Preschool

ThreeSchool is for children who are age 3 by September 1 and turn 4 during the school year. The focus is on social skills, exposure to a variety of learning materials, and increasing language skills. Children must be age 3 by September 1 and able to use the toilet independently to attend preschool. 

Registration for the 2024-2025 school year is ongoing until classes are filled. To register for preschool, please Click Here.

PreKindergarten classes are for children who are 4 by September 1 and turn 5 during the school year. Therse 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 school readiness skills that will help them in kindergarten. Children must be age 4 by September 1 and able to use the toilet independently to attend preschool. 

Registration for the 2024-2025 school year is ongoing until classes are filled. To register for preschool, please Click Here. 

School Supplies

• 1 Backpack, non-rolling and large enough to hold a 2 pocket folder,
• 1 Pack Crayola Washable Markers
• 1 Pack Expo Dry Erase Markers 
• 1 Pack jumbo or small disappearing Purple Glue Sticks
• 1 box (24) color crayons
• 1 bottle washable school glue
• 1 Tray 8 Watercolor Paints
• 1 box Tissues
• An extra set of clothing to stay in their backpack if needed.

~ Please label your child’s backpack with their first name or initial and last name ~

Material escolar

• 1 Mochila, sin ruedas y lo suficientemente grande para contener una carpeta de 2 bolsillos.
• 1 paquete de rotuladores (marcadores) lavables Crayola.
• 1 paquete de rotuladores (marcadores) Expo de borrado en seco.
• 1 Paquete de barras de pegamento púrpura jumbo o pequeñas.
• 1 caja (24) de lápices de colores.
• 1 frasco de pegamento escolar lavable.
• 1 bandeja 8 pinturas acuarelas.
• 1 caja de pañuelos de papel.
• Un conjunto extra de ropa para guardar en su mochila si es necesario.

~ Por favor, etiquete la mochila de su estudiante con su nombre o inicial y apellido.

* Community Preschool is a fee-based program - School Readiness Scholarship funding from the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) allows Early Learning to provide limited financial assistance (including very limited busing for children who qualify) in our preschool programs. Families must complete an application, provide *proof of income, and meet one or more of the eligibility requirements below to be considered for a scholarship. 

• Qualifies for free or reduced-price school lunch* - No proof is needed if your family qualified in School District 197 (an approval letter is required if from another school district) or automatic qualification applies when approved for certain other public assistance programs such as Medical Assistance, MN Care, SNAP, Minnesota Family Investment Plan (MFIP) - *Proof of income (Tax Return, W-2 or 2 most recent paystubs) or proof of participation in one of the programs above is required each school year.

• Children who are English Language Learners

• Children who are homeless or in foster care

• Qualifies for Early Childhood Special Education

• Identified through Early Childhood Screening with a potential risk factor that may influence learning 

* If you believe you may qualify for a scholarship and/or bus transportation, please complete a School Readiness application by clicking ENGLISH or SPANISH. Documents can be sent to the Early Learning Office at: preschool@isd197.org - Please include your child's full name when sending documents or information. 

* All Day Preschool classes require an additional Pathway 1 Early Learning Scholarship through MDE to cover the cost of tuition for those who qualify. CLICK HERE to review eligibility requirements and print a Pathway 1 application. Applications are also available in the Early Learning Office. 

Summer Preschool at the Early Learning & Family Resource Center

Preschool Pals - Children who will be age 4 or 5 by September 1, 2024 

4 weeks ~ 9:00-11:30 ~ Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday ~ July 9-August 1

• Open to all preschool children who will be age 4 and up by September 1

Register for SUMMER PRESCHOOL now!

Preschool Menus 

Breakfast Menu

Lunch Menu

Preschoolers between the ages of 3 and 4 years old who live in School District 197 need to participate in screening before entering Preschool or Kindergarten. Click here for more information on screening.