Preschool

Depending on the age of the students, the maximum number of students in each class varies.

• 2 ½-year old classes: 14 students maximum with a 1:7 staff to student ratio.

• 3-year old classes: 18 students maximum with a 1:9 staff-to-student ratio.

• 4-year old classes: 20 students maximum with a 1:10 staff-to-student ratio.

We offer classes at a variety of times. Check out our Annual Class & Activity Guide for details.

Yes. Our Wayzata Public Schools district calendar is the same for all of E-12.

No.

 Meals are not provided for part-day preschool. We provide one snack per class.

The Creative Curriculum® for Preschool is a comprehensive, research-based curriculum that features inquiry, exploration, and discovery as the foundation of all learning.  As a content-rich, developmentally appropriate curriculum, it delivers academic rigor alongside social-emotional development and cognitive development. 

No.

Transportation is not available to preschool students enrolled in part-day preschool.

A typical school day will include the following:

• Arrival
• Table toys
• Large group activities (music, movement, stories)
• Small group activities
• Snack
• Outside/indoor movement activities
• Storytime
• Dismissal

Families will have the opportunity to meet their teacher and visit the classroom at the end of August, prior to the first day of school. Information will be sent out in early August on how to register for this visit.

Our district's Early Childhood Special Education team provides excellent services to eligible children and their families.  They work closely with your child and family, as well as the ECFE and Preschool teachers at our school to create an inclusive classroom environment for all our students.  Call 763-745-5255 for information about our Early Childhood Special Education services.

No.

Students attending part-day preschool must be the age required of the class they are enrolled in by September 1st of the year they are attending.

• 2 ½-year old preschool classes: Students must be 2 ½ years old by September 1st.

• 3-year old preschool classes: Students must be 3 years old by September 1st.

• 4-year old preschool classes: Students must be 4 years old by September 1st.

There are a maximum of 20 students in each class with a 1:10 staff to student ratio.

 Full-day preschool provides care for students from 7:00am -6:00pm. Our preschool school day coincides with the elementary school day and Wayzata Kids provides wraparound care before and after the school day between 7:00-8:00 am and 3:30-6:00 pm.

Yes. Our Wayzata Public Schools district calendar is the same for all of E-12.

$70 per day.

Families enrolled in a full-day preschool class have the option of registering for care provided by Wayzata Kids on non-school days at an additional cost. Information regarding non-school days will be sent to all families enrolled in full day preschool in September.

For the 23-24 school year our program was approved by MDE for free meals but that will no longer continue due to us being a certified center. We believe meals will be available for purchase for the 24-25 school year. Milk is available for purchase for $0.55. In order to purchase milk or meals you must set up an account with Wayzata Cafes and add money to your child’s account. Menus are located on Nutrislice.

The Creative Curriculum® for Preschool is a comprehensive, research-based curriculum that features inquiry, exploration, and discovery as the foundation of all learning.  As a content-rich, developmentally appropriate curriculum, it delivers academic rigor alongside social-emotional development and cognitive development. 

Every full-day preschool class has a required 30 minute rest period.

 Transportation is not available to preschool students enrolled in full-day preschool.

A typical school day will include the following:

• Free choice time
• Breakfast/snack
• Large group activities
• Small group activities
• Outside/indoor movement activities
• Lunch
• Rest/nap and quiet time
• Music, movement & art
• Story time
• After school care/choice time with Wayzata Kids

 Families will have the opportunity to meet their teacher and visit the classroom at the end of August, prior to the first day of school. Information will be sent out in early August on how to register for this visit.

Full-day preschool staff are not trained Special Education staff. Our program will do our best to accommodate children with special needs. Students must be able to stay with the group and follow district and program expectations. Call 763-745-5255 for information about our Early Childhood Special Education services.

Yes. Students attending full-day preschool must be able to use the bathroom independently.

Students attending preschool must have birth dates between June 1, 2019 and September 1, 2020 to attend for the 2024-2025 school year. The program emphasizes academic, social-emotional, and physical development for preschoolers. Children who are 5 years old and eligible for kindergarten may not be a good match for this 4 year old program. For more information about kindergarten please contact our Welcome Center.