We are located at 68 10th St. in Windom. There are a variety of programs offered here to promote healthy development for young children. These include:
Bridges Preschool Registration 2026-2027
Bridges Preschool Families –
It's an exciting time of year as we start thinking about Bridges Preschool for 2026-2027. If you have a child that will be 3 or 4 years old by September 1, 2026, please complete this online form to register: https://forms.gle/nPmM75nPtk29p4ESA
Please Note: All students currently attending Bridges 3s program will be automatically enrolled for next year's 4s program and do NOT need to register again. Please notify the Highland Early Learning Center if your plans for next year will change.
Bridges Preschool offers classes that promote academic, social, and emotional development.
Bridges 3s meets twice a week from 7:45-10:45 am or 12:00 - 3:00 pm. The cost for this program is $115 per quarter.
Bridges 4s meets every day, Monday-Friday, either from 7:45-10:45 am or 12:00-3:00 pm. The cost for this program is $175 per quarter.
We do have many scholarships available to help with the cost of tuition. Transportation to and from preschool is the responsibility of the family. Many students ride the community transit bus if parents are working.
Individual Entrance Conferences with your child's teacher will take place before the first day of school. You will receive a full enrollment packet in the mail in mid-August.
If you have any questions please call Caitlyn at 831-6940 Ext. 1 or email her at cgilbertson@isd177.com. I look forward to working with your family in the fall.
Corey Barfknecht
PreK-4 Principal
Formulario de Inscripción para el Programa Preescolar Bridges 2026-2027
Familia de Bridges Preescolar,
Es un momento emocionante del año mientras comenzamos a pensar en el preescolar Bridges para 2026-2027. Si tiene un niño que tendrá 3 o 4 años para el 1 de septiembre de 2026, por favor complete este formulario en línea para registrarse: https://forms.gle/nPmM75nPtk29p4ESA
*Todos los estudiantes que actualmente asisten al programa de 3 años de Bridges serán inscritos automáticamente para el programa de 4 años del próximo año y NO necesitan registrarse nuevamente. Por favor, notifique al Centro de Aprendizaje Temprano Highland si sus planes para el próximo año cambiarán.
El preescolar Bridges ofrece clases que promueven el desarrollo académico, social y emocional.
Los Bridges 3 años se reúnen dos veces a la semana de 7:45 a.m. a 10:45 a.m. o de 12:00 p.m. a 3:00 p.m.
Los Bridges 4 años se reúnen todos los días, de lunes a viernes, ya sea de 7:45 a.m. a 10:45 a.m. o de 12:00 p.m. a 3:00 p.m.
El costo de este programa es de $115 por trimestre para Bridges 3 años y $175 por trimestre para Bridges 4 años. Tenemos muchas becas disponibles para ayudar con el costo de la matrícula. El transporte hacia y desde el preescolar es responsabilidad de la familia. Muchos estudiantes viajan en el autobús de tránsito comunitario si los padres están trabajando.
Las Conferencias Individuales de Entrada con el maestro/a de su hijo/a tendrán lugar antes del primer día de clases. Recibirá un paquete de inscripción completo por correo a mediados de agosto.
Si tiene alguna pregunta, llame a Caitlyn al 831-6940 Ext. 1 o envíele un correo electrónico a cgilbertson@isd177.com. ¡Espero trabajar con su familia en el otoño!
Corey Barfknecht
Directora de PreK-4
Interpretación disponible bajo pedido. Por favor llame a Antonio al 507-831-6910 ext. 311 o envíe un correo electrónico a: acerdajuarez@isd177.com
Welcome to the Highland Early Childhood Center!
Bridges Preschool
Welcome to Bridges Preschool! We offer an exciting preschool experience for three and four-year-olds. Check out the programs below to learn more.
Bridges for 3s meets two days a week from 7:45-10:45 or 12:00-3:00. Tuition is $115 per quarter.
Bridges for 4s meets every day from 7:45-10:45 or 12:00-3:00. Tuition is $175 per quarter.
We have many scholarships available to help with preschool expenses.
ECFE
Windom ECFE has been providing parent and child experiences for parents and their children from birth to age 5 (not yet in Kindergarten) since 1988.
There are many ways to be involved with ECFE:
Infant Class (birth to walking)
Family Classes (1-5 years old)
Special Family Events
Our special family events are open to anyone with young children. You do not have to be enrolled in a class to participate.
Follow us on Facebook for events, parenting ideas and activities for kids birth - 5 years old!
Early Childhood Screening
Early Childhood Screening is a free and simple check of how your child is growing, developing and learning. Screening at 3 is preferred, but a child may be screened between the ages of 3 and the start of kindergarten as required by law.
What to expect at a screening appointment? A trained professional will check:
• Vision and hearing
• Height and weight
• Immunizations (shots)
• Large and small muscles
• Thinking, language and communication skills
• Social and emotional development
This screening may help you link to other free learning opportunities, such as pre-kindergarten programming, Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE), Minnesota early learning scholarships for high quality care and education, Head Start, Home Visiting, and Early Childhood Special Education.
Upcoming Early Childhood Screening Dates:
February 24, 2026 - Appointments available 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm
August 2026 - Date/Times TBD
October 2026 - Dates/Times TBD
To request a screening packet or to sign up for a screening date and time, please contact the Bridges Preschool Secretary at 507-831-6940 or email cgilbertson@isd177.com.
Early Childhood Screening Parent Video
Video para padres sobre la evaluación de la primera infancia
