Welcome to osseoschools Area Schools Early Childhood & Family Education (EC&FE) Preschool and Prekindergarten

High-quality, affordable Preschool and Prekindergarten

osseoschools Area Schools Early Childhood & Family Education offers classes designed to support your child's full development and create a foundation for future academic, emotional, and social success.

Our curriculum and activities focus on:
✔️ Building confidence & independence
✔️ Developing academic & social skills
✔️ Empowering curious learners

We help children build the essential skills they need to thrive as learners now and in the future.

Preschool and Prekindergarten age requirements:

• Preschool for Threes: For children who turn 3 on or before September 1st.
• Preschool for Three to Fives: For children who turn 3 but not more than 5 on or before Sept. 1st.
• Prekindergarten for Fours: For children who turn 4 on or before September 1st.

Registration information for 2026-27 Preschool for Threes, Preschool for Three to Fives and Prekindergarten for Fours

• Jan. 14, 2026: Registration opens online at 9 a.m.
• Feb. 13, 2026: Lottery registration due by noon
• Feb. 17, 2026: Lottery held
• Feb. 20, 2026: Lottery results are emailed
• Feb. 25, 2026: Registration reopens to the public

View the 2026-27 Preschool Guidebook online.

Limited openings remain for 2025-26 Preschool/PreK classes. 

Call 763-391-8777 to learn more and register your child.

View or download the 2025-26 Preschool/PreK Catalog below.

English
Spanish
Hmong
Vietnamese

Calendars for 2025-26 Preschool/PreK

• Monday-Friday Classes - English \ Spanish
• Monday-Thursday classes - English \ Spanish
• Monday/Wednesday/Friday Classes - English \ Spanish
• Tuesday/Thursday Classes - English \ Spanish

Need help with registration or accessing your account?

Check out our Parent Guide for step-by-step instructions.
Watch our Registration Tutorial Video to learn how to register online.

Need further assistance? We’re here to help! Call us at 763-391-8777 or email us at ecfe@district279.org.