Community Education - Rochester, Minnesota

Age Group Classes are grouped by specific developmental ages and stages. The age group cohorts allow us to focus activities and conversations on your child's current developmental milestones. Each class offers the ECFE class experience including parent and child time (PACT) followed by children's learning and play time as well as parent discussion. Sibling care is available where listed. 

Each Class offers the ECFE experience including PACT followed by children's learning and play time and a parent discussion. Parents move to a separate room for discussion. Child care is available.

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You and your child will remain together for the entire class. Each class offers the ECFE experience including parent and child time (PACT). These classes include a parent discussion in the same room as your child. Nannies welcome.

You've got parenting questions? We have information and support. Take our online classes from any device that can connect to the internet. All classes are readily available through Google Meets. 

Discover learning through your child's eyes in these parent and child classes. Parents will enjoy circle time, themed play, songs, and stories with the children. See class descriptions for information about separation. Nannies welcome where indicated. 

Preschool Age Child Care Program (PACC) is a extended day care option for enrolled RPS Preschool students. PACC provides a variety or developmentally-appropriate activities which will help your child practice new skills learned during their preschool day. Registration is currently open online for: 2026-2027 PACC contracts 2025-2026 School Year Contract (August-June) currently at capacity please contact the SACC/PACC office 328-4040 to be added to a waitlist PACC CONTRACTS INCLUDE: CHOOSE YOUR OWN SCHEDULE (1 session required/contract) DROP-IN DAYS (Under 7-day notice) PACC is not available on non-school days, school breaks or during inclement weather school closings. REMINDER: FAMILIES WILL ONLY NEED ONE COMMUNITY EDUCATION ACCOUNT Each year, you have the option to create contracts in this account for each child: 2026-2027 PACC School Year (children 3 years and up registered for RPS Preschool) Registration Fee: $ 100 /family/year Day: 6:30 AM -6:00 PM - $45/day (Drop-in Care $52/day) If you cannot access your account with your email address and password, please contact the SACC Office at (507) 328-4040 or saccoffice@rochesterschools.org and we will help reset your password. REGISTRATION PAYMENT OPTIONS: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover credit/debit cards will be accepted. Bank accounts are also excepted as a payment option. IMMUNIZATIONS: Current immunizations are required to be up to date with Rochester Public School District. For more information, you may contact Kim Oeltjen (SACC Nurse) at: (507) 328-4046 / kioeltjen@rochesterschools.org Records and Registrations at: (507) 328-4200 / registration@rochesterschools.org

We’re thrilled to have you here! Our program is led by passionate early childhood educators who specialize in nurturing young children’s development through play. With a strong emphasis on building foundational skills like social-emotional growth, critical thinking, and creativity, we aim to set the stage for a lifetime of learning and success. We recognize that all children need individualized learning experiences offered in a play-based learning environment by teachers skilled in building strong and nurturing relationships. RPS Preschool offers a variety of preschool options for young children ages 3 to 5 and their families, including a.m., p.m., and All-Day services. Outside the classroom, we are deeply committed to building strong partnerships with families, working together to support each child’s unique educational journey. We absolutely love what we do—and we're confident you will, too! RPS Preschool Locations Hoover Early Learning School Northrop Education Center Mighty Oaks Early Learning School 369 Elton Hills Dr NW Rochester, MN 55901 201 8th ST NW Rochester, MN 55901 1900 Pinewood Rd SE Rochester, MN 55904 For more information and class descriptions please visit our website at https://preschool.rochesterschools.org/o/pre School year 2025-26 registration will be accepted while space is avaiable. The RPS Preschool 2025-26 school year runs September 2nd 2025 through June 3rd 2026 and follows the RPS K-12 school calendar for breaks and holidays. Preschool locations and class times are subject to change. Students must be atleast 3 years of age as of 9/1/2025 to attend RPS Preschool for the 25-26 school year. For Trailblazers, All Day Preschool and STEM, students must be 4 years of age as of 9/1/2025. School year 2026-27 registration will open on January 22nd, 2026. The RPS Preschool 2026-27 school year will run August 31st 2026 through June 3rd 2027 and will follow the RPS K-12 school calendar for breaks and holidays. Preschool locations and class times are subject to change. Students must be atleast 3 years of age as of 9/1/2026 to attend Explorers and Pathfinders programs for the 26-27 school year. For Trailblazers and STEM, students must be 4 years of age as of 9/1/2026. If you need assistance with registering, or would like a paper copy of our registration, please visit the RPS Preschool Registrar located in the Registration and Records office at the Edison Building - 615 7th Street SW. Our financial assistance application is available on request from the RPS Preschool Registrar located in Registration and Records at the Edison Building, 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

