Preschool
The Bemidji Area offers a variety of quality preschool programming options for your 3-5 year old. Click on the links below to learn more information about each school.
Preschool programs are licensed through the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) and provide care and education for children in age-based groups, either for full days or part days. (Often in free-standing buildings, businesses, community centers or places of worship.)
Bemidji's Preschools
Apple Blossom Village Nature Preschool(opens in new tab)
Apple Blossom Village Early Childhood Programs are nature based and promote healthy development of young children in a nurturing, gentle, and imaginative environment.
Calvary Lutheran Preschool(opens in new tab)
Our mission is to provide preschool-age children with quality school readiness opportunities in a safe and nurturing Christian setting.
First Lutheran Church Preschool(opens in new tab)
FLC Preschool strives to serve God and our community by offering a quality preschool education, in a faith-filled environment, that nourishes the spirits of our students, families, staff & congregation.
Heartland Christian Preschool(opens in new tab)
A place where children explore in a fun environment while learning about God's creation and love.
KandiLand Learning Center(opens in new tab)
Where kids GO to LEARN and GROW!
KandiLand is a nurturing, activity based childcare center with full day schedules, and lesson plans in each classroom. We care for toddlers (16 months-36 months), preschool children (33 months-6years), and school aged children (kindergarten-13 years). We are licensed to care for 14 toddlers, 20 preschoolers and 20 school age children, 6:30am-5:30pm, Monday through Friday, year round! KandiLand offers a variety of childcare options, including scheduled full time, part time, and after school care. We also offer drop-in care as needed, if space is available.
At KandiLand we strive to provide LOW COST, QUALITY childcare in a learning rich environment for the children in our community.
218-444-KIDS (5437)
Paul Bunyan Center/
Jack & Jill(opens in new tab)
School Readiness Class offered for children 4 - 5 1/2 years old on September 1 of the current school year.
Pine Pals Intergenerational Learning Child Care and Preschool(opens in new tab)
Specialize in Intergenerational Learning with GoldPine Home and our values focus on well-rounded, whole-child learning that embraces nature, the arts, healthy movement, nutrition, social & emotional nourishment, family & community & play-based pre-academics.
St. Phillips Catholic School(opens in new tab)
St. Philip’s School is an integral part of a program developed to carry out the educational mission of the St. Philip’s Catholic Community. It serves the families of students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, academically and religiously.
TLC Preschool and Growing Tree Learning Center(opens in new tab)
TLC Preschool has been established to bridge home to school. TLC works to provide a learning environment where children feel valued and accepted. Children will learn to know they are unique creations of God.