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Welcome to Brooklyn Center Early Learning!

We are excited to provide a variety of programming options for you and your young learner. Registration for the 2026-2027 school year is now open! If you have questions, please contact earlylearning@bccs286.org. 

 

3's half Day Preschool 

The 3-year-old preschool part-time program is held at Brooklyn Center Elementary and is offered on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays. 

This preschool program allows students to spend time working on Social and Emotional Learning while working towards Pre-K skills such as: Name writing, Letter Identification, Picture naming, Read alouds, and so much more! Active learning time gives students the opportunity to practice being a good friend and sharing in a safe and teacher guided environment.


2026-2027 Program Options:

  • AM Session: 7:30am - 10:15am (Mondays - Wednesdays)

  • PM Session: 11:30am - 2:15pm (Mondays - Wednesdays)
     

Program Details:

  • All children must be three years old on or before Sept. 1 to enroll.
  • Priority registration is given to students who live within the Brooklyn Center Community Schools boundaries. 
  • Transportation is not provided.
  • This program is free for those who qualify (see eligibility criteria for details)

 

Apply Today

If you need assistance filling out the application, please make an appointment with our enrollment center before starting the application. 

 

prek student

 

 

4's Half Day Pre-k

In Pre-K, our 4 year old students spend time working on Social and Emotional Learning while working on Pre-K skills, including name writing, letter identification, letter sounds, picture naming, rhyming, alliteration, Concepts About Print (CAP) skills, and so much more. Active learning time gives students the opportunity to practice being a good friend and sharing in a safe and teacher-guided environment.

2026-2027 Program Options:

  • AM Session: 7:30am - 10:30am (Mondays - Fridays)

  • PM Session: 11:30am - 2:30pm (Mondays - Fridays)

Program Details:

  • All children must be four years old on or before Sept. 1 to enroll.
  • Priority registration is given to students who live within the Brooklyn Center Community Schools boundaries. 
  • This program is free for those who qualify (see eligibility criteria for details)

 

Apply Today

If you need assistance filling out the application, please make an appointment with our enrollment center before starting the application. 

 

 

 

Early Childhood Family education (ECFE)

ECFE is an early childhood and parent education program for children ages birth to five and their families. We believe that parents are a child’s first and most important teacher, and offer many ways for you to learn together. Some of those ways may include:

  • Classes and Drop-in Playtimes
  • One-to-one visits: information about children and parenting can be brought to your home
  • Early Childhood Screening
  • Seasonal programming for children ages birth to 5 years old

What does it mean to be in an ECFE course? There are several types of classes, courses, and offering through the ECFE program!

  • An ECFE separating class begins with parents and children playing and exploring in the Early Childhood classroom together with activities planned by a licensed Early Childhood teacher.
  • The children continue to explore the room as the parents move into the Parent Education room. During this time parents ask questions, share parenting issues and discuss a variety of topics with other parents led by a licensed Parent Educator                                                  
  • Non‑separating classes: During our non‑separating classes parents and children remain together in the room the entire time enjoying learning activities and parent information.

No family will be denied participation due to inability to pay.  

*Program availability varies throughout the year.

Please contact the Early Learning Office at 763-561-4480 opt. 5 for any questions.

 

 

Early childhood screening

Minnesota law requires that your child must be screened for enrollment in a public school. This service is offered at no cost to our families. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to find out how your child is developing and for you to find out more about resources and programs in our community. Children may be screened between the ages of three-five. The ideal age for screening is near your child’s fourth birthday. 

Please call the Early Learning office to schedule an appointment at (763) 561-4480 (option #5).

Brooklyn Center Community Schools only provides Early Learning Screenings to residents who live within our district boundaries. Click here to verify that your address is within our school boundaries. 

prek student coloring