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Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Mounds View Public Schools offers high-quality learning options for children birth to age five and their caregivers. Early Childhood Education offers the following programs: • Early Childhood Family Education • Preschool 3’s/Prekindergarten 4’s • Early Childhood Special Education • Early Childhood Screening
FALL 2022 CLASSES
• Preschool and prekindergarten classes begin Sept. 12, 2022. • Family education classes begin Sept. 19, 2022.
INFANT AND PARENT
Nurture the parent-child relationship with play-and-learn activities. Discover sensory activities, songs and movements to enhance baby’s brain development. Discussions on parenting topics may address feeding, sleeping routines, baby’s joys, concerns and more.
BABY AND ME
Birth - 9 months | Non-separating Registration fee: Sliding scale C
MOVERS
10 - 17 months | Non-separating Registration fee: Sliding scale C
TODDLER AND PARENT
Spend time with your child exploring and moving in class together. These classes provide opportunities for socialemotional connections and problem-solving skills for the child and parent. Learn guidance techniques and how to support your child’s struggle from dependence to independence.
EXPLORERS
18 - 23 months | Separating and non-separating option Registration fee: Sliding scale B
BUSY BODIES
24 - 35 months | Separating Registration fee: Sliding scale A
FIRST FRIENDS
30-35 months | Separation & non-parent day added sem. II Tuition: $125 per month This class combines ECFE and preschool together. In the fall, you will attend one day per week with your child, similar to ECFE. In the second semester, your child will attend an additional day by him or herself. The child-only day allows children to socialize with their peers, similar to preschool.
First Friends class schedule: Sept. 19, 2022 - Jan. 13, 2023 (one-day per week) Jan. 30 - May 19, 2023 (two days per week)
MIXED AGES
Spend time exploring and playing together.
FAMILY PLAYTIME
Birth - 5 years | Non-separating Registration fee: Sliding scale C
To learn more about our programs and classes or to register, visit mvpschools.org/ earlychildhood.
EARLY CHILDHOOD SCREENING
Early Childhood Screening is a FREE, quick and simple check of how a child is growing and developing. The recommended age for screening is three and a half years old. This screening is required for kindergarten entry in all Minnesota public schools.
If you live in the Mounds View Public School district, please schedule an appointment by visiting mvpschools.org/ ECscreening.
ECFE REGISTRATION, FEES AND PAYMENTS
MOUNDS VIEW RESIDENT ECFE
Registration open now! ECFE classes are available first to Mounds View Public Schools residents, then non-District residents. To enroll in a class, visit mvpschools.org/earlychildhood.
EARLY CHILDHOOD FAMILY EDUCATION (ECFE)
SLIDING SCALE FEES Participant fees for most classes are based on a sliding fee scale. Classes are charged on a sliding fee scale based on income. No Minnesota family is excluded for inability to pay.
PAYMENTS
Payments are due in full at the time of registration. We accept Visa, Master Card, American Express, Discover or ACH Electronic Transfer for online registrations.
Canceled classes will not be refunded due to weather or staff professional development days. There are no refunds for family vacations or days missed due to family illness or extended leave of absence.
REFUNDS
Class refunds will be issued at 100% if registration is canceled before August 1, 2022. 85% will be refunded if canceled before September 1, 2022. 50% will be refunded if canceled September 1 - January 15, 2023. Cancellations after January 15, 2023, will be pro-rated based on sessions attended. A $10 processing fee will be charged per refund. Gross family income Scale A 1.5 hour class Scale B 1.25 hour class
Scale C 1 hour class $100,000+ $480 $400 $320 $80,000-99,999 $400 $340 $270 $60,000-$79,999 $320 $270 $215 $40,000-$59,999 $240 $200 $160 $20,000-$39,999 $160 $135 $110 $0-$19,999 $80 $70 $55
ADDITIONAL EARLY CHILDHOOD RESOURCES
PARENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Do you have ideas and skills to help our program or like to help and volunteer? The Early Childhood Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) is looking for members. We value your input!
Parents participating in ECFE and Preschool/PreK programs meet with staff during the school year to talk about classes, experiences and explore fun ideas for family events. If interested in joining the committee, please email us at earlychildhood@ mvpschools.org. EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION (ECSE)
The mission of ECSE is to help children with disabilities achieve their potential by providing classes and services to children ages birth to five. We strive to have inclusive opportunities for all children we serve. Children must first be assessed to determine if they are eligible and need special education services. Contact the Minnesota Department of Education’s Help Me Grow Program to start the referral process at 1-866-693-GROW.
2022-23 PRESCHOOL AND PRE-KINDERGARTEN
Preschool and pre-kindergarten programs provide a safe learning environment for students ages three to five years old. Your child will experience a variety of fun learning activities in science, art, dramatic play, music, language, literacy, large and small muscle development and more. Relationships and joyful learning are at the heart of all our work to help children develop critical thinking skills, build confidence, grow social-emotionally and to prepare for kindergarten entrance. For more information, please visit mvpschools.org/ earlychildhood or call 651-621-7350 with questions.
2022-23 CLASSES
Classes run Sept. 12, 2022 - June 2, 2023.
PRESCHOOL
Age 3
Our half-day, hands-on learning experience gives children the opportunity to begin practicing their social skills with peers, learn communication, literacy, math, fine and gross motor skills, art and dramatic play in a routine rich environment. Students must turn 3 years old by Sept. 1, 2022.
PRE-KINDERGARTEN
Age 4
Our half- and full-day options allow children to gain the skills they need to prepare for kindergarten through play. Children work on developing their school-readiness skills through interactions with peers, exploration, creativity and experimentation. Students must turn 4 years old by Sept. 1, 2022.
Registration open now!
Preschool and pre-kindergarten schedules, tuition and transportation options are available online at mvpschools.org/ earlychildhood.
Tuition assistance is available through the online registration process for families who qualify.
Refunds: Registration fees for preschool and prekindergarten are non-refundable.
