Preschool for Threes and Preschool for Three to Fives

You can register online at osseoschools.arux.app. There you will find complete class schedules and details. If you need assistance, call  763-391-8777 or email ecfe@district279.org.

Please check with each program for their specific toilet-training expectations. Our programs ask that children are mostly self-sufficient with bathroom needs; while recognizing every child develops at their own pace and we partner with families to support that growth.

For families seeking additional guidance, Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) offers several supportive resources:

• Video: Watch Toileting at Preschool for practical tips and expectations.
• Live online Question & Answer (Q&A) sessions: Watch for more information about online Question and Answer sessions coming this fall. 
• Personalized support: Connect with a licensed parent educator for individual phone consultations, home visits, or specialized classes.

Questions? Call 763-391-8777 or email ECFE@district279.org

Registration is first come, first served for remaining preschool spots at these school locations:

• Arbor View Early Childhood Center
• Cedar Island Elementary School 
• Willow Lane Early Childhood Center

• No, your child does not need to complete Early Childhood Screening before registering. Have your child screened between the ages of three and five.
• Early Childhood Screening is a free and simple way to check your child’s growth, development, and learning. Learn more about screening. 
• If your child has already been screened in another school district, please email the screening paperwork to ecfe@district279.org.

In preschool classes transportation is not provided. Families are responsible for getting their child to and from school.

Yes, registration remains open after the lottery; however, placement depends on class availability. Call 763-391-8777 to discuss options if your preferred class is full.

The lottery is completely random, giving every family who registers during the lottery period an equal chance of being placed in one of their chosen classes, regardless of whether they register on the first or last day. Families will be notified of the results shortly after the lottery is complete.

If your child isn’t placed in one of your selected classes, a staff member will contact you to help find another option or add your child to the waiting list for one or two of your class choices.

If your child is enrolled in a class, they can be in one waiting room for another class. If they are not enrolled in a class, they can be in up to two waiting rooms.

When a spot becomes available in a class, the office runs a mini-lottery among the students in that class’s waiting room. Parents or guardians of the selected child are notified and have 48 hours to respond by phone or email to accept the spot. If there is no response, another mini-lottery is held, and the spot is offered to someone else.

Tuition is based on a sliding fee scale that considers household income and family size. The specific fee scale is available in the registration brochure. If the tuition cost would prevent you from enrolling your child, call 763-391-8777 to discuss financial assistance. Scholarships may be available to help reduce tuition for families who qualify. 

• Tuition is divided into nine equal monthly payments, due on the 15th of each month. Payments are automatically charged to the credit card or bank account you provide.
• If you prefer, you can pay the full annual tuition upfront and receive a 5% discount if payment is made before Sept. 14.
• When your child is enrolled in a class after the lottery process, a nonrefundable $25 registration fee and the first month's tuition are charged. The remaining eight payments are made monthly from September through April

Teacher assignments are finalized in August. You will receive teacher and classroom details, along with orientation information, by mid-August. All Osseo Area Schools Preschool for Threes and Prekindergarten for Fours teachers hold a teaching license from the State of Minnesota. 

Yes, each school offers scheduled school tours. Call 763-391-8777 to schedule a time.