Preschool

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 age 3 by September 1 and toilet trained to attend preschool. 

Registration for the 2023-2024 school year begins on February 21 and is ongoing until classes are filled. To register for preschool, please visit https://tridistrict.ce.eleyo.com/.

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 and toilet trained to attend preschool. 

Registration for the 2023-2024 school year begins on February 21 and is ongoing until classes are filled. To register for preschool, please visit https://tridistrict.ce.eleyo.com/.

Community Preschool is a fee-based program - School Readiness funding from the State of Minnesota allows  School Districts to provide limited financial assistance (including some limited busing) in our preschool programs. Families must provide *proof of income and meet one or more of the following eligibility requirements:

• 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 or program documentation 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 click here for an application. 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. 

Summer Preschool at the Early Learning & Family Resource Center

Preschool Pals - Children age 4 or 5 by September 1, 2023 - Register in March

• 4 weeks ~ 9:00-12:00 ~ Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday in July
  • Open to all children who will be age 4 and up by September 1

Register for SUMMER PRESCHOOL in March at tridistrict.ce.eleyo.com/