Our Program
 
The program is carefully planned and supervised to meet the needs of each child in these developmental areas: physical, cognitive, social, and emotional.
 
Our program includes:
  • Supervised indoor and outdoor free and organized play
  • Creative expression through various art media
  • Storytelling and dramatization
  • Music appreciation
  • Science and discovery
  • Special events and field trips
  • Small class sizes
  • Promotion of good habits and daily routine
  • Creation of a loving and caring atmosphere
  • Understanding guidance for behavior situations
  • Academic readiness activities that are age appropriate
PARENTS/GUARDIANS ARE WELCOME TO VISIT THE SCHOOL ANY TIME WE ARE IN SESSION.
 
Information & Resources
 
Program Specifics for the 2023 – 2024 School Year
 
Calendar
Our regular preschool program meets four days a week (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday). No school days generally correspond with the Minneapolis Public Schools. Home visits with your child’s classroom teacher will be scheduled in the first week of September, 2023.
 
Times
Regular preschool hours are from 9:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m., Monday – Thursday.
 
**NEW for the 2023-24 school year**
  • Preschool Plus 12:30pm-3:00pm, Monday – Thursday
  • STEM Focused Fridays, 9am – 3:00pm
  • Early drop off and/or late pick up 7:30am – 5:30pm, Monday – Friday
 
Enrichment Classes
LHUMP partners with Soccer Shots and MiniApple Kitchen and parents may choose to register for seasonal sessions.
 
Eligibility
Children from three to five year-olds up to the time of their entrance into Kindergarten may enroll. A current health form is required of each child.
 
Conferences
Your first conference is a home visit that is scheduled before school begins in September. Two conferences are offered during the school year, in November and in March. Parents/guardians may arrange a conference with their child’s teacher or with the Director at any time to keep in contact with their child’s development. Written observations will be provided at each conference.
 
Enrollment
We are now enrolling for the 2023-24 school year. Please join us for a preschool open house on Saturday, February 25, 2023 from 9:30am-11:30am to learn more about our program. If you are interested in attending or would like to schedule a tour, please complete this form for more information!