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.
Step into Preschool is a class designed for children who turn 3 after September 1, 2024.
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 Mondays and Wednesdays 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 2025-2026 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 2 days per week (Tuesdays & Thursdays), 3 days per week (Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays), or 5 days per week (M-F) for 2.5 hours. For 2024-25 school year, these classes will take place at Pond or Southwood Centers. Beginning 2025-26 school year, all preschool classes will be held at Washburn Early Learning Center (formally Washburn Elementary) located at 8401 Xerxes Ave So.
Children MUST be three-years-old by September 1, 2024 and potty trained to register for the 2024-25 school year or three-years-old by September 1, 2025 and potty trained for the 2025-26 school year.
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.). For the 2024-25 school year, classes are held 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. Beginning 2025-26 school year, all preschool classes will be held at Washburn Early Learning Center (formally Washburn Elementary) located at 8401 Xerxes Ave So.
Children MUST be four-years-old by September 1, 2024 and potty trained to register for the 2024-25 school year or four-years-old by September 1st, 2025 and potty trained to register for the 2025-26 school year.
We offer Preschool SAFARI care for three and four year olds 5 days per week (M-F) for those families looking for optional, paid, before- or after-class daycare. For the 2024-25 school year, Preschool SAFARI care is offered at Pond Center, Normandale Hills and Westwood elementary schools.
Beginning 2025-26 school year, all Preschool SAFARI care will be held at Washburn Early Childhood Center (formally Washburn Elementary) located at 8401 Xerxes Ave So.
For more information Preschool SAFARI CARE, email KidsSafari@isd271.org or call (952) 681-6128.
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. Please remember to also create a Preschool SAFARI CARE contract here: https://bloomington.ce.eleyo.com/child-care/32/preschool-safari-care.
Children MUST be 3 years old by September 1, 2024 and potty trained to register for the 2024-25 school year and 3 years old by September 1, 2025 and potty trained for the 2025-26 school year.
Preschool Registration
2024-25 Registration
We are still taking registrations for the 2024-25 school year.
2024-25 Preschool Registration
2025-26 Registration
Registration for the 2025-26 school year is now open. Click the button below for more information on our offerings and the registration process.
2025-26 Preschool Registration
New Family Preschool Information
View the presentation from our New Family Preschool Information nights on Jan. 14 and 16, 2025. It explains what our preschool programs have to offer. View the registration video below for more information.
Contact
952-681-6200 - English
952-681-6219 - Español
952-681-6269 - Soomaali
Pond Center
9600 3rd Ave Ave
Bloomington, MN 55420
