Little Eagles Preschool
Welcome to Little Eagles Preschool!
Little Eagles Preschool is a program of Eden Prairie Schools Community Education and provides an innovative classroom where creativity and imagination soar! Our diverse classrooms help students discover a love for learning in an interactive and academically rich environment. Your child will be immersed in a stimulating learning environment filled with fun, challenging, and creative learning activities. Join us to get a jump start on kindergarten readiness!
There are many preschool options available to families in Eden Prairie, but the Little Eagles Preschool program is the only one that aligns with the Eden Prairie Schools K-12 curriculum and the overall K-12 system. We work closely with Early Childhood Special Education and kindergarten teachers to foster a successful transition from preschool to kindergarten.
Little Eagles 2023-24 is now open for registration! Save your spot today!
Register for the 2023-24 school year Little Eagles catalog 2023-2024
Little Eagles Summer 2023 - Registration opens March 15 at 8 a.m.
Morning Mini Camps
Morning Mini Camps
Lower Campus * Monday–Thursday, 9:30 AM–12:00 PM * $100 per week
must be age 3 by first day of camp
Students will engage in a four day thematic camp with Little Eagles teachers and paraprofessionals. Each week students will engage in hands-on learning opportunities for exploration as well as an extension of social-emotional learning and academic skills that are focused on during the school year.
- Provide a snack and a water bottle.
- Send your child to school in a layer of sunscreen and close toed shoes for outdoor play.
- All current school year tuition balances must be paid before attending summer programming.
CAMP DATES | |
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Camp Animals | Monday, July 10 – Thursday, July 13 |
Camp Dinosaurs | Monday, July 17 – Thursday, July 20 |
Camp Vehicles | Monday, July 24 – Thursday, July 27 |
Camp Colors | Monday, July 31 – Thursday, August 3 |
Let's Get Ready for Preschool | Monday, August 7 – Thursday, August 10 |
Full Day Camps
Full Day Camps
Lower Campus * Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM * 3, 4, or 5 Day options
must be age 3 by Jan. 1, 2023 • Designed for incoming 3 and 4 year old students.
Students who are Kindergarten-eligible are highly encouraged to sign up for Eagle Zone or EPIC summer programming.
Students will engage in a summer long camp with a consistent 3, 4, or 5 day schedule with Little Eagles teachers and paraprofessionals. Each week students will engage in hands-on learning opportunities for exploration as well as an extension of social-emotional learning and academic skills that are focused on in the school year.
In addition, students enrolled in the full day option will go on three Wednesday field trips to surrounding indoor and outdoor playgrounds. (Activity fees are included in your enrollment.)
- You must provide daily lunch, morning snack and a water bottle. Afternoon snacks are provided.
- Send your child to school in a layer of sunscreen and close toed shoes for outdoor play.
- A daily rest period is required in each classroom. Duration is 30 minutes - 2 hours, depending on age of class.
- All current school year tuition balances must be paid before attending summer programming.
2022-2023 School Year
- Learn About Little Eagles Preschool
- 3 Year Old Preschool
- 4 Year Old Junior Preschool
- 4 Year Old Preschool
- Parent Handbook 2022-23
- Parents of Preschoolers
Learn About Little Eagles Preschool
Curriculum Focused on Personalized Learning
At Eden Prairie Schools, our mission is to inspire each student every day. Our preschool is designed to create excitement around education and provide a foundation for lifelong learning. We use Creative Curriculum, which is a balanced approach of all social-emotional and academic areas. We focus on personalized learning for your child. Lessons are designed around your child’s skills to prepare them for kindergarten and beyond. Throughout the school year, staff conduct assessments using the whole child approach utilizing the Teaching Strategies GOLD observation based assessment tool.
What does a typical day look like?
- Free choice time with teacher (includes dramatic play, writing and listening center)
- Gym/motor room or outside activities
- Snack and lunch
- Large group activity
- Music and movement
- Small group activities: literacy and writing
- Read aloud and vocabulary
- Large group activity
- Rest/nap and quiet time activity
- Free choice and art
- Large group Smart Board activity
- Snack or lunch
- Small group activities: math, science, and sensory
- Outside activities
- Story time
- Gym and free choice
Please see the next two tabs for specific information for each age.
