Minneapolis Public Schools Early Childhood Preschool Programs

Minneapolis Public Schools Early Childhood Preschool Programs includes High Five Preschool for 4- and 5-year-olds and Three School Preschool Programs for 3-year-olds. High Five Preschool is full day only, and Three School Preschool Programs offer half-day morning or afternoon options.

Programs

• High Five Preschool — 4-5 year olds · Full day only
• Three School Preschool Programs — 3-year olds · Half-day, morning or afternoon options

At a glance

• Ages: 3–4 years old

About the provider

The Early Childhood Education Department provides preschool programs that use researched-based and age-appropriate lessons based on the Early Childhood Indicators of Progress. The programs are Four-star Parent Aware rated, taught by teachers with Minnesota State Licensure, and have a staff-student ratio of 2:20. They also include ECFE Parent Education and family involvement opportunities.

Age requirements are not negotiable. Children cannot enter High Five at age 5. Residency within MPS boundaries is required for enrollment. Priority is then given to students who live in the requested school's attendance area and meet one or more eligibility criteria. Age requirement for High Five: turn four years old by September 1. Age requirement for Three School: turn 3-years-old by September 1. All students must be screened before school starts, or within 90 days of attendance. Having a home language other than English is not a qualifying criteria for eligibility.

Last updated October 18, 2026.