Our Mission

  • To provide a community where each child is understood, loved, and accepted leading to a positive self-concept.
  • To provide activities through which each child learns to control emotions, leading to self-discipline.
  • To provide opportunities where children become excited about learning and are successful learners.
  • To provide a program that opens new horizons: to explore and wonder!

Lake Harriet UM Preschool is a nonprofit educational organization of Lake Harriet United Methodist Church (www.lakeharrietumc.org)   The administration of the school is provided by the Co-Directors and the Preschool Advisory Team. 

We are a MN licensed, NAEYC accredited, MN Parent Aware 4 star half-day preschool program offering both a morning and afternoon session Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.  Program specifics are available on our Program page.

We are located at

4901 Chowen Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55410


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Contact us

  • Email the preschool
  • 612-926-8043

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Registration

We are now accepting applications for the 2013-2014 school year. Returning families applications were due by Dec. 31st.  Applications from families new to the preschool were due Jan. 31, 2013. More information is available on our Enrollment page.

Employment Opportunity

Lake Harriet UM Church is seeking a 3/4 time Preschool Co-Director. Responsibilities include developing a learning environment where children and families feel welcomed, valued and nurtured. Mandatory skills and experience include a four-year degree in an early childhood developement or related field; management experience with ability to prioritize, organize and administer; prior experience working with children; and, strong interpersonal skills with people of all ages.  Salary commensurate with skills and experience.  Send resume, two professional references and one character reference to mrs.rockhold@lakeharrietumpreschool.org by June 7, 2013. Job description available by clicking here

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