FAQs

Preschool students must be 3 years old by August 1st of the school year in which they are applying. Pre-K students should be AT LEAST 4 years old by August 1st of the school year in which they are applying.

Yes. Your child MUST be toilet-trained and independent in the bathroom. Our teachers will assist the child who may have an occasional accident. We will request a change of clothes for all students to remain in their backpacks.

No, our students play and pray hard at St. Francis, and they should be dressed appropriately for such activity. Children should be well-groomed and in school appropriate attire.

Our preschool offers a variety of sessions to children from 8a -3pm and follows the LCSS school calendar. Before and after school care are also options for working families and can extend the educational day between the hours of 7-5:30.

No. However, our students will have daily prayer, occasional trips to the Grotto, religious instruction, visits from the priests, and Catholic social teachings embedded in their daily instruction.

We are a participant in the On My Way Pre-K program. There is a discounted rate for registered parishioners at one of the six participating LCSS parishes (St. Ann, St. Mary Cathedral, St. Boniface, St. Lawrence, Blessed Sacrament, and St. Thomas Aquinas). Households with an income of less than $75,000 will receive a discounted rate. If you have any questions or are concerned about the affordability of our schools, please contact Barb Schummer in the Financial Aid Office bschummer@lcss.org.

No. We do have a designated drop-off and pick-up section, and we are located within walking distance of a City Bus stop.

Programming will be play-based with focus on kindergarten readiness skills in the areas of language/literacy, math, self regulation, social/emotional, social studies, creative expression, science, physical health, and religion.

Please visit here. Registered parishioners at one of the six Catholic parishes (St. Mary Cathedral, St. Boniface, St. Lawrence, Blessed Sacrament, St. Thomas Aquinas, and St. Ann) of Lafayette Catholic School System do receive a discount. Households who make less than $75,000 a year will also receive a discounted rate. Tuition will vary based on the program you choose. If you have any questions, please contact our Student Aid Coordinator Barb Schummer bschummer@lcss.org.