2025-2026 School Year:  Barretts, Central High, McKelvey Primary and PEC-West have openings for afternoon classes. For other sections, join the waitlist by completing this form

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Parkway Preschool provides children with a quality preschool experience in a safe and nurturing environment.  A play-based, developmentally appropriate curriculum provides experience for academic and social growth.

• Full and Half Day classes
• 7 locations throughout the District
• Teachers are degreed and certified
• Fee-based program
• Children must be 3 years old by August 1, 2025, for the 2025-2026 school year.
• Parkway Residents and Non-Residents
• Preschool follows the Parkway district calendar from August-May

Curriculum
In the preschool classroom, the learning environment is the curriculum foundation.  Classrooms are divided into well-defined learning areas that encourage exploration, work, and active learning through individual, small-group, and large-group activities. Learning centers include dramatic play, art, music, creative expression, construction, science, reading/language, writing/literacy and sensory exploration.  Children are a part of the planning process, making suggestions for themes and topics to investigate.

Goals

• Provide meaningful developmentally appropriate learning experiences based on the individual developmental needs of each child
• Help children value and respect themselves and others
• Stimulate creativity and self-expression
• Promote language and literacy skills
• Stimulate cognitive development
• Promote health, physical growth, and motor development
• Encourage self-discipline
• Help children become accepting, caring individuals and develop supportive and helpful classroom relationships

Attendance Line:  314-415-9676

Questions? Contact nlichius@parkwayschools.net

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