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Preschool Programs

Nurturing Potential

Our preschool programs help children develop the foundation they need to thrive in kindergarten and beyond by building friendships, learning new skills and staying healthy. Students have fun as they grow in spirit, mind and body. Half-day Pre-K programs for ages 4-5 to support your SMSD Pre-K enrollment are also available.

Bluejacket Flint Preschool

Bluejacket Flint Elementary

AGES: 4-5
DAYS: M-F
TIME: A.M. session 8-11 a.m.; P.M. session 12:15-3:10 p.m.; Before and After Care 7-8 a.m. and 3:15-6 p.m.
FEES: Weekly fees vary by school year and program. See enrollment form for details.
 
Half-day Pre-K options to support your SMSD Pre-K enrollment include morning or afternoon sessions, plus before and after school care. 
 
11615 W 49th Terrace 
Shawnee, KS 66203
 
Highlands Elementary

Highlands Elementary Pre-K and Preschool Programs

AGES: Pre-K: 4-5; Full-Day Preschool: 3-5; Camp: 3-5
DAYS: Monday-Friday
TIME: School Year Pre-K A.M. session 8-11 a.m.; P.M. session 12:15-3:10 p.m.; Before and After Care 7-8 a.m. and 3:15-6 p.m.; Full-Day YMCA Preschool: 7 a.m.-6 p.m.; Camp: 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
FEES: Weekly fees vary by school year and program. See enrollment form for details.
 
For the school year, half-day Pre-K options to support your SMSD Pre-K enrollment include morning or afternoon sessions, plus before and after school care. Full-day YMCA Preschool for those not enrolled in the SMSD Pre-K program is also available for ages 3-5.
 
6200 Roe Avenue 
Mission, KS 66205

Pawnee Pre-K

Staff member helps two students with activity at a table

Pawnee Elementary Pre-K Program

New Location for 2025-26 School Year

AGES: 4-5
DAYS: M-F
TIME: A.M. session 8-11 a.m.; P.M. session 12:15-3:10 p.m.; Before and After Care 7-8 a.m. and 3:15-6 p.m.
FEES: Weekly fees vary by school year and program. See enrollment form for details.

Half-day Pre-K options to support your SMSD Pre-K enrollment include morning afternoon sessions, plus before and after school care. 

9501 W 91st Street
Overland Park, KS 66212

Two children play with legos at a table with a Y staff member

Roesland Elementary Pre-K Program

AGES: 4-5
DAYS: M-F
TIME: A.M. session 8-11 a.m.; P.M. session 12:15-3:10 p.m.; Before and After Care 7-8 a.m. and 3:15-6 p.m.
FEES: $80/week, $105/week with before and after care
 
Half-day Pre-K options to support your SMSD Pre-K enrollment include morning afternoon sessions, plus before and after school care. 
 
4900 Parish Drive 
Roeland Park, KS 66205
Sante Fe Trail Elementary

Santa Fe Trail Elementary Pre-K and Preschool Programs

AGES: Pre-K: 4-5; Full-Day Preschool: 3-5
DAYS: Monday-Friday
TIME: School Year Pre-K A.M. session 8-11 a.m.; P.M. session 12:15-3:10 p.m.; Before and After Care 7-8 a.m. and 3:15-6 p.m.; Full-Day YMCA Preschool: 7 a.m.-6 p.m.; Camp: 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
FEES: Pre-K: $80/week, $105/week with before and after care; Full-day YMCA Preschool: $190/week; Summer Day Camp: $175/week
 
School year programs and summer day camp are available. School year options include half-day Pre-K and before and after school care to support your SMSD Pre-K enrollment. Full-day YMCA Preschool for those not enrolled in the SMSD Pre-K program is also available for ages 3-5. 
 
7100 Lamar Ave 
Overland Park, KS 

2025-26 Enrollment Form for SMSD Pre-K and Preschool

To enroll in Shawnee Mission School District Pre-K programs, you must be enrolled in their Preschool Programs. Space is limited. Call Youth Development Services at 816.360.3390 to check availability.

 

Mail completed registration forms to YMCA of Greater Kansas City,6901 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Suite 300, Overland Park, KS 66202, or fax to 816.931.1847. Email registrations and payments are not accepted. Bring an Emergency Information Packet on the first day.

2024-25 Enrollment Form for SMSD Pre-K and Preschool

To enroll in Shawnee Mission School District Pre-K programs, you must be enrolled in their Preschool Programs. Space is limited. Call Youth Development Services at 816.360.3390 to check availability.

 

Mail completed registration forms to YMCA of Greater Kansas City, 6901 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Suite 300, Overland Park, KS 66202, or fax to 816.931.1847. Email registrations and payments are not accepted. Bring an Emergency Information Packet on the first day.

Kansas Preschool Emergency Information Packet

All preschool program participants must complete an Emergency Information Packet. These packets include emergency information and health forms that the State of Kansas require for licensing.

 

Complete all forms in the packet and take a copy to your child's preschool on the first day. Please keep a completed copy of the Emergency Information Packet for yourself.