 2020 and provides full-day preschool to three, four, and five-year-old children. We believe in celebrating the innocence of early learners and encouraging their sense of wonder. Little Disciples Preschool will prepare children for their academic journey. The children will learn the culture of school in a structured, inclusive environment and have the opportunity for intellectual, emotional, social and spiritual growth. 

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​The Little Disciples Preschool program has been such a blessing to our family!

Sami Legner, PreK, Kindergarten, & 6th grade parent

​PreK, K, & 6th grade parent
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Admission
Requirements:
  • Child must be 4 by September 1 to enroll in PreK 4 program
  • Child must be 3 by September 1 to enroll in PreK 3 program
  • Child must be fully potty-trained
  • New families must schedule a visit before applying​
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Admission Priority:
No child shall be refused admission on the basis of religion, race, gender, or ethnic origin.
 
In order to remain fair to St. Mary’s parishioners and employees, while providing a Catholic education to as many Catholic students as possible, the following priority list will be used for enrollment to Little Disciples Preschool:
  1. Children whose parents are employees of St. Mary’s Church or School.
  2. Children of practicing Catholics* whose siblings are already attending St. Mary's School.
  3. Children of practicing Catholics* who are enrolling their first child.
  4. Children of non-Catholic families whose siblings already attend St. Mary’s School.
  5. Children of non-Catholic families who are enrolling their first child.
* Practicing Catholic is defined as one who fulfills their Mass attendance obligations and regularly supports St. Mary’s Parish according to their means.
Register:
If all requirements have been met, including visiting the school, click on the 'Register Here' image and complete the following: 
  • Online registration packet
  • Pay $100 Little Disciples Preschool registration fee (per child), payable online
  • Pay $20 Facts Management account maintenance fee (per child), payable online
  • Submit a copy of birth certificate (can be uploaded to the online registration packet)   
  • Submit a copy of IEP or 504 (if applicable)​
Acceptance will not be granted until registration requirements are met. All students must have a current physical and immunization record on file in the school office by the first day of school.
Admission Timeline:
November 14 - 27
Current PreK students can re-enroll for the upcoming year.
November 28
​Registration for new 4-year-old students begins following the admission priority outlined above.
March 1 - 14
​Any remaining spots will be open to 3-year-old children of current St. Mary’s families following the admission priority outlined above.
March 15
Any remaining spots will be open to 3-year-old children of new families following the admission priority outlined above.
Waitlist: 
If registration exceeds capacity, names on the list will be prioritized according to the guidelines outlined above. In an effort to ensure that 4-year-old children are prepared for kindergarten, all 4-year-olds will be moved to the top of the waitlist. To join our waiting list, click the 'Register Here' image above, then click 'Request Info/Tour'. Submit your information online and we will call you if a spot opens. If you are offered a spot, you will have 48 hours to accept or decline.
We do not have any openings for the upcoming 2022-2023 school year.
Please email
Karen Jones or Danielle Gill if you have any questions.
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Carol Hepner
PRESCHOOL DIRECTOR
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Danielle MacZura
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Taryn Tissiere
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Little Disciples Preschool Handbook 2022-2023

​St. Mary's CATHOLIC School
414 N. Main St.  Pontiac, IL 61764
Phone: (815) 844-6585   Fax: (815) 844-6987

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Diocese of Peoria
  • ABOUT
    • Who We Are
    • Our Mission, Vision, Beliefs
    • Our Principal
    • Our Team
    • Commission on Education
    • Employment Opportunities
  • ADMISSIONS
    • Why St. Mary's?
    • K - 8th
    • Little Disciples Preschool
    • Tuition Assistance
  • ACADEMiCS
    • Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
    • Classroom Pages
    • Curriculum Maps
  • STUDENT LIFE
    • SMS Extracurricular
    • SMS Athletics
    • Practice Schedule
    • Sports Live Stream
  • SUPPORT SMS
    • Ways to Give
    • Volunteer
  • Stay Connected
    • Alumni
    • Parents
  • NEWS & EVENTS
    • Weekly Bulletin
    • Calendars >
      • School Calendar
      • Church/School Combined Calendar
      • Google Calendars
    • Quick Draw
    • 2022 Golf Outing