We have some exciting developments at Great Beginnings for the 2025-26 school year! We are expanding our Great Beginnings Preschool offerings to include both full and 1/2 day options and will now be open 5 days a week at the following locations:
- District Education Center (998 Platte Falls Rd, Platte City)
- Barry Elementary (2001 NW 87th Terr, Kansas City)
- Pathfinder Elementary (1951 NW 87th Terr, Kansas City)
Enrollment for the 2025-26 school year opened on April 1, 2025. Click here to complete the interest form to begin the enrollment process. Spots for preschool students will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Priority will be given to students living within our district boundaries or students of Platte County School District employees, but preschool will be open to children living outside of our district boundaries if spots are available. Spots will be filled with out-of-district students after May 1.
Eligibility
PreK children who have turned four years of age by July 31, 2025, are eligible for our Great Beginnings Preschool Program.
Tuition
- Tuition for Great Beginnings Preschool is $7,650/school year for full day; $4,250/school year for 1/2 days.
- Families qualifying for free/reduced priced lunch will be tuition-free.
- Tuition reduction may be available if grant monies are received.
Please Note:
- Transportation is not provided.
- Before/after school care will be available and additional details will be shared soon.
- Students eligible for Great Beginnings Early Childhood Special Education enroll separately from Great Beginnings Preschool and are not subject to the "first come, first served" policy.