Preschool, 5-Day (Free)

These classes serve children who are 4 years old on September 1. Classes meet 2 1/2 hours per day, Monday through Friday to prepare students socially, emotionally and academically for success in Kindergarten and beyond. Programming is provided at no cost to families.

Classes for the 2023-24 and the 2024-25 school years are held at:

Forest Elementary (Crystal) | Monday-Friday 7:45-10:15 a.m. or 11:35 a.m. - 2:05 p.m.
Lakeview Elementary (Robbinsdale) | Monday-Friday 7:45-10:15 a.m. or 11:35 a.m. - 2:05 p.m.
Meadow Lake Elementary (New Hope) |Monday-Friday 7:45-10:15 a.m. or 11:35 a.m. - 2:05 p.m.
Neill Elementary (Crystal) | Monday-Friday 7:45-10:15 a.m. or 11:35 a.m. - 2:05 p.m.
New Hope Learning Center (New Hope) | 8:15-10:45 a.m. or 11:45 a.m.-2:15 p.m.
Northport Elementary (Brooklyn Center) |Monday-Friday 7:45-10:15 a.m. or 11:35 a.m. - 2:05 p.m. or an all day class 7:45 a.m. - 2:05 p.m.
Noble Elementary (Golden Valley) | Monday-Friday 7:45-10:15 a.m. or 11:35 a.m. - 2:05 p.m.
Sonnesyn Elementary (New Hope) |Monday-Friday 7:45-10:15 a.m. or 11:35 a.m. - 2:05 p.m.

Important to Note:

Transportation is available within individual school boundaries. If your child will be coming from child care, the child care must also be located within the same school boundaries as your residence or you will need to transfer enrollment to the child care boundaries.
Please call 763-504-5330 with questions on interschool transfers and open enrollment.
For language assistance, please call 763-504-7688.

2024-2025 Early Learning preschool options

Register for Preschool

Preschool registration is a 2-step process.

Register at rdale.ce.eleyo.com to choose your class. View the Early Learning Preschool Options to determine your first and second choices.
Complete the district online registration. Scroll down and choose "ENROLL ONLINE NOW".

You will need the following documents to complete your online registration:

Proof of Age for student (Birth certificate, Passport, Adoption Records)
Proof of Residence for family (Photo ID, Current Lease Agreement, Water/Gas/Electric/Waste Bill)
Student Immunizations or Notarized Conscientious Objector Form

Once you have completed both steps and all required documents have been received, you will receive an email confirming your students class placement.

Requirements for Registration

The following are required for registration.

Proof of student age (Birth Certificate, Passport, Adoption Records)
Proof of residency (Photo ID, Current Lease Agreement, Water/Gas/Electric/Waste Bill)
Current immunization record or notarized conscientious objector form is required before your child can attend school.
Early Childhood Screening - must be completed within 90 days of starting school. To make an appointment online go to rdale.ce.eleyo.com. You can also call 763-504-4180 to schedule an appointment.