Preschool

CONTACT US

General Information
651-403-8390
Fax: 651-403-8310

Registration Information
651-403-8353 or 651-403-8390

Laurie Hume
Early Learning Assistant Director
651-403-8350
laurie.hume@isd197.org

Aleshia Leivermann
Early Learning Program Manager
651-403-8353
aleshia.leivermann@isd197.org

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Welcome to School District 197 Preschool

Registration for the 2020-2021 school year for children ages 3 and 4 by September 1, 2020, is ongoing until classes are filled. Please see below to view class options and payment information or Click Here for the registration site.

Due to the continuing construction projects in School District 197 this summer, Preschool Pals Summer Program will not be offered at the Early Learning & Family Resource Center this summer. For more information please see the District 197 Facilities Design & Construction page.

District 197 Preschool programs provide a bridge to school through half and full-day classes that offer rich learning experiences in well-equipped classrooms. All of our caring staff are trained in Early Childhood Education.

Our programs lay the foundation for future school success by encouraging:

Personal, social, and physical development
Language development
Pre-reading skills
Pre-writing skills
Mathematical and scientific thinking (including math curriculum used with the children in the District from age 3 through grade 5)
Enthusiasm for social studies, music, and art

2020-2021 Preschool Brochure

Preschool Options for 2020-2021

Ages 3 and up by Sept. 1, 2020
Community Preschool ThreeSchool
Offered at the Early Learning Center in West St. Paul and Pilot Knob school in Eagan
Ages 4 and up by Sept. 1, 2020
Community Preschool
PreKindergarten
Offered at the Early Learning Center in West St. Paul and Pilot Knob school in Eagan
Extended Day Before and After School
Available to children attending a preschool class at the Early Learning Center in West St. Paul. Additional fees apply.

ThreeSchool

ThreeSchool is for children who are age 3 by September 1. The focus is on social skills, exposure to a variety of learning materials, and increasing language skills. Children must be toilet trained.

Registration for the 2020-2021 school year begins on February 7 and continues until classes are filled. To register for preschool, please visit https://tridistrict.ce.eleyo.com/.

prekindergarten

Our PreKindergarten classes expose children to a variety of experiences that promote social skills and enhance learning. Children learn and grow in a structured Preschool environment that fosters readiness skills that will help them in kindergarten. Children must be age 4 by September 1.

Registration for the 2020-2021 school year begins on February 7 and continues until classes are filled. To register for preschool, please visit https://tridistrict.ce.eleyo.com/.

preschool teachers

EARLY LEARNING AND FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER

Lea Beniek
651-403-8319 | lea.beniek@isd197.org

Karen Kasprzyk
651-403-8340 | karen.kasprzyk@isd197.org

Lindsay Larson
651-403-8319 | lindsay.larson@isd197.org

Jenny Meisinger
651-403-8377 | jennifer.meisinger@isd197.org

Jill Monsour
651-403-8348 | jillian.monsour@isd197.org

Sara Schmitt
651-403-8355 | sara.schmitt@isd197.org

Jeni Watterson
651-403-8344 | jennifer.watterson@isd197.org

MORELAND

Sara Crosby
651-403-8378 | sara.crosby@isd197.org

PILOT KNOB

Julie Peterson
651-403-7011 | j.peterson@isd197.org

Joanna Howe
651-403-7011 | joanna.howe@isd197.org

Registration

Community Preschool Registration is Online!

Please note that Community Preschool registration is available online. Visit this site, www.tridistrict.ce.eleyo.com
to search classes, create a family account, register and pay for classes. Once you have a family account, you will be able to register for Community Preschool as well as a variety of other Community Education classes. If you have previously signed up online for Community Education classes, you will be set with a family account and will be able to quickly enter a preschool registration request on that account.

Preschool Online Registration Process

While creating your registration request, you will be able to indicate your class preference as well as make an alternate class selection. Payment information will be required during registration, however, your payment will not be processed until your registration request is approved. Once you receive an email notification that your registration request is approved, your payment will then be processed.

Teacher Requests
Teacher requests will be accepted during registration and although we will do our best to honor these requests, we will not be able to guarantee a specific teacher request.

Alternative to Online Registration
Online registration will provide you with the most efficient processing of your registration. If you do not have access online, you may contact our office at 651-403-8353 to register.

Welcome Packet
Once your child is approved for registration in the ISD 197 Community Preschool program, you can expect to receive a welcome packet mailed to your home. The welcome packet will contain additional materials that will need to be completed for program and classroom enrollment. This packet will also provide a fall meet and greet with your child’s teacher that you will attend with your child. Meet and greet dates usually occur at the end of August or beginning of September. Families that register from February through June can expect the packet mailed to homes in August. Families that register after June will be notified when materials will be sent.