The Mini Mustang Preschool program is a part of the Northome School, which shares the commitment to world class, child-centered excellence. Our program focuses on preparing children for kindergarten by following Minnesota’s Early Learning Standards and implementing research-based curriculum and assessment. We believe that participation in classes enhances children’s learning and development through structured environments, differentiated instruction and parent engagement.

Northome School’s Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) and School Readiness (SR) program provides a mixed delivery pre-kindergarten program to serve children ages 3 to 4 years old before September 1^st of the current year. Northome School currently has a total of 20 preschool seats.

VPK is a high-quality publicly funded prekindergarten program designed to prepare eligible 4-year old children for success as they enter kindergarten the following year. VPK uses play-based learning, coordinated transitions to kindergarten and family-centered program planning to create high-quality early learning opportunities that meet the needs of each child.  SR is a public school program for children ages 3 and 4. The purpose of the program is to prepare children to enter kindergarten. 

Northome School is prepared to support and respond to all children’s individual needs because children arrive at kindergarten with a wide range of experiences and competencies.