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About Early Childhood Program

The 2024-2025 Online Class Registration Lottery will be open on Friday, March 1st at 8AM. Registered families will receive a notice by March 22nd that their registration has been received. Families will be notified of their class placement no later than May 1, 2024. Priority is given to families that reside within the Proctor and Hermantown School Districts.  You'll be notified when your placement is confirmed.

The Proctor/Hermantown Early Childhood Program offers Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) Parent/Child classes, 3, 4 and 5 year-old Preschool classes as well as a variety of special events throughout the year. All of our classes are taught by licensed Early Childhood teachers and Parent Educators.

Our School Readiness program has been awarded the top “4 Star” rating from the State of Minnesota’s Parent Aware Rating System for Quality Early Childhood Programs! Our 4 Star rating certifies that our pre-school program has met Minnesota’s highest standards for teacher licensing and training and student curriculum and assessment

Featured Courses

  • RailHawks Preschool to Kindergarten Connection - School Readiness

    Understanding how young children learn best and supporting both the child and their family gives our children the best opportunity to start kindergarten ready to learn. Fun and engaging learning activities developed by a licensed early childhood teacher will stimulate and encourage your child's exploration and problem solving skills. Your child will experience a wide variety of learning opportunities that have been aligned to support a seamless kindergarten entry and encourage their development of an early love of learning. Licensed teachers monitor child progress and development throughout the school year. Children gain skills and experiences in language, literacy, math, science, art, music, health and well-being, social, emotional and physical development. Children must be at least 4 on or before September 1, 2024 in order to participate in the School Readiness preschool program. Registration does not guarantee a spot in the preschool class. Families will be notified no later than May 1st regarding classroom placements. We will send an email confirmation once it has been approved. The registration fee will be charged at the time that registration is accepted. A reduced tuition may be approved upon receipt of financial documentation. Please use the age of your child As of September 1, 2024 to determine the appropriate class.