3 Year Old Preschool
3 Year Old Preschool Options
Must be 3 Years Old by September 1, 2022 |
Give your child an introduction to school through Little Eagles 3 Year Old preschool program. Our developmentally appropriate program offers an interactive, stimulating and academically rich experience that supports your learner with personalized instruction and a strong focus on social and emotional development.
Location: Lower Campus Preschool, 8100 School Road
Days | Times | Cost |
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3 Day AM MWF |
9:30 am - 12:00 pm |
$27/day |
3 Day PM MWF |
1:15 pm - 3:45 pm |
$24/day |
4 Day AM M-Th |
9:30 am - 12:00 pm |
$27/day |
4 Day PM M-Th |
1:15 pm - 3:45 pm |
$24/day |
5 Day AM and RE M-F* |
9:30 am - 3:45 pm |
$50/day |
*What is AM and RE?
If you’re looking for care outside of the preschool hours for your child, enroll in our RE program. After students complete their morning preschool session (9:30-12:00 pm) they will go to lunch and engage in Rest and Enrichment (RE) from 12:00 pm-3:45 pm.
The Rest and Enrichment (RE) portion of the day is child care provided through Community Education. Preschoolers will continue to have their highly qualified teacher and paraprofessionals in the classroom, but will be expected to follow the program and classroom routine which includes rest, lunch, and enrichment activities.
Special Education services are provided during the morning preschool session (9:30 am - 12:00 pm). Accommodations and modifications will be implemented through collaboration of the special education and general education team, but services and support are not provided in the RE portion of the day (12:00 pm - 3:45 pm).
3 Year Old Preschool Information
- My Child Turns 3 After September 1
- 3 Year Old AM Preschool + RE
- 3 Year Old Before/After Preschool Care
- 3 Year Old Bussing- Qualifying Families Only
- Parents of Preschoolers
My Child Turns 3 After September 1
Your child is eligible for our Preschool Sampler class!
This class is designed for children to ease into the world of preschool. Children will ‘practice’ preschool during this drop-off class. Students will strengthen their independence and will be ready to soar as a Little Eagle into preschool. Children must be 3 by the start of class, and actively potty training to enroll in Preschool Sampler.
This class is held at Lower Campus.
1 Day Session
Must be three by first day of class
Session 1 |
Session 2 |
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November 4, 2022- February 24, 2022 Friday, 9:00 AM-11:00 AM $275 (10 Sessions) |
March 31, 2023-June 2, 2023 Friday, 9:00 AM-11:00 AM $275 (10 Sessions) |
2 Day Session
Must be three by first day of class
Session 1 | Session 2 | Session 3 |
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October 4, 2022-December 15, 2022 Tuesday/Thursday 9:00 AM-11:00 AM 3 Equal Payments of $185 |
January 10, 2023-March 16, 2023 Tuesday/Thursday 9:00 AM-11:00 AM 3 Equal Payments of $185 |
April 4, 2023- June 8, 2023 Tuesday/Thursday 9:00 AM-11:00 AM 3 Equal Payments of $185 |
3 Year Old AM Preschool + RE
Little Eagles does not offer a “Full Day Program” but offers a 6 hour program to meet child care needs of families. After students complete their morning preschool session (9:30-12:00 pm) they will go to lunch and engage in Rest and Enrichment (RE) from 12:00 pm-3:45 pm.
The Rest and Enrichment (RE) portion of the day is child care provided through Community Education. Preschoolers will continue to have their highly qualified teacher and paraprofessionals in the classroom, but will be expected to follow the program and classroom routine which includes rest, lunch, and enrichment activities.
Special Education services are provided during the morning preschool session (9:30 am - 12:00 pm). Accommodations and modifications will be implemented through collaboration of the special education and general education team, but services and support are not provided in the RE portion of the day (12:00 pm - 3:45 pm).
3 Year Old Before/After Preschool Care
A consistent schedule that matches your child’s preschool enrollment is required for before and after school programming due to staffing and ratio needs. Little Eagles Preschool does NOT offer Non-School Days and preschool students are not eligible for Eagle Zone non-school days.
