Distance Learning Begins March 30-May 4

In Need of Meals? - Read More

Note: No meal pick-ups on April 3 and April 10. Two meals will be distributed to anyone 18 years old and younger on April 2 and April 9.

Distance Learning Plan - Read More

Info from Centennial on COVID-19 - Read More

 

En Español

Nota: No se recogerán comidas el 3 y el 10 de abril. Se distribuirán dos comidas a cualquier persona menor de 18 años el 2 y el 9 de abril.

District Home » Schools » Early Childhood
two girls with puzzle

Early Childhood

early childhood center

The first five years of a child's life are fundamentally important. They are the foundation that shape children's health, happiness, growth, development, and learning achievement at school, in the family and community, and in life in general. In this important period of development, children need positive early learning experiences, and Centennial is committed to providing quality opportunities for preschool learning.

Links to Centennial's early learning offerings can be found below.

Census: Has there been a birth in your family or are you new to our area? Please call 763-792-6178 to update our school district census

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE)

Parents are a child's first teacher, and Early Childhood Family Education supports families in this important work. Centennial ECFE offers quality learning opportunities and resources for families with children from birth to kindergarten age, regardless of financial circumstances.

Early Childhood Screening

Screening is a free check of a child's hearing and vision, height and weight, immunizations, motor skills, speech and language skills, and general development. State law requires that children are screened before they enter kindergarten.

School Readiness Preschool

School Readiness Preschool includes a parenting component. Research has shown that early childhood programs that involve parents and children learning together are more effective than programs that only focus on the child. Involving families early encourages parents to play a more active role throughout their child's education.

Centennial Preschool

Centennial Preschool

Formerly KC Preschool and School Readiness Preschool

The Centennial School District provides high-quality part-day and full-day preschool experiences. Classrooms are located at each of the elementary schools in the Centennial School District as well as the Early Childhood Center. 

All classes are taught by licensed early childhood teachers using curriculum and assessment tools approved by the State of Minnesota. Our preschool recently earned a 4-Star Parent Aware Rating. Centennial Preschool follows the Centennial School District calendar.