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Pre-K

Pre-K is an exciting time for children as they work to develop abilities and independence that will help prepare them for Kindergarten and beyond.

The Pre-K program is for four-year-old's one year prior to starting kindergarten. Children must be age four on or before Sept. 1. The program is located at most elementary school sites and offers programming five days per week with morning and afternoon half-day options. Parents are responsible for their child's transportation to and from school.  

Contact

Enrollment Questions:

Brenda Griffin
Office Coordinator
651-425-7160
bgriffin@sowashco.org

Program Supervision:

Joyce Beaird 
Early Learning Family Services Manager
651-425-6625
jbeaird@sowashco.org

 

 Pre-kindergarten Sites

Student at Prek
Student at PreK

Pre-K is offered at the following schools:

  • Armstrong Elementary
  • Bailey Elementary
  • Cottage Grove Elementary
  • Crestview Elementary
  • Grey Cloud Elementary**
  • Hillside Elementary
  • Newport Elementary*
  • Pine Hill Elementary
  • Pullman Elementary
  • Royal Oaks Elementary
  • Valley Crossing Elementary
  • Woodbury Elementary

Pre-K is offered to the following schools and held at
Liberty Ridge Site II (11283 Eagle View Blvd., Suite 102
Woodbury, MN  55129):

  • Liberty Ridge Elementary
  • Middleton Elementary
  • Red Rock Elementary

*Newport Pre-Kindergarten is available only to Newport school boundary residents based on school specific state funding. All other school sites are available to residents and non-residents based on availability. 

** Due to space constraints, Grey Cloud Elementary Pre-K for 2022-23 will be located at Hillside Elementary. 

Program sites and availability are subject to change. There is an $85 application fee due at the time of enrollment.

 

2021-22 Pre-kindergarten Schedules

Registration for 2022 Spring Pre-k is now closed. 

 

2022-23 Pre-kindergarten Schedules

If you are interested in two or three day options, check out our Multi-age preschool schedule with classes at various times and days at these locations:

  • Liberty Ridge Site II
  • Pine Hill Elementary
  • Valley Crossing Elementary

 

Registration Information

 

Enrollment Requirements

 

Questions and Answers

Parent Resources

Early Learning Blog

Along with the joy of becoming a parent comes a lot of questions about raising a child. It can be hard to find answers and information. Our Early Learning blog can provide the information you seek. Written by one of our own ECFE Licensed Parent Educators, each blog offers insight into child development, parenting strategies, and other important topics that can support parents during their parenting journey. View our extensive blog library of topics as well as our most recent post below:

Raising kids is hard. Probably one of the hardest things we do. Having people beyond you and your parenting partner who are actively involved in your child’s life can go a long way to lightening that load. For my children, this list included grandparents, aunts, and uncles who cheer them on in school or sports, show up at the games, drive them to practice, take them for the weekend, provide guidance and a safe place to fall, and so much more. Our list of people who have helped us raise our children also includes my three best friends. So, this is my thank you to them. The women who have been an integral part of helping my children become who they are not because they are family, but because they have chosen to love my children.

Many of my favorite childhood memories involve family camping trips. My mom would load up our pop-up camper, pack up our bikes and whatever else was deemed essential for a successful camping trip. Once we reached our campsite and set-up chores were done, my sisters and I set out to explore. Sometimes this included riding bikes, other times hiking through the trees, playing in whatever lake or stream was nearby. I have very fond memories of these camping trips and looking back on these, I don’t think it was just the campfires and s’mores that made them so special. It was the uninterrupted time we spent in nature, exploring, playing, and enjoying all that was around us.

June has been a big month around my house. My middle daughter graduated from high school, and we are in the midst of preparing for her graduation party. Part of this preparation was to print out pictures of her over the years. Needless to say, this was a project I embraced whole heartedly, printing off over 200 photos. As I looked at all the pictures of my precious girl, I enjoyed watching how she has grown and changed over the years. I also spent time remembering what she was like in each of these different stages. The old adage, “the days are long, but the years are short”, has never felt so true!

The school year has come to an end and summer vacation has started. Many families might be looking for fun ideas to keep their kids busy this summer. Have no fear! South Washington County Schools Early Learning has you covered. Keep reading to learn more about fun, family-friendly activities in our community.