Early Childhood Program Information 2022-2023

2022-2023 EARLY CHILDHOOD Program Information

Early Childhood Family Education | Preschool | Early Childhood Screening

From the time your child is born until they reach kindergarten, we’re here for you.

At Spring Lake Park Schools Early Childhood, we offer a wide variety of learning and enrichment opportunities right here in your neighborhood! Classes are taught by licensed teachers in state-of-the-art classrooms which are safe, engaging and designed specifically for young learners.

CHECK OUT EARLY CHILDHOOD OPPORTUNITIES

TABLE OF CONTENTS Class Options by Age.. ............................... 3 Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) Class Schedule.. .......................................... 4 Calendar..................................................... 4 Classes.. ................................................... 5-7 Drop-in Playgroups.. ................................... 7 Special Events............................................ 7 Cost for Programs.. ..................................... 8 Registration Details.................................... 9 Refund and Cancellation Policy ����������������� 9 Early Childhood Preschool Classes................................ 10-11 Early Childhood Screening....................... 11 Early Childhood Intervention................... 11

LEARN HOW TO REGISTER

LOCATIONS

SIGN UP FOR AN EARLY CHILDHOOD SCREENING APPOINTMENT IF YOUR CHILD IS 3.5-5 YEARS OLD

Centerview Elementary School (Preschool and ECFE) 10365 Davenport Street NE Blaine, MN 55449 District Services Center (Preschool, ECFE and Screening) 1415 81st Avenue NE Spring Lake Park, MN 55432

EARLY CHILDHOOD FAMILY EDUCATION Pg. 4-9

EARLY CHILDHOOD SCREENING

EARLY CHILDHOOD INTERVENTION

Pg. 11

Pg. 11

PRESCHOOL Pg. 10-11

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SpringLakeParkSchools.org/EC

Northpoint Elementary School (Preschool) 2350 124th Court NE Blaine, MN 55449 Park Terrace Elementary School (Preschool) 8301 Terrace Road NE Spring Lake Park, MN 55432 Woodcrest Spanish Immersion Elementary School (Spanish Immersion Preschool) 880 Osborne Road NE Fridley, MN 55432

CLASS OPTIONS BY AGE (AS OF 9/1/2022) Age

Class Options

0-12 months

Mixed Ages (page 5) Imagine That (page 6) Busy Bees Playgroup (page 7) Family Fun Playgroup (page 7) Tot Time Open Gym (page 7)

12-24 months

Mixed Ages (page 5) Master Movers (page 5) Imagine That (page 6) Busy Bees Playgroup (page 7) Family Fun Playgroup (page 7) Tot Time Open Gym (page 7)

24-36 months

Mixed Ages (page 5) Eager Explorers (page 5) Imagine That (page 6) Little Explorers (page 6) Nature Buddies (page 6) Family Fun Playgroup (page 7) Parenting Across Cultures (page 7) Class Option (born on or after 10/1/19) Preschoolers and Parents (page 5)

3-5 years old

Mixed Ages (page 5) Preschoolers and Parents (page 5) Nature Buddies (page 6) Let’s Explore STEAM (page 6) Imagine That (page 6) Little Explorers (page 6) Parenting Across Cultures (page 7) Family Fun Playgroup (page 7) Preschool: Discovery Days (page 10) Half-day preschool (page 10) Spanish Immersion (page 11) Early Childhood Screening (page 11)

Call: 763-600-5900

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EARLY CHILDHOOD FAMILY EDUCATION You are your child’s first teacher, and Early Childhood Family Education can support you in this important work.

We work to strengthen families and enhance the ability of all parents to provide the best possible environment for the healthy growth and development of their children. Our ECFE program at SLP offers quality learning opportunities and resources for families with children from birth to kindergarten age, regardless of financial circumstances.

ECFE Class Schedule LOCATION: DISTRICT SERVICES CENTER (1415 81ST AVE NE, SPRING LAKE PARK, MN 55432)

Time of Day Morning

Afternoon

Evening

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday Preschoolers & Parents 9:45-11:45 a.m.

