Preschool

District Program Center
8400 E. Point Douglas Rd. S. 
Cottage Grove, MN 55016

Central Park 
8595 Central Park Place
Woodbury, MN 55125

Valley Crossing
9900 Park Crossing
Woodbury, MN 55125

The three-five preschool program provides various options for families. Families can choose classes with a parent/child day, a child only experience, extended day, three-five year old mixed ages classes or evening preschool options.

Threes - Child Only 

• Our child only program will provide your child with the same positive introduction to the school setting.
• Although these classes do not provide the parent/child days, conferences, teacher/program communications, program events and volunteer opportunities.
• Parents are strongly encouraged to get involved in as many ways as fits their schedule, in order to boost their child's chances for school success, now and in the future.

Threes with a Parent/Child Day

• An abundance of research has demonstrated a substantial academic advantage when parents are highly involved in their child's education.
• A parent/child day allows you to be actively involved in your child's preschool experience.
• Getting to know your child's peers, classroom routines, curriculum and teachers.
• Parent groups, led by a licensed parent educator, provides the opportunity to connect with other parents, while exploring topics related to school readiness, literacy, supporting children's learning.

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Offered through Community Education's Youth Enrichment program, preschool activities and classes offer low cost, high quality recreational opportunities for preschool aged children. Examples of such activities include; art, music and dance, drama, and soccer classes. 

Offered through Community Education's Aquatics program, classes are taught by certified, knowledgeable and caring instructors who can help swimmers at every level feel comfortable in the water and progress to the next level. Although some children may advance more quickly or slowly, our instructors ensure that everyone receives the instruction they need.

In our program, parents or guardians of children up to 5 years of age will actively participate in their kids' swim lessons. This not only helps increase the child's comfort level in the water, but can help parents understand the process and practice skills with their children between classes.

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)

Prekindergarten is for four-year-olds 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 parent/child day, a child only experience, extended day, three through five-year-old mixed age classes or evening preschool options.

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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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