Fantastic Fives
IMPORTANT REGISTRATION DATES
FOR THE 2024-25 SCHOOL YEAR:
DECEMBER 4, 2023
NEW STUDENT ADMISSIONS APPLICATIONS OPEN
JANUARY 8, 2024
RE-ENROLLMENT BEGINS (CURRENT FAMILIES)
JANUARY 22, 2024
NEW STUDENT ADMISSIONS DECISIONS BEGIN
About Fantastic Fives
After 16 years of recognition as a Local Best preschool, we are grateful and honored to be named the #1 preschool in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, for the fifth year running. Fantastic fives is designed to give children who are age-eligible for kindergarten another year to refine academic, social, emotional, or fine/gross motor skills before moving on to elementary school. Through thematic project-based instruction, fantastic fives will strengthen your child’s:
social and emotional skills through free play time and group activities
fine and gross motor skills by drawing, tracing, cutting, pasting, writing, and participating in indoor/outdoor recess
academics by learning to identify letters, numbers and sounds, exploring syllables and rhyming words, conducting experiments, and sorting objects by color, size, shape and quantity
critical thinking skills through creative STEM-based activities
independence by learning to take responsibility for belongings and gearing up for recess during the winter months
communication + comprehension skills by speaking understandably in complete sentences and learning to tell stories based on pictures/images
focus + self-control by listening to stories without interruption, recognizing authority, and following directions
ENROLLMENT OPTIONS
While full-time students receive admission preference, we offer flexible scheduling options for children ages three and up. When you apply, you have the option to indicate your preference for a half-day (8:00—11:15 a.m.) or full-day (8:00 a.m.—3:30 p.m.) fantastic fives schedule. Because fantastic fives takes a weeklong approach to preparing children for 5 full days of learning in kindergarten, families are encouraged to register for a minimum of 5 half days per week.
BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL CARE
To accommodate the schedules of families who need child care outside of school hours, we offer a before & after school program from 7:00-8:00 a.m and 3:30-6:00 p.m. Monday-Friday. Your child gets checked in and out of the program on a computer, and an hourly rate applies only when your child is present in the program.
DROP-IN OPTIONS
Our drop-in program is designed to help you accommodate unforeseen childcare needs. Once the school year begins, simply check with your teacher, our early childhood director, or our admissions director to see which days and times we are able to accommodate drop-in students. To use the service, call 24 hours prior to your desired drop off time to confirm that we have an opening for your child. Participating children must be enrolled in preschool at Sioux Falls Lutheran School.
2024-25 TUITION RATES
Enrollment Fee: $400
(half of this fee applies as a deposit toward your 2024-25 tuition)
FULL DAYS
(Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m.—3:30 p.m.)
$950 per month
HALF DAYS
(Mon-Fri 8:00—11:15 a.m.)
$520 per month
Drop-in care:
$45 per half day; $75 per full day
*Rates based on a 10-month payment plan.
**Full-time applicants receive admission preference.
Hot Lunch Program
Students who attend full days of school have the option to pack and send a lunch to school or order hot lunches, in advance, through Lifescape.
sCHEDULE Your Campus Visit
Setting foot on campus plays an important role in helping us understand your family’s needs and giving you a true understanding of what it means to receive a Sioux Falls Lutheran School education. Therefore, our preschool admissions process begins with a campus visit. Please contact our admissions team at 605-335-1923 to book your visit. We look forward to meeting you!
SCHEDULE YOUR
VISIT TODAY!
Call 605-335-1923
What families are saying:
“Our son comes home every single day full—full of stories, excitement, knowledge, adventure, songs, and a growing love for Jesus. What a gift! He has learned his letters, met new friends, become a Bible story expert, and wants us to share EVERYTHING with Mrs. Olson… There doesn't seem to be a thank you big enough for your work.” –Erica, Fantastic Fives Parent
“The teachers and staff are outstanding. They go above and beyond to help my active kid adjust to school life. The new building is also a blessing, and the pricing is reasonable.” –Carla, SFLS Parent
“The best thing about SFLS is the ‘culture of service’ imbued by the staff. Everyone is always incredibly helpful. I love that my daughter observes this everyday! By walking into your building, she is learning that people should always help each other, however they can!” –Carey, SFLS Parent
“The things we like most about SFLS are the communication, the flexibility of scheduling, the warm welcomes, and feeling like we're part of a family community.” –Karrie & Andy, SFLS Parents
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