Public preschool programs help 3 and 4-year olds and their families prepare for success in kindergarten and beyond.

Description

Programs are designed to support children and their families and prepare them for success in kindergarten and beyond.

The programs are offered by public school districts and some charter schools. Preschool program options vary by district.

About This Location

This school district offers preschool programming (School Readiness and/or Voluntary Prekindergarten). Preschool program options and funding differ in each district. Your local school district can help you figure out what program options and tuition supports are available.

Features

• Area Served by County
  • Olmsted County

• Payment
  • Free / no cost to everyone
  • Private pay
  • Sliding fee scale

Eligibility

All children 3-4 years of age are eligible to participate in public school district preschool programs. Some children may qualify to participate for free or at a reduced rate.

Application Instructions

Contact your local school district office or school for enrollment information.

Fee

Each program has different payment and eligibility information.

School Readiness: Children 3 years of age as of September 1 to kindergarten enrollment who meet one or more of the identified eligibility criteria. Programs have a sliding fee scale. Fees may be waivered for families unable to pay.

Voluntary Prekindergarten: A child who is 4 years of age as of September 1 and who meets one more of the identified eligibility criteria is eligible to participate free of charge.