Preschool registration for 2025-2026 school year opens Feb. 3 at 8 a.m.
Registration for enrollment in Pattonville's preschool program begins at 8 a.m. on Feb. 3 for the 2025-2026 school year. Children must be 3 years old on or by July 31, 2025, to participate in the early childhood program for the upcoming school year. In addition to previous programs, early childhood is adding a half-day tuition-based program. See details below.
What options are available for preschool?
Full-day tuition-based program
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.
Half-day tuition-based program (new option)
The half-day preschool program runs Monday through Thursday. The morning session goes from 8:15 to 11:15 a.m. and the afternoon session runs from 12:15 to 3:15 p.m. The program is tuition based and applications are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. 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 free program
The half-day integrated no-cost preschool program runs Monday through Thursday. The morning session goes from 8:15 to 11:15 a.m. and the afternoon session runs 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 will begin on Feb. 3. To register, visit ec.psdr3.org/academics and select either the full-day tuition, half-day tuition or half-day integrated program from the dropdown options. Complete and submit an application for the preschool program that you are interested in. Parents will be notified via email if they receive a spot in either the full-day or half-day programs and will receive instructions on how to complete enrollment in Pattonville. Enrollment begins on March 3. Those who do not receive a spot will be notified and added to a waiting list.
For more information …
Visit the early childhood website or call (314) 213-8105.