Kindergarten

Kindergarten is a time for children to expand their love of learning, their general knowledge, their ability to get along with others.

At Our Lady of the Wayside School, we are dedicated to enriching our students’ minds, fostering a deep and meaningful faith in each child, and expanding their talents. This mission is part of the education we give to all our students, including preschool and kindergarten. We use Handwriting Without Tears and UFLI (University of Florida Language Institute) to continue verbal lessons taught in our preschool programs. We incorporate math, science and social studies in many different age-appropriate ways. Every classroom has a set of iPads. Technology is used to help with math concepts and reading skills. All day Kindergarten students participate in Art, Library, Music, STEM and PE. We value every student as a child of God. Each day begins with morning prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance and daily announcements – all of which are led by OLW students over the PA system. 

Would you like to schedule a tour? Or receive more information? See our Preschool and Kindergarten Video?


Kindergarten Options 2026-27

Full-Day (8:20am – 3:05pm)
Half-Day (8:20am – 11:30am)
Kindergarten Plus (Three full days on Mon, Wed, Fri and two half-days on Tues, Thurs)
Kindergarten plus is a nice option for families who want to ease their children into an full-day school environment. On Monday, Wednesday, and Friday they receive additional instruction. On Wednesdays, they attend the 2:00pm all-school Mass. This also allows students to participate in many ‘fun’ celebrations and monthly activities, such as Pizza day.

Tuition rates for the 2026-27 will be published in late February or early March.
2025-26 TUITION and FEES Kindergarten

Families with students in kindergarten through 8th grade are required to sign a Tuition Agreement and choose to pay the Participating Parishioner or Non-Participating Parishioner rate. To be considered a Participating Parishioner, families should actively participate in the parish community by regularly attending weekend mass with their children, volunteering in school & parish ministries, and financially supporting the parish through regular Sunday and Holy Day envelope contributions with at suggested minimum as set by the School Advisory Board.

There is tuition assistance for families in need through the Gloria Rebel Scholarship Fund.