(Child Only, Begins Nov. 2)

Thursday Family Fun Playgroup 8:30-9:30 a.m.

Master Movers 9:45-11:30 a.m.

Preschoolers & Parents 9:45-11:45 a.m.

Mixed Ages 9:45-11:30 a.m.

Nature Buddies (Springbrook Nature Center) 1-2:15 p.m.

Parenting Across Cultures 12:30-2 p.m.

Parenting Across Cultures 12:30-2 p.m.

Imagine That 6-7:15 p.m.

Little Explorers 5-6:15 p.m.

Little Panthers (SLP Staff) 5-6 p.m.

LOCATION: CENTERVIEW ELEMENTARY (10365 DAVENPORT ST. NE BLAINE, MN 55449)

Time of Day Morning

Tuesday Busy Bees Playgroup 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Family Fun Playgroup 10:45-11:45 a.m.

ECFE FOLLOWS THE SPRING LAKE PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT STUDENT CALENDAR, BUT HAS A SHORTER SCHOOL YEAR WITH ADDITIONAL DAYS OFF

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Eager Explorers 9:45-11:30 a.m.

Friday Mixed Ages 9:45-11:30 a.m.

Let’s Explore STEAM 12:30-1:30 p.m.

Afternoon

ECFE Calendar

Wednesday

August 2

September 9-15 October 17-21 November 21-25 December 2 December 5 December 20-January 2 January 16-19 February 16 - 20 March 10-20 April 7 May 19

SpringLakeParkSchools.org/ECFE

Registration Opens at 8:30 a.m.

ECFE Classes Begin No ECFE Classes (Fall Break) No ECFE Classes (Thanksgiving Break) No ECFE Classes (Staff Day) Non School Day - ECFE classes are held.

Sibling care available.

No ECFE Classes (Winter Break) No ECFE Classes No ECFE Classes No ECFE Classes (Spring Break) No ECFE Classes Last Day of ECFE

EARLY CHILDHOOD FAMILY EDUCATION Year-Long Classes MIXED AGES (birth-5 years) Maximum: 10 children Come with one or all of your children who are not yet in kindergarten and enjoy some hands-on, engaging, learning activities that are based on the child’s age in our child-friendly classroom. Parents will separate from children for a portion of class for parenting time. No sibling care available. Cost: Page 8, Section A. District Services Center Tuesdays, 9:45-11:30 a.m September 13 - May 9

Centerview Elementary Fridays, 9:45-11:30 a.m.

September 9 - May 19

MASTER MOVERS (Birthdate: September 1, 2019-August 31, 2021) Maximum: 10 children They’re off and running—and getting into everything! This class focuses on new ways to interact with your 1 & 2-year olds, fun activities and new sensory and social experiences. Parents will separate from children for a portion of class for parenting time. Sibling care is available. Cost: Page 8, Section A. District Services Center Thursdays, 9:45-11:30 a.m.

September 15 - May 18 EAGER EXPLORERS (Birthdate: September 1, 2019 - August 31, 2020) Maximum: 10 children Temper tantrums, demanding and full of energy - these are common traits of terrific twos! Your two year old is testing you and his/her world. Explore and find out why this is a positive stage in your child’s development. Parents will separate from children for a portion of class for parenting time. Sibling care is available. Cost: Page 8, Section A. Centerview Elementary Wednesdays, 9:45-11:30 a.m.

September 14 - May 10 PRESCHOOLERS AND PARENTS (Birthdate: on or after October 31, 2019) Maximum: 10 children Come join this class if your child isn’t quite ready for regular preschool or has a September or October 2019 birthday.

This class, with both parent-child time and parent discussion time, will begin the school year as a typical ECFE class on the first day of the week. Starting in November, a second day of class (children only) will be added.

