At Eden Prairie Schools, we believe that you are never done learning. That’s why our Community Education program offers hundreds of classes on topics from cooking to yoga!
The program will provide a designated space for students who are looking for quiet time or spend supervised time in the gym and outside for students who are interested in exercising or playing active games with friends.
Our youth program ignites new interests and challenges students in a fun, safe and supportive atmosphere.
School Year 2023-2024
You are your child’s first and most important teacher! Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) classes help you be the best parent to your child.
Our Early Childhood Screening appointments are a free service and usually take about an hour to complete. If you have concerns regarding your child's development or your child is entering kindergarten in the Fall of 2023, please call 952-975-6940.
Looking to ease your 4 year old into the elementary preschool experience? Enroll your child into our Junior Preschool program! Available as a 3 or 4 day consistent schedule, students have the opportunity to enjoy a typical preschool classroom.
Little Eagles Preschool provides an innovative classroom where creativity and imagination soars! Our diverse classrooms help students discover a love for learning in an interactive, stimulating, and academically rich environment.
Secure an hour of time with Our expert Parent Educator Kathy Matthews. Kathy will customize your hour to fit your needs and topic. Rate of $35 is per hour.
For enrolling others in a Community Education Program
READY! for Kindergarten is a nationally recognized program that has been shown to give parents and caregivers the skills and tools to help children enter kindergarten at or above grade level. This class will include training for parents on reading, writing, math and social-emotional skills that children need to thrive in school and is taught by a licensed early childhood parent educator. Every family that attends a READY! for Kindergarten session receives a high-quality collection of learning tools to further their child's progress towards school readiness. Additionally, there is a fall, winter, and spring session and each session offers new content and new toys, so register for all three sessions!
The session is for the parent/caregiver ONLY. Please register yourself for the class and include any additional adults that will be attending with you. Childcare is available while parents are in the training session. Advance registration is required.
Please note: READY! for Kindergarten is funded through a grant from The Foundation For Eden Prairie Schools (FEPS) and is only offered at no cost to Eden Prairie residents who meet the income requirement.
This is a professional development opportunity for educators and caregivers to earn CEU credits, as well as for parents.
Stephanie is a licensed Parent Educator with a Masters in Education. She started working for Eden Prairie Schools in 2003 and teaches ECFE classes, provides parent education for preschool parents, and is a district parent liaison. Stephanie lives in St. Louis Park, has 2 adult children and enjoys running, biking, reading, and local live music.
Kathy is passionate about helping parents grow in their skills and confidence when it comes to parenting. She loves connecting with children whether they are 3 months old or 5 years old - their sweet smiling faces warm her heart! She loves working in ECFE because it brings families together to connect and build their community of friends that can last a lifetime. Kathy is a Licensed Parent Educator and holds an MBA from St. Thomas and a Master in Education from the University of MN. She looks forward to meeting you!
Stephanie Hendrickson , Kathy L Matthews
