Programs at PECC

Prairie Early Childhood Center (PECC) offers Parent’s Day Out, Preschool and Kinder-Prep classes for children ages 16 months – 5 years.  Our school-year program operates from August through May on Monday-Friday from 9 am – 2:30 pm.

Scroll down to see PECC's special events and in-house field trips!

Parents Day Out Options

Students in PDO 1 & 2 learn through play and active hands-on learning.  Experiences are standards-based (KELS), child-focused and formulated on knowledge of child development and individual learning needs.

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PDO 3 provides an additional day(s) of care for students enrolled in PECC’s Kinder-Prep/Preschool classes.  With a play-based focus, PDO 3 gives students an opportunity to develop their creative side, enhance their fine-motor skills and gain confidence in social interactions.

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Parent Day Out 1 (PDO1)

Full-Day 9:00 am -2:30 pm

Students 16 – 28 months by September 1st

Walking and no longer using a bottle

10 Students – 2 Teachers
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Parents Day Out 2 (PDO2)

Full-Day 9:00 am – 2:30 pm or Half-Day 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Students 29 months – 35 months before September 1st

14 Students—2 Teachers
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Parents Day Out 3 (PDO3)

Full-Day 9:00 am – 2:30 pm

Students 3-5 years old by September 1st

Must Toilet Independently

8 Students-1 Teacher

Preschool - 3 Years Old

Preschool children learn through play and active hands-on learning.  Our schedule and curriculum is child-focused and based on knowledge of early learning standards (KELS), child-development and individual learning needs.

Tuesdays/Thursdays 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Optional Extended Sessions until 2:30 pm
Students 3 years old by September 1st
Must toilet independently
10 Students-1 Teacher

Kinder-Prep Options

Kinder-Prep Curriculum is based on the Kansas Early Learning Standards (KELS), creating experiences for students to acquire skills, knowledge and abilities in all developmental areas.  It promoted school-readiness and a foundation for future achievement and academic success.

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Kinder-Prep 5 and Older 4s is a full-day transitional classroom providing older students an opportunity to further their social-emotional development and academic skills.  It builds confidence, knowledge and abilities in all academic areas and provides a foundation for future achievement and academic success.

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4 Year Old Kinder-Prep

Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Optional Extended Sessions until 2:30 pm

Students 4 years old by September 1st

Must toilet independently

10 Students – 1 Teacher
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5-Year & Older 4’s Kinder-Prep

Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays 9 am – 2:30 pm

Students 5 years old by November 1st

Must toilet independently

12 Students-1 Teacher
Curriculum Enhancements
  • Weekly Music Enrichment Classes
  • On-site Children’s Library for visits by Preschool & K-Prep students
  • Developmental Screenings for 1-3 year olds
  • Hearing/Speech Screenings for 3-5 year olds
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences for Preschool & K-Prep students
Extra Activities

In-House Field Trips

  • JoHo the Storyteller
  • Coach Dana
  • Mad Science
  • Ernie Miller Nature Center
  • Janie Next Door—children’s musician
  • Jim Cosgrove aka “Mr. Stinky Feet”—children’s musician
  • Prairie Village Fire Truck

Special Annual Events

  • Book Fair & Chili Supper
  • Breakfast with Santa
  • Christmas & End-of-Year Programs