Early Learning Preschool – St. Louis Park Community Education

Early Learning Preschool Program Registration

Click on the links below to register for 2025-2026 Early Learning Preschool half day classes.

Families registering after August 22 should expect a later start date. For more information about

your child’s start date, please contact Sarah Reuben at 952-928-6785.

The award winning St. Louis Park Early Learning Preschool program offers flexible half day preschool options for children ages 33 months – 5 years old.

Professional, highly-qualified teachers
Preschool tuition assistance is available (see below)
Research-based Big Day for Pre-K curriculum, Bridges in Mathematics, and the Second Step Social-Emotional Curriculum
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
Parent Aware 4 Star Rated Program

As part of the St. Louis Park Schools, the Early Learning Preschool program offers our city’s youngest learners a chance to learn with future elementary school classmates.

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

Children who are 33 months old by September 1, 2025 are eligible to register for a 3’s preschool class for the 2024-2025 school year.

Children who are 4 years old by September 1, 2025 are eligible to register for a 4’s preschool class for the 2024-2025 school year.

Interested in a tour of the Central Early Learning Center? Contact the main office at 952.928.6774 to schedule a tour today!

Registration for the 2025-2026 school year is now open!

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Looking for full day childcare for your preschooler?

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, our administrative assistant, Marylu Brendon, can notarize your exemption form for free. You’ll find her at Door 1, available Monday–Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Immunization Form

The Early Learning Preschool is a four star rated Parent Aware program. For more information about our Parent Aware Rating call (888) 291-9811 or visit www.parentaware.org.

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

Preschool Tuition Assistance Tuition assistance for preschool is available for St. Louis Park residents. Families living in St. Louis Park may be eligible for tuition assistance based on household income. Eligibility for these benefits is determined by the Federal Poverty Level which is aligned to the Free and Reduced Price Meal (FRPM) income eligibility guidelines. Eligibility can also be established through direct, dated certification of federal or state assistance programs – for example, if a child is part of a household receiving SNAP, WIC, or TANF benefits. Click here to consult the Federal Poverty Level calculator. Pathways II and VPK (Voluntary PreK) scholarships are also available for qualifying families.

To apply, families must fill out a tuition assistance form and submit proof of income such as two recent paystubs, W-2 form, tax returns, or a dated income verification letter. For more information about applying for tuition assistance, contact Sarah Reuben at young.sarah@slpschools.org or 952.928.6785.

To calculate tuition assistance, first determine if your household income qualifies under the free or reduced-price lunch eligibility guidelines provided by the USDA. If your income falls within the eligible range, you may receive a discount on preschool tuition. The amount of the discount is then based on the number of days your child will attend preschool each week.

Reduced Price Meals
Household Size	Annual Income	Monthly Income	Every Two Weeks	Weekly
2	$39,128	$3,261	$1,505	$753
3	$49,303	$4,019	$1,897	$949
4	$59,478	$4,957	$2,288	$1,144
5	$69,653	$5,805	$2,679	$1,340
6	$79,828	$6,653	$3,071	$1,536
7	$90,003	$7,501	$3,462	$1,731
8	$100,178	$8,349	$3,853	$1,927
Each Additional Family Member	$10,175	$484	$392	$196

Free Meals
Household Size	Annual Income	Monthly Income	Every Two Weeks	Weekly
2	$27,495	$2,292	$1,058	$529
3	$36,645	$2,888	$1,333	$667
4	$41,795	$3,483	$1,608	$804
5	$48,945	$4,079	$1,883	$942
6	$56,095	$4,675	$2,158	$1,079
7	$63,245	$5,271	$2,433	$1,217
8	$70,395	$5,867	$2,708	$1,354
Each Additional Family Member	$7,150	$596	$275	$138

	Full Rate	Free Lunch Guideline Families who meet the Free Lunch guideline are eligible for 95% tuition assistance and pay 5% of tuition.	Reduced Lunch Guideline Families who meet the Reduced Lunch guideline are eligible for 75% tuition assistance and pay 25% of tuition.	Within $6000 of Annual Salary Range If income is within $6000 of the annual salary range, families are eligible for 50% tuition assistance and pay 50% of tuition.
Discount		95% Discount	75% Discount	50% Discount
$75 Registration Fee		waived	waived	waived
EL PreK – 5 day class	$455	$23 per month	$114 per month	$228 per month
EL PreK – 4 day class	$370	$19 per month	$93 per month	$185 per month
EL PreK – 3 day class	$295	$15 per month	$74 per month	$148 per month
EL PreK – 2 day class	$220	$11 per month	$55 per month	$110 per month

Students who qualify for tuition assistance or scholarships must complete an Early Childhood Screening within 90 days of starting school. Early Childhood Screening is a state requirement for Kindergarten entrance.