Shepherd of the Valley Preschool in Apple Valley is a state licensed, half-day weekday preschool. Classes are offered two, three, and four days a week from September through May for children ages 3, 4, & 5. For current class openings or to schedule a visit, contact Linda Nelson, Preschool Director, at 952.985.7370.
Preschool registration for the 2027 – 2028 year is online only. We begin receiving registrations on Tuesday, January 19, 2027 at 8:00 AM on a first come, first served basis.
Once classes are filled, we will create waiting lists for each class. 5-year-old classes are filled with older children receiving highest priority.
Cost for registration includes a $100 registration fee and a full month tuition that is applied to September
• 3s class is $280
• 4s class is $310
• High Fives is $345
*We accept new students at any point during the school year when room is available. Please reach out to Preschool Director, Linda Nelson about openings.
3-year-olds turning 4 during the 2026-27 school year and starting Kindergarten in two years. Children need to be three years of age by September 1, 2026 and be able to bathroom independently wearing non-disposable underwear in order to be enrolled in this program.
Monday & Wednesday Class: 9:30 AM- 12:00 PM
Tuesday & Thursday Class: 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
2026-27 Tuition: $180 per month
4-year-olds turning 5 during the 2026-27 school year and starting Kindergarten in one year.
Morning Class: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9:30 AM- 12:00 PM
Afternoon Class: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 12:45 – 3:15 PM
2026-27 Tuition: $210 per month
High Five is a preschool class with an emphasis on Kindergarten readiness for children who will be 5-years-old by September 1, 2026 but are attending Kindergarten in the fall of 2027, as well as children who will be 5 by December 31, 2026. Children who are Kindergarten qualified will be given priority during the initial registration process.
Morning Class: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
2026-27 Tuition: $245 per month
Lunch Bunch is an extended day program offered by Shepherd of the Valley Preschool (SOTVP). It is a place for your student to eat a home-packed lunch and then have time to socially engage with other students in a way that supports physical and mental growth.
This program is offered on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 12:00-2:00 PM.
Registration for this is not included with your tuition. Register for one or both days using the links below.
Linda Nelson
Director of Shepherd of the Valley Preschool
952.985.7370
MN Legislature recently made it a requirement to test all drinking water faucets used by children in child care /preschools for lead. Shepherd of the Valley Preschool received a grant from the Minnesota Department of Health to complete this testing.
The majority of our water outlets show non-detectable lead levels. Out of six faucets, one detected lead on the low end of the acceptable range and one was above acceptable levels. We immediately closed that faucet and followed the remediation steps recommended by the MN Department of Health. A filter (recommended by the state) has been installed, we have instituted daily flushing protocols, and we have scheduled a follow-up to retest the faucet and confirm the remediation was effective.