Before Care for 3 year Olds:
- Lower Campus: 7:00–9:30 AM – $14.50 per day
After Care for 3 Year Olds:
- Lower Campus: 3:45–5:00 PM – $5.75 per day
Enroll for before or after school care for 3 Year Olds at Lower Campus here.
3 Year Old Bussing- Qualifying Families Only
Why doesn’t my three year old qualify for busing?
Through the Designing Pathways Process, all 4 year olds are provided busing if they attend their boundary school (shorter bus route). Three year olds may receive busing, dependent on qualifying factors or will require parent transport (not provided to all due to centralized location which results in longer bus routes and car seats are required by law for 3 years olds).What do you mean by qualifying factors?
During the registration process, you answer a series of questions that help us determine whether or not your family meets the qualifying factors for busing. By answering these questions honestly, we are able to determine who qualifies.
How will I know if my child qualifies for busing?
If your child qualifies for busing, someone from our office will reach out.
Parents of Preschoolers
NEW! Parents of Preschoolers
Do you have a preschool aged child who is in multi-day preschool and you would like support with parenting a preschooler? Join an ECFE Parent Educator and other parents in this parent-only class to share the joys and occasional challenges that come with this stage!
Topics include: general development, gaining cooperation, enhancing communication, helping your child to be a problem solver, emotional intelligence and other relevant topics.
Parent-only, in-person class with a Parent Educator. Sibling care is available.
4 Year Old Junior Preschool
Looking to ease your 4 year old into the elementary preschool experience?
4 Year Old Junior Preschool
Must be 4 Years Old by September 1, 2022 |
Available as a 2, 3, or 4 day consistent schedule, students have the opportunity to enjoy a typical preschool classroom without a full week commitment. Preschoolers will experience social-emotional development through play-based learning, and be introduced to elementary school experiences such as eating lunch in the cafeteria, riding the bus to and from school (dependent on enrollment to boundary school ), and building relationships with elementary staff. It is a great way to help your child on the road to kindergarten readiness!
As the year progresses, if it is the right fit for your student and your family, there is an opportunity to modify your enrollment to a full week schedule.
WHERE: |
Little Eagles 4 year old preschool is held at the 5 Elementary Schools: Cedar Ridge, Eden Lake, Forest Hills, Oak Point, Prairie View Enrollment at your child’s boundary elementary school is encouraged for exposure to their boundary school community, but is not required for enrollment in Little Eagles. |
WHEN: |
12:45-4:00 PM, October 3, 2022–June 8, 2023 Pick-Your-Days: 2, 3, or 4 consistent days |
COST: |
$30 per day |
Learn more and register at edenprairie.ce.eleyo.com!
4 Year Old Preschool
4 Year Old Preschool Options
Must be 4 Years Old by September 1, 2022 |
Create a school community connection, reduce transitions and prepare your child for Kindergarten through Little Eagles 4 year old preschool at one of our five Elementary Schools. Through interactive, stimulating and academically rich programming, your child will practice academic, social and emotional skills to prepare for Kindergarten. 4 year old preschoolers will also have lunch as a part of their preschool day. You have the option of bringing a lunch from home or purchasing a school lunch for an additional fee. We have dedicated preschool transportation to and from school for children living within the Eden Prairie School district boundary.
Location: Cedar Ridge Elementary, Eden Lake Elementary, Forest Hills Elementary, Prairie View Elementary, Oak Point Elementary
Days | Times | Cost |
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5 Day AM M-F |
9:30 am - 12:45 pm |
$30/day |
5 Day PM M-F |
12:45 pm - 4:00 pm |
$28/day |
5 Day AM + RE M-F |
9:30 am - 4:00 pm |
$50/day |
Junior Preschool |
12:45 - 4:00 pm |
$30/day |
*What is AM and RE?
If you’re looking for care outside of the preschool hours for your child, enroll in our RE program. After students complete their morning preschool session (9:30-12:45 pm) they will go to lunch and engage in Rest and Enrichment (RE) from 12:45 pm-4:00 pm.
The Rest and Enrichment (RE) portion of the day is child care provided through Community Education. Preschoolers will continue to have their highly qualified teacher and paraprofessionals in the classroom, but will be expected to follow the program and classroom routine which includes rest, lunch, and enrichment activities.
