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Preschool at FFSD
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Join us for Free Preschool for 3s and 4s!Our 3-year-old preschool program is designed for children who turn 3 by July 31st of the year they will begin preschool. Classes meet Monday through Thursday mornings.Our 4-year-old pre-kindergarten program is designed for children who turn 4 by July 31st of the year they will begin pre-kindergarten. Classes meet Monday-Thursday in the afternoon.Full-day preschool classrooms are located in each PK-2 building. Students attend Monday through Friday and are placed by attendance area in their home school.
*Your child will receive a developmental screening as a part of the enrollment process for preschool. All students must have a completed screening prior to enrolling in one of our Early Childhood preschool programs.
All Programs Include Parents as Teachers
An important part of the Ferguson-Florissant preschool and pre-kindergarten program is the regular personal visit with the teacher or Parent Educator, parent, and child. Parents often tell us that the personal visits are their favorite part of the program. These one-hour visits occur approximately every five weeks, and can be scheduled during the day or, if needed, early evening. Parent Educators talk with parents about their child’s development and parenting issues. Everyone does an activity together, learning about how children work in school. In very special situations, these personal visits can occur in the school if no possible home arrangement can be made.
Children with special needs and other preschool children who are enrolled in the inclusion or combined classes as well as the full day preschool class and Head Start will have home visits with a Parents as Teachers parent educator.
It is very important that all appointments for personal visits be honored. This is one of the things that makes this program so successful in helping children be ready for kindergarten. Teachers and parent educators have very busy schedules and appreciate being called if someone is sick and a personal visit must be missed. Parents’ ongoing commitment to the full program is very important for children’s success.
Join Us as We Explore the Great Outdoors-Preschool at Little Creek!
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Preschool at Little Creek is a unique program that provides an outdoor learning experience for children. The routine and schedule at Little Creek would be consistent with daily class routines and schedules in other preschool classrooms. Children will engage in centers and exploration, small and large group activities, music and movement, story time and snack. In addition, children will go on explorations and hikes while at Little Creek. Children enrolling in the Little Creek Program at Parker Road would also receive home visits by your child's teacher as a part of our Parents as Teachers Program (half-day option only).
Class Options for Preschool at Little Creek
- Preschool (students age 3) attends Tuesday and Thursday mornings with one day each week at Little Creek.
- Pre-k (students age 4) attend Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings with two days each week at Little Creek.
- Full-day (students age 4) attend Monday through Friday with two days each week at Little Creek
Preschool FAQs
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How does class placement work?
Students are placed in a class location based on their home address. All students are placed on a waitlist after receiving a free developmental screening. Students are assigned to classrooms as space becomes available.
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When will I be notified about placement?
Following your child's screening, they will be placed on the waitlist for their home school. You will be notified by phone and/or email by the Early Education Office Manager once space becomes available and your child has been added to a class list. Be sure to contact the Early Education Office at 824-2074 or send an e-mail to earlyed@fergflor.org if your address or phone number should changes after you enroll.
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What is Little Creek?
Little Creek Nature Area is a 97-acre outdoor educational facility owned and operated by the Ferguson-Florissant School District. It has an outdoor Discovery Classroom, many hiking trails, a meadow, and undeveloped forest areas. In addition, it has a small farm with a barn, chicken coop, apiary, a vegetable garden, and pastures. -
What is Nature Preschool at Little Creek?
A comprehensive curriculum-driven preschool program combining classroom time with outdoor nature-based learning. -
What will my child do in the classroom at Parker Road and at Little Creek?
Your child will have the same routine in class and at Little Creek. This will include centers and exploration, small and large group times, music and movement, story time, and snack. In addition, at Little Creek, your child will also go on hikes and explore all the areas of Little Creek.
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Early Education Office Manager - cflowers@fergflor.org - 314-824-2074
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Enroll in FFSD Preschool
Step 1: A screening is the first step in the enrollment process. To schedule an appointment for a free developmental screening, please call our office at 314-824-2074. Enrollment is not complete until a screening has taken place
Step 2: Once your child's screening has been completed, you may begin the online registration process. Click here for information on how to complete online registration; Online Registration Information
Step 3: Once we have your child's completed screening and you have been cleared for enrollment by the Admission office, your child will be placed on a waitlist. Once a spot becomes available, you will be contacted by the Early Education office.
Please Note-Enrollment is finalized once a screening and online registration have been completed. To verify that all online registration documents have been accepted, please contact the Admission Office at 314-824-2035. A completed registration alone does not guarantee enrollment. Students will be placed in a classroom if space is available. If space is not available, your child will be placed on a waitlist.
If your child has a current IEP, contact the Early Childhood Special Education office at 314-824-2073 prior to completing online registration.
To enroll in one of our fee-based Child Development Center classes, call our office at 314-824-2074
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Preschool Supply List
- 1 box tissues
- 1 bottle non-alcohol hand sanitizer
- 1 box of crayons
- 1 pair of fiskar scissors
- glue sticks
- 8-color water color paint
- 1 change of clothes
- (1) 3 prong pocket folder
- Ziplock Freezer bags (gallons size)
- Ziplock bags (quart size)
- 1 water bottle to remain at school
- 1 small pillow for rest time (full-day classes only)
- 1 small blanket for rest time (full-day classes only)
Your child's teacher may provide a more detailed list.
Thank you.