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  • ABOUT
    • Who We Are
    • Our Mission, Vision, Beliefs
    • Our Principal
    • Our Team
    • Employment Opportunities
  • ADMISSIONS
    • Why St. Mary's?
    • K - 8 Registration
    • Preschool Registration
    • Tuition Assistance
    • Registration Dates
  • ACADEMiCS
    • Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
    • Classroom Pages
    • Partner with Us
  • STUDENT LIFE
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    • SMS Athletics
    • Practice Schedule
    • Sports Live Stream
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Little Disciples Preschool


WHY ST. MARY'S?
K - 8 REGISTRATION 
PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION
TUITION ASSISTANCE
REGISTRATION DATES

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SCHEDULE A VISIT
Little Disciples Preschool 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. 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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​"I couldn't be happier with our decision to enroll our son in the preschool program last year.  He has grown tremendously in his behavior and learning and I can't wait to watch for even more growth!"

Tiffany Haan, PreK-4 parent

​PreK, K, & 6th grade parent
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  • ADMISSION GUIDELINES
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We do not have any openings for the 2023-2024 school year.
​Please email
Karen Jones or Danielle Gill if you have any questions or would like to be placed on our waiting list.

​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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CURRENT STUDENTS REENROLL HERE
PreK4 Registration for new families begins January 4.  Applications will be evaluated on January 5 and prioritized according to the guidelines below. Your child has not been accepted until you receive an email confirming acceptance and prompting you to complete step 2 of the enrollment process. All requirements listed above must be fulfilled for an application to be accepted.
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.
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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.
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Frequently Asked 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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  • ABOUT
    • Who We Are
    • Our Mission, Vision, Beliefs
    • Our Principal
    • Our Team
    • Employment Opportunities
  • ADMISSIONS
    • Why St. Mary's?
    • K - 8 Registration
    • Preschool Registration
    • Tuition Assistance
    • Registration Dates
  • ACADEMiCS
    • Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
    • Classroom Pages
    • Partner with Us
  • STUDENT LIFE
    • SMS Extracurricular
    • SMS Athletics
    • Practice Schedule
    • Sports Live Stream
  • ALUMNI
  • DONATE
  • NEWS & EVENTS
    • Weekly Bulletin
    • Calendars
      • School Calendar
      • Church/School Combined Calendar
      • Subscribe to Google Calendar
    • 2023 Golf Outing
    • Totus Tuus
    • Quick Draw
    • Growing Disciples
    • 30th Annual DrawDown