Preschool Enrollment
What options are available for preschool?
Full-day tuition-based program
The full-day preschool program runs from 8:10 a.m. to 3:10 p.m. Monday through Friday. The program is tuition based and applications are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis starting at 8:00 am on Monday, February 2, 2026.
Half-day tuition-based program
The half-day preschool program runs Monday through Thursday. The morning session runs from 8:10 to 11:10 a.m. and the afternoon session goes from 12:10 to 3:10 p.m. The program is tuition based and applications are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis starting at 8:00 am on Monday, February 2, 2026. Children must be 4 years old and potty trained by July 31, 2026, to participate in the half-day tuition-based pre-k program.
Half-day free integrated program
The half-day preschool program runs Monday through Thursday. The morning session runs from 8:10 to 11:10 a.m. and the afternoon session goes from 12:10 to 3:10 p.m. Applications will be accepted the entire month of February. A lottery selection will take place on March 2.
How to register
Registration for Pattonville’s preschool program starts on February 2, 2026. Parents will be notified via email if they received a spot in either the full-day or half-day programs and will receive instructions on how to complete enrollment in Pattonville. Those who do not receive a spot will be notified and added to a waiting list. Your child must be three by July 31st in order to attend our preschool.
For more information
Call early childhood at (314) 213-8103.
Pattonville Preschool Open Application Process for the 2026-2027 School Year
Our Open Registration process for the 2026-2027 School Year begins February 2, 2026. We will begin accepting applications at 8:00 am using the links below.
(Lottery Process)
(First Come, First Serve Process)
2026-2027 Full-Day Preschool Tuition Rates* (must be THREE "3" years old by July 31, 2026)
Tuition rates for the 2026-2027 have been approved by the Pattonville School Board.
5 Full-Days (M-F) (8:10am-3:10pm) Resident $10,100 per year ($1,010 per month)
+ Before Care (7:00am-3:10pm) Resident $10,710 per year ($1,071 per month)
+ After Care (8:10am-5:30pm) Resident $11.320 per year ($1,132 per month)
+ Before and After Care (7:00am-5:30pm) Resident $11,920 per year ($1,192 per month)
2026-2027 Half-Day Pre-K Preschool Tuition Rates* (must be FOUR "4" years old by July 31, 2026)
- 4 Half-Days (M-Th) Resident $3,860 (per school year) $386 (per month)
Half-Day AM (M-Th) [8:10-11:10am] (4 yr olds)
Half-Day PM (M-Th) [12:10-3:10pm] (4 yr olds)
*Tuition can be paid in full or broken into ten (10) installments (August-May). We accept cash, checks payable to PSD or charge (MasterCard, Visa or Discover). To set up automatic withdrawal using a debit or credit card, call 314-213-8105.
- We are unable to accept any state aid/assistance as payment for tuition.
- We do not offer scholarships.
- You must be able to provide transportation for your child.
- ALL children new to our preschool must have a recent developmental screening completed prior to starting school in August. You can sign up for a developmental screening by clicking here.