Preschool

2025-2026 Preschool registration is open.

Little Learners is for children who will be three years old by September 1.
Bright Beginnings is for children who will be four years old by September 1.
If your preschool student has not previously attended ECFE or Little Learners, please complete the "new student enrollment with Owatonna Public Schools."

*All preschool classes will be at the Owatonna Education Center, 338 East Main Street, for 2025-2026.

Bright Beginnings 4-year-old Preschool

Little Learners 3-year-old Preschool

Curriculum: Fountas & Pinnell literacy skills that set the foundation for reading, Everyday Math, Conscious Discipline social skills.
Most classrooms are co-taught by two licensed teachers (Early Childhood and Early Childhood Special Education) to meet all student needs. All classrooms have 2-3 adults.
Dramatic play, writing, reading, art, building, and sensory centers in all classrooms.
Building independence & self-help skills.
Opportunities to engage in parent-child activities including field trips, conferences, and information posted to ClassDojo.

Little Learners preschool has 2- and 3-day class options.
This is a great introduction to a formal learning experience. All classrooms have group time, centers, snack, and free play.
Children are assessed on early language, literacy, math, and social skills and participate in ongoing and engaging learning experiences in these areas.

Preschool Tuition Scale for the 2025-2026 School Year - Monthly Fees
Family size	VPK or Scholarship Income Eligible - Tuition Free	Reduced Fee 1	Reduced Fee 2	Pay in Full
2	<$44,006	$44,007 - $62,731	$62,732-$79,584	$79,585+
3	<$54,360	$54,361 - $77,492	$77,493- $98,310	$98,311+
4	<$64,714	$64,715 - $92,252	$92,253- $117,036	$117,037+
5	<$75,068	$75,069 - $107,012	$107,013 - $135,761	$135,762+
6	<$85,423	$85,424 - $121,773	$121,774 - $154,487	$154,488+
7	<$87,365	$87,366 - $124,541	$124,542 - $157,999	$158,000+
8	<$89,306	$89,307 - $127,308	$127,309 - $161,509	$161,510+
	<$91,247	$91,248 - $130,076	$130,077 - $165,021	$165,022+
Little Learners 2-Day Class	$0	$40	$60	$80
Little Learners 3-Day Class	$0	$60	$90	$120
Bright Beginnings 5-Day Class	$0	$100	$150	$200
Families whose household income falls in the “tuition free” column of the sliding fee scale will be given priority for scholarships and Voluntary PreKindergarten (VPK) spots. Families whose income falls in the reduced range may also qualify, depending on availability. Determinations will be made by August 2025.

Scholarship