Little Panthers Preschool offers half-day program options for our families in AM and PM sessions. Preference for sessions can be requested but cannot always be guaranteed during placement.
AM Session (Half Day) ~ 8:00 am - 11:00 am - Monday through Friday
Doors open at 7:20 am
Breakfast from 7:20 am - 7:45 am
Dismissal promptly at 11:00
PM Sessions (Half Day) ~ 12:30 pm - 3:25 pm - Monday through Friday
Doors open at 11:50 am
Lunch from 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Dismissal at 3:25 pm
To be enrolled in the full-day program a parent/guardian must be currently employed full-time by USD 428. Full-day students must be considered a dependent of the employee in good standing. Documentation must be provided to prove that you are the legal guardian or parent of the child. If the parent/guardian is no longer going to be employed by USD 428, notice needs to be given to the Little Panthers Principal at least two weeks prior to the employee's end date with the district. If the parent/guardian fails to notify the Principal within this timeframe, the student will be subject to immediate withdrawal from the program.
This program is limited to two classrooms, or roughly 25 students, at this time.
Full-day sessions (for current staff and faculty) ~ 7:00 am to 5:00 pm
Doors open at 7:00 am
Breakfast from 7:20 am - 7:45 am
Lunch from 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Dismissal during 3:25 pm - 5:00 pm at the convenience of the staff and faculty
Little Panthers Preschool follows the district calendar for USD 428 Great Bend.
Staff and Faculty are eligible for care on in-service/work days and days that 12-month employees are required to work. A calendar of additional days and reminders thereof will be provided through Little Panthers Preschool communication.
Fees
Full day students for staff and faculty:
$80/week tuition
$18/day for in-service/work days (must notify in advance)
Little Panthers Preschool operates under the USD 428 Elementary Student Handbook policies as found on GreatBendSchools.net or the link below. There is also a Little Panthers Preschool Supplement Handbook that provides further information on the operations of our school. Please visit the link below to find the most up-to-date handbooks.