Our early childhood program provides ECFE and preschool opportunities for the little ones in your family, as well as fun special events. Mandatory preschool screening is available four times per year.

Elevate your gift giving with a gift certificate from community education. Gift certificates can be used for Patriot store merchandise, classes, youth sports and camps, or theater tickets.

Pequot Lakes Community Education's Childcare Program Kid Konnection offers before school, after school and some non-school full day care during the school year and summer care. School Year Kid Konnection Child Care is offered to children entering grades K-5 each Fall. Summer Kid Konnection is for children entering Kindergarten through 5th grade. Children must be 5 years of age by May 1 and registered to attend Kindergarten (or Patriot Academy) in the fall in order to attend Summer Kid Konnection. Once a child has completed 5th grade, they have "aged out" of our program. *Note: Summer 2026 Kid Konnection will be held at Pequot Lakes Middle School (30805 Olson Street) due to construction at Eagle View (referendum construction). The Mission of Kid Konnection is to provide each and every child with a safe and wholesome environment to play and interact. Participants will experience caring staff who offer meaningful student learning and recreational opportunities designed to enhance a child’s social, physical, cognitive and recreational skills. The Kid Konnection summer and non-school day child care is available to all families, regardless of residence or school district. The Kid Konnection before and after school program is available for children who attend Pequot Lakes Public Schools. When you submit your registration, you will receive an email notifying you that your contract is waiting for staff approval. Your child is NOT registered for Kid Konnection until you receive a second email stating your contract has been accepted. At that time, your card will be charged the $35 registration fee. A non-refundable $35 registration fee is charged per child per Kid Konnection Session (School Year / Summer). This fee secures your child's spot in Kid Konnection. Kid Konnection Calendar Kid Konnection Handbook

A drop-off preschool program for children ages 3 & 4 years old that focuses on play, motor, social and emotional skills. *Please note, we reserve the right to move a child from one class to another to accommodate classroom needs. *When you are registering, there will be a one time registration fee of $30 (non-refundable); you will also need to be prepared to provide (upload) copies of: Child’s immunization records Proof of income for any reduced payment request Examples of proof of income to upload: Most current Income Tax Statement for all adults in household (page with line 9 on the 1040 form) Most recent past 2 months pay stub * Failure to upload the correct documentation will delay your child's registration. Only registrations with the correct information will have a secured spot in the class When you submit your registration you will receive an email notifying you that your contract is waiting for staff approval. Your child is NOT registered for preschool until you receive a second email stating your contract has been accepted. At that time your card will be charged the $30 registration fee. Registration for SY26-27 Learning Is Fun will open on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 8:00 AM SY26-27 Learning Is Fun Information (class schedules, sliding fee scale, etc)

The Wonder Lab: Preschool STEM Class (Ages 3-5) Join us for this new class that’s sure to spark your child’s curiosity! Preschoolers are invited to explore science, technology, engineering, and math through hands-on activities and outdoor discovery. Each week, children will investigate topics like plants, animals, weather, magnets, shadows, simple machines, bridges, and even simple chemistry. *When you are registering you will need to be prepared to provide (upload) copies of: Child's immunization records Proof of income for any reduced payment request Examples of proof of income to upload: Most current Income Tax Statement for all adults in household (page with line 9 on the 1040 form) Most recent past 2 months pay stubs When you submit your registration, you will receive an email notifying you that your contract is waiting for staff approval. Your child is NOT registered for preschool until you receive a second email stating your contract has been accepted.

We offer a variety of youth activities throughout the year. Some of our popular activities include youth sports, art classes, theater camps, technology classes, cooking classes, and safety skills courses. Classes are offered in various locations throughout our communities for pre-school through high school aged kids.