McGregor Preschool

McGregor Preschool is a wonderful learning opportunity for children ages 3, 4 and 5. McGregor ISD #4 strives to provide the best possible start for all children ensuring every child is fully prepared for learning success.

McGregor Preschool is a Parent Aware Four Star rated program, the highest possible rating. To earn a four star rating, programs must excel in the use of best practices in preparing children for kindergarten.

Our classes offer experiences in all areas of development including academic, fine motor, gross motor, language, social emotional and self help. Children's progress is monitored and their success is shared with parents throughout the year and at the parent-teacher conferences.

We strongly support your role as a parent believing that the home is the child’s first learning environment and that parents are the child’s most important teacher.

WE WELCOME EVERY LEARNER…

McGregor Preschool partners with Early Childhood Special Education, Early Childhood Family Education, K-3rd Grade Teachers, Lakes & Pines Head Start and Aitkin County Public Health.
Classes are organized to support developmentally appropriate activities where play opens up the world of learning for young children.
All classes provide a nurturing and stimulating preschool environment.

2025-2026 PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION OPENS MAY 9, 2025

2025-2026 CLASSES OFFERED
It is a requirement that children enrolled are potty trained by the starting date.

Full Day Preschool Programs
For children age eligible for Kindergarten in 2026-2027 school year. When registering, you will choose the Full Day Voluntary Pre-K (VPK 4-5 year olds) option. During registration, you will answer which class options you prefer (2 or 3 days). Placements will be made based on information provided by families regarding new state eligibility requirements listed in Minnesota Statute 2024, section 142D.08.

2 Full Day VPK Class - Monday/Thursday 8:15am-3:15pm

3 Full Day VPK Plus Class - Monday/Thursday/Friday 8:15am-3:15pm

Half Day Preschool Programs

Two Half Day Mixed Ages Class - Tuesday/Wednesday 8:15am - 11:15am
Geared toward children who have turned 3 years of age between September 1, 2024 and March 1, 2025.

One Half Day 3 Year Old Class - Tuesday 8:15am - 11:15am
Geared toward children turning 3 years of age after March 1, 2025 and before September 1, 2025. Children turning 3 years of age after September 1, 2025 may have the option to join if there is availability.

Please have the following information on hand before beginning the registration:

Class preference
Emergency contacts / authorized pickups. NOTE: Please add all individuals you think may pick up your child; your child will not be released to anyone not listed as an authorized pickup in your child's Eleyo Account. You do not need to provide an address or email for emergency contacts but phone number is required.
Health and medication information

WHEN REGISTRATION IS OPEN...

Click the Enroll Now button below to begin registration.

After you click the Enroll Now button below you will either:

A) If you DO NOT already have an Eleyo account, click the link to " Create one now." After creating your account, you will be able to add your children and continue the registration process. NOTE: When creating your child's profile, select K as the grade level and change the school year drop down to be your child's expected year of Kindergarten. Teacher and School are not required fields.

B) If you've already created an Eleyo account, enter your email address and password to sign in. Once signed in you will be able to continue the registration process.