ISD 279 - Osseo Area Schools Community Education

Preschool/PreK Classes for 3 to 5 year-olds

Thank you for your interest into Osseo Area Schools Early Childhood Programs!  

We are still accepting registrations for Preschool/PreK for SY2022-23. 

School year 2023-2024: In mid January of 2023 registration will begin and brochures will be mailed to homes. A registration lottery will be held in February 2023. For more information call 763-391-8777 or email ecfe@district279.org

Osseo Area Schools Early Childhood & Family Education offers a variety of affordable Preschool and PreK programs designed to support your child's development, and create a foundation for your child's future academic, emotional and social success. Our curriculum and activities focus on building confidence, independence, academic, and social skills so your child enters kindergarten ready to continue learning and has received a 4-STAR (highest possible rating) from Parent Aware.

Our program will continue to align with Osseo Area Schools learning models by offering online and in-person early learning opportunities for families as allowed. Safety and health guidelines will be followed as directed by Minnesota Department of Education, Minnesota Department of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Osseo Area Schools.

SY2022-2023 Preschool/Pre-K Age Requirements:

• Preschool for 3s & 4s and 3 to 5s: Children must be the age of 3 or older by September 1, 2022. No exceptions.
• Pre-K for 4s & 5s: Children must be the age of 4 or older by September 1, 2022. No exceptions.

Registrations will remain in a pending status until all registration requirements have been received by the Early Childhood Office. Classes with openings are filled first come first-serve and registration is continuous year-round.

State funded scholarships are available for SY2022-23 on a limited bases. If a child is awarded a scholarship, it will cover your child’s tuition for the entire school year.

Here is a video tutorial of how to register online:  Registration Tutorial Video

If you have questions or need assistance, please call us at 763-391-8777 or email ecfe@district279.org      

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