Little Cardinals Preschool Program

About Little Cardinals Preschool

Manhattan Catholic Schools offers a preschool program for ages 3-5. Our program is designed to provide a safe and professional environment for children. Our developmentally appropriate curriculum within the MCS Christian environment includes all areas of growth: religious, cognitive, language, physical, emotional and creativity. 

2022-2023 Schedule:
 
Part-Time Program:
4-5 Year Olds: Monday-Friday from 11:45-2:45
 
Full Day Programs: 
We have two full-day classrooms. One classroom consists of 3-4 year olds and another classroom consists of 4-5 year olds. Our hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 7:30 am - 5:30 p.m.  Parents can begin to drop-off their child at 7:30 am in their designated classroom and must pick-up their child no later than 5:30 pm.  Depending on your families needs, we have two options available to choose for pick-up times. One option is 3:00 pm.  Children leaving at 3:00 are dismissed at the same time as the elementary school students.  For families needing the flexibility to pick-up at their convenience (later than 3:00), the 5:30 option is available.
 
For more information regarding our program, or if your family would like a tour of the facilities, please contact earlychildhood_dir@manhattancatholicschools.org or call the school office at 785-565-5050.
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Half-Day Program Option

For families without the need for additional childcare.

3-4 year-olds

Monday-Friday from  7:30 - 10:40 am


4-5 year-olds

Monday - Friday from 11:45 am - 2:45 pm

Enrollment Request Form for 2023-2024 will begin Tuesday, March 7

Full-Time Preschool options

We have two full-day classrooms.  Each classroom is licensed for 20 children.  Our school year program follows the school's academic calendar.  At the end of the school year, we transition to our Cardinals Summer Program.  

Our hours of operation are 7:30 am -3:00 pm or 5:30 pm. 

Full-time preschool includes a morning snack, lunch, and afternoon snack. As a child care center licensed through the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, we follow state staff to child ratio requirements which is 1:12.

Tuition can vary depending on pick-up time.

 

Preschool Admissions

  1. Proof of immunizations. Either a shot record or completed Kansas Certificate of Immunization (KCI green form) is necessary. Requirements can be found at http://www.kdheks.gov/immunize/schoolInfo.htm

    Exceptions to these requirements can be permitted for documented medical reasons only.  As of school-year 2016-17, the Salina Diocese no longer accepts waivers for religious beliefs.

  2. A physical examination performed within the 12 months prior to entering completes the required medical procedures for newly entering students. Parents may also choose to include hearing and vision screenings.

  3. A state issued Birth Certificate

Children in the preschool program must be fully toilet trained. Contact earlychildhood_dir@manhattancatholicschools.org for a tour or (785) 565-5050 for the main office.