Preschool Questions and Answers

Great Beginnings Students Reading

1. What are the start/end times for the two preschool sessions offered?
There are two (2) sessions held daily on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (no classes are held on Fridays). Sessions are:

  • 8:45 to 11:45 am and 12:30 to 3:30 pm for Great Beginnings at District Education Center
  • 8:30 to 11:30 am and 12:45 to 3:45 pm for Great Beginnings at Barry School

2. What is the tuition cost for attendance at Great Beginnings Preschool?

  • In-district tuition is $3,000 payable in 10 monthly installments of $300.
  • Out-of-district tuition is $3,500.00 payable in 10 monthly installments of $350.

3. Are there any additional fees that need to be paid throughout the year?
There is a $40 enrollment fee and $30 per semester supply fee (payable in August and January).

4. What daily activities will my child participate in at Great Beginnings?
Activities will be based on the Integrated Emerging Language and Literacy Curriculum (ELLC). Themes are used with curriculum to to teach math, language, social-emotional, and pre-reading skills. In addition, Heggarty Curriculum will be used to instruct phonological awareness.

5. Does the school district provide transportation to/from Great Beginnings Preschool?
Transportation is not provided by the school district to/from Great Beginnings for tuition preschool, therefore, drop off/pick up travel must be provided by parents. The official "drop off/pick up" routine will be shown during "Open House" in August before the first day of school.

6. Does my student need to send any school supplies with him/her on the first day?
There will be a supply list sent to parents via mail prior to the start of school.

7. What items should my child have to be prepared for the preschool classroom?
We request each child bring a backpack daily to transport communication and work between school and home. Additionally, we ask each student to bring a change of clothes to keep at school in case of an unexpected need.

8. Are snacks or treats from home appropriate to send with my student on special days (i.e., birthday, etc.)?
Due to an increasing number of children with food allergies, the program supplies all snacks; no foods should come from home.

9. How will I know if school is in regular session or canceled due to inclement weather?
Great Beginnings Preschool follows the Platte County R-3 District Academic Calendar  for days in regular session, days not in session, holidays, spring break and early release days. If school is canceled due to bad weather, the District sends the information to all local television and radio stations, launches a District-wide call, and posts the information on Facebook, Twitter, as well as our District website