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.
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Program Manager
Joyce Beaird
Early Learning Family Services Manager
651-425-7169
jbeaird@sowashco.org
Pre-K is offered at the following schools:
- Armstrong Elementary
- Bailey Elementary
- Cottage Grove Elementary
- Crestview Elementary
- Hillside Elementary
- Liberty Ridge Site II (11283 Eagle View Blvd., Suite 102
Woodbury, MN 55129) - Newport Elementary*
- Pullman Elementary
- Royal Oaks Elementary
- Valley Crossing Elementary
- Woodbury 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.
Program sites and availability are subject to change. There is an $85 application fee due at the time of enrollment.
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
- Valley Crossing Elementary
Registration Information
- Online Registration
- How to Register
- Selecting a Class and Required Documents
- Tuition and Registration Fee
- Financial Assistance
- Class Confirmation
- Early Learning Enrollment Contacts
Online Registration
How to Register
Selecting a Class and Required Documents
Tuition and Registration Fee
Financial Assistance
Class Confirmation
Early Learning Enrollment Contacts
Enrollment Requirements
Questions and Answers
- What age can my child begin attending Pre-K?
- What is early childhood screening and why is it required?
- Is Pre-K different than Preschool and Early Childhood Family Education?
What age can my child begin attending Pre-K?
What is early childhood screening and why is it required?
Is Pre-K different than Preschool and Early Childhood Family Education?
Parent Resources
- Helpful Links
- Drop-In Play Sessions
- Early Childhood Home Visits, Consultations, and Family Support
- ECFE Consultation and Support for Licensed Family Child Care Providers
- Courageous Parents - Resilient Kids Program Series
- Minnesota Help Me Grow
- Help Me Connect
Helpful Links
Drop-In Play Sessions
Early Childhood Home Visits, Consultations, and Family Support
ECFE Consultation and Support for Licensed Family Child Care Providers
Courageous Parents - Resilient Kids Program Series
Minnesota Help Me Grow
Help Me Connect
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:
Family Traditions
What were some of your favorite memories growing up? Did you have special traditions that you looked forward to with excitement and anticipation year after year? In navigating parenthood, we often find ourselves craving ways to create lasting connections and meaningful memories with our little ones. It was only once I became a mother did I begin to appreciate the effort and thought that went into my own favorite traditions of making lefsa and flatbread on my grandma’s birthday each year (even when it meant missing school for the day) and having an real fire while making s’mores on the night of the first snowfall (accompanied with the privilege of helping my dad carry in the wood) among countless others. There is an art to establishing family traditions, shaping intentional memories, and how understanding developmental stages and temperament can enrich these experiences. So, grab a cup of hot cocoa and let’s look at some way to be intentional and inspired.
Some of my favorite memories both as a child and as a parent center around times of shared reading. Giggling together with surprising characters, going on adventures to faraway places, and learning about the world around us develop into special moments while opening the pages of a book. As parents, we play a crucial role in our children’s development, especially when it comes to their literacy skills. Early learning literacy lays the foundation for a lifelong love of reading, writing, and communication.
Back to School, changing seasons, trading lemonade for hot cocoa…just the phrases can evoke many emotions. Do you love the crisp in the air and fresh start or are you missing the slower pace of summer?
Welcome to a new school year! I’m Courtney Braatz, licensed parent educator in South Washington County Schools. With over a decade of parenting experience, I’ve walked the path alongside many of you through classes, community programs, and special events. This year, I’m excited to take on the role of social media outreach and blog writer dedicated to early learning.