TK Admissions

2025-2026 School Year

Eligible children must be 4 years old starting the school year (9/2/2024) and they must also turn 5 years old during the school year (by 6/2/2025).

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

TK Readiness Screening 

Readiness for TK includes, but is not limited to, social skills, playmate experience with children of their own age, ability to speak clearly, understanding limits (i.e., “no” means “no”), an established routine of early bedtime and adequate sleep, independent toileting, and the ability to write a few letters and numbers. 

The TK Readiness Screening 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 TK Teacher to observe and assess a child’s cognitive, social and fine motor skills. The screening for TK 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 TK based on observation and/or preschool report, Our Lady of Loretto School reserves the right to deny admittance.