Monthly tuition is prorated for the entire school year. Cost: Page 8, Section D Sibling care is available for parent-child days. Cost: Page 8, Section E District Services Center Mondays (child and parent), 9:45-11:45 a.m., September 12 - October 31 Mondays (child and parent) and Wednesdays (child only), 9:45-11:45 a.m., November 2 - May 15 SIBLING CARE (Ages 4 months - Kindergarten) Sibling care is available during all age-specific ECFE classes for siblings of children enrolled in classes. Infants under three months of age are welcome to attend class with the parent. Please use sibling care or make other arrangements for childcare for babies older than four months. Sibling care registration must be made at the time of class registration. Cost: Page 8, Section E

Call: 763-600-5900

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EARLY CHILDHOOD FAMILY EDUCATION Interest-Based Classes NATURE BUDDIES (Ages 2.5-7 years) Maximum: 10 families Engage your child’s wonder and curiosity about nature in this three session series. Live animals, lessons by the naturalist and outdoor activities will enhance the learning each week! Please dress appropriately for the weather.

During a portion of each class period, parents will meet with a family educator to discuss topics of interest. The class is designed for preschool through age 5, but younger children are welcome. Cost: $50/child per session Mondays, 1-2:15 p.m. at Springbrook Nature Center, 100 85th Ave. NW, Fridley Session 1: Signs of Autumn, September 12 - October 10 Session 2: Signs of Winter, January 9 - February 13 (no class 1/16) Session 3: Signs of Spring, March 6-April 17 (no class 3/13 & 3/20)

LET’S EXPLORE STEAM (Ages 2-5 years) Maximum: 10 families Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math - Be ready for some hands-on STEAM learning! Parents and children will explore all five areas together throughout the session and see how things work. Building on a child’s natural curiosity, we investigate and experiment, so be ready to get messy, be amazed and think creatively!

No sibling care available, younger children are welcome. Cost: Page 8, Section B. Centerview Elementary Wednesdays, 12:30-1:30 p.m.

September 14 - May 10

Optional: Lunch Bunch! 12-12:30 p.m. FREE Staying after ECFE or Preschool class?

Pack a lunch and enjoy it in our classroom before the class starts!

IMAGINE THAT (birth-5 years) Maximum: 10 families Imagination allows children to practice real-life skills and encourages vocabulary and creative thinking. For 75 uninterrupted minutes, parents and children will participate together in creative learning activities. Registration is required. Siblings in kindergarten are welcome to also register for class. No sibling care available.

Cost: Page 8, Section B. District Services Center Mondays, 6-7:15 p.m.

September 19 - May 8 LITTLE EXPLORERS (Ages 2-5 years) Maximum: 10 families Young children’s natural curiosity and dynamic imaginations can lead to exciting and meaningful learning opportunities. These 4-week non-separating sessions give children and parents time to explore a specific theme together with friends. No sibling care available, younger children are welcome. Cost: $45/child per session District Services Center / Tuesdays, 5-6:15 p.m.

• September 20 - October 11: Explore Early Literacy • November 1 - December 6: Explore Messy Art (no class 11/8 & 11/22) • January 24 - February 14: Movement Mania • March 28- April 18: Explore STEAM (Science/Technology/Engineering/Art/Math)

Specialty Class - for SLP staff only LITTLE PANTHERS (birth-6 years) Maximum: 10 families Just for district staff! This class is exclusively for the moms, dads and grandparents among our SLP staff and your very own little learners. Join your colleagues and friends for this session of play and learning with your children (or grandchildren).

No sibling care available. Cost: $50/child per session District Services Center

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Thursdays, 5-6 p.m.

Session 1: Sept. 22 - Dec. 8 Session 2: Feb. 2 - April 27

SpringLakeParkSchools.org/ECFE

EARLY CHILDHOOD FAMILY EDUCATION Free ECFE Class for English Learners PARENTING ACROSS CULTURES (for parents with a child ages 2-5 years) English-immersion class will help parents and young children practice their English skills and help prepare children for kindergarten. Participants will share their home languages and culture. All adults MUST be able to speak some English. Once a week, there will be a separating time for parents to meet with a family educator while children continue to learn and play in the classroom. Sibling care is available for children ages birth-23 months. Please email earlychildhood@district16.org or call 763-600-5900 to find out about the availability of free transportation.

District Services Center Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:30-2 p.m.

