REGISTRATION HAS NOW ENDED FOR THE CURRENT 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR

To register for Fall of 2023 classes, go to https://bloomington.arux.app/child-care/39/2023-24-preschool.

Currently many sites are all FULL and have a WAITLIST. If more than one class would work for your child, please list a second or third option on your contract, to improve your chances of getting an available seat. We fill seats on a first come, first served basis with families that have completed all of the required paperwork and enrollments. Children must have been THREE years old as of September 1st, 2022 in order to attend Preschool Safari.

Starting preschool is an exciting milestone in your child’s life. The bloomington Preschool Safari program is committed to preparing your child for success in kindergarten and beyond! Our licensed teachers set up classrooms to help children discover a love for learning while working on social emotional skills that will help get them ready for lifelong learning.

Preschool classes focus on providing a foundation for lifelong learning and to help create social relationships. Children have both large and small group learning experiences in literacy, writing, math, music, art, and science.

Parents/guardians must provide transportation to and from school, unless a child is on an IEP and qualifies for Early Childhood Special Education busing.

Looking for preschool with busing for your incoming 4 year old? Check out Preschool for Four's.

Looking for a 2 or 3 day a week preschool program for your incoming 3 year old? Check out Preschool for Three's.

If you plan on using Before/After (or both) daycare at your Safari site, please remember to also create a Preschool Safari CARE contract here: https://bloomington.arux.app/child-care/32/preschool-safari-care. For more information Preschool Safari CARE, email KidsSafari@isd271.org.

In order to complete the preschool registration checklist we also need you to register with the school district as a student and complete an Early Childhood Screening.

Registration with school district: www.bloomington.k12.mn.us/enrollment
Click on ENROLL NOW

Early Childhood Screening: ecscreening.youcanbook.me
Call 952-681-6200 or email ecscreening@isd271.org for more information on screening.

Check out the Community Ed Catalog for more information.

2022-2023 bloomington PRESCHOOL SAFARI	Normandale Hills Elementary Poplar Bridge Elementary	Westwood Elementary	Hillcrest Community School
PROGRAM	Preschool Safari - AM & PM	Preschool Safari - AM	Preschool Safari - PM
Ages(As of September 1st, 2022)	Mixed Age (3 & 4 Year Old)	Mixed Age (3 & 4 Year Old)	Mixed Age (3 & 4 Year Old)
Days	Monday-Friday	Monday-Friday	Monday-Friday
Class Times	AM Class: 9:05a-11:35aPM Class: 12:45p-3:15p	AM 9:05a-11:35a	PM 12:45p-3:15p
Tuition Cost	Sliding Fee Scale	Sliding Fee Scale	Sliding Fee Scale
Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Services Available	NO	YES	YES
Transportation Available	NO	ECSE transportation provided during the Preschool class portion of the day on a case-by-case basis.	ECSE transportation provided during the Preschool class portion of the day on a case-by-case basis.
Before Care Hours & Fees	AM Class: 6:30a-9:05a, $15/day PM Class: 6:30a-12:45p, $25/day	6:30a-9:05a$15/day	6:30a-12:45p$25/day
After Care Hours & Fees	AM Class: 11:35a-6p, $25/day PM Class: 3:15p-6p, $15/day	11:35a-6p$25/day	3:15p-6p$15/day

USE THIS CHART TO DETERMINE YOUR TUITION LEVEL AND COST Level 1, 2, & 3 require proof of income
FAMILY SIZE AND INCOME	Level 1	Level 2	Level 3	Level 4
2	$0-$28,452	$28,453-$31,896	$31,897-$41,465	$41,466+
3	$0-$35,844	$35,845-$40,188	$40,189-$52,244	$52,245+
4	$0-$43,236	$43,237-$48,480	$48,481-$63,024	$63,025+
5	$0-$50,628	$50,629-$56,760	$56,761-$73,788	$73,789+
6	$0-$58,020	$58,021-$65,052	$65,053-$84,568	$84,569+
REGISTRATION FEE	Level 1	Level 2	Level 3	Level 4
One time fee	$0	$25	$50	$75
MONTHLY TUITION FEE	Level 1	Level 2	Level 3	Level 4
Preschool 5 days per week	$0	$96.50	$193	$386