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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 16 elementary schools in the district.

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Preschool for Threes

Fee-based program held at:

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

Prekindergarten for Fours and Fives

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

Half-Day, Every Day Prekindergarten

Tuition-free program held at:

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

Four Star Express Prekindergarten + Care

Four Star Express is a unique child care and school readiness program that jumpstarts your child’s skills for Kindergarten. The purpose is to provide a cooperative and developmentally appropriate child care experience that supports the early learning needs of children in a school setting.

The program is full and accepting wait lists for the 2024-25 school year. 

2025-26 Four Star Express registration opens Jan. 15, 2025 at 9 a.m. until Jan. 31, 2025. A lottery drawing will take place Feb. 3, 2025. Families will be notified no later than Feb. 14, 2025 if their student's contract has been accepted.

Fee-based program that incorporates child care and prekindergarten classes at: 
Basswood Elementary School 
Cedar Island Elementary School
Oak View Elementary School
Rice Lake Elementary School
Rush Creek Elementary School
Weaver Lake: A Science, Math & Technology School 
Woodland Elementary School