September 20 - May 11

Drop-in Playgroups BUSY BEES PLAYGROUP (birth - 24 months) Here is the chance to let your baby or toddler experience new sights and sounds during some one-on-one time with you. Enjoy time together exploring our safe, activity-filled classroom. No sibling care available. Cost: Page 8, Section C. *NEW! Anoka County Public Health Nurse Visits - see information and dates below.

Centerview Elementary Tuesdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m.

September 13 - May 9 FAMILY FUN PLAYGROUP (Ages birth - 5 years) Pop in to play with your little ones! Come and explore new toys, sing songs and enjoy time together as a family and with an ECFE teacher. We will provide playful learning activities and clean up the mess. No sibling care available.

Cost: Page 8, Section C. *NEW! Anoka County Public Health Nurse Visits - see information and dates below.

Centerview Elementary Tuesdays, 10:45 - 11:45 a.m.

September 13 - May 9

District Services Center Thursdays, 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.

September 15 - May 11

*Anoka county public health nurses will be available to answer health and dental questions, lactation support, weight and height checks, nutrition, navigating the healthcare system and other health related topics.

Public Health Dates: September 13, 27 | October 11, 25 | November 1, 15, 29 | December 13 | January 10, 24

Special Events CHECK ONLINE FOR ADDITIONAL POP-UP EVENTS FREE FIRST BIRTHDAY PARTY! (Children who turned 1 in the last 6 months) Come celebrate your child’s first year of life with ECFE! Join us for playtime and treats to celebrate! Learn more about ECFE classes and the Spring Lake Park school district. No registration required.

District Services Center Wednesday, September 21, 12-1 p.m.

Centerview Elementary Thursday, March 30, 9-10 a.m.

FREE TOT TIME OPEN GYM Saturdays, November - March, 10-11 a.m.

Registration is required at SpringLakeParkSchools.org/CE-Register

Call: 763-600-5900

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EARLY CHILDHOOD FAMILY EDUCATION Cost for 2022-2023 Programs PAYMENT INFORMATION: Our goal is to provide affordable, quality programming for all Spring Lake Park Schools families. Class fees are based on your total family income. Payment for class and sibling care must accompany registration. No Spring Lake Park Schools resident will be turned away because of an inability to pay the listed fees. Class fees may be reduced or waived. All payments will be confidential.

GUARANTEED AFFORDABLE! Use your gross annual household income to determine the suggested fee for each class. Include the fee amount in the space provided online. Fill out the online form completely and include payment for class and sibling care, if needed. No registrations will be processed without the fee.

SECTION A CLASSES Gross Annual Household Income

One Child Annual Fee

More Than One Child Annual Fee

Up to $19,999

$87

$104

$20,000-$29,999

$158

$225

$30,000-$49,999

$225

$285

$50,000-$69,999

$289

$391

$70,000-$89,999

$370

$474

$90,000 +

$424

$555

Class Fees can be made in one or two payments. If paying in two payments, the second half will be due on 1/23/23.

SECTION B CLASSES Gross Annual Household Income

One Child Annual Fee

More Than One Child Annual Fee

Up to $19,999

$60

$71

$20,000-$29,999

$102

$150

$30,000-$49,999

$152

$193

$50,000-$69,999

$196

$258

$70,000-$89,999

$245

$312

$90,000 +

$279

$364

Class Fees can be made in one or two payments. If paying in two payments, the second half will be due on 1/23/23.

SECTION C CLASSES (Drop-in Playgroups) Busy Bees Playgroup

$4.00/child per week

$90 per year

Family Fun Playgroup

$4.00/child per week $6.00/child per week

$90/child per year $125/child per year

SECTION D CLASSES (Preschoolers and Parents) Gross Annual Household Income

Cost

Up to $19,999

$29/month

$20,000-$44,999

$53/month

$45,000+

$73/month

SECTION E CLASSES (Sibling Care)

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One Child

$166/year

More Than One Child

$306/year

Preschoolers and Parents Only

$25/month

SpringLakeParkSchools.org/ECFE

REGISTER FOR ECFE CLASSES Visit SpringLakeParkSchools.org/EC and click on “Registration” Registration opens on 8/2/2022

Registration Details • ECFE classes are open to all families with children from birth through pre-kindergarten.

