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Pre-kindergarten (4+)

Children ages four and older engage with each other to build positive relationships in the classroom. High-quality, licensed educators use a play-based approach to learning with research-based curriculum and assessment tools. The classrooms and activities provide a variety of fun learning experiences to prepare children for kindergarten in science, art, literacy, language, math and large and small muscle development.

98% of parents in the pre-kindergarten program would recommend it to their friends.
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Top-rated program 

The Minnesota Department of Human Services awarded Mounds View Public Schools with its top rating for providing the highest quality early learning programs for children.

Pre-Kindergarten program information

Registration Dates & Information

Preschool and Pre-K registration for Mounds View School District residents opens January 12, 2026 at 9 a.m.  Non-district resident registration opens February 1, 2026.  All children must be bathroom independent. Children must be 4 years old by September 1, 2026 to enroll. 

Register for Pre-Kindergarten

Preschool/Pre-K Information Nights

  • January 6, 6-7 p.m. at Snail Lake Education Center
  • January 8, 6-7 p.m. at Pike Lake Education Center

**Presentation begins at 6 with tours to follow**

Tuition

  • A $100 (half day classes) or $200 (full day classes) non-refundable registration fee will be charged when enrolled in a class.
  • Tuition is paid in 9 equal installments.
  • The first installment is billed upon enrollment in the class and is 50% refundable until June 1, 2025.
  • After June 1, 2025 the payment is non-refundable.  Remaining payments are billed October- May.
  • A limited number of scholarships are available for most classes to those who qualify.

Transportation

  • Limited busing is available.
  • A $225 additional fee is charged in August.
  • Registration for transportation occurs in the summer.
  • Children who use the bus must ride to and from the attendance area of the school.

Before- and after-school care

  • Available for pre-k students only (4 year olds).
  • Before-school care is available for morning classes and full day classes.
  • After-school care is available for afternoon classes and full day classes.
  • Y-Care is offered at Pike Lake and Snail Lake Education Centers.
  • Download the flyer for more information.
  • Register at the Y-Care website.