WELCOME TO ECFE ECFE (Early Childhood Family Education)-for families with children from birth to kindergarten entrance-is a nationally-celebrated, school district-based parenting education program. Participating in ECFE helps you to form relationships with other families in the district and introduces you to our district's learning experts and resources. It also engages your children in fun, age-appropriate learn and play activities.

Adult Basic Education (ABE) Early Learning is available to students that are 6 weeks to 2 years of age at the start of enrollment. To register for this class, parents/guardians must be registered and scheduled to attend ABE classes at the Wayzata Early Learning School. The Early Learning School staff provide a safe environment and age-appropriate play experiences for children while their parent/guardian attend class. Online registration and consistent attendance are also required to attend ABE Early Learning. The class is scheduled for Monday - Thursday, 9:15 am - 12:15 pm.

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Current customer registration for preschool and pre-kindergarten will be Monday, February 2nd at 8:00am through Friday, February 6th at 4:00pm. All other school year registration begins Friday, February 6th at 8:00am. Our much-loved Early Learning School is part of our district's family of schools delivering excellence for each and every student. Preschool classes are inclusive and diverse. The classroom environment is warm and caring. We work closely with each student to ensure they develop the skills and achieve the standards necessary for an easy transition to kindergarten. For more detailed information please view our 2026-27 Annual Class and Activity Guide Please note that Part-day preschool classes are available for 2.5 - and 3-year old children and Part-day Pre-Kindergarten classes are available for 4-year-old children. Part-day classes are held at the Wayzata Early Learning School.

Our much-loved preschool is part of our district's family of schools -- delivering excellence for each and every student. Preschool classes are inclusive and diverse. The classroom environment is warm and caring. Our teachers do an outstanding job of both preparing our preschoolers for kindergarten and helping them with that transition. Our creative, fun, age-appropriate curriculum supports social, emotional and academic growth and development. Join us for our school-day preschool program that is operated by wayzataschools Public Schools' Community Ed department and coordinated by the Early Learning School. Available for 4-year-old children. Students must be 4 years old by September 1, 2024. Students attending preschool at the elementary schools must be fully potty trained before the start of the school year. This class is held at Early Learning School and Kimberly Lane Elementary School. We also have full-day and part-day preschool options for 4-year-olds. If you are interested in a full-day preschool class, please choose a class from the wayzataschools Early Learning School full-day preschool options. If you are interested in a part-day preschool class, please choose a class from the wayzataschools Early Learning School part-day preschool options. Non-refundable deposit is due immediately upon registration approval. 2024-2025 Registration Options: School Day at Kimberly Lane Elementary School (WAITLIST ONLY) - Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. - $52/day School Day at Early Learning School - Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. - $52/day

Current customer registration for Full-day Pre-Kindergarten will be Monday, February 2nd at 8:00am through Friday, February 6th at 4:00pm. Full-day Pre-Kindergarten lottery registration will be Friday, February 6th at 8:00am through Thursday, February 12th at 4:00pm. Summer Rising K's Registration will be Monday, February 9th at 8:00am through Friday, February 13th at 4:00pm. Our much-loved Full-day Pre-Kindergarten program is part of our district's early learning program delivering excellence for each and every student. Pre-Kindergarten classes are inclusive and diverse. The classroom environment is warm and caring. We work closely with each student to ensure they develop the skills and achieve the standards necessary for an easy transition to kindergarten. For more detailed information please view our 2026-27 Annual Class and Activity Guide

For the most up-to-date program information, please visit the wayzataschools Kids website. Our website provides information regarding registration, contacts, cost schedules, FAQ's, site availability, program handbook, calendars and more. Registration Information 2026-27 School Year Childcare Registration: Monday, March 9, 2026 at 8 a.m. - Friday, March 13, 2026 at 4 p.m. Full-day preschool information can be found online here.