Pre-Kindergarten Program

Teacher-Melissa Maschke-Jordan

The Pre-Kindergarten program provides preschool education for children the year before kindergarten to prepare them for school success.  Classes focus on teaching children to :

• see themselves as capable learners,
• develop reading, writing and math skills,
• work well with other children and adults

Class Size

Up to 20 children are enrolled in each class with a licensed teacher and an assistant. 


Class Time

Children are enrolled for a full school year, five days a week, in the mornings or afternoons. 

Morning class time:      8:30-11:00 a.m.
Afternoon class time:   12:30- 3:00 p.m.


Enrollment:

the Pre-Kindergarten Program is open to children who are:

• Four years old by September 1st and
• Living in Saint Paul.

Enrollment priority is given to children who are:

• From families with low incomes (eligible for free or reduced-priced meals at school), or
• English Language Learners, or
• Enrolled in Early Childhood Special Education

To apply call the Saint Paul Student Placement Center (651)632-3760 for an application and information about the enrollment process.