Feel free to browse this page and the other information with the preschool menu above.
For questions or to schedule a tour, please contact Jo Ann Emerson, Director, 913-563-5280, JoAnn@tlcms.org.
“We really feel like we have joined a community of amazing people. The staff is absolutely amazing and always so happy to help with anything we need.”
“Thank you, Trinity Lutheran Church Preschool, for helping bring God into our home.”
“We love the parent Facebook group! It’s fun to see what the kids do throuighout the day.”
“From the moment we toured, it felt like home. I highly recommend it to everyone!”
Who We Serve
Our Schedule
What Parents Say
Preschool Programs and Tuition Rates
“Our son has learned so much and thrived in all areas of development.”
“I love the focus on Jesus and all the songs my child comes home singing.”
“This school is top notch; run like a well-oiled machine. We’ve recommended it to all of our friends!”
“The warm, inviting atmosphere made by a caring staff is something that really stands out!”
“Trinity Lutheran continues to set my children up for success. Each one grows exponentially during the school year in all areas – academic, social and faith.”
“Honestly, the best preschool around! We are blessed!”
| August 21 | Parent/Child Visit Day 9-11am M-Th Half Day Pre-K, M/W Half Day Preschool, M/W/F Full Day Pre-K, M/W/F Full Day Preschool visit 1-3pm T/Th Half Day Preschool, T/Th Full Day Pre-K, T/Th/F Full Day Pre-K visit |
| August 22 | Workday |
| August 25 | First Day of School for M/W & M/W/F & M-Th Classes |
| August 26 | First Day of School for T/Th & T/Th/F Classes |
| August 27 | SPIRIT Day (wear your school t-shirt) |
| September 1 | No School – Labor Day |
| September 4 | Parent Night at 6pm (due to space limitations, no children please) |
| September 17/18 | Fall Pictures |
| September 21 | Family Event-Pizza with the Pastors and Popsicles, too! on the Playground, 5:00-6:30pm Co-sponsored with the Parent Team |
| September 25 | Parent Driven Field Trip / SPIRIT Day NOTE: No School; Shatto Dairy Field Trip |
| September 26 | No School |
| October 9 | Celebrate Pastor Appreciation Day |
| October 14 | SPIRIT Day |
| October 14/15 | FREE Vision Screenings provided by Lions Club |
| October 16/17 | No School—Parent Teacher Conferences |
| October 20 | No School |
| October 29/30 | Celebrate Fall—Costume Parade & Chapel at 9:05am Parties at 10:30am & 2:00pm |
| October 31 | All School Pajama Day! |
| November TBD | Giving Back Community Activity |
| November 11/12 | Happy Bear Presentations – Pre-K 9:45am, PS 10:45am |
| November 17 | SPIRIT Day |
| November 19/20 | Donuts with Dudes from 8:50-9:30am |
| November 24-28 | No School—Thanksgiving Break |
| December 10 | SPIRIT Day |
| December 17/18 | Celebrate Christmas & PJ Days—Chapel & Sing Along at 9:05am Parties at 10:30am & 2pm |
| Dec 19-Jan 2 | No School—Christmas Break |
| January 5 | Preschool Resumes (Note: DeSoto Schools are closed.) |
| January TBD | Ernie Miller Nature Center visits |
| January 16 | Preschool Open House for New Family Inquiries (10am-2pm) / SPIRIT Day |
| January 19 | No School—Martin Luther King, Jr. Day |
| January 23 | Current Family Enrollment Begins for 2025-2026 ONLINE at 8am |
| January 26-30 | National Lutheran Schools Week |
| January 27 | Church Family/Alumni Enrollment Begins for 2025-2026 ONLINE at 8am New Family Enrollment Begins for 2025-2026 ONLINE at Noon |
| February 5 | SPIRIT Day |
| February 11/12 | Celebrate Valentine’s Day—Chapel at 9:05am Parties at 10:30am & 2pm |
| February 13 | No School |
| February 16 | No School—President’s Day |
| March 2/3 | Celebrate Read Across America—All School PJ Days |
| March 8 | Students Sing at Sunday Morning Worship Service 8:30am: Ms. Jerri’s & Ms. Kara’s classes 11am: Ms. Andrea’s, Ms. Leslie’s & Ms. Meggan’s classes |
| March 12/13 | No School—Parent Teacher Conferences |
| March 16-23 | No School—Spring Break |
| March 24 | School Resumes |
| March 31 | SPIRIT Day |
| April 1/2 | Celebrate Easter—Chapel at 9:05am Egg Hunts & Parties at 10:30am & 2:00pm |
| April 3 | No School—Good Friday |
| April 8/9 | Spring Pictures – Preschool / Graduation Pictures – Pre-K |
| April 13-17 | Celebrate Week of the Young Child |
| April 13 | SPIRIT Day |
| April 17 | School Day (Note: DeSoto Schools are closed.) |
| April 20 | Teacher Workday (No School) |
| April 29/30 | Muffins with Mom from 8:50-9:30am |
| May 3 | Family Event-End of Year Party Sponsored by the Parent Team |
| May 4-8 | Teacher Appreciation Week |
| May 18 | Last Day of School for M/W & M/W/F Classes / SPIRIT Day |
| May 19 | M/W/F Full Day & M-Th Half Day Pre-K Classes graduate at 6pm in Sanctuary T/Th & T/Th/F Full Day Pre-K Classes graduate at 7pm in Sanctuary |
Nondiscriminatory Policy
Trinity Lutheran Church Preschool admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs and activities generally afforded or made available to students in the school. Trinity Lutheran Church Preschool does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in administration of educational policies, admissions policies and other school administered programs.