Parent(s)/legal guardian(s) must participate with their young child(ren).

• You will be put on a waiting list if the class you want is full.

Class openings do occasionally become available.

• ECFE welcomes all families, including adults and children with disabilities. All school buildings are handicapped accessible. If special accommodations are needed, please let us know at the time you register.

• Registration will remain open until the classes are full.

Refund/Cancellation Policy • Before the session begins, a full refund is issued for cancellations (minus a $5 or 10% processing fee whichever is greater).

• Refund after attending the first class: *If paid in full – 75% of the fee paid *If paid in half – 50% of the fee paid • No refund will be given after the second week of class • Class fees will not be refunded for classes canceled due to weather or family illness/sick days.

• ECFE reserves the right to cancel any class due to insufficient enrollment. Full refunds will be given.

Call: 763-600-5900

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PRESCHOOL We offer 3- and 4-year-old preschool programs September-May. Preschool prepares children for kindergarten by incorporating literacy, math, science, social studies, art, social/ emotional development, and physical development into its curriculum.

Preschool is aligned with the SLP kindergarten program.

PARENT AWARE PRESCHOOL The Spring Lake Park Schools’ Preschool Program has received the highest possible rating - four out of four stars - from “Parent Aware,” an organization that measures best practices identified by research that help children succeed.

DISCOVERY DAYS CHILD CARE (FULL DAY OR PARTIAL DAY) This program offers kindergarten readiness for your child and child care while you work.

• Flexible scheduling options to meet the needs of your family.

Customize your schedule based on the following: – Three to five days a week, Monday through Friday – Full day, 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

– Partial day, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

• Children are eligible if they are 3- or 4-years-old by September 1, 2021 and are toilet trained Classes for 3-year-olds and 4-year-olds • Flexible scheduling at Centerview • Flexible scheduling at District Services Center

Tuition Fees • • • •

Full day, five days a week, $50/day Partial day, five days a week, $45/day Full day, three or four days a week, $63/day Partial day, three or four days a week, $58/day

PRESCHOOL (HALF DAY) • Children attend independently two to five days per week • Attend preschool in the elementary school that your child will attend for kindergarten-4th grade or, if you are interested in a different class, check out one of our other sites. Visit SpringLakeParkSchools.org/ AttendanceBoundary to see what neighborhood school your child will attend.

Classes for 4-year-olds $2,496 annually I billed weekly • Monday-Friday, 1-3:30 p.m. (Centerview) $1,684 annually I billed weekly • Morning Class Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 9:30 a.m.-noon (Centerview, Northpoint, Park Terrace) • Afternoon Class Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 1-3:30 p.m. (Northpoint, Park Terrace) Classes for 3-year-olds $1,349 annually I billed weekly • Morning Class Tuesday/Thursday, 9:30 a.m.-noon (Centerview, Northpoint, Park Terrace) • Afternoon Class Tuesday/Thursday, 1-3:30 p.m. (Northpoint, Park Terrace)

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SpringLakeParkSchools.org/Preschool

PRESCHOOL SPANISH IMMERSION PRESCHOOL (HALF DAY) (CURRENTLY ON A WAITLIST)

FREE PRESCHOOL CLASSES ¡CLASES DE PREESCOLAR GRATIS!

This program offers a pre-kindergarten experience for families interested in Spanish Immersion.

• Children have a great capacity for second language comprehension at this age. Children in this class will become comfortable hearing Spanish spoken and will begin to understand phrases and directions in Spanish.

• Students who attend Spanish Immersion class will have the opportunity to learn their preschool skills and begin to use the Spanish language.

Families must apply for the following free preschool classes. Once eligibility has been determined, additional details with the locations and times will be communicated.

