ST. PAUL'S LUTHERAN PRESCHOOL AND CHILDCARE
An early childhood program at St. Paul's Lutheran School
Rapid City, South Dakota
(605) 341-5385
2024-2025 Registration
About Our Program
- St. Paul's Lutheran admits children of any race, color, gender, nationality and ethnic origin between the ages of 3 and 5 years.
- A child does not have to come from a Christian family to attend.
- All children must be fully toilet-trained and self-sufficient in the bathroom (no pull-ups or diapers permitted).
- Children planning to attend kindergarten must be at least 5 years of age by September 1st of the school year.
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For additional program details/requirements, please read our 2024-2025 Parent Handbook .
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Preschool Enrollment Options
Morning Preschool Fee Schedule
- Choose between 2, 3, 4, or 5 mornings a week.
- Drop off can be anytime after 7:30 AM. Pick up must be no later than 11:30 AM.
- Mid-morning snack included.
Preschool and Childcare Fee Schedule
- Choose between 2, 3, 4, or 5 days a week.
- Drop off can be anytime after 6:30 AM. Pick up time must be no later than 5:30 PM. - Full day fees include a morning/afternoon snack and a catered lunch.
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Note: While we try to accommodate all families, our play-based curriculum is based on attendance for 5 days. Children who attend part-time will miss some activities and learning opportunities. We encourage children who will attend Kindergarten next school year to attend no fewer than 3 half days a week.
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Registration Process
The 2024-2025 fall registration schedule:
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March 31- April 6 - St. Paul's church members only
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April 7-20 - St. Paul's church members and currently enrolled families only
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April 21 -Open enrollment available until full
​Registration Steps:
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Review the 2024-2025 Parent Handbook.
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If you are new to our school, please email the Director to schedule a tour.
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Review the new fee schedule, including the non-refundable registration fee.
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Gather your child's immunization records.​
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Enroll online using link below.
We still have limited space for morning preschool!
2024-2025 Preschool registration link
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*St. Paul's reserves the right to withhold admission if we cannot meet the needs of a child with reasonable accommodations. We will gladly work with the family to seek alternative care.