2026-27 Preschool Registration opens March 10, 2026
School Readiness is a drop-off preschool program for children 4 and 5 years old. Children who will be 4 years old on or before September 1, 2026, are eligible to attend the 2026-27 school year. The program provides opportunities for children to play, grow and have the necessary skills, behaviors and stability they need to progress and flourish today and tomorrow.
Classes will run September 2026 - May 2027
Section 1: Monday, Wednesday & Friday | 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Section 2: Tuesday & Thursday | 8 a.m - 3 p.m.
Section 3: Mon - Fri | 8 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Section 4: Mon - Fri | 12:15 p.m. - 3 p.m.
If a section is full, please call the office to be placed on the waitlist. 218.562.7520
Midday Transportation available for the 2026-27 school year!
For 4- and 5‑Year‑Olds (Children must be 4 by September 1, 2026)
Join us for a class that’s sure to spark your child’s curiosity! Preschoolers are invited to explore science, technology, engineering and math through hands-on activities and outdoor discovery. Each week, children will investigate topics like plants, animals, weather, magnets, shadows, simple machines, bridges, and even simple chemistry.
Fridays | September 11 - May 21 | 8:00 - 10:45 AM
If a section is full, please call the office to be placed on the waitlist. 218.562.7520
Midday Transportation available for the 2026-27 school year!
School Readiness is a drop-off preschool program for children 4 and 5 years old. Children who will be 4 years old on or before September 1, 2025, are eligible to attend the 2025-26 school year. The program provides opportunities for children to play, grow and have the necessary skills, behaviors and stability they need to progress and flourish today and tomorrow.
Classes will run September 2025 - May 2026
Section 1: Monday & Wednesday | 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. FULL
Section 2: Tuesday & Thursday | 8 a.m - 3 p.m. FULL
Section 3: Mon, Tues, Wed & Thurs | 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. FULL
Section 4: Mon, Tues, Wed & Thurs | 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.
If a section you would like is full, please call the office to be placed on the waitlist. 218.562.7520
Midday Transportation available for the 2025-26 school year!
Click here for more 2025-26 information.
School Readiness students that live in the Pequot Lakes district are welcome to utilize bus transportation before and after school at no cost. Midday transportation is available to in-district students for $50/month. Income eligible students qualify for free or reduced midday transportation. Pre-registration is required for bus and midday transportation.
Click HERE for midday transportation sliding fee scale (proof of income required).
Families that have an annual household income less than $100,000 are eligible for reduced tuition.
Early Learning Scholarships are available to eligible families.
OR
Click to download and print the Pathway 1 Early Learning Scholarship Application
Students enrolled in School Readiness, who are on a regular bus route, are able to ride the school bus before and/or after school. Midday transportation is available for a fee.
Transportation Registration for 2026-27 opens closer to the start of the school year.