R-P Early Childhood Programs Where We Play to Learn and Learn to Play!

Rushford-Peterson offers many opportunities for early childhood aged children and their families. Our ECFE classes are open to birth to 5-year-olds. Parents and children attend themed classes together! Classes meet on Thursday evenings from 5-6:15 p.m. and Friday mornings from 8:15-9:30 a.m. Mrs. Heather Grigg also takes her ECFE on-the-go and shares her amazing activities at local daycares! If interested in getting the ECFE monthly newsletter, please contact Heather Grigg at heathergrigg@r-pschools.com. A great place for current information and event photos is our ECFE Facebook page www.facebook.com/RushfordECFE/. The next ECFE event is Sweet Treats with Something Sweet on Wednesday, May 6 from 5-6:15 p.m. and end-of-the-year Playdate at the Park on Friday, May 22.

R-P proudly offers the 4 Star Parent Aware Lille By Preschool program to our community 3-, 4- and 5-year-olds. Lille By Preschool (pronounced Lilla Bee) is a Norwegian name that means “Little Town.” Lille By Preschool teachers create an environment for all children to play, discover and learn! Children learn best through doing the kinds of activities they find interesting such as story time, art, dancing, building, talking with their teachers about interesting topics they love and enjoying the outdoors. We are fortunate to have our open classrooms in the Rushford-Peterson Schools and enjoy our playground right outside our doors! Preschoolers will also get the opportunity to develop foundations for later reading and writing, foster creativity and build socialization skills. Developing a positive self-image can strive mental growth! Lille By Preschool is currently accepting preschool registrations for the 2026-2027 school year! To register online go to: tinyurl.com/lillebypreschool. Questions about preschool? Please contact Emily Johnson at emilyjohnson@r-pschools.com or 507-864-7786, ext. 2001.

Our certified child care center operates Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Our Kids Club program partners with Lille By Preschool to provide structured childcare for children ages 33 months (and potty trained) through fifth grade, including care before and after Lille By Preschool hours. We also offer care on select days when school is traditionally closed, such as teacher workshop days, Early Childhood screening days, and early dismissal days. For more information about our program and to check about availability, please contact Lakyn Rasmussen at lakynrasmussen@r-pschools.com or call 507-864-7785, ext. 1013.