Scholarships are available for some but not all Youth and Preschool Enrichment courses. Please use the forms below to apply for a scholarship. For Adult Enrichment classes, a senior (62+) or military discount is available for specific classes maked with .

The School Age Child Care Program is available at all Rochester Public Schools Elementary sites. The program provides a safe, nurturing environment where children can feel they are significant and they belong. Our goal of the School Age Child Care Program is to provide a variety of developmentally appropriate activities including arts/crafts, STEM activities, self-directed play, field trips, library, tech time, physical activities (indoor/outdoor), community service, and to offer an environment where homework is encouraged. 2025-26 School Year Contract (August 27, 2025-June 3, 2026) currently open online Please call the SACC office (507-328-4040) for more information about the following 2025-2026 sites Bamber Valley Folwell Gibbs Lincoln Riverside 2026 Summer SACC Contract (June 8,2025-August 7,2025) Registration opens at 6:00 AM April 15,2026 You will register for summer and school year care separately based on your family needs. Registrations are reviewed in the order they are received in our online system and can take up to ten (10) business days to process. Accounts that have an overdue balance will not be processed. 2026-2027 School Year Contract (August 26,2026-June 3,2027) Registration opens at 6:00 AM May 13,2026 SACC CONTRACTS INCLUDE: Before School (AM) & After School (PM) Care Choose your own schedule (1 day required/contract) Drop-In (non-scheduled -less than 7 day notice) Non-School Enrichment Days(NSED) School Year Contract only Inclement Weather Days (IWD) School Year Contract only PAYMENT Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, credit/debit cards and bank accounts are all excepted as a payment options. All payments are made online in your SACC account. SACC bills bi-weekly for care that has been previously scheduled. IMMUNIZATIONS Current immunizations are required to attend. You are required to keep them up to date with Rochester Public School District. For more information, you may contact: Kim Oeltjen (SACC Nurse) at: (507) 328-4046 / kim.oeltjen@rochesterschools.org Julie Haubenschild (SACC Nurse) at: (507) 328-4066 / julie.haubenschild@rochesterschools.org Records and Registrations at: (507) 328-4200 / registration@rochesterschools.org MEALS Please contact Student Nutrition Services at (507) 328-4250 if your child has specific dietary needs School Year Contracts: breakfast is available and will be charged to your Student Nutrition Services paypams account

You can register for Trips for the following sites (School Year; Bamber Valley, & Jefferson). Summer 2026 Trips - TBD

If you click on the summer site it will give you the list of trips for the entire summer. You can register for them when the trips are open and available.

Support groups are a gathering of people with common experiences or concerns who provide each other with encouragement, comfort, advice and support. Each class offers the ECFE class experience including parent and child time (PACT) followed by children's learning and play time and a parent discussion. Parents move to a separate room for a parent discussion. No fee, however registration is required. Child care is available.

Age Group Classes are grouped by specific developmental ages and stages. The age group cohorts allow us to focus activities and conversations on your child's current developmental milestones. Each class offers the ECFE class experience including parent and child time (PACT) followed by children's learning and play time as well as parent discussion. Open registration begins in the fall followed by priority registration for our winter and spring sessions, allowing the group participants to remain together for the entire school year. New participants are welcome to register if space is available.