Admissions decisions for our Jr. And Sr. pre-k classes are made each spring for new students to begin the following fall.

For 2024-25 admissions and waitlist information, please contact Megan King-Popp at megan.king-popp@soulardschool.org.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD PRE-K APPLICATION FOR 2024-25. Deadline for first round consideration was on 2/15/24. Applications received after this date will be considered on a rolling basis.

Applications for 2025-26 school year will be avaiable online starting December 2024.

We offer tours the first Tuesday of the month October thru March (see dates below). To book a tour, please RSVP to info@soulardschool.org or call (314) 865-2799 to be added to the guest list.

2024-25 Tour Dates - all tours at 10:00-11:00:

  • December 3, 2024, RSVP for this tour here. FULL

  • December 17, 2025, RSVP for this tour here.

  • January 7, 2025, RSVP for this tour here.

  • February 1, 2025 - OPEN HOUSE 10:00-2:00! No need to RSVP.

  • February 4, 2025, RSVP for this tour here.

  • March 4, 2025, RSVP for this tour here.

  • April 1, 2025, RSVP for this tour here.

  • May 6, 2025, RSVP for this tour here.

Applicants for Jr. Pre-K must be 2 years or older, and Sr. Pre-K applicants must be 3.5 years old or older by August 1 of their application year. Our goal in admissions is to build classes that reflects diversity of all kinds and whose parents embrace the school’s mission and approach to learning. Preference is given to staff children and younger siblings of previously enrolled students.

Note that because our Pre-K is separate from our public, charter elementary program, we cannot guarantee continuity of enrollment for enrolled Pre-K students in kindergarten admissions. Continuity is guaranteed for students moving from Jr. Pre-K to Sr. Pre-K.

Early Childhood Admissions Process & Materials

Early Childhood Admissions Timeline for 2025-26

  • December 1, 2024 - 2025-26 admissions application available

  • January 18, 2025 - Pre-K and Elementary Open House

  • February 15, 2025 – Deadline for first round consideration for early childhood applications

  • February 16 - March 14, 2025 – Pre-k prospective student visits scheduled

  • March 15, 2025 – First round early childhood admissions letters mailed

  • April 1, 2025 – Deadline for families to confirm enrollment and pay 10% deposit

 Applications received after February 15, 2025 will be considered on a rolling basis.    

Early Childhood Admissions Priorities

The school takes the following priorities into consideration when making admissions decisions:

  • Returning students (guaranteed placement)

  • Child of staff member or siblings already enrolled in school

  • Classroom balance (i.e. gender, age, socio-economic and racial/ethnic diversity, and schedule considerations)

  • Students reapplying from prior year waitlists

  • Neighborhood residents

  • All other applicants

Pre-K Continuity to Elementary

As our elementary and pre-k are technically two separate entities (public charter elementary, independent pre-k), we are not able to guarantee continuity of enrollment from pre-k into kindergarten. All eligible prospective kindergarten applications will be given equal weight in the admissions process, regardless of prior enrollment in our pre-k program.

Equitable Tuition 

Since our founding in 2005, we have worked to build a diverse community of families from all income levels and backgrounds. We start with the premise that the school’s operation and support are the equal responsibility of the families that use it, and that each family should make and equal effort to support the school cost. In order to support diverse enrollment, tuition determination for pre-k is made utilizing a sliding scale. 

Families wishing to participate in the sliding scale program submit a Family Financial Commitment Plan (FFCP) to help determine their equitable tuition fees. Contracted fees are calculated for each family in equitable proportion to families’ financial resources (typically 8% to 11% of household income). Families not completing an FFCP assume responsibility for full tuition fees. Admitted families are asked to pay a non-refundable 10% tuition deposit upon enrollment. The balance of tuition and fees can be paid in full prior to the start of the school year or in monthly installments. 

Cost-per-child: Maximum Pre-K Tuition for the 2024-2025 school year

(Costs for 2025-26 school year will be approved by the Board by 1/1/25)

Jr. & Sr. Pre-K (2-5 yrs old):    Full Week: $11,500 4 days: $10,625      3 days: $7,970

Beforecare: Full Week: $1,100 4 days: $880 3 days: $660

Aftercare:               Full Week: $2,805        4 days: $2,240     3 days: $1,680

All pricing is for school year only. See Early Childhood Tuition & Scheduling for further pricing details.

School day: 8:30-3:30

Beforecare: 7:00-8:30

Aftercare: 3:30-6:00

Family Expectations

The Soulard School thrives because of the dedicated members of the school community. We depend on the active support of the staff, teachers, school partners and the families of our students. Your active participation in school life allows us to focus the school's resources on fulfilling its mission of being able to offer an exceptional education that is accessible to all.

Please review the Early Childhood Family Expectations Guide.