South St. Paul Early Learning

South St. Paul Early Learning offers Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE), preschool, early childhood screening, home visits, and Play, Talk, Learn: Family Learning. ECFE classes are scheduled throughout the day and evenings and are semester-long. Preschool has morning and afternoon options, with Monday through Friday classes for 4-year-olds and 3 days per week for 3-year-olds; children must be fully toilet trained and independent in the bathroom.

Programs

• Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) — birth up to kindergarten · Classes are scheduled throughout the day and evenings; semester-long classes · Parents and children can build relationships and learn helpful parenting strategies. Baby classes are free.
• Preschool — 3- and 4-year-olds · Morning and afternoon classes; Monday through Friday options for 4-year-olds, 3 days per week for 3-year-olds · $212–$710 per month · High-quality preschool programs at Kaposia Education Center and Lincoln Center Elementary. Children must be fully toilet trained and independent in the bathroom.
• Early Childhood Screening — age three · Free personalized information about a child's learning and growth and information about programs and services that could benefit the family.
• Home visits — pregnancy, early parenthood, and adoption · A free service for families in South St. Paul Public School, Special District 6.
• Play, Talk, Learn: Family Learning — birth to 5 years old · Tuesday & Thursday 12:30-2:30 pm

At a glance

• Ages: 0–4 years old
• Price range: $212–$710 per month
• General schedule: Classes are scheduled throughout the day and evenings. Preschool has morning and afternoon options. ECFE classes are semester-long.

About the provider

The program is Four-Star Parent Aware rated. Its mission is to strengthen families through education and support for all parents and to provide the best possible environment for the healthy growth and development of children through research-based instructional and learning strategies. The Early Learning Advisory Council supports program planning, development, public relations, outreach activities, volunteer efforts, and fundraising, and all families are welcome and invited to attend.

All families are welcome and invited to attend. SSPPS families receive registration priority for ECFE. Preschool registration can be completed online or by hard copy at the Enrollment Center. Children must be fully toilet trained and independent in the bathroom to attend preschool. 4-year-old preschool is free for students and families who meet eligibility requirements; most families qualify for free preschool.

Last updated October 18, 2026.