SLP Pre-K Programs

From birth to kindergarten, SLP Pre-K programs help prepare your child for success in school and life. All preschool programs have highly qualified staff and use research-based curriculum. Each program features unique differences to meet unique family needs. As part of the St. Louis Park Public Schools, SLP Pre-K provides your family with important first connections to kindergarten and the community.

Parents say, "This is a great place for families to meet families," and that their kids love coming to school.

A complete listing of preschool classes and activities can be found in the Community Education catalog, mailed to all St. Louis Park homes three times a year: Mid August, late December and early March. If you would like to have a catalog mailed to you, call 952-928-6777.

Aquatics
Red Cross swim lessons, water exercise, family recreational swim, lap swim, and synchronized swimming are offered at the Central Pool, year round, for infants-adults.
Register online
Contact: Mary Magle, 952-928-6780
magle.mary@slpschools.org

SLP Creative Play Pre-K
SLP Creative Play Pre-K offers an affordable, family-friendly preschool experience for children ages 21/2 - 5. Children attend two or three days a week. Classes emphasize social skills, constructive play time and school readiness activities. Morning and afternoon classes are available.
Contact: Peggy Rick, 952-928-6781
rick.margaret@slpschools.org

SLP ECFE
SLP Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) offers classes for children ages birth through five and their parents or caregivers. Parent and child enjoy play and learning activities together under the guidance of a licensed early childhood teacher. For part of the class, parents participate in a discussion group led by a licensed parent educator. Families typically attend one day per week; daytime, evening and Saturday classes are available.
Contact: Mary O'Brien, 952-928-6778
obrien.mary@slpschools.org

Early Childhood Screening
This is an evaluation which checks the health and development of your child so concerns may be addressed early. This enables your child to be ready to be a better learner in kindergarten. It is a free service for children ages 3 1/2 - 5 years old and is required for entrance into kindergarten. Screening is held September to early May at Central Community Center. Click here for more information.
Contact: Melissa Hanna: 952-928-6726
hanna.melissa@slpschools.org

SLP Family Learning Pre-K
SLP Family Learning Pre-K supports parents learning English or working on their GED. Parents bring their preschoolers to school with them. While parents are learning, children are involved in preschool activities. Parent and child also interact together and participate in parent discussion groups. Parents must enroll in Adult Basic Education (English Language Learning or GED) classes before joining Family Learning Pre-K. Call Adult Options at 952/988-5343 for more information. Classes are free as funds and space allow; transportation is provided.
Contact: Adult Options in Education, 952-988-5343

SLP First Steps Pre-K
SLP First Steps Pre-K curriculum is coordinated with the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme offered in the K-6 St. Louis Park Public Schools. IB strives to help children develop an international perspective - to become aware of and sensitive to the points of view of people in other parts of the world. SLP First Steps Pre-K serves children ages 3-5, 4 days a week, morning or afternoon. An optional Full Day Friday is available. First Steps also may be combined with Kids' Place Child Care to meet family childcare needs. For more information call 952-928-6777. Apply online at www.slpcommunityed.com.

Gymnastics
Park Gymnastics is a recreational gymnastic program with an emphasis on fun! Spring and summer sessions are offered for beginners through advanced gymnasts at Central Community Center Instruction is given on the balance beam, vault and floor exercise. Classes are held in the Central Gymnastics Gym.
Register online
Contact: Gretchen Vandenputte, 952-928-6752
vandenputte.gretchen@slpschools.org

SLP Kids' Place Pre-K
SLP Kids' Place Pre-K provides working families a high quality, preschool experience within a full-day child care setting for children ages 6 weeks-6 years. The program is open from 6:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. in a number of locations throughout the St. Louis Park School District.
Contact: Lisa Campbell, 952-928-6779
campbell.lisa@slpschools.org

Kindergarten Plus
This is a tuition-based, full-day, everyday kindergarten. Children have the same certified kindergarten teacher all day. This program will serve one section of kindergartners at Peter Hobart Primary Center and one section at Aquila Primary Center. Families of kindergartners may choose to enroll their children in this full-day kindergarten for an additional fee. Scholarship are available. For information call 952-928-6061.

Preschool Dance
"Kid Dance" classes for boys and girls teach a variety of dance styles including basic ballet technique and creative dance movement. Monday morning classes are held at Central Community Center and Thursday morning classes are held at Lenox Community Center.
Register online
Contact: Peggy Rick at 952/928-6781
rick.margaret@slpschools.org

SLP PALS Pre-K
SLP PALS Pre-K adds a preschool day to ECFE classes. Families continue to benefit from the ECFE model of parent child interaction, parent group discussion and child classroom time. A second day for 21/2 - 4 year olds is a child only day with the same group of children and teachers from the ECFE day. Children ages 4 - 5 years may attend two additional days per week. Morning and afternoon classes are available.

SLP PALS+ Pre-K
SLP PALS+ Pre-K offers children ages 3-5 an opportunity to learn to appreciate differences through a positive, nurturing, small class environment. Children with and without disabilities enroll in SLP PALS+ Pre-K. Classes are offered 3 or 4 days a week, morning and afternoon. Monthly Family Fun Nights are a required part of this program.

SLP Ready, Set, Kindergarten Pre-K
SLP Ready, Set, Kindergarten (RSK) Pre-K is the St. Louis Park Public Schools' School Readiness program. It is designed for children ages 3 - 5 who have not had a preschool experience. Families must meet income guidelines to attend RSK. Transportation and lunch are provided. Monthly Family Fun Nights are a required part of this program.
Contact: Lisa Reynolds, 952-928-6726
Reynolds.lisa@slpschools.org