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Preschool & Prekindergarten

Building a foundation for lifelong learning

We offer tuition-free and fee-based preschool and prekindergarten classes for children ages 3-5. 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.

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EC&FE Virtual Preschool and PreK Information Fair

For more information about Preschool and Prekindergarten programs, check out the virtual information fair!

View Virtual Preschool and PreK Information Fair

Preschool for Threes

Fee-based program held at:

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

Prekindergarten for Fours and Fives

Fee-based program held at:

  • Arbor View Early Childhood Center
  • 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

Prekindergarten Curriculum Guide

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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 Pre-K + Care

School Year 2023-24

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