Early Entrance
Early Entrance to Preschool
Preschool is not a requirement in the state of Minnesota. Rochester Catholic Schools does not offer early entrance age exceptions within our preschool programs.
To enroll in our Early Preschool program, your child must be two years old on or before September 1.
To enroll in our Preschool program, your child must be fully toilet trained and three years old on or before September 1.
To enroll in in our Pre-Kindergarten program, your child must be fully toilet trained and four years old on or before September 1.
Early Entrance to Kindergarten
Kindergarten is not a requirement in the state of Minnesota. Rochester Catholic Schools celebrate the milestone of entering kindergarten. Our policy specifies that to enter kindergarten, a student must be five years of age on or before September 1 of their kindergarten year. We do not offer early entrance to kindergarten exceptions for our young learners.