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 GUIDELINES
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TUITION SCHEDULE
PRESCHOOL STAFF
HANDBOOK

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

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:

Children whose parents are employees of St. Mary’s Church or School.
Children of practicing Catholics* whose siblings are already attending St. Mary's School.
Children of practicing Catholics* who are enrolling their first child.
Children of non-Catholic families whose siblings already attend St. Mary’s School.
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.