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Little Laker Learners Preschool

Current School Year Registration is OPEN.
Fall 2026 Registration will open on January 7th, 2026 at noon. 

Little Laker Learners Preschool offers fun and educational hands on learning activities for children ages 3, 4 and 5. Students who attend Little Laker Learners Preschool have the opportunity to grow emotionally, physically, academically and socially by focusing on the State of Minnesota Early Childhood Indicators of Progress.

Little Laker Learners Preschool uses Creative Curriculum, the Teaching Strategies GOLD Assessments, Second Step Social-Emotional Learning, OWL and Everyday Math curriculums to achieve positive outcomes for all students. Through evaluation and planning, teachers create individualized play-based opportunities that help expand each child’s learning experience and helps students reach their full potential.


Site Locations  
   Humphrey Elementary, Waverly       Winsted Elementary   

2025-2026

PreK 3

For children age 3-4 by September 1 who will not attend kindergarten in the fall of 2026.

Mondays & Wednesdays 8:10-10:40 am Fee: $125 per month
Tuesdays & Thursdays 8:10-10:40 am Fee: $125 per month

PreK 4

For children age 4-5 by September 1 who will enter kindergarten the fall of 2026 or who have attended one of our 2024-25 preschool sessions.

Tuesdays & Thursdays 12:10-2:40 pm Fee:$125 per month
Friday mornings (Winsted Elementary only) 8:10-10:40 am Fee: $55/mo additional, must also be attending a 2 day class for 4 & 5 year olds
Mondays,Wednesdays & Fridays 12:10-2:40 pm Fee:$180 per month
Monday-Friday  (Humphrey Elementary only) 12:10-2:40 pm Fee: $240 per month

Registration fee: $35 per child

ENROLLMENT

Please keep in mind that classes are first come, first served. Please register for your preferred classes as soon as possible This will help make sure that you are able to enroll in your preferred location and class time. Each registration received does not guarantee enrollment into your class, each registrant's application is pending approval of the Little Laker Learner staff. Acceptance into the program will be determined based on current number of students enrolled in class at the time each contract request is submitted. Each contract will be reviewed in the order that it is received.

Please note that it should take approximately 20-30 minutes to complete the registration process. 

When enrolling, please have the following information on hand before beginning the registration:

  • Your preferred preschool class
  • Emergency contacts
  • Health and medication information, including primary physician, clinic, and dentist clinic information
  • Electronic payment method (credit card or ACH) 

All contract requests are pending approval by the Little Laker Learners Preschool office.


TRANSPORTATION 

There will be transportation options available for Little Laker Learner Preschool students for the 2025- 2026 school year. Those that will be in need of middle of the day transport (after AM preschool or before PM preschool), will be charged a monthly fee of $45 that will be included in their monthly invoice. Those being shuttled to and from Preschool and Laker Care, your monthly mid-day bus fee is covered by your Laker Care costs and will not be charged the $45.


If you have questions, please contact us directly at 320-543-4670, or littlelakerlearners@hlww.k12.mn.us.  

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Contact Info
Address:
8700 County Rd 6 SW P.O.Box 708
Howard Lake, MN 55349
Phone:
Fax:
(320) 543-4631

2025-2026 school year