St. Louis Park Community Education

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.

Join us for a non-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.

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.

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 Heidi Degen at degen.heidi@slpschools.org or 952-928-6785 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.

Join us for a fun evening learning how to create fun and easy fluid art. Instead of paint brushes we will use gravity to move the paint and different techniques to create two ocean inspired pours. It's a lot of fun (and somewhat addicting!) and a great way to spark your creative energy. You will create two 8”x8” canvases and transport home in a provided tray. Your final piece will change during transportation and when it is completely dry.

Join us at Westwood Hills Nature Center in this beginner Adult Archery class. Participants should meet in the front of the building prior to each class. All equipment provided.

This class is for the Waddlers! Not quite an infant and not quite a toddler, this class is for those kids who are just starting to explore, explore, explore! Watch your child grow as you enjoy an exciting environment, art, and song! Participate in parent/caregiver discussion and connect with other families. Parents and toddlers stay together in this class.

Explore the wonders of your baby through activities, songs, and parent/caregiver discussion. Parents and babies stay together during this class (it's okay if your baby sleeps most of the time!). Meet other families and friends with infants the same age!