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Pre-kindergarten (4+)

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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.

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A young woman is sitting on the floor with a young girl, playing with a toy bus in a colorful, playful indoor environment.
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Pre-Kindergarten program information

Registration Dates & Information

Registration for preschool and pre-k for the 2026-27 School Year is now open, please click on the button below.  If you would like to register for the 2025-26 school year please call 651-621-8077.

All children must be bathroom independent. Children must be 4 years old by September 1, 2026 to enroll. 

Register for Pre-Kindergarten

Tuition

  • A $100 (half day) or $200 (full day) 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, 2026. 
  • After June 1, 2026 the payment is non-refundable.  Remaining payments are billed October- May.

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.

  • Visit the following links and click "Register for 2026-27 under the Pre-K Care section:

    Snail Lake Education Center
    Pike Lake Education Center