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Preschool & Prekindergarten

Building a foundation for lifelong learning

We offer both tuition-free and fee-based preschool and prekindergarten classes for children ages 3-5. Each program is designed to support your scholar's school success. Preschool or prekindergarten programming is available at Arbor View Early Childhood Center, Willow Lane Early Childhood Center, and all 17 elementary schools in the district.

pre-k students and teacher during playtime

Explore all preschool and prekindergarten programs for children who turn three or four on or before Sept. 1. 

Preschool for Threes & Fours

2024-25 School Year:

Fee-based program held at:

  • Arbor View Early Childhood Center
  • Cedar Island Elementary School 
  • Willow Lane Early Childhood Center

Prekindergarten for Fours & Fives

2024-25 School Year:

Fee-based program held at:

  • Basswood Elementary School
  • Cedar Island Elementary School
  • Elm Creek Elementary School
  • Oak View Elementary School
  • Rice Lake Elementary School
  • Willow Lane Early Childhood Center
  • Woodland Elementary School

Free Half-Day Prekindergarten

Tuition-free program held at:

  • Birch Grove School for the Arts
  • Crest View Elementary School
  • Edinbrook Elementary School
  • Fair Oaks Elementary School
  • Garden City Elementary School
  • Palmer Lake Elementary School
  • Park Brook Elementary School
  • Zanewood Community: A STEAM School

Four Star Express Prekindergarten + Care

Registration opens Jan. 9, 2024 at 9 a.m. for 2024-25 school year. 

Fee-based program that incorporates child care and prekindergarten classes at Basswood, Cedar IslandOak View, Rice LakeRush CreekWeaver Lake and Woodland.