Early Learning Preschool Program Registration
Click on the links below to register for 2025-2026 Preschool Classes.
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 4 years old by September 1, 2025 are eligible to register for a 4’s preschool class for the 2024-2025 school year.
Looking for full day childcare for your preschooler?
Click here for 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.
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: 952.928.6777
Fax: 952.928.6728
Preschool Tuition Assistance
Tuition assistance for preschool is available for St. Louis Park residents. Reduced tuition rates and scholarships are generated using an income eligibility chart based on annual family income. Submission of documents that provide proof of income are required to receive assistance. Students who qualify for tuition assistance or scholarships must complete an Early Childhood Screening within 90 days of starting school. Early Childhood Screening is required by the state of Minnesota for Kindergarten entrance.
2025-2026 Income Eligibility Scale
| 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: | ||
| – | $6,994 | $9,953 |
