Cardinal Kids Preschool is an exciting program for children who are 4 years old by September 1st of the school year for which they are registering. The preschool program follows the regular school calendar.
Cardinal Place is the before/after school program located within the Willmar Public Schools. We currently have three sites – at Kennedy Elementary School, Roosevelt Elementary School, and Lakeland Elementary School.
Promoting families healthy growth and development through education, support and community building.
School Readiness preschool is a program for families with children 3 to 5 years old. Parents do not attend class with their child. However, they are required to be involved with the program. Many opportunities are available for families.
Become certified with the American Red Cross.
Willmar Community Education offers private or semi-private swimming instruction for all ages and ability levels. These lessons are 25 minutes in length and geared toward specific goals of each student.
Willmar Community Education swim lesson curriculum.
These classes are for children who are 4 by September 1, 2017
F.R.E.D. Families Reading Every Day. Children will discover a world of learning and friendship in our preschool classroom.
These classes are geared for parents and children under the age of 1.
These classes are for families with children from birth to pre-kindergarten.
In-person or online classes for parents.
Time to join other families for a special day far or near.
A Saturday morning of fun for children up to age 6 and their parents.
Children must be registered with Cardinal Place in order to attend any field trips.
Nelson Farm$12.00October 16th, 2025Board Bus@ 10:00 AMReturn@ 3:00 PM
Nickelodeon Universe(not Slick City)$20.00November 3rd, 2025Board Bus@7:00 AMReturn@5:00 PM
Movie Night @ LakelandFreeNovember 3rd, 2025Movie Starts@6:30 PMPopcorn will be served.
InflatablesFreeNovember 26th, 2025
Parent's Night OutFreeDecember 5th, 20256:30 PM-8:30 PMSupper and snack provided.Drop the kiddos off at Cardinal Place and enjoy a Date Night, Girls’ Night Out, or Guys’ Night Out!
Bowling$6.00December 29th, 2025Bus - TBD
