Little Eagles Preschool

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.

Little Eagles Summer 2023 Flyer   Registration opens March 15

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.

Little Eagles Summer 2023 Flyer   Registration opens March 15

 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?

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

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. 

• Eden Prairie residents enrolling at their boundary school will have first priority. 

• 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. 

• 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.

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. 

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.

My child turns 5 in the summer, or after September 1, 2022 and I would like them to attend another year of preschool. Now what?

Your child is eligible for our 4 Year Old Preschool at our Elementary Sites!

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. 

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.

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:

• Preschool concepts

• Communication skills

• Motor skills

• 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!