Preschool

Willmar Public Schools preschool program engages our 3 to 5 year old learners through play to prepare them for kindergarten and future learning. Our licensed preschool teaches are trained in the best practices and provide a high-quality curriculum where your child's interests drive their learning. Registration will open on Wednesday, March 4th.

Program Highlights:

Four Star Parent Aware Rated
Immersed within our school district
Access to school based resources
Staff/Student ration of 1:10
Half or Full Day options at most buildings
Breakfast and Lunch provided
ECSE Inclusion
Early Learning Core Partnership
Teachers hold MN Teaching Licensure
Field Trips and Family Events

Our Preschool Programs

4-Year-Old Preschool: Cardinal Kids
3- and 4-Year-Old Preschool: Kids Together

4-Year-Old Preschool: Cardinal Kids

Cardinal Kids Preschool will provide students with exposure to developmentally appropriate practices that are proven to better prepare children for kindergarten. Program goals include developing pre-reading and pre-math readiness skills, improving social skills, developing listening skills and self-help skills, improving fine and gross motor skills, and gaining self-confidence.

Program Details:

Full-day program
Classes run from September to May
For children who are 4 years old by September 1 of the school year for which they are registering
Students will attend preschool at the elementary school they will attend, which will help ease the transition into kindergarten

3- and 4-Year-Old Preschool: Kids Together

The goal of Kids Together is to provide children with a fun and enriching preschool program that will enable them to enter school with the necessary skills, behavior, family stability and support to progress and flourish. Kids Together curriculum supports a child's individual developmental stage of learning. We integrate opportunities for social, emotional, physical and intellectual development and enhancement.

The half-day program runs from September to May. Information and applications for Kids Together are available in the spring of each year. Scholarships are available for qualifying families.

Program Details

Half-day program
2, 3, 4, or 5 days per week options
Classes run from September to May
For children who are 3 or 4 years old by September 1 of the school year for which they are registering
Offered at our three elementary schools and the Jefferson Learning Center