Shull Early Learning Center offers a variety of Prekindergarten Programs for students who turn 4 before Aug. 1, 2020. We prepare our students for kindergarten through purposeful play and intentional learning opportunities. Every classroom has a certified early childhood teacher along with a paraprofessional. Shull’s PreK Learning Targets are aligned with the kindergarten targets of the Raymore-Peculiar School District and the Missouri Early Learning Standards. There is no registration or enrollment fee.
Shull’s Pre-Kindergarten Program is expanding for the 2020-2021 school year to offer a full-day option. Priority enrollment for the full-day program is given to students who are eligible for free and reduced-price lunch, and others based upon academic screening results.
Shull Early Learning has three prekindergarten options to serve the needs of our patrons:
If you are interested in your child attending PreKindergarten at Shull Early Learning, please call 816-892-1210 for further information.
Mary Shatford is the Director of the Shull Early Learning Center, which includes Early Childhood, Early Childhood Special Education, and Parents as Teachers.
Shatford has worked for the District since 1998. She was a kindergarten teacher, an Instructional Coach, a Literacy Coach, and has worked as a Curriculum Specialist supporting curriculum development and mentoring new teachers. Shatford earned her Education Specialist degree in Administration from William Woods University, Fulton. She is pursuing her doctorate degree in Educational Leadership from William Woods.
Shatford was the Ray-Pec Teacher of the Year in 2007. A Ray-Pec High School graduate, Shatford and her husband have two daughters.