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  • 2025 ECFE Westwood Nature Center Classes

    We are proud to offer ECFE classes in partnership with the Westwood Hills Nature Center! These non-separating ECFE classes take place at the Westwood Hills Nature Center located at 8300 W Franklin Ave, St Louis Park, MN 55426. Contact Cathy Dickinson at dickinson.catherine@slpschools.org or 952-928-6763 with questions.
  • 2025 Fall Separating ECFE Class

    Dress for a mess! This exciting and active class will provide a new environment and activities for you and your child to explore. Together you will participate in learning activities, songs and art. After families explore together, children stay engaged in activities with a licensed early learning teacher while parents have discussion in a separate room facilitated by a licensed parent educator. We begin separation gradually in order for you and your child to learn to trust the teachers and environment.
  • 2025 Summer Preschool Enrichment

    Summer Preschool Enrichment Classes for 4's Child must be 4 years-old by July 1, 2025. Amazing Animals - Let's have fun exploring different types of animals in our beautiful world! This camp is on a waitlist. Under the Sea - Let's take a dive into the ocean and see what sort of animals we can find! This camp is on a waitlist. Outer Space - Join us as we blast off on a journey to outer space and look for things only seen at night! This camp is on a waitlist. Fun with Art - Join us for an artistic adventure! Use your imagination to create beautiful art through a variety of mediums! This camp is on a waitlist. Summer Preschool Enrichment Classes for 3's Child must be 3 years-old by July 1, 2025. Camp Sandy Toes - Dive into beach fun with sand play, crafts, and sunny adventures! This camp is on a waitlist. Ice Cream Dreams - Cool off with ice cream crafts, painting popsicles, and sweet summer fun! This camp is on a waitlist. Life is a Picnic - Explore summer fruits, share picnic fun, and learn through tasty adventures! Camp Nature Discovery - Dig into nature by learning about plants and planting your own! This camp is on a waitlist.
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  • 2025-2026 Early Learning Preschool Classes

    Our St. Louis Park Early Learning half day preschool classes are taught by professional, highly qualified teachers. Our robust curriculum includes the research-based Big Day for Pre-K, Bridges in Mathematics, and the Second Step social emotional learning program. As part of St. Louis Park Public Schools, our Early Learning Preschool classes offer our community's youngest learners a chance to learn with future elementary school classmates! Monthly Class Fees for 2025-2026 School Year 5 days - $455 per month 4 days = $370 per month 3 days = $295 per month 2 days = $220 per month Please know that we work very hard to create well-rounded and balanced classes. Teacher requests are noted but not guaranteed. Choosing a Class Find your child's age as of September 1, 2025. Choose the class schedule that works best for your child and family. Children who are 33 mos. old by September 1, 2025 are eligible for a 3’s class. Children who are 4 years old by September 1, 2025 are eligible for a 4’s class. Tuition Assistance & Scholarship Information Tuition assistance is available to St. Louis Park residents who qualify using an income-based eligibility fee scale. Please contact Erika Scott at scott.erika@slpschools.org or 952-928-6774 for more information. If you would like to apply for tuition assistance/scholarship please answer YES at checkout we will mail the application to you. To be considered for tuition assistance, you must meet income guidelines and/or participate in one of the following programs: Free and Reduced-Price Lunch Program (FRLP) Child and Adult Food Care Program (CACFP) Head Start Food Distribution Program in an Indian Reservation Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Child is placed in foster care under section 260C.212 You will be asked for proof of income and/or participation in the programs listed above. The information you provide will be treated confidentially. Preschool Tuition Assistance Income Eligibility Chart Please use this chart to determine the level of assistance you may qualify for. There are limited funds available. Note: Scale is subject to 2025-2026 adjustments. Household Size Annual Family Income (95%Discount) (70%Discount) 2 $26,572 $37,814 3 $33,566 $47,767 4 $40,560 $57,720 5 $47,544 $67,673 6 $54,584 $77,626 Each additional family member: $6,994 $9,953 Registration Fee: You will be asked for your credit card during the registration process but you will not be charged until your enrollment request is approved. If you qualify for tuition assistance, the registration fee is waived.
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  • ECFE - Summer 2025

    Summer 2025 Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE)
  • Early Childhood Family Education-Winter Spring 2025

    Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) classes are designed to strengthen and empower families. Early Childhood teachers help children develop their cognitive, physical, language, and social skills through a variety of engaging learning activities. Licensed Parent Educators provide support and facilitate discussion on a variety of topics such as discipline, sleep, nutrition, child development, and more. We offer ECFE classes for children from birth to age five.
  • Early Childhood Screening

    Screening is a free service required by the State of Minnesota for entrance into Kindergarten. The screening is most valuable soon after your child turns 3 years old. (3 1/2 to 4 years old is the ideal age) Screening includes a vision, hearing, and developmental assessment, as well as an opportunity to discuss any family circumstance that you feel may affect your child’s learning readiness. The screening will help identify any area your child may benefit from early childhood services before they enter school, and connect families with appropriate resources and programs. Screening takes approximately one hour to complete. * Appointments are required. Please Note: Screenings are now being conducted inside Central Early Learning Center – 6300 Walker Street, St. Louis Park, MN. 55416. Please enter door # 3 on the west side of the building. Please check-in at the office. Please complete the required forms and bring them to your screening appointment. CLICK HERE to access forms. Note: If your child has already had a screening in a different school district, please call 952-928-6774. Please do not set-up an online appointment. There is no charge for this screening but please complete the course checkout and receive a confirmation email to be enrolled in your Early Childhood Screening Appointment. Thank you!
  • Kids Place Child Care

    Kids Place Child Care is a year round program. Grades K-5 7:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Before and after school care available at your child’s school. Full-day programming on non-school days and in summer. Balanced schedule includes time for homework and outdoor play. Snack offered after school. Creative, experienced teaching staff offers fun, engaging activities for children to choose from. Focus on building friendships and becoming responsible citizens. Lead teachers have 15-30 years working with children Pre K- Grade 5. Regular email communication keeps parents informed. Kids Place School Age Care Flyer 2024-2025 School Age Care Rates. 2024-2025 School Age Non-School Day Care The registration window for School Age Care for 2025/2026 is: April 7 - May 2, 2025 2025/2026 School Age Care Rates and Fees 2025/2026 Non-School Day Care Dates School Age Summer 2025 Child Care Grades K-5 June 16 - August 15, 2025 7:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. - Balanced schedule includes structured enrichment activities as well as supervised play time for children to explore their own interests. - Daily academic skills practice to prevent summer learning loss. - Jam-packed summer calendar. - Focus on building friendships. Kids Place Summer 2025 Rates and Fees Registration window is March 1 - March 31, 2025 -Please register your child for the grade that they are currently in for this 2024/2025 school year. -If your student has completed grade 4 or 5 please select "Grades 4 & 5 at SLP Middle School" or "Grades 4 & 5 at Peter Hobart " when you select your student's grade. Choose a minimum of 13 days. No changes or drops can be made to summer contracts after May 16, 2025 Additional days can be added after that date on a space-available basis with approval from the Kids Place Office. An additional $5 per day would be charged. Full Day Preschool at Central 33 Months – Age 5 Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Choose your schedule: 2-5 days/week. Bright, clean classroom spaces. Balanced schedule includes daily outdoor play in morning and afternoon. Creative teachers provide learning opportunities that are exciting and relevant for every child. Kindergarten readiness activities promote children’s social-emotional development and learning in the core areas of literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. Regular communication from teachers and administrators through our Seesaw app helps keep parents in-the-know. Lead teachers offer 10-30 years of experience teaching 3-5 year-olds. Full Day Preschool at Central Year Before Kindergarten (YBK) 4 by Sept 1 Monday-Friday 6:30 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. This class is designed for working families who have children heading to kindergarten the next fall. We’ll spend the year getting ready for kindergarten by sharpening our skills in the core areas of literacy, mathematics, science and social studies. We’ll focus on building friendships and becoming more independent. Children need to be 4 years old by September 1 and toilet trained to join this class. Kids Place Full Day Preschool Rates and Fees 2025/2026 2025//2026 Non-Service Dates Applications are accepted year-round. Initial enrollment is approved on a space available basis. The children that are currently enrolled in Kids Place Preschool and turn 4 by Sept 1 are moved "up" into the YBK classrooms the next Fall first. Any remaining spots in the classrooms are available to new enrollments. Children must be potty trained to attend a YBK room. kidsplace@slpschools.org 952-928-6764
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