Shepherd of the Valley Preschool in Apple Valley is a state licensed, half-day weekday preschool. Classes are offered two, three, and four days a week from September through May for children ages 3, 4, & 5. For current class openings or to schedule a visit, contact Linda Nelson, Preschool Director, at 952.985.7370.
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Preschool registration is on a first come, first served basis. Once classes are filled, we will create waiting lists for each class. 5-year-old classes are filled with older children receiving highest priority.
Preschool registration forms for the 2025 – 2026 year will be accepted on/after Tuesday, January 14 at 8:00 AM.
To register you must bring in a completed form and a check for the registration fee amount to Mrs. Nelson’s office at Shepherd of the Valley. (See form for deposit amount)
Contact Linda Nelson with questions or for a tour: email or call 952.985.7370.
3-year-olds turning 4 during the 2025-26 school year and starting Kindergarten in two years. Children need to be three years of age by September 1, 2025 and be able to bathroom independently wearing non-disposable underwear in order to be enrolled in this program.
Monday & Wednesday Class: 9:30 AM- 12:00 PM
Tuesday & Thursday Class: 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
2024-25 Tuition: $170 per month
4-year-olds turning 5 during the 2025-26 school year and starting Kindergarten in one year.
Morning Class: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9:30 AM- 12:00 PM
Afternoon Class: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 12:45 – 3:15 PM
2024-25 Tuition: $200 per month
High Five is a preschool class with an emphasis on Kindergarten readiness for children who will be 5-years-old by September 1, 2025 but are attending Kindergarten in the fall of 2026, as well as children who will be 5 by December 31, 2025. Children who are Kindergarten qualified will be given priority during the initial registration process.
Morning Class: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
2024-25 Tuition: $235 per month
Linda Nelson
Director of Shepherd of the Valley Preschool
952.985.7370
Email
Shepherd of the Valley Preschool admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all of the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship programs, and other school-administered programs.
Affiliated with the ELCA and Saint Paul Area Synod