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 30 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.
Learn and play with your little one each Thursday! The day starts in our gym with bikes, playground equipment, and a climbing wall. Next we will head to our early childhood classroom for a circle time with songs and stories. Mid-way through comes time to engage with age appropriate activities, art, and sensory play. While children continue their play, parents go to the adjoining room for a parenting discussion. The session ends with a goodbye circle and song.
Kari is the Willmar ECFE teacher. Her favorite part of her job is watching, supporting, and encouraging children as they learn through play. 'Play' is a child's work and we as adults need to encourage that the best we can!
Hello! My name is Abby Zylstra and have been in the early childhood field for 7 years. I love working with young children and their families to help them learn together and grow strong bonds. I enjoy being outdoors, playing with my three young children, and baking.
Abby Zylstra , Kari J Fischer , Rachel Jeppesen
No Class Oct 17 & Nov 28
Full - waiting list
