The Lewiston -Altura Early Childhood program provides experiences in an educational environment with routines, schedules, and activities following Creative Curriculum guiding principles. This is not a strict school based setting, but a play inspired, child led learning setting that promotes independence, confidence, growth, and fun!
We understand that for many children, this is the first time in a classroom or away from familiar caregivers and are here to support families and their children in this transition for a positive school experience. Licensed teachers provide daily activities to give the children opportunities to grow socially, emotionally, and physically while developing a life long desire to learn.
We are now a combined Early Childhood Education and Cardinal Care program that continues to offer 4-Star Parent Aware rated preschool programming with an extended day option for children between the ages 33 months and 5 years. Quality, seamless, developmentally appropriate education and care is available from 7am to 5pm.
We are offering half day preschool classes combined with our Cardinal Club daycare program to provide for a full day of care for your child. Options include 3 or 5 x a week for all ages.
Our schedule follows the district calendar for holidays and weather related closings. Full day programming may be offered on no school days for an additional fee of $27/day.
Registration forms are available here:
Preschool has two forms to fill out
School Readiness Preschool Form #1
Enrollment form #2
Drop off completed forms to the school or mail to
Early Childhood Program
115 Fremont Street
Lewiston, MN 55952
It is MN law that children enrolling in our program need to show that they have received immunizations or an exemption. We accept immunization forms (i.e. a copy of completed immunizations provided by health care provider) by fax, mail, or at the school office any time by the first day of class.
