Osseo Area Schools Enrollment Center

Osseo Area Schools Community Education is dedicated to creating inclusive and enriching opportunities that cater to the diverse needs of families and children in its eight-community district, including Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Corcoran, Dayton, Maple Grove, Osseo, Plymouth, and Rogers. The core mission focuses on fostering a nurturing environment for all young learners, particularly those with special needs such as language-based learning disabilities. The Early Childhood program emphasizes developmentally appropriate practices that promote physical, social, emotional, and intellectual growth while being attuned to the unique preferences of each family. For older students, Youth Community Education provides a variety of after-school enrichment classes, designed to inspire curiosity and engagement in a safe setting. Additionally, Kidstop School Age Care offers a supportive atmosphere for school-age children before and after school hours, encouraging personal growth through choice-based programming that builds confidence and leadership skills. What sets Osseo Area Schools apart is its commitment to low student-teacher ratios and strong family partnerships that enhance the educational experience. The district also facilitates community engagement through various programs that invite community members to contribute positively, ensuring that learning extends beyond the classroom into lifelong opportunities for all ages.

Willow Lane Early Childhood Center in Brooklyn Center is one of the Osseo Area Schools sites for preschool, offering classes for 3- and 4-year-olds. Our programs are run by Early Childhood Family Education and focus on play-based learning that builds confidence, independence and the academic and social skills children need for kindergarten. Classes have 17 students with one licensed teacher and one education support professional, and every Preschool for Threes and Prekindergarten for Fours teacher in the district holds a Minnesota teaching license. Children spend their day on songs, stories, games, movement and active play. Tuition follows a sliding fee scale based on household income and family size, and scholarships or child care assistance can lower the cost.

10 Acre Wood Nature Preschool, located in Lakeville, Minnesota, is a nurturing and play-based educational environment designed for children aged 33 months through kindergarten. With a core mission centered on fostering a love for nature and environmental stewardship, the preschool offers both full-day and part-time enrollment options within a maximum group size of 12 students, ensuring an intimate learning atmosphere supported by a low student-to-teacher ratio of 6:1. The preschool's unique approach incorporates outdoor exploration across its expansive 10-acre property, which features woodlands, wetlands, and native prairie. This immersive setting allows children to engage in hands-on learning experiences that promote curiosity and discovery. The school's commitment to environmental education is reflected in its use of an environmentally-friendly converted pole barn as the main facility. What sets 10 Acre Wood apart is not only its dedicated focus on nature-based learning but also its emphasis on creating strong connections with families, fostering a community that supports each child's growth and development.