About Our School

Shull Early Learning Center opened in 2017 and has a reputation for high quality early education as we serve children from birth to pre-kindergarten in our programs that focus on the whole child:  Parents As Teachers, Developmental Screenings, Pre-kindergarten, Diagnostics and Special Education. At Shull Early Learning Center, we prepare our students for kindergarten through purposeful play, intentional learning opportunities and individualized resources.   

All teachers are certified by the State of Missouri in Early Childhood Education and/or Early Childhood Special Education. 

Shull Early Learning Center has designed our own board approved curriculum taking into consideration Missouri Early Learning Standards, Raymore-Peculiar Kindergarten standards and Early Childhood research.  Every classroom has a certified early childhood teacher along with a paraprofessional as we are dedicated to supporting children at every level of their development through joyful learning. 

Mission

Preparing each student for a successful and meaningful life.

Vision

A future-focused community with a commitment to lifelong learning.   

Collective Commitments

  • We provide developmentally appropriate learning opportunities through a collaborative team-based, whole-child approach.  

  • We build partnerships with our families through collaboration, resources, and family events. 

  • We build relationships by creating a welcoming, safe, calm, inclusive, nurturing environment through positive intent and play.  

  • We meet our students at the beginning of their journey to build their individual communication, social-emotional, and school readiness skills through positive interaction, grace, consistency, and trust.    

  • We celebrate each child’s unique progress with encouragement and praise. 

  • Each day is a new adventure at Shull Early Learning Center. 

School Hours

Full Day 8:15 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. -- Early Release 1:45 p.m.

Morning Half Day 8:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Afternoon Half Day 12:15 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. -- Early Release 1:45pm


11706 East 211th Street
Peculiar, MO 64078

Phone: 816-892-1210
Fax: 816-892-1211
Principal Dr. Mary Shatford
mary.shatford@raypec.org

Director Dr. Mary Shatford

Principal Shatford

Dr. Mary Shatford is the Principal of the Shull Early Learning Center. Shatford has worked for the District since 1998.  She was a kindergarten and first grade 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 received her doctoral 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.