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Inspiring a Love of Learning

We believe lifelong learning begins at birth, and many skills needed for school and life are learned well before the age of six.

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Budding Artist

Developing creativity and fine motor skills, our youngest Bluejackets love art time.

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Learning Cooperation & Care

Art projects develop cognitive, emotional, and social skills during preschool years.

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Where will you go?

Early childhood and preschool classrooms provide a safe and caring environment for children to thrive.

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Learning About Community

We get to meet local heroes on field trips around our community.

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Playtime!

Our preschool playgrounds are especially designed for our early learners.

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Books Inspire Imagination

Our focus on early literacy sparks children's interest and inspires imagination. 

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Fall Fieldtrips

We look forward to our annual field trip to a local pumpkin farm.

Educate. Empower. Inspire.

Latest News

C-I Latest News

This family newsletter celebrates the achievements of Cambridge-Isanti students and staff, including highlights from Professional Learning Day and exciting student accomplishments in areas such as music, theater, and robotics. It also provides important updates on the 2025-26 school calendar, Adventure Center registration, high school course registration for 8th graders, and various February recognitions.

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Preschool helps kids get ready for kindergarten by teaching them social skills, basic academics, and emotional growth, making it easier for them to adapt to a structured learning setting.

C-I Latest News

Cambridge-Isanti Schools kicks off 2025 with updates on initiatives, including a Comprehensive Facility Plan to address infrastructure needs and the launch of the Bluejacket Advanced Manufacturing Program to expand career opportunities for students. The district also highlights upcoming kindergarten and preschool registrations, winter weather procedures, and recognition for instructional assistants, emphasizing its commitment to fostering a thriving educational community.

C-I Latest News

The December newsletter highlights key moments from 2024. Learn about upcoming Kindergarten and Preschool enrollment opportunities, plus details on important professional development efforts aimed at enhancing student learning. Don’t miss out on the winter break schedule and other ways to stay connected through our Community Backpack e-newsletter. Check out the full update now!

Upcoming Events

Early Childhood is a broad term used to describe opportunities for families & their children, ages birth to kindergarten entrance. At Cambridge-Isanti we use the term “Early Childhood” to refer to all of our programs, like an umbrella.

Early Childhood can include:

  • ECFE (classes that parent & child attend together)
  • Preschool (child attends on their own)
  • School Readiness (a tuition assistance program for preschool),
  • Early Childhood Screening (the Minnesota required screening that every child must have before entering Kindergarten)
  • Early Childhood Special Education, with services for children ages birth to kindergarten entrance for any special needs that have been identified.

Cambridge-Isanti Preschool provides educational experiences that enhance the cognitive, literacy, emotional, social and physical development of children ages three to five years.

Cambridge-Isanti Preschool’s Focus of Learning is based on the Early Childhood Indicators of Progress from the Minnesota Department of Education. Meaningful unit themes spark children's interest and connect the different learning areas of the lesson plan. Various learning activities that relate to and expand each unit theme maximize the learning experience.  The preschool staff is responsible for planning and creating activities that help children experience the joy of learning. Overall, our goal is to help children develop the foundational skills and attitudes that will contribute to future educational success.

Kim Goodmanson

Kim Goodmanson

Early Childhood Coordinator

The Bluejacket Way

In Cambridge-Isanti Schools, you’ll find a safe and supportive learning community with high expectations for learning and positive behavior — the Bluejacket Way – recognized among the top districts in Minnesota.