Kindergarten

2025-2026 School Year

Eligible children must be 5 years old before the first day of school.

Applications will be available online for the upcoming school year. Up to 30 children are admitted to the kindergarten class. Any remaining names will be added to a waiting list. Siblings, OLL parish families, and out-of-parish families will be given preference.  

Kindergarten Readiness Assessment

Readiness for kindergarten includes, but is not limited to, social skills, preschool experience, familiarity with books, puzzles, playground games, blocks/Lego-type toys, playmate experience with children of their own age, ability to speak clearly, understanding limits (i.e., “no” means “no”), an established routine of an early bedtime and adequate sleep, independent toileting, and the ability to write their name, a few letters and numbers. 

The Kindergarten Readiness Assessment is held on a date to be determined once your application packet is complete. Once the office has received a complete application packet, an appointment time will be scheduled for your child. This is an opportunity for the Kindergarten Teacher to observe and assess a child’s cognitive, social and fine motor skills. The screening for Kindergarten includes: 

• A test of general knowledge (the teacher will ask developmentally appropriate questions) 
• Observation of social interaction. If, in the determination of the Admissions Committee, a child does not have the readiness skills needed for kindergarten based on observation and preschool report, Our Lady of Loretto School reserves the right to deny admittance.