Nature Discovery Pre-K

Saint Paul Public Schools Nature Discovery Pre-Kindergarten is a fee-based program offering both full and 1/2 day Pre-K options, with extended day and after-school childcare options through Discovery Club (DC). Nature Discovery Pre-K class is open to children that turn 3 years old by September 1 and are not Kindergarten eligible.

Nature PreK provides licensed teachers and curriculum that focuses on learning in a nature-based setting as well as bringing nature into the classroom. This program will run on the Saint Paul Public Schools calendar.

2026-27 Nature PreK Registration Opens on Monday, January 5, 2026 at 9:00 AM!

2026-27 SCHOOL YEAR INFORMATION

2026-27 CLASSES & FEES:

Afterschool childcare is available at both sites for Pre-K students 4 years old by September 1. Please see spps.org/discoveryclub for more information.

2026-27 REGISTRATION GUIDELINES

Enrollment is not guaranteed and is based on space availability. Once you complete the online registration, you will be put on a “pending approval status” in the order the registration is received. Your credit card will not be charged for the registration fee until your child is confirmed in the program. Once you are approved, you will receive an email confirmation and your credit card will be charged the registration fee.
Annual preschool registration requires a non-refundable fee of $79.
After registrations meet the maximum number, additional registrations go onto the waitlist and if space becomes available, you will be notified.
Monthly tuition is processed on the first Friday of each month.

CANCELLATION POLICY:

When you register for preschool you are registering for the entire school year: Sept.-May. Cancellation midyear requires a 1-week written notice and a $50 cancellation fee.

If you cancel between June 30-August 1 you will be charged a $75 cancellation fee.

If you cancel on or after August 1, 2026, you will be responsible for the first month FULL tuition.

AFTER SCHOOL CARE

Discovery Club is available to students aged 4 and older (by September 1). After-school care is provided at both St. Anthony Park and JJ Hill Elementary To learn more about Discovery Club, please visit their website.

2025-26 School Year Information

If you want to register for the current school year (2025-26) please call 651-325-2521 or email: Nature.PreK@spps.org. Thank you!

Extended Day Care Options For the 25-26 School Year:

St. Anthony Park Location offers:

Extended day care (11AM-2PM) is available to students enrolled in Nature Pre-K and are 3 years old by September 1, 2025. Discovery Club after school care (2PM-6PM) is available to students enrolled in Nature Pre-K and are 4 years old by September 1, 2025. Please register for the WHOLE DAY you want your child at school.

JJ Hill Location:

After school Discovery Club child care is available to students who are 4 years old by September 1, 2025 and attending Nature Discovery PreK at J.J. Hill. Discovery Club is available from 3-6pm Monday-Friday at the J.J. Hill location. Families may elect to sign up for Discovery Club for a minimum of 3 and up to 5 days per week. The cost per day is $18.55. Discovery Club enrollment and fees are separate from Nature Discovery PreK. To learn more about Discovery Club, please visit their website. If you are interested in enrolling your Nature Discovery PreK student in after school Discovery Club, you can enroll online now.