2026-27 Early Learning Preschool Program Registration is open.
Children who are 4 years old by September 1, 2026 are eligible to register for a 4’s preschool class for the 2026-27 school year.
The Early Learning Preschool is a 4 Star Rated Parent Aware program! We offer flexible half day preschool options for children ages 33 months – 5 years old.
As part of St. Louis Park Public Schools, the Early Learning Preschool program offers our city’s youngest learners a chance to learn with future elementary school classmates in a real world environment.
- Professional, highly-qualified teachers
- Preschool tuition assistance is available
- Research-based Big Day for Pre-K curriculum, Bridges in Mathematics, and the Second Step Social-Emotional Curriculum
- Ability to meet the needs of all learners by working in collaboration with Early Childhood Special Education
- Conveniently located at Central Early Learning Center (6300 Walker St.)
- Morning and afternoon sessions available
- Voted Best Preschool in St. Louis Park by the Sun Sailor’s Readers’ Choice Awards
Concerns about your child’s development?
If you have concerns about your birth- five year old child’s development, wencourage you to contact our Assistant Director of Student Services, Tiffany Harris, or complete an online referral with Help Me Grow.
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A typical preschool school day includes:
- Open play/choice time
- Large group time
- Small group guided instruction
- Art, music, and dramatic play
- Curriculum guided literacy, math, and science activities
- Gym and playground large motor time
- Snack
Click here to learn about full day Kids Place Preschool Childcare.
Immunization Requirements
Minnesota law requires all students in Early Childhood through Grade 12 to have up-to-date immunization records or a notarized exemption form on file. Your child cannot start Early Learning Preschool or ECFE classes without this documentation. If you have questions, please call us at 952-928-6774.
Need to Submit an Exemption Form? We’re here to help! If you choose to exempt your child from immunizations, you must complete an exemption form in the presence of a notary public. An on-site notary is available at Door 1 of the Central Community Center. General availability is Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. A notary is also available in the Central Early Learning Center main office most afternoons from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., Monday-Friday. Immunization Form
Contact Information Central Early Learning Center – Door 3 Early Learning Preschool Programs 6300 Walker St., St. Louis Park, MN 55416 Phone: 952.928.6774 Fax: 952.928.6728