There are two scholarships that Stepping Stones Preschool families can apply for, one utililizing funds directly from the State (Pathway I) and the other using State funds that are issued by our school (Pathway II).  To be eligible for an Early Learning Scholarship a child must be 3 or 4 years old by September 1 of the current school year and not yet eligible for kindergarten. A family must have an annual income at or below the income guidelines.  Current 3-year olds receiving a scholarship will automatically qualify for a scholarship as a 4-year old but must submit a scholarship renewal application and register for a 4-year old class in Eleyo.  

Please contact Elaine Berens at 952-496-5861 or eberens@shakopee.k12.mn.us for specific information on how to apply for an Early Learning scholarship and income guidelines. Applications for the 2024/25 school year will be available after May 1st and awarded after July 1st per State guidelines.  Families that are over the income guideline but are experiencing a family hardship may receive alternative scholarship consideration.