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Preschool & PreKindergarten Programming

Thank you for your interest in Glacial Hills Elementary Preschool and Prekindergarten!


Our Preschool and Prekindergarten programs are operated under Minnesota’s Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF). These programs are licensed through DCYF as certified child care programs, separate from our licensed child care center that serves infants and toddlers.

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We’re excited to be part of your child’s educational journey. If you think we might be the right fit for your family, we invite you to explore our admissions information. Below, you’ll find details about preschool, kindergarten, and general enrollment.

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If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out—we’re here to help! Contact us at (320) 244-3334 or email Jodee Lund at jlund@glacialhills.org

General Admissions

Although the 2025–2026 school year is already underway, we continue to accept enrollments throughout the year! Families interested in enrolling children from infancy through prekindergarten can complete registration through Brightwheel. To receive the registration link, please contact Jodee at jlund@glacialhills.org or Mercy at mstout@glacialhills.org.

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Program Overview

Welcome to Our Four-Star Parent Aware Preschool!

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We are proud to offer families the flexibility to choose the educational path that works best for their youngest learners. Our preschool program provides three full-day options to fit your needs:

  • All Day, Every Day: 7:30 AM – 2:50 PM | $197/week

  • 3 Full Days (Monday, Wednesday, Friday): 7:30 AM – 2:50 PM | $125/week

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Eligibility Requirements:
To enroll, children must be 3 years old by September 1, 2026. However, we welcome enrollments throughout the school year for children who are at least 3 years old and potty-trained.

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Meals:

  • Meals are included in our tuition! This includes breakfast, lunch, and a snack.

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After-School Care:
For families needing extended care, we offer before-school and after-school care from 7:00 - 7:30 AM and 2:50 PM – 5:00 PM. To register, you will complete a digital form at the beginning of the year. This will be emailed to all families in August 2026. ($2/day for before-school care and $8/day for after-school care)

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How to Enroll:

  1. Please complete this quick form. From this information, we will send you an email/text with the full registration paperwork in Brightwheel, our managment software. This program allows us to house all of our student and parent information, send invoice and collect payments. 

  2. When you submit the paperwork, you will be required to pay the $197 registration fee. This fee is nonrefundable and will secure your spot. 

  3. Registration is not complete until the paperwork is submitted and the fee is paid

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Important Note:
Your child's spot will only be secured once the registration form is completed and the fee is paid.

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Transportation:
Parents/guardians are responsible for arranging drop-off and pick-up. For assistance, we recommend contacting Rainbow Rider at (800) 450-7770. If you have a preschool student with an older elementary student, they can ride our K-6 Palmer Bus transportation. Please call Palmer Bus Service to arrange this at 320-634-3272.

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Pathway Scholarships:

We strongly encourage families to explore the financial assistance opportunities available to support access to high-quality early childhood education for their children. For more details, please see MDE's webpage

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Child Care Assistance:

Glacial Hills Eaglet's Child Care and Elementary School accepts child care assistance! Please reach out to your county to learn more!

Financial Assistance Help:

Kindergarten Round Up Website

Kindergarten Round Up

To learn everything related to kindergarten, please check out our Kindergarten Round Up website.

(320) 244-3334

610 W 6th St, Starbuck, MN 56381, USA

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