Pre-Kindergarten
2024-25 Waiting List
The Lee's Summit R-7 School District Pre-Kindergarten Program has open spots for the half-day PM program. All full-day spots are filled. Please fill out the interest form below. Next, please connect with our front office administrative assistant Ms. Kameca House at 816-986-4150 to let her know of your interest.
The district is launching a new pre-K program for 4 year olds in 2024-25.
Separate from our Great Beginnings Early Education Center programs, the new pre-K program will serve up to 220 students at Prairie View Elementary, 501 SE Todd George Parkway. It includes tuition-based and free programs.
Eligibility:
- Must turn 4 prior by July 31, 2024.
- Must live in the Lee's Summit R-7 School District boundaries
- Must provide transportation to and from program
- Must qualify for Free & Reduced lunch (Free program only)
Get Started:
- Review program information, including income criteria for free pre-K, on this webpage.
- Enrollment will be determined by lottery and families notified of selection status by April 26, 2024.
- Selected students must provide proof-of-age and proof-of-residency during annual registration in July/August 2024. Free pre-K families must also provide an approved F/R lunch application at that time.
Please note: This program is an addition to the district and will not remove or move any programming currently offered at the existing GBEEC sites.
Free & Reduced Lunch Guidelines
- About the Guidelines
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About the Guidelines
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FAQs
- Is the program half-day or full-day?
- Who is eligible to enroll?
- What if more students are interested than are spots available?
- Where will the pre-K program be located?
- Will transportation be provided?
- What will the hours/schedule be?
- Will pre-K use the district calendar?
- Is this program connected to Great Beginnings Legacy or Paradise Park Early Education Centers?
- What will the curriculum be?
- When did the BOE approve this program?
- Is my child eligible for Y-Club Services?
Is the program half-day or full-day?
Who is eligible to enroll?
What if more students are interested than are spots available?
Where will the pre-K program be located?
Will transportation be provided?
What will the hours/schedule be?
Will pre-K use the district calendar?
Is this program connected to Great Beginnings Legacy or Paradise Park Early Education Centers?
What will the curriculum be?
When did the BOE approve this program?
Is my child eligible for Y-Club Services?
Director of Pre-K
Katie Burt
Kameca House
Administrative Assistant
Phone: 816.986.4150
Email: preK@lsr7.net
Fax: 816.986.1585
Program Flyer
Great Beginnings Early Education Centers
For information about specialized early education programs, visit gbeec.lsr7.org.
Interested in working in the pre-K program?
The district will begin to post hiring applications for pre-K employment in early March through TalentEd job listings.