Preschool
2026-2027 Little Huskies Preschool Enrollment
- Little Huskies 3s is for children who will be three years old by September 1, 2026.
- Little Huskies 4s is for children who will be four years old by September 1, 2026.
Preschool enrollment opens Tuesday, January 27 for all new families.
Preschool enrollment is now open for current preschool families and ISD761 staff.
Preschool Class Time Offerings 2026-2027
*All preschool classes will be at the Owatonna Education Center, 338 East Main Street.
Little Huskies Preschool
3 years old by September 1, 2026
- 2 Day
- Thursday, Friday, 8:15-10:45am - $80 monthly
- 3 Day
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, 8:15-10:45am - $120 monthly
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, 12:15-2:45pm - $120 monthly
Little Huskies Preschool
4 years old by September 1, 2026
- 3 Day
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 8:15-10:45am - $120 monthly
- 4 Day
- Monday-Thursday, 8:15-10:45am - $180 monthly
- Monday-Thursday, 12:15-2:45pm - $180 monthly
- 5 Day
- Monday-Friday, 8:15-10:45am - $200 monthly
- Monday-Friday, 12:15-2:45pm - $200 monthly
- Full Day, Monday-Friday, 8:15am-2:45pm - $500 - Full-day preschool is available for students who are able to engage in a full-day, school-based program, offering additional instructional time to support learning and a successful transition to kindergarten. This program is aligned with Minnesota Early Learning Standards and is not a childcare program.
Little Huskies Preschool
Three-year-old Preschool
- 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.
Four-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.
| Preschool Tuition Scale for the 2026-2027 School Year - Monthly Fees | ||||||||
| Qualifying Family Income Levels | ||||||||
| Family size | VPK or Scholarship 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+ | ||||
| 2-Day Class | $0 | $40 | $60 | $80 | ||||
| 3-Day Class | $0 | $60 | $90 | $120 | ||||
| 4-Day Class | $0 | $90 | $140 | $180 | ||||
| 5-Day Class | $0 | $100 | $150 | $200 | ||||
| Full-Day (5-Day) | $0 | $250 | $400 | $500 | ||||
| Families in the “Tuition Free” range receive priority for scholarships and Voluntary PreKindergarten (VPK) spots. Families in reduced fee ranges may also qualify based on availability. Decisions will be finalized by August 2026. | ||||||||
Want to enroll in preschool for this current school year? Spots are still available.
Scholarship
handbook
25-26 calendar
