Little Pirates Preschool
Our highly-qualified teachers use the Orton Gillingham methodology and all five pillars of literacy-plus language comprehension to drive measurable gains for all students. Our programs are located within our elementary schools to give our youngest learners exposure to the elementary school setting. In addition, our preschool teachers work closely with our K-2 teachers to help students prepare for their next step, kindergarten!
Registration for the '25-26 school year is now open: pinckney.ce.eleyo.com.
*As of June 19, the Half Days 4's class is full.
Click here to see which school you are zoned for.
Program Cost and GSRP
Students in our Four Year Old program will receive free tuition through our GSRP partnership with LESA. All Four Year Old families must complete the GSRP application to attend Little Pirates Preschool, in addition to the Little Pirates Preschool registration (linked above).
Rates for the Three Year Old program ('25-26 school year) are listed below. You may choose to pay your child's tuition in full by September 1 and receive a 10% discount. Please email khultgren@pinckneypirates.org to have the discount applied.
Attendance Expectations
We understand that occasional absences are unavoidable. Our preschool operates as a school setting—not a daycare—with a focus on structured routines and classroom expectations. Regular attendance, as outlined in the schedule above, helps support both your child’s learning and a consistent, focused environment for all students. We kindly ask that families follow the full schedule, as partial attendance can be disruptive to the class as a whole.
Registration
Three Year Old families: A $100 registration fee is required to hold a spot in the program.
Four Year Old families: Completion of both the Little Pirates Preschool registration AND the GSRP application is required.
In addition to the online forms, the child's birth certificate, a doctor-signed health appraisal (screen shots of patient portals are not accepted), and a current immunization record must be turned into the Community Education Office by emailing khultgren@pinckneypirates.org. Failure to submit these forms may cause you to lose your spot within the program.
Instructions on setting up an account in Eleyo can be found here.
Eligibility
Students must be 3 by Dec. 1, 2025, for the Three Year Old programs
Students must be 4 by Dec. 1, 2025, for the Four Year Old programs
All children must be completely toilet trained and able to independently use the restrooms
Latchkey is available to preschoolers before and after school for an additional fee.