Classes for 4-year-olds $1,684 annually I billed weekly • Morning Class Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 9:30 a.m.-noon (Woodcrest Spanish Immersion)

K-Readiness Preschool (five days per week, half day) For children going to kindergarten in 2022 who are learning English or whose family qualifies by income. Funding from the state of Minnesota makes this free class possible.

School determined by neighborhood boundaries.

Classes for 4-year-olds | Monday-Friday • Centerview - 1-3:30 p.m.

• Park Terrace - 9 a.m.-12 p.m. or 1-4 p.m.

K-Preparación Preescolar (para niños de 4 y 5 años que califiquen)

EARLY CHILDHOOD SCREENING (Ages 3-5)

It’s positive, it’s easy and it’s free!

Spring Lake Park Schools Early Childhood Screening is a check on how well your child is growing and developing.

Early childhood screening is required for entrance into kindergarten. At your child’s screening, a trained professional will check your child’s: • Vision and Hearing • Height and Weight • Thinking, language and communication skills • Social and emotional development • Fine and gross motor skills • Immunizations and health history 2022-2023 Screening Dates Monday, October 17 Friday, February 17 Tuesday, October 18 Saturday, February 18 Saturday, November 19 Friday, March 24 Monday, November 21 Friday, March 31 Tuesday, November 22 Saturday, April 1 Tuesday, January 17 Tuesday, May 16 Wednesday, January 18 Wednesday, May 17 Thursday, January 19

EARLY INTERVENTION Tracking your child’s development during the early years of life is important. Minnesota’s Help Me Grow program offers information and resources for parents of newborns to 5 years old. If you have concerns about your child’s development, you can complete a referral form. Spring Lake Park staff will contact you directly to discuss your concerns and next steps.

Ayude y prepare a su hijo a tener un futuro exitoso en la escuela. Esta clase es para niños que comenzarán el kindergarten en el otoño del 2022. Para que el programa sea gratis, su niño puede aplicar si cumple los siguientes requisitos: • Tener 4 años cumplidos antes del 1 de septiembre del 2021 • Hablar español • Vivir en el distrito de Spring Lake Park • Comprobar ingresos económicos de la Familia • Familias con situaciones especiales también pueden aplicar Preescolar para niños 4 y 5 años • Lunes a Viernes, 1-3:30 p.m. (Woodcrest) • Visita www.SpringLakeParkSchools.org/Preschool registrarse para las clases en español Clase de 3 años en español Esta clase es ideal para que su hijo(a) se sienta cómodo en un abiente escolar. Lo ayudará a desarrollar y reforzar habilidades de independencia y adquirir más confianza en si mismo. Como sabemos que la mejor manera para aprender es mediante el lenguaje nativo, la clase será totalmente en español.

Para más información acerca de estas opciones o para inscribirse en español puede hablar al 763-600-5900 y preguntar por Elisa.

Clase de 3 años en español • Martes y Jueves, 9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (Woodcrest)

Contact HelpMeGrowMN.org or call 1-866-693-4769

Call: 763-600-5900

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Early Childhood Family Center 1415 81st Ave NE Spring Lake Park, MN 55432

SpringLakeParkSchools.org/EC

2022-2023 EARLY CHILDHOOD Program Information

Early Childhood Family Education | Preschool | Early Childhood Screening

SpringLakeParkSchools.org/EC 763-600-5900

IS YOUR CHILD REGISTERED ON THE CENSUS? Please make sure that your baby, toddler or preschooler is registered on the Spring Lake Park Schools census. It will ensure that you will receive early childhood mailings, will be notified of early childhood screenings, and the elementary school in your area will be expecting your child when it’s time for kindergarten. If you have moved to/within Spring Lake Park Schools, changed your phone number, or had a new baby, you will need to update the census. Call 763-600-5018 to register on the census.

EARLY CHILDHOOD ADVISORY COUNCIL Parent input is essential to the success of our programs and the Early Childhood Advisory Council is a highly-valued resource. This group of interested Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) and Preschool parents helps to plan and coordinate special events. They also help set the direction of the program and advocate for early childhood. Joining the Advisory Council is a wonderful opportunity to enhance and support early learning in Spring Lake Park Schools. Contact our office if interested.