Special Education services are provided during the morning preschool session (9:30 am - 12:45 pm). Accommodations and modifications will be implemented through collaboration of the special education and general education team, but services and support are not provided in the RE portion of the day (12:45 pm - 4:00 pm).
4 Year Old Preschool Information
- 4 Year Old Lunch
- 4 Year Old Transportation
- AM Preschool and RE
- 4 Year Old Before/After School Care
- Boundary Schools for 4 Year Olds
- Parents of Preschoolers
4 Year Old Lunch
4 Year Old Transportation
All 4 year old preschool students are eligible for busing as long as they attend their boundary school.
Preschoolers who are receiving Special Education services through Eden Prairie Schools will work with Early Childhood Special Education to determine transportation eligibility.
- Busing is not eligible for before and after preschool care, parents or guardians must transport.
Eden Prairie Elementary Schools
- Cedar Ridge Elementary 8905 Braxton Drive
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Eden Lake Elementary 12000 Anderson Lakes Pkwy
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Forest Hills Elementary 13708 Holly Rd
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Prairie View Elementary 17255 Peterborg Rd
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Oak Point Elementary 13400 Staring Lake Pkwy
Not Sure your boundary school? FIND OUT HERE!
AM Preschool and RE
If you’re looking for care outside of the preschool hours for your child, enroll in our RE program. After students complete their morning preschool session (9:30-12:45 pm) they will go to lunch and engage in Rest and Enrichment (RE) from 12:45 pm-4:00 pm.
The Rest and Enrichment (RE) portion of the day is child care provided through Community Education. Preschoolers will continue to have their highly qualified teacher and paraprofessionals in the classroom, but will be expected to follow the program and classroom routine which includes rest, lunch, and enrichment activities.
Special Education services are provided during the morning preschool session (9:30 am - 12:45 pm). Accommodations and modifications will be implemented through collaboration of the special education and general education team, but services and support are not provided in the RE portion of the day (12:45 pm - 4:00 pm).
4 Year Old Before/After School Care
A consistent schedule that matches your child’s preschool enrollment is required for before and after school programming due to staffing and ratio needs. Little Eagles Preschool does NOT offer Non-School Days and preschool students are not eligible for Eagle Zone non-school days.
Before Care for 4 Year Olds:
- Staffed by Preschool Paraprofessionals
- Held in Preschool Classrooms as Grades K-5 are in session
- Staggered start times due to staggered Elementary Start Times
- Oak Point: 7:00-9:30 AM – $14.50
- Cedar Ridge and Forest Hills: 7:30-9:30 AM – $11.75
- Eden Lake and Prairie View: 8:00-9:30 AM – $8.75
After Care for 4 Year Olds:
- Staffed by Eagle Zone Program Assistants
- Held in various locations within the elementary building
- All elementary sites: 4:00-6:00 PM – $11.75
Register for before or after school care for your 4 year olds at your boundary school here.
Boundary Schools for 4 Year Olds
4 year old preschool programming has moved to Eden Prairie Schools’ five Elementary Schools!
Can I attend a school other than my boundary school?
We encourage families to attend their boundary school. Busing is not provided if a family attends a school outside of their boundary school. Students will not automatically be enrolled for this school for K-12, they must follow the district transfer protocol.
Our older child attends Eagle Heights Spanish Immersion, now what?
Proof of a sibling attending Eagle Heights is required to enroll in Oak Point if it is not the boundary school for the family.
Can I open enroll from another district?
Residents of surrounding communities are welcome to enroll their child at Little Eagles Preschool. Contracts will be accepted based on availability of space and transportation is not available.
Parents of Preschoolers
NEW! Parents of Preschoolers
Do you have a preschool aged child who is in multi-day preschool and you would like support with parenting a preschooler? Join an ECFE Parent Educator and other parents in this parent-only class to share the joys and occasional challenges that come with this stage!
Topics include: general development, gaining cooperation, enhancing communication, helping your child to be a problem solver, emotional intelligence and other relevant topics.
Parent-only, in-person class with a Parent Educator. Sibling care is available.
Parent Handbook 2022-23
The 2022-2023 Parent Handbook is available for viewing.
