2023-24 School Year Registration is now open!
Watch the recording of our Preschool Preview information session to earn more about preschool, or check out one of the registration videos below.
Preschool is an exciting time in your child's life! Learning is a social process where children grow through play and exploration. The Bloomington Early Learning preschool program focuses on creating a strong foundation for learning.
Our licensed teachers help children discover a love for learning!
Our Minnesota Department of Education approved Creative Curriculum that is in alignment with the Minnesota Early Learning Indicators of Progress. These state standards define what we want preschool students to know and be able to do by the end of the preschool year. Learning standards and benchmarks are aligned with the district’s kindergarten standards and benchmarks.
Parent involvement and education sessions are an important part of our preschool programs. Parents come to school with their children to:
- participate in classroom learning activities together,
- meet other families, and
- learn about parenting topics and readiness skills.
Choose Your Own Adventure
We understand that choosing the right preschool program for your child can be a challenging decision. That's why we're excited to announce our new Choose Your Own Adventure tool, designed to help you find the best preschool program.
With this tool, you'll be able to explore various program options and determine which one is the best fit for your family's needs and preferences. You'll be able to consider factors such as location, schedule, curriculum, and more to make an informed decision.
Step into Preschool is a class designed for children who turn 3 after September 1, 2023.
Children will get a taste of what preschool is like in this class. A licensed teacher will provide opportunities for children to work on social emotional, language and literacy skills through read alouds, conversation and singing with friends and adults other than their caregivers. Playtime on the playground and/or in the gym will be included throughout the day.
Classes will be offered two days per week on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Valley View Elementary School.
Registrations will be processed in the order in which they are received based on your child's date of birth. Children MUST be 3 years old and potty trained before attending class.
Sliding fee scale applies. This class will be billed monthly.
You will also be eligible for early preschool registration for the 2024-2025 school year when enrolled in this class.
Three-year-olds are bursting with energy and enthusiasm for learning and making friends. It’s a time of physical, emotional and intellectual change.
At age three, your child may be going to school for the first time. Our preschool program will provide a positive introduction to school. Opportunities to practice social skills and math, language, art and music activities will help build a foundation for school success.
We offer Preschool for Three's for 2.5 hours per day three days per week (Mon., Wed., Fri.) or two days per week (Tues., Thurs.) at Pond and Southwood centers.
Children MUST be three-years-old by September 1, 2023 and potty trained to register for the 2023-24 school year.
You will also be eligible for early preschool registration for the 2024-25 school year when enrolled in this class.
The year before kindergarten is an exciting time, as your child’s abilities and independence grow by leaps and bounds! Preschool for Four's classes focuses on providing a foundation for lifelong learning and helping create social relationships. Children have both large and small group learning experiences in literacy, writing, math, music, art, and science.
We offer Preschool for Four's for 2.5 hours per day five days per week (Mon.-Fri.) at Pond and Southwood centers, Valley View Elementary, Washburn Elementary, and Oak Grove Elementary for students who live in the attendance areas of those schools.
Children MUST be four-years-old by September 1, 2023 and potty trained to register for the 2023-24 school year.
Preschool SAFARI is a mixed-age (three and four-year-old) five half days per week preschool program with before and aftercare, available at Pond Center, Hillcrest Community School, Normandale Hills and Westwood elementary schools.
Busing is available for children who receive Early Childhood Special Education services.
Separate registration is required to enroll in the childcare part of the program.
Children MUST be 3 years old by September 1, 2023 and potty trained to register for the 2023-24 school year.
You will also be eligible for early preschool registration for the 2024-25 school year when enrolled in this class.
Contact
952-681-6200 - English
952-681-6219 - Español
952-681-6269 - Soomaali
Pond Center
9600 3rd Ave Ave
Bloomington, MN 55420