For future Lake of the Woods school students, there are two “in-school” options for pre-kindergarten school.  Please read through these descriptions to see which is the best fit for you and your student and if your student/family qualifies.

School Readiness

Operated and funded through Lake of the Woods School, our School Readiness classroom prioritizes Kindergarten readiness for 4-year-olds.  Enrollment is determined on a first-come-first-served basis and total numbers are determined by several factors: number of applications, ages of applicants, funding, etc.

If your student does not qualify for certain types of funding (based on family income, age, etc.), the school may charge a fee for enrollment.  Applications are accepted through June 15 with enrollment being determined by mid-July. 

Fee schedule for 2025-2026 is currently being determined and will be communicated with applicants soon. 

School Readiness is designed to prepare students for Kindergarten.  As a result, we prioritize students who are 4-years-old by September 1st of the entering school year.  The expectation is that your student would enter Kindergarten following their year in School Readiness.  There are options if your family chooses to have your student wait to enter Kindergarten, but they are not promised a second-year spot in the School Readiness classroom.

 Enrollment Forms

Head Start

Head Start is a federally funded program that is operated by Northwest Community Action, independent from Lake of the Woods School, and runs a classroom in the school building.  While NWCA and LW School work closely with each other on enrollment, programming, transportation, etc. they are separate programs.  

To learn more about Head Start and apply for the program, visit: 

 Head Start Enrollment