About Early Learning in BCCS

Preschool family

  • Some of the most important learning in a child’s life starts before kindergarten. In Brooklyn Center Community Schools, we recognize the importance of early learning and offer several programs from birth to five. We see ourselves as partners in your child’s lifelong journey of learning.

    Want to learn more? Click on our programs to discover how we can meet your family’s needs:

    Early Childhood Screening: Minnesota law requires that your child must be screened for enrollment in a public school. This service is offered at no cost to our families. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to find out how your child is developing and for you to find out more about resources and programs in our community. Children may be screened between the ages of three-five. The ideal age for screening is near your child’s fourth birthday. Click here to learn more about screening and to schedule an appointment.

    ECFE Classes: ECFE is an early childhood and parent education program for children ages birth to five and their families. We believe that parents are a child’s first and most important teacher, and offer many ways for you to learn together. Classes are located at the Community Corner. Click here to learn more about ECFE.

    3-year-old Half-Day Preschool: We offer a 3 day per week, 5 hour a day program of preschool located at Earle Brown Elementary for 3 year olds. Students discover the world around them through fun, hands-on activities. Click here to learn more about our half-day preschool.

    4-year-old Full-Day Pre-K: 4 year olds have the opportunity to attend all-day Pre-K. Located at Earle Brown Elementary, students work on name writing, letter identification, letter sounds, rhyming, alliteration and Concepts About Print (CAP skills). Click here to learn more about our full-day Pre-K program.

    Centaur Beginnings (previously known as Baby Steps): Centaur Beginnings is a child care and development center servicing teen parents in the BC area and staff members. Click here to learn more about Centaur Beginnings and to register.

    Home Visits: Our staff conduct home visits to new families who have questions about caring for and helping our youngest residents grow and learn. If you would like a home visit, please call us at (763) 561-4480 x5000.