RPS Preschool

Skills we build in preschool serve us for a lifetime—positive relationships, language and literacy, numbers and thinking skills, and much more. RPS Preschool prepares young learners ages 3-5 for a future of school and life success. We use a play-based approach facilitated by high quality educators with respected curricula and assessments in a positive learning environment. Rochester Public Schools Preschool is a quality preschool program that respects the unique needs of each child. When children are prepared to succeed at kindergarten entrance, all of society benefits.

RPS Preschool Locations: Hoover Early Learning School 369 Elton Hills Dr NW Rochester, MN 55901

Northrop Education Center 201 8th ST NW Rochester, MN 55901

*Mighty Oaks Early Learning School 3800 50th Ave SE Rochester, MN 55904
Beginning with the 2025-26 school year, Mighty Oaks Early Learning School is moving to 1900 Pinewood Rd SE Rochester, MN 55904

For more information and class descriptions please visit our website at https://preschool.rochesterschools.org/o/pre

The RPS Preschool 2024-25 school year runs September 3rd 2024 through June 4th 2025 and will follow the RPS K-12 school calendar for breaks and holidays. Preschool locations and class times are subject to change.

School year 2025-26 registrationis open as of January 21st. The RPS Preschool 2025-26 school year will run September 2rd 2025 through June 3rd 2026 and will follow the RPS K-12 school calendar for breaks and holidays. Preschool locations and class times are subject to change.

If you need assistance with registering, or would like a paper copy of our registration or Financial Assistance application, please visit the RPS Preschool/ECFS office at 201 8th Street NW, or call 507-328-4020.

Our financial assistance application is available on request from the RPS Preschool/ECFS Office at Northrop Community Center, 507-328-4020 or you can apply online at https://forms.gle/J28DJ5jwfk5vnnaz8 Please enroll below in a preschool program BEFORE applying for FA.

Preschool Age Child Care (PACC) is available Hoover Early Learning School for enrolled RPS Preschool students. PACC registration can be found at: https://rochester.ce.eleyo.com/child-care/9/preschool-age-child-care

Pre-School Enrichment is an extension of your Mighty Oaks preschool student's day which provides monthly topic specific explorations which include hands on opportunities to explore are, music, movement, and science.

Families will enroll monthly. Please note there will be no enrichment on non-school dats or inclement weather days.

Topics by month (Subject to change)
September - All About Me
October - Fall
November - Animals
December - Around the World
January - Winter Exploration
February - Five Senses
March - Out of this World
April - Things that Grow!
May/June - Things that Go!