Preschool Enrollment

What options are available for preschool?

Full-day tuition-based program  (FULL for the 25-26 School Year -- Join the waitlist)

The full-day preschool program runs from 8:15 a.m. to 3:15 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 3, 2025.

Half-day tuition-based program

The half-day preschool program runs Monday through Thursday. The morning session runs from 8:15 to 11:15 a.m. and the afternoon session goes from 12:15 to 3:15 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 3, 2025. Children must be 4 years old and potty trained by July 31, 2025, to participate in the half-day tuition-based pre-k program.

Half-day integrated program (This program is FULL for 25-26 School Year -- Join the waitlist)

The half-day preschool program runs Monday through Thursday. The morning session runs from 8:15 to 11:15 a.m. and the afternoon session goes from 12:15 to 3:15 p.m. Applications will be accepted the entire month of February. A lottery selection will take place on March 3.

How to register

Registration for Pattonville’s preschool program starts on February 3, 2025. 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. 

Learn More

For more information

Call early childhood at (314) 213-8103.

Pattonville Preschool Open Application Process for the 2025-2026 School Year

Open Registration for the 2025-2026 School Year begins February 3, 2025. We will begin accepting applications at 8:00 am using the links below.

To Apply: Complete the Free Half-Day Integrated Preschool Application Form (Lottery Process)
To Apply: Complete the Tuition Preschool Application Form (First come, first serve Process)

2025-2026 Full-Day Preschool Tuition Rates* (must be THREE "3" years old on or by July 31, 2025)

• 5 Full-Day (M-F) - Resident $9,290 (per school year)/$929 (per month) - 8:10am-3:10pm
• Full-Day + Before Care - Resident $9,850 (per school year)/$985 (per month) - 7:00am-3:10pm
• Full-Day + After Care - Resident $10,410 (per school year)/$1,041 (per month)- 8:10am-5:30pm
• Full-Day+ Before and After Care - Resident $10,970 (per school year)/$1,097 (per month) - 7:00am-5:30pm

2025-2026 Half-Day Pre-K Preschool Tuition Rates* (must be FOUR "4" years old on or by July 31, 2025)

• 4 Half-Day (M-Th) - Resident $3,680 (per school year)/$368 (per month)

Half-Day AM - 8:10-11:10am - 4-5 yr olds
Half-Day PM - 12:10-3:10pm - 4-5 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.

Click HERE to find out more about each of our preschool options