Anoka-Hennepin Community Education

Four-year-old preschool - Income eligible free preschool with transportation

• Classes are 2.75 hours per day with morning and afternoon options.
• Four days per week, Monday through Thursday.
• Classes are open to residents of the Anoka-Hennepin School District with a child four years of age on or before September 1, 2024 who income qualify. Verify your Anoka-Hennepin Schools attendance area before continuing.
• Transportation is INCLUDED. Class location and time determined by transportation availability and routing.
• If you have not completed the Pre-Registration Form and income verification, follow this link.  You will need your income verification documents to complete this form.
• If you are not a resident of the Anoka Hennepin School District you are not eligible to register for this option - review other Anoka-Hennepin Schools Preschool options.

Student class placement

Specific class placement for morning or afternoon classes is based on school district bus routes. Registrations are welcome throughout the year and will be placed as space is available until all classes are full.

Meals
As part of the USDA Free and Reduced School Meals Program, children attending preschool will be served breakfast, snack or lunch depending on the site.

For registrations after the school year has started: 

Thank you for your interest in Anoka-Hennepin Schools Preschool program. Although registration started in March, there is still availability in some classes. Your registration will go to a holding status until our staff can review the registration and check our sites for availability. When there is a match to one of your preferred classes, you will be contacted so the registration can be completed and your child's start date can be confirmed. If no match is made, you will be contacted for another possible option.

If you are requesting Tuition Fee Assistance, proof of income verification is required before your registration can be completed.