The Little Raiders Early Childhood Program is located
on the back side of North County Primary adjacent to the softball field.
on the back side of North County Primary adjacent to the softball field.
405 Hillcrest Drive
Bonne Terre, MO 63628
Bonne Terre, MO 63628
Online Registration 24-25.pdfLittle Raiders Screening Information.pdfThe Little Raiders Early Childhood Program offers:
Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum
The early childhood program offers a curriculum with fun and exciting learning experiences using the Project Construct module to help prepare children for kindergarten.
Parent Involvement
All parents are encouraged to take part in various parent meetings and activities, as well as, the parent/ teacher conferences.
Transportation
Transportation IS available for Pre-K students.
No Tuition or Weekly Fees
The early childhood program is funded through a combination of state and federal funds and is part of the North County R-1 School District.
Wait List
The Little Raiders Early Childhood Program will have a wait list for those who do not get in to the program initially.
The staff at the North St. Francois County R-1 Little Raiders Early Childhood Program is devoted to providing the educational needs and support to young children and their families by constructing an environment that creates:
Respect for themselves and others
Positive self-esteem
Positive and fun learning experiences
An easy transition into kindergarten
The Little Raiders Early Childhood Program features:
Certified teachers with teaching degrees in Early Childhood Education
Free FULL DAY preschool
Free & Reduced breakfast and lunch
A developmentally appropriate DESE approved curriculum
Speech services for children who qualify
Parent involvement
To be eligible for the Little Raiders Early Childhood Program, children must:
Be four years of age before August 1st, 2024
Have all required paperwork on file with the District Registrar before screening can be completed
Complete the Brigance Inventory of Early Development III screening tool and demonstrate a need according to an assigned point value system
Complete an articulation and language screening which is also part of the assigned point value system
Pre-K Handbook - addendum.pdf