Parents of Preschoolers
NEW! Parents of Preschoolers
Do you have a preschool aged child who is in multi-day preschool and you would like support with parenting a preschooler? Join an ECFE Parent Educator and other parents in this parent-only class to share the joys and occasional challenges that come with this stage!
Topics include: general development, gaining cooperation, enhancing communication, helping your child to be a problem solver, emotional intelligence and other relevant topics.
Parent-only, in-person class with a Parent Educator. Sibling care is available.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Transportation
- Boundary Schools
- Before and After Preschool Care
- 5 Day AM and Rest + Enrichment
- Preschool for 5 Year Olds
- Tuition Assistance
- Early Childhood Special Education
- Early Childhood Screening
Transportation
Transportation varies based on the program in which your child is eligible for.
Preschoolers who are receiving Special Education services through Eden Prairie Schools will work with Early Childhood Special Education to determine transportation eligibility.
Three Year Olds at Lower Campus
Why doesn’t my three year old qualify for busing?
Through the Designing Pathways Process, all 4 year olds are provided busing if they attend their boundary school (shorter bus route). Three year olds may receive busing, dependent on qualifying factors or will require parent transport (not provided to all due to centralized location which results in longer bus routes and car seats are required by law for 3 years olds).What do you mean by qualifying factors?
During the registration process, you answer a series of questions that help us determine whether or not your family meets the qualifying factors for busing. By answering these questions honestly, we are able to determine who qualifies.
How will I know if my child qualifies for busing?
If your child qualifies for busing, someone from our office will reach out.
Four Year Olds at Elementary Schools
Transportation to/from location other than home address
Transportation can be provided to an alternative address as long as it is in the boundary school
We moved, and are now located in a new boundary school. What now?
The student can remain in the class they started in, however transportation will not be provided.
The student can change to a class within the new boundary school, but enrollment is dependent on availability of the school.
Contact Little Eagles 952-975-7292 to update the students contract.
Will students need a consistent pickup schedule? Or are they able to switch between bussing, Before/After Care and Parent Drop off/Pickup throughout the week.
Yes, If you are seeking a non-consistent schedule, please reach out to the Little Eagles Office (952) 975-7200 to talk through options.
How Can I Contact Transportation?
Transportation can be reached at 952-975-7500
Boundary Schools
All 3 year old preschool programming has moved to Lower Campus.
Your child's boundary school does not impact their 3 year old preschool location. All three year old preschoolers will attend one central location, Lower Campus, which is located at 8100 School Road.
All 4 year old preschool programming has moved to Eden Prairie Schools’ five elementary schools.
Can I attend a school other than my boundary school?
Priority enrollment will be for students enrolling in their boundary school. Families who choose to send their child to a school other than their boundary school will be given second priority, on a first come, first serve basis. Busing is not provided if a family attends a school outside of their boundary school. If a student attends a school that is not their boundary school for 4 year old preschool, they will not be automatically enrolled at that school for kindergarten; a parent/guardian will need to follow the district transfer protocol if they wish for their student to remain at the school.
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Eden Prairie residents enrolling at their boundary school will have first priority.
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Eden Prairie residents enrolling in a school outside of their boundary will be given second priority by being placed on a waitlist and enrolled on a first come, first served basis beginning April 15, 2021. Please note: Attending Oak Point Elementary School for preschool does not increase chances of attending Eagle Heights Spanish Immersion. Little Eagles Preschool is a Community Education Program and does not impact the lottery process.
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Non-Eden Prairie residents choosing to open enroll with Little Eagles Preschool will be third priority by being placed on a waitlist at their chosen school and enrolled on a first come, first served basis beginning April 30, 2021.
Our older child attends Eagle Heights Spanish Immersion. Where should our younger child attend 4 year old preschool?
Proof of a sibling attending Eagle Heights is required to enroll in Oak Point if it is not the boundary school for the family. Please note: Attending Oak Point Elementary School for preschool does not increase chances of attending Eagle Heights Spanish Immersion. Little Eagles Preschool is a Community Education Program and does not impact the lottery process.
Can I open enroll from another district?
Yes, pending availability. Open enrollment is based on availability of space in the program. Please contact the Little Eagles office at 952-975-7200 to discuss availability and next steps.
