Our Preschool Program

Thank you so much for your interest and support! We are now licensed and ready to serve students on June 15, 2026. We can’t wait!

At Heritage Hmong Preschool, we support children’s language development through a thoughtful bilingual approach that nurtures both Hmong and English. Students are encouraged to listen, speak, and communicate in both languages throughout the day, helping them build strong oral language skills and cultural identity.

Hmong is used primarily during social interactions, daily routines, and when following directions. This supports social-emotional development and allows children to engage comfortably in a familiar language while building confidence and connection.

Academic content is intentionally introduced in English to support school readiness and ease the transition to kindergarten. Children develop early literacy skills—such as letter recognition, letter sounds, and beginning sight words—as well as foundational math concepts through developmentally appropriate, play-based instruction.

This approach aligns with research on additive bilingualism, which shows that strengthening a child’s home language while introducing a second language supports cognitive development, executive functioning, and long-term academic success. By valuing both languages, we help children become confident communicators, problem solvers, and learners in a bilingual world.

Our instruction is guided by research showing that young children learn best through play and hands-on experiences. At Heritage Hmong Preschool, we use a play-based, child-centered approach that supports whole-child development and fosters curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning.

Learning takes place through a balance of large-group experiences—such as circle time, music, and storytelling—and small-group instruction, which allows teachers to individualize learning, support different learning styles, and build strong relationships with each child. Through purposeful play and guided exploration, children develop foundational academic skills alongside social-emotional growth, problem-solving, and self-regulation.

Unfortunately, we are unable to accept enrollments until our license is officially approved. In the meantime, we welcome you to join our waitlist and stay connected. We look forward to offering tours once our space is ready and are excited to share it with you soon.

In accordance with Minnesota state regulations, all preschool-age students are provided with a minimum of 30 minutes of rest time. Children who do not fall asleep after this period will be offered a quiet activity to enjoy.

Absolutely not! Your child does not need to already speak Hmong. Our program is designed to welcome children at all language levels, and our teachers gently support language development through daily routines, play, and meaningful interactions.

Yes. To ensure a safe, sanitary, and engaging learning environment for all children, students enrolled in our program must be fully toilet trained prior to their first day of attendance. A child who is considered toilet trained is one who can use the restroom independently and does not experience daily accidents.

Please note that pull-ups do not meet the requirement for toilet-trained status.

We understand that even toilet-trained children may have occasional accidents. These are considered normal and expected to happen infrequently. We appreciate your partnership in helping us maintain a clean, safe, and supportive environment for every child.

Heritage Hmong Preschool will provide a nutritious breakfast and an afternoon snack each day. Families are asked to send a lunch from home that meets USDA meal requirements and includes all required components: a fruit, a vegetable, a grain, and a protein.

For your convenience, before and after school care is available for $9 per hour, per student. Advance arrangements are required so we can ensure proper staffing and provide the best care for your child.

A non-refundable registration fee of $100 per child is due at the time of enrollment. 

To help us maintain proper staffing and provide the best care for all children, we kindly ask that you pick up your child on time. A late fee of $15 will be charged for every 10-minute increment a child remains past their scheduled pickup time. This fee is per child and will be automatically charged to the credit card on file.