Little Cardinals Preschool & Childcare Program
Announcements
Childcare & Cardinals Club announcement:
In conjunction with KDHE's plan for continuing operations, our licensed programs will be able to continue to operate within our licensed capacity.
This means that no matter what school looks like come August, our full-day childcare for ages 3-5 and our after school program for ages 5-12 will continue to stay open to provide care for our families that are registered for Childcare or After School Care. This will also include the option for full-day attendance for After school care when the school is closed for conferences & in-service.
Please send any questions or concerns to our program director, Rhianna Nelson, rnelson@manhattancatholicschools.org
About Little Cardinals Preschool
Manhattan Catholic Schools offers a Preschool program for 3 - 5 year olds. The program is designed to provide a safe, professional and quality accredited educational program. Our developmentally appropriate curriculum within the MCS Christian environment includes all areas of growth: religious, cognitive, language, physical, emotional and creativity.
3- 4 year olds: 2-day (Mon/Wed or Tue/Thu) 7:40 am - 10:10 am -child must be 3 prior to the first day of school
4-5 year olds: 3-day (Mon/Wed/Fri) 11:45 am - 2:45 pm
5-day (Mon-Fri, morning OR afternoon) 7:40am-10:40 am or 11:45 am-2:45 pm
We also have childcare for those families enrolled in MCS interested in all-day care.
Our core curriculum is Creative Curriculum. The Religion curriculum we utilize is God Made Everything by Loyola Press. Preschool attends Mass on the second Tuesday of the month. Preschool also has the opportunity to attend age and developmentally appropriate school assemblies and programs throughout the year. Our STREAM coordinator creates age-appropriate lessons for our preschoolers on a weekly basis in our STREAM lab.
If you are interested in Preschool for the next school year (2020-2021) and would like a tour of the facilities and more information, please contact the school.
Preschool Tuition
For families without the need for additional childcare.
2-Day (3-4 year-olds) $150/month
Monday /Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday 7:40 - 10:10 am
3-Day (4 -5 year-olds) $200/month
Mon./Wed./Fri 11:45 am - 2:45 pm
5-Day (4-5 year-olds) $240/month
Monday - Friday
Morning 7:38 - 10:38 am
Afternoon 11:45 am - 2:45 pm
3-4 Year Old Preschool & Childcare
Preschool days only
Tuition & Childcare* Tuition & Childcare*
2:45 Pick-up 5:30 pm Pick-up
$310/month^ $400/month^
5-Day Care (if needed):
2:45 Pick-up 5:30 pm Pick-up
$650/month $775/month
^Childcare cost is for school days only. *Includes snacks & lunch.
4-5 Year Old Preschool & Childcare
4-5 Year Old Preschool:
3-Day (Mon./Wed./Fri.)
Tuition & Childcare* Tuition & Childcare*
2:45 Pick-up 5:30 pm Pick-up
$460/month^ $595/month^
5-Day Care (if needed):
Tuition & Childcare* Tuition & Childcare*
2:45 Pick-up 5:30 pm Pick-up
$650/month $775/month
^Childcare cost is for school days only. *Includes snacks & lunch.
5-Day (Mon.-Fri.)
Tuition & Childcare* Tuition & Childcare*
2:45 Pick-up 5:30 pm Pick-up
$650/month $775/month
*Includes snacks & lunch.
School Fees:
Annual Books/Classroom Materials/Technology Fee: $200.00 per child
(Technology fees are for diagnostic testing software and various technology hardware needed for students and teachers. This fee also includes a MCS yearbook for grades PreK-8.)
PTO Dues: $10.00 per family
Childcare
Our childcare classroom is licensed for 20 children, ages 3- 5, for childcare before or after preschool class.
Our operating hours are 7:15 am -5:30 pm.
All-day childcare includes lunch, snack, two recess periods, naptime, playtime, and educational enhancement of the Preschool curriculum. Our staff to child ratio is 1:12.
We are part of Raising Riley for families needing financial assistance. This assistance is only applied to childcare tuition, each child must be enrolled in childcare for 35 hours a week or more. Preschool Class times do not count towards the required hours of care. Access them through here Raising Riley.
Prices for Childcare vary, please contact the program director, Rhianna Nelson, to discuss pricing for your schedule!
Preschool Admissions
-
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.
-
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.
-
A state issued Birth Certificate
Preschool/Pre-K students must be toilet trained. Contact Director, Rhianna Nelson, for a tour and enrollment information. (785) 565-5060