Before and After Preschool Care
Students enrolled in Little Eagles Preschool sections are eligible to enroll in before and after preschool care.
During this time, our skilled staff provide additional enriching activities and individualized instruction through structured play while providing care before or after their preschool enrollment.
- Enrollment MUST ALIGN WITH YOUR CHILD'S SCHEDULE
- Example: If you are enrolled in Monday, Wednesday, Friday AM Preschool you must also enroll in Monday, Wednesday, Friday Before School Care
- 4 Year Old before and after preschool care will be dropped off and picked up through Eagle Zone School Age Care, but will remain with preschool aged students and preschool staff.
5 Day AM and Rest + Enrichment
Little Eagles does not offer a “Full Day Program” but offers a 6 hour program to meet child care needs of families. After students complete their morning preschool session (3 year olds- 9:30-12:00 pm or 4 year olds-9:30-12:45 pm) they will go to lunch and engage in Rest and Enrichment (RE) for the duration of the day.
The Rest and Enrichment (RE) portion of the day is child care provided through Community Education. Preschoolers will continue to have their highly qualified teacher and paraprofessionals in the classroom, but will be expected to follow the program and classroom routine which includes rest, lunch, and enrichment activities.
After engaging in the 3 Year Old 2.5 hours of preschool or the 4 Year Old 3.25 hours of preschool your child will engage in Rest and Enrichment.
Enrichment includes:
- Lunch
- Additional large motor time
- Additional learning groups
- Additional free choice play
- Hands on activities
- Social-emotional learning
All preschool sections exceeding 5 hours must include a Rest period, at a minimum of 30 minutes. Duration of rest is determined by the class makeup and needs of the students enrolled in each room. If your child does not nap, our staff will ensure a 30 minute quiet rest time is spent resting the body, looking at a book, or doing another quiet activity.
Special Education services are provided during the morning preschool session (3 year olds- 9:30-12:00 pm or 4 year olds-9:30-12:45 pm) . Accommodations and modifications will be implemented through collaboration of the special education and general education team, but services and support are not provided in the RE portion of the day.
Preschool for 5 Year Olds
Tuition Assistance
Limited tuition assistance is provided for qualifying families through:
- The School Readiness program. To determine eligibility for assistance, families select factors that apply to their family situation during the registration process. Income will be verified to determine eligibility.
- Early Learning Scholarships. For more information, call the location based on where you live.
- Hennepin or Ramsey Country: Think Small 651-641-6604.
- Carver, Dakota, or Scott County: Families First of MN 1-888-450-2773.
For more information from Little Eagles, visit the Little Eagles Website or call 952-975-7292.
Families interested in exploring scholarships also invited to complete a general application for fee assistance.
Early Childhood Special Education
Eden Prairie Schools Community Education works with children of all abilities. Our staff work with enrolled families to provide reasonable accommodations as needed for each child. The goal for all children is to have independent, meaningful participation in the program.
All children participating in programming must consistently demonstrate the ability to follow adult direction, show readiness for large group activities, including the ability to remain with the group, and follow safety rules.
Children need to meet state eligibility criteria in order to receive Early Childhood Special Education services. Questions and concerns regarding your child’s development are welcomed. For additional information, contact the Early Childhood Special Education Office at 952-975-6979.
Early Childhood Screening
Join us at Early Childhood Screening as soon as your child turns 3! This is a FREE and simple check of how your child is growing and developing. It is a requirement of the State of Minnesota for all preschool-aged children.
What age should my child be screened?
If your child is between the ages of 3 and 5, it is time to schedule his/her Early Childhood Screening to check all areas of development including hearing, vision, speech, and motor abilities.
What takes place at screening?
The screening process looks at a number of things including the following:
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Preschool concepts
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Communication skills
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Motor skills
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Social skills
What does screening cost?
Early childhood screenings are FREE!
How long does screening take?
Screening takes about one hour to complete.
Where does screening take place?
Screening appointments are held at the Welcome Center (Door 1A) in the Administrative Building at 8100 School Road, Eden Prairie, MN 55344.
Make your free appointment today!
If you require financial assistance to participate in any of our programs, please check out the available resources at edenpr.org/FeeAssistance.