Bethesda Lutheran School
and Early Learning Center
Admissions
Early Learning Center
We welcome all children ages 3-5 to our Early Learning Center.
Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten Registration and Materials Fee: $75 (Includes a textbook and consumable item fee due at registration)
$25 Discount for Early Registration (Before April 15)
(M–TH, 3-5 year olds) 8 am-12 noon: $255/month
Preschool Plus Child Care (M–TH, 3-5 year olds) 7:15 am – 5:30 pm: $590/month
Bethesda Lutheran Church members (Preschool only) $195/month
Bethesda Lutheran Church members (Preschool plus childcare) $530/month
Child care charges will be billed twice a month.
We now offer state assistance!
Please talk with Director Melody Trent.
Primary School
We welcome all children entering Kindergarten through 4th grade
Scholarships are Available For New Attendees!
Primary School Registration and Materials Fee: $75 (Includes a textbook and consumable supply fee due at registration)
$25 Discount for Early Registration (Before April 15)
Community (Bethesda Lutheran Church non-members): $385/month
Bethesda Lutheran Church members: $225/month
South Dakota Partners in Education is a non-profit organization in South Dakota which makes scholarships available to students new to a private school in grades K-12 who qualify.
Qualification is based on the family’s income. Families entering Bethesda Lutheran School for the first time are eligible to apply.
After School & Daycare and Summer Enrichment
We welcome ages 3 by September through 3rd grade, to include public school children also.
Please bring sack lunches and snacks.
Monday-Friday Daycare and Enrichment
Dropoffs: 7:15-8:00 am Pick-ups: 12:00-5:30 pm
After-School Enrichment is provided for school-age children attending before and after school, on non-school days, and during the summer. We take regular trips to the Hot Springs Public Library and local attractions. Our daily activities foster creative thinking, creative expression, and growth in Christ.
Registration and Materials Fee: $45 (Includes a textbook and consumable supply fee due at registration)
Child Care Fridays (3 through 8 year olds) 7:15 am – 5:30 pm $130/month
Child Care Fridays (3 through 8 year olds) 7:15 am – 5:30 pm $130/month
After-school Child Care (through 3rd grade) 3:45 – 5:30 pm $130/month
Hourly (drop-in) Child Care (must be registered–subject to availability) $4/hour
Child care charges will be billed twice a month.
We now offer state assistance!
Please talk with Director Melody Trent.
Registration Forms
Thank you for your interest in Bethesda Lutheran School and Early Learning Center.
It is our goal that through this application and enrollment process you will get to know and become familiar with our School and ELC.
Our purpose is to partner with families to share the Gospel and love of Jesus while providing an excellent Christ-centered education.
You can use this QR code to quickly access the fillable PDF.
Financial Assistance
South Dakota Partners in Education
South Dakota Partners in Education is a non-profit organization in South Dakota which makes scholarships available to students new to a private school in grades K-12 who qualify.
Qualification is based on the family’s income. Families entering Bethesda Lutheran School for the first time are eligible to apply.
State Child Care Assistance
Scholarships are not available for the Early Learning Center, but families who qualify for State assistance may have a portion of their preschool tuition and Child Care and Enrichment subsidized.
Bethesda Lutheran School admits students of any race,
color, national and ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs and activities
generally accorded or made available to students at the school.
It does not discriminate on the basis of race,
color, national, and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies,
admissions, and other school-administered programs.
Church Email: bethesda@gwtc.net
School Email: bls@goldenwest.net
1537 Baltimore Avenue
Hot Springs, SD 57747
Church Phone: (605) 745-4834
School Phone/Fax: (605) 745-6676
