There is Still Time to Enroll in Pre-Kindergarten

Pre-K enrollment open now
Shawnee Mission School District

Enrollment is open at several locations for Pre-Kindergarten students in the 2024-2025 school year in the Shawnee Mission School District.

We encourage all in our district to share this information with any families in our community who have a child who is Pre-K or Kindergarten age. 

Click here to learn more about Pre-Kindergarten in the Shawnee Mission School District

Click here for enrollment links

If you seek assistance, please contact the Early Childhood Department at 913-993-6331. 

About Starting Pre-K in the SMSD
To be able to enroll for Pre-Kindergarten, children must be four years old on or before Aug. 31, 2024 (but not Kindergarten eligible). Click here to read more about enrollment requirements. Children enrolling in Pre-K must be fully independent with toileting. 

Spots Available in Certain Locations
The following locations are completely full: Apache, Brookwood, Broken Arrow, Comanche, Highlands, Rhein Benninghoven, Rising Star, and Trailwood. However, some spaces are available at some schools with a no-fee pay structure (qualifications apply), and at a few locations with limited tuition pay structures. Crestview, Merriam Park, and Rushton, have a few spots available for children who are 3-years-old on or before Aug. 31. These locations are offered with a no-fee pay structure (qualifications apply).

For more information, click here.   

Pre-Kindergarten is a half-day program in Shawnee Mission. Sessions are held from 8:10–10:55 a.m. and 12:25-3:10 p.m. 

Wraparound care options are available at some sites through Johnson County Park and Recreation and YMCA. For more information regarding site locations and programming, enrollment steps, and availability:

Johnson County Park and Recreation link

YMCA link  

Pre-K enrollment open now