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Our Preschool & Prekindergarten Programs

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We are committed to preparing your child for success by supporting their intellectual, emotional and social development needs in a positive and nurturing environment. We provide a play-based developmentally appropriate curriculum, and our programs are Four-Star Parent Aware rated. We offer preschool for children 3 years old and prekindergarten for 4-year-olds. Our prekindergarten program is free for students and families who meet eligibility requirements, with priority given to Richfield school district residents who meet eligibility requirements set by the Minnesota Department of Education. Applications will be processed in the order received. You can learn more by reviewing our Early Learning Handbook (English) (Spanish).

Register Online for 2025-26:

Register with Paper Forms: Registration can be completed by filling out the Richfield Early Learning Programs Application:

Enrollment packets are also available at any of our elementary schools or at the Central Education Center. You can also request an enrollment packet be mailed to you by calling us at 612-243-3007 or emailing us at earlylearning@rpsmn.org. Forms may be returned in the following ways:

  • Email them to earlylearning@rpsmn.org
  • Fax them to 612-243-3067
  • Drop them off at the Central Education Center (7145 Harriet Avenue South)

NOTE: Applications will not be processed until we receive all completed information. A copy of your child’s immunizations, birth certificate and early childhood screening will be required before starting school.

First Day of Preschool Photos: #WeAreRichfield

A young girl with dark hair and a bright smile holds a chalkboard sign indicating it's her first day of preschool, set against a backdrop of a tree and lush greenery.
A young child dressed in a colorful astronaut costume stands in front of a space-themed bulletin board with planets, stars, and a rocket ship.
A young, smiling girl with blonde hair stands in front of a textured tree trunk, wearing a plaid shirt and backpack.
A young girl in a pink jacket stands in front of a colorful backdrop of inflatable pencils and the word %22Welcome%22 on a brick wall.
A young child with a bright smile is wearing a t-shirt with a cheerful apple design, standing in front of a brick wall.
A young child with a bright smile stands in front of a colorful wall decorated with handprint cutouts.
A young girl with blonde curly hair is smiling and holding a chalkboard sign that displays information about her first day of preschool, with a colorful background of trees and a sunset.
A young child is smiling and posing in front of a colorful, school-themed backdrop with balloons, cutouts, and other decorations.
A young boy with a bright smile is holding a chalkboard sign that says %22First Day of Pre-K grade%22 and includes information about his name, age, and favorite things.
A young girl in colorful clothing stands in a grassy field, holding a chalkboard sign that displays her first day of school.
Student smiling on first day of school
A student smiling on the first day of school.
A student smiling on the first day of school.
A student smiling on the first day of school.
A student smiling on the first day of school.
Two students standing in front of the Central Education Center on the first day of school.
A smiling young child in a denim jacket and holding a %22First Day of Preschool%22 sign stands in front of a red-brick building surrounded by a grassy lawn.
A young girl in a colorful floral dress stands in front of a brick wall, smiling brightly.
A young girl in a pink jacket and floral pants stands in front of a colorful display of flowers, with a brick building and trees visible in the background.
A young girl wearing a pink Hello Kitty sweater and black leggings with heart patterns stands in a hallway with a wooden floor.
A young girl with dark hair stands in a grassy field, surrounded by a wooden fence and trees in the background.
A young child wearing a black t-shirt with a graphic design and standing with arms raised in a hallway with wooden floors.
Student smiling outside of school on first day
Student smiling on first day of school
Student smiling with first day of school sign
Richfield Public Schools

Early Childhood Programs

Central Education Center
7145 Harriet Avenue S.
Richfield, MN  55423

Phone: 612-243-3007
Fax: 612-243-3067
Email: earlylearning@rpsmn.org
Attendance Line: 612-243-3010

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