Is child care available before or after PreK programming? What about for Little Eagles Preschool?

Before and After Care is not offered for the Little Eagles 3-Year-Old Preschool program. However, the district offers Junior Eagle Zone for PreK learners. 

Junior Eagle Zone child care is a choice-based program that allows children to take the lead in their learning journey. From imaginative play areas to hands-on arts and crafts, our curriculum encourages self-expression and independent play. Our Eagle Zone staff are highly trained and are dedicated to guiding children as they discover their passions and make new friends. If your child is enrolled in Junior Eagle Zone, they will experience a fun and enriching environment where every day is an opportunity for exploration and growth.

Where to Enroll

Families must sign up for Junior Eagle Zone through their online account portal at edenprairie.ce.eleyo.com.

To enroll in Junior Eagle Zone, you must select the days and site location that align with your PreK schedule. For example, if your student is in 4-day Monday–Thursday PreK at Eden Lake, you will sign up for 4-day Monday–Thursday Junior Eagle Zone at Eden Lake. 

Registration Process & Fees

Families must enroll in a 4 or 5 day Junior Eagle Zone schedule that aligns with their student’s PreK schedule. Auto payments are due by the 15th of each month following care provided. A non-refundable registration fee is required for each student enrolling in the program. The registration fee is charged once the contract is accepted.

One-time registration fee for the 2025-26 school year:

• January 20–February 20, 2025: Fee waived
• February 20–June 10, 2025: $75/student non-refundable fee
• After June 10, 2025: $100/student non-refundable fee

Fee Assistance for Junior Eagle Zone Child Care

Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) can be used for child care fees. For more information, call the county that you reside in.

• Hennepin County: 612-348-5937
• Carver County: 952-361-1721
• Scott County: 952-496-8686

Information for 2024-25 School Year

Junior Eagle Zone Before School Care for 4-Year-Olds 

Available for Morning PreK; 5 day option only (Monday–Friday)

• Staffed by Eagle Zone Child Care staff
• Held at the elementary sites
• 6:30 a.m. to school start time
  • Oak Point: $12.50 per day
  • Cedar Ridge and Forest Hills: $13 per day
  • Eden Lake and Prairie View:  $14 per day

Junior Eagle Zone After School Care for 4-Year-Olds

Available for Morning PreK + Junior Eagle Zone or Afternoon PreK; 5 day option only (Monday–Friday) 

• Staffed by Eagle Zone Child Care Staff
• Held at the elementary sites
• School end time to 6:00 p.m.
  • Oak Point: $20.50 per day
  • Cedar Ridge and Forest Hills: $20 per day
  • Eden Lake and Prairie View:  $19 per day