South St. Paul offers excellent preschool programs for children ages 2 1/2 to kindergarten enrollment.
Inver Grove Little Spartans Preschool classes have Parent Aware's highest 4-Star rating. Registration for the 2024-2025 school year opens on February 13th, 2024.
~ ISD 197 provides ECFE classes in W. St. Paul and Eagan ~
Welcome to ISD 199 Early Learning.
South St. Paul Public Schools provides ECFE classes in South St. Paul.
Spartan Kids' Care offers a quality program that provides a safe, cooperative, student-led environment. If you're considering enrolling your student for multiple options, clicking "ENROLL NOW" will still present you with all the options for registration
Eloise's programs are designed to promote connections with nature. Register one week or more in advance.
Instructor: Eloise Dietz
Join the Maple Tree Celebration - March
Discover the magic of maple trees and their sweet treasures in early spring. Learn about their history, identifying them, and savoring the delicious rewards of tapping efforts. It's a sweet, tree-thankin' time!
Spring Showers Spring Hike - April
We'll hike and find the first nature sightings that make Spring, spring for you! Let's talk about seasonal sightings (phenology) and head out on a leisurely spring walk. Bring binoculars and field guides if you choose.
Birds on the Move - May
Join us for a morning symphony of birdsong! Witness the seasonal return of migratory birds to Minnesota's landscapes as they embark on their breeding journey. Explore Thompson Park's woodlands, prairies, and lake to discover the avian wonders gracing our early spring.
DIY: Buckthorn Walking Stick - June
Learn to identify this highly invasive tree and find a use for it - a long-lasting hiking stick! Select the perfect stick and customize it to your liking. Saw, sand, and adorn it with provided colored duct tape and strapping. Afterwards, hit the trails at TPAC for an adventure with your unique creation!
Bees a Buzzin’ - July
Get acquainted with TPAC's vibrant and buzzin’ bees! Learn about their essential pollination work in gardens, woodlands, and prairies and appreciate the intricacies of their survival needs. Learn to distinguish between native bees, wasps, hornets, bumble bees, and honey bees. Discover who the pollinators, honey producers, and predator bees are. This engaging talk is truly the bee’s knees!
A Prairie Home - August
Explore beyond the "Sea of Grass" and discover the richness of prairies! More than just grass, they're vital habitats for diverse plant and animal species. Join a TPAC prairie hike to uncover the surprising and fascinating story these landscapes hold. Be amazed at the vibrant life thriving here!