Fridley Preschool

Welcome to Fridley Preschool!

Fridley Preschool is the only program in the state of Minnesota to offer the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) to its students.

 



Why Choose our Preschool

  • High quality Preschool program at low cost (3-year-olds) or no cost (4-year-olds) to families
  • We are the only program in the state of Minnesota to offer the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP)
  • Each classroom is led by a Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) licensed Early Childhood Educator
  • Each student begins his or her journey to college and career readiness with the following: Social Emotional Learning, Mathematics and Literacy
  • Students benefit from the IB PYP curriculum framework. Our curriculum is also aligned with Minnesota's Early Childhood Indicators of Progress (ECIPs) and Minnesota Kindergarten Academic standards. Click here to read more about the Fridley Preschool Curriculum.
  • Morning and afternoon sessions available
  • We provide a Full Day option both 3- and 4-year-old students (in partnership with Tiger Club) with needs-based scholarships and sliding fee scales available
  • Fridley is proud to offer a 4 Star Parent Aware-rated program (Highest Possible Rating) to help prepare your child for school success
  • Each section is capped at 20 students with a teacher and aide in each classroom
To learn more about our Preschool program, please contact Karin Beckstrand at 763-502-5117.
 

2023-24 Preschool

Upcoming Event:
Fridley Preschool Registration Night
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
5:00 - 6:30 p.m. at the Fridley Community Center - Door 10

Attend Fridley Preschool Registration Night to learn more about our 3- and 4-year-old International Baccalaureate World School Preschool. Topics will include:

  • The IB PYP and curriculum      
  • Steps on enrolling your child 
  • Information on Early Childhood Screening, Transportation, Childcare
  • A look into the Fridley Preschool Classrooms

 

contact

Kelly McConville
Principal of Alternative Services, Preschool

763-502-5101
kelly.mcconville@fridley.k12.mn.us

Karin Beckstrand
PYP Coordinator

763-502-5117
karin.beckstrand@fridley.k12.mn.us

Fridley Community Center
Main Office: 
763-502-5100 
 

Fridley Preschool is an authorized International Baccalaureate (IB) World School that offers the Primary Years Programme (PYP) 

IB World Schools share a common philosophy - a commitment to high-quality, challenging, international education- that we believe is important for our students. Click here to learn more about PYP at Fridley Public Schools.

 

teacher contacts

Emily Loe
3-Year-Old Preschool Teacher

763-502-5122

Anisa Alnizami
4-Year-Old Preschool Teacher
763-502-5128

Ashton Enyart
4-Year-Old Preschool Teacher

763-502-5131

Colin Howell
4-Year-Old Preschool Teacher

763-502-5133

Jaime Finch
4-Year-Old Preschool Teacher

763-502-5124

 

early literacy toolkit

Click for the Anoka County Early Literacy Toolkit for Fridley Preschool families.