Preschool

Preschool registration will take place online at ce.sowashco.org beginning on Jan. 10 through Feb. 11, 2022. After that time an initial lottery for placement at your designated school site will take place. Registrations that are fully completed will be placed in the initial placement lottery. After Feb. 11, registrations will be taken on a first come, first served basis. Registrations received after June 18 will not be confirmed until after Aug. 2, 2022.

If your family does not have access to a computer or need assistance, the Early Learning office staff will be happy to assist you with your registration by phone. If you have questions or need support with your registration, please call: 651-425-7160.

1. Go to sowashco.ce.eleyo.com
2. Click “Sign in” to sign in or “Create an Account”
3. Select “Explore All Programs”
4. Select “Three’s & Multi-age Preschool”
5. Click “Learn More”
6. Select your first choice of class and “Enroll Now”
7. Select “Attending Child” and follow prompts
8. Mail, fax, or drop off a copy of your child’s proof of birth and immunization records.
9. Schedule an Early Childhood Screening by calling: 651-425-6175 or by email: srohr@sowashco.org

Upon making class selections, indicate your first choice by selecting that class at the beginning of the registration process. There will be an opportunity during the registration process to indicate your second choice. You will also need to provide proof of birth (birth certificate or equivalent), immunization records and proof of early childhood screening.

If you have questions related to documents necessary for enrollment, please call our Early Learning Office: 651-425-7160.

Please note: If you are registering for the 4-year-old Pre-K program, your child will not be placed in a class until Early Childhood Screening has been completed. Please call: 651-425- 6175 or email srohr@sowashco.org to schedule an appointment if your child has not completed Early Childhood Screening.

• Nine monthly payments will be due on the 1st of each month, beginning Sept. 1, 2022 through May 1, 2023.
  • $215 a month for students attending three days per week
  • $184 a month for students attending two days per week
• Payments received after the 5th of each month will be charged a $25 late fee.
• If your financial situation changes, please contact our office immediately to make arrangements for payment. Because our program is primarily supported by fees our fees are relied upon for operating expenses. Any nonpayment that becomes delinquent will be required to be sent to our collections if an alternative financial plan is not made with our office.
• A two-week notice is required when withdrawing your child from class. Failure to do so may result in additional charges. All outstanding balances must be paid in full.

A registration fee of $85 is required at the time of enrollment. If you pay your registration fee by credit card, your charge card will not be processed until your child is placed into a class. All checks will be processed upon receipt. The registration fee is a one-time charge and is non-refundable once your child has been placed in a class.

Financial assistance is available for families that meet certain State eligibility requirements. Financial assistance can be applied for online when you are registering for preschool. Families may be required to provide proof of income. Those qualifying for assistance will also be required to complete a State Pathways Scholarship application. Limited district scholarships are available.

Class Confirmations processing of your registration fee will be confirmation of your child’s placement and you will receive an auto email response no later than March 31, 2022. Typically, all children will be placed in either a first or second choice.

Children attending preschool should be mostly bathroom independent, knowing when they need to use the bathroom, and are having few accidents. *Special circumstances are accommodated due to medical needs.

The curriculum and assessment utilized in our preschool program follows the Minnesota Department of Education guidelines for public school preschool programs.

Preschool teachers in SoWashCo Schools Preschool and Pre-K programs are required to have a solid knowledge of early childhood education and child development and hold a minimum of a 4-year college degree. Paraprofessionals are required to be “highly qualified” through their education or district assessment.

As the district preschool programs grows into elementary buildings, it is our duty to partner with parents to ensure that safe practices are followed for our youngest learners. The district expectations for dropping off and picking up preschool students are listed below as well as the transportation practices expected. We also ask that you follow your school site procedures for those safety expectations unique to the school or community site your child attends.

Liberty Ridge Site 2
11283 Eagle View Blvd. 
Woodbury, MN  55129

Yes. Our early learning programs offer engaging, enriching and personalized experiences for all of our earlier learners from birth to age five.

Prekindergarten (Pre-K)

Pre-Kindergarten is for four-year-old's prior to their year starting kindergarten. Children must be age four on or before Sept. 1. The fee-based program is located in most elementary schools and offers programs five days a week at a variety of times for your child to attend. 

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Preschool

Preschool provides various fee-based options for families including classes with a child only experience, three through five-year-old mixed age classes or evening preschool options, as well as an optional parent discussion group for some classes.

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Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE)

Early childhood family education (ECFE) provides families with early school connections and parent resources and tools needed to provide the best possible environment for their child's learning and growth. The fee-based program is available for children from birth to age five.

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Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)

Early childhood special education (ECSE) provides programs and services for young children with disabilities from birth to age five. ECSE services are provided throughout the district in a variety of locations and service models.

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