Preschool (age 3)
3 year old Preschool is a welcoming 2.5 hour program where your child gets the opportunity to explore, create and grow. Your child will build confidence, creativity and skills as they participate in engaging, play based exploration of academic concepts.
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3-year-old classes are open to all children district-wide
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Half-day classes are offered either 2 or 3 days a week
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AM is 9:30-12:00 at Beaver Lake Education Center or Gladstone Education Center
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3 days/week (M,W,F)=$255/mo. new fee
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2 days/week (T, Th)= $180/mo. new fee
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Payments are automatically deducted on the 1st of every month.
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The school year runs from September to June
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Fee-based and reduced tuition is available for those who qualify based on income.
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If you qualify for free or reduced tuition, transportation can be provided within district boundaries.
Register Information
To register, there are 2 steps and an optional 3rd step if you are interested in applying for an income based scholarship.
Step 1: Click Infinite Campus Application (District application)
Step 2: Click Arux Application (Preschool/Payment application) The former Eleyo system has recently changed to Arux. If you previously had an Eleyo account all of your information should have automatically switched over to the new Arux system.
Both Step 1 & 2 need to be completed to save a spot for preschool.
Step 3 (Optional): For free or reduced tuition, click here for a Scholarship application(or pick one up at Beaver Lake Education Center: 1060 Sterling St N Maplewood, MN 55119
Once the scholarship application is filled out, return the forms and include a copy of your 2025 W-2’s for everyone in the household, by either emailing them to Nicole Pendleton or dropping them off in person between 7:30-4:00 Mon-Friday at Beaver Lake Education Center. 1060 Sterling St. N, Maplewood.
Upcoming Events
VIRTUAL PRESCHOOL Information Night
- February 18, 2026 at 5 p.m. Learn about programming for three year olds.
- Join: meet.google.com/gvn-aqdb-bnf Or dial: 1 240-609-0400 PIN: 207 659 676#
Beaver Lake Education Center
1060 Sterling Street North
Maplewood
MN
55119
Application for Educational Benefits
By completing the Application for Educational Benefits, your child and family may qualify for benefits which include reduced activities and athletics fees.
Application opens August 1.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I determine whether to place my child in the three or four year-old program?
- Where will my 3 year-old attend Preschool?
- Is there a cutoff date for registration?
- When is my enrollment application considered complete?
- How many kids and teachers are in each class?
- Is there a meal or snack served during the Preschool day?
- Does my child need their Early Childhood Screening before registration?
- Am I required to set up auto pay for monthly tuition?
- When will my first payment be charged?
- What school supplies does my Preschool student need?
- Is there Financial Assistance?