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Welcome to Discovery Learning Preschool! Discovery Learning Preschool, offered through ISD 728 Early Childhood Family Education, is a highly recognized and sought-after program with a 4-star rating from Parent Aware. ENGAGING CLASSROOMS TRANSPORTATION »  Conveniently located in Elk River, »  Transportation available if your home Otsego, Rogers and Zimmerman or daycare is within ISD 728 (for a fee) »  Highly Trained, Caring Staff »  Hand-to-Hand Transfers »  Classroom Learning Centers »  Transportation is Provided by Vision »  Outdoor Play and Indoor Gym Times »  Large and Small Group Instruction Transportation »  Online Learning Option Available PARENT INVOLVEMENT COMPREHENSIVE CURRICULUMS »  Parent/Child Activity Components »  Learning Objectives From All Areas l Weekly parent discussion/activity time for 3's of Development l 3 activity parent sessions throughout year for 4's »  EZ Write Handwriting »  Access to a Professional Parent Educator »  Building Social-Emotional Skills »  Focus on Preschool/Family Connections »  Nutrition and Physical Activity »  Volunteering and Sharing Skills »  Customized to Meet Your Child's »  Join our Advisory Council! Needs SAFETY »  Safety Drills are Practiced with Students and Staff »  Our Buildings are Secure »  Access to ISD 728 Health Services. »  Health & Safety Guidelines from MDH, CDC and ISD 728 are Followed 1

DISCOVERY LEARNING PRESCHOOL PRESCHOOL 5 CHOOSE THE PROGRAM THAT WORKS PRFOESRCMHAOTOS!L BEST FOR YOUR CHILD AND FAMILY! DISCOVERY LEARNING PRESCHOOL 3S 3 days a week with a parent/child day once per week. See page 3 for class options. DISCOVERY LEARNING PRESCHOOL 4S 4 or 5 days a week with three parent sessions through the year. See WHAT HAPPENS DURING TYPICAL DAY AT page 4 for class options. DISCOVERY LEARNING PRESCHOOL? 4S PLUS Our Plus classes are for children who are older in their age group. CHILD ALONE DAYS (3S AND 4/5S) In the 4s Plus class, classroom staff will focus on kindergarten readiness and provide differentiated instruction for each child. »  Arrival/Welcome Plus classes are designated by + symbol on page 4. *Please »  Circle Time note: Children enrolling in 4s Plus must have been born before »  Gym/Outside December 1, 2016. FULL DAY! PRESCHOOL NAVIGATORS 4S »  Small Group Activities »  Learning Center Play For 4-year-old children that will enter Kindergarten the following fall. »  Snack It has extended hours to allow for: »  In-depth study of topics & enhanced learning opportunities. »  Music Circle Time »  Children become accustomed to full-day routines. »  Departure/Good Bye »  Curriculum and activities are individualized for all students. PARENT DAY FOR 3S »  Fewer daily transitions between preschool and childcare »  1.5 hours for you and your child to experience for those desiring full-day options. learning together with activities planned by the School Readiness Teacher. »  Available at Elk River and Rogers locations. »  See page 4 for class options. NEW! ONLINE ACADEMY 3S AND 4S »  1 hour with your child's teacher and a Parent Educator to talk about your growing child. The learning activities will be curriculum-based, and will include digital/technology-based learning as well as hands-on activities. »  Parent orientation in late August. Students will have the opportunity to interact with their teacher and other Discovery Learning Online Academy class members through PARENT ONE-TIME EVENTS FOR 4/5S virtual classroom experiences (Google meetings, SeeSaw activities, etc.). Students will have opportunities for large group discussions, »  Three one-time parent/child event days per school year. small group activities and one-on-one check-in times with the »  Events will focus on learning experiences and parent teacher. These activities will be planned for three days a week (days to be determined). While many of the activities can be done education. to fit your own personal schedule, there will be scheduled \"live\" »  Topics may include: Social Emotional Development, opportunities that each child/family can take part in. (\"Live\" sessions will also be recorded and made available for later viewing.) See Math & Science, Learning about Nutrition through pages 3 & 4 for class options. Activities and Getting Ready for Kindergarten. »  Parent orientation in late August. 2

PRESCHOOL DISCOVERY LEARNING PRESCHOOL - AGE 3 ELK RIVER 3s - Handke Center Class # Days Time Child Alone Days Mandatory Parent/Child Day* EPHDLP301F21 Mon/Tue/Thu 9:00-11:30am Mon/Tue Thursday EPHDLP302F21 Wed/Fri & Mon evening 9:00-11:30am Wed/Fri Monday 6:00-7:30pm OTSEGO 3s - Prairie View Elementary/MS Class # Days Time Child Alone Days Mandatory Parent/Child Day* EPPDLP301F21 Mon/Wed & Thu evening 9:00-11:30am Mon/Wed Thursday 6:00-7:30pm EPPDLP302F21 Tue/Thu/Fri 9:00-11:30am Thu/Fri Tuesday ROGERS 3s - Rogers Elementary Class # Days Time Child Alone Days Mandatory Parent/Child Day* EPRDLP301F21 Tue/Thu & Wed evening 9:15-11:45am Tue/Thu Wednesday 6:00-7:30pm EPRDLP302F21 Mon/Wed/Fri 9:15-11:45am Mon/Wed Friday ZIMMERMAN 3s - Zimmerman Elementary Class # Days Time Child Alone Days Mandatory Parent/Child Day* EPZDLP301F21 Mon/Thu & Tue evening 8:30-11:00am Mon/Thu Tuesday 6:00-7:30pm EPZDLP302F21 Tue/Wed/Fri 8:30-11:00am Tue/Wed Friday ONLINE ACADEMY Class # Days Time Child Alone Days Mandatory Parent/Child Day* EPHDLP601F21 TBD TBD N/A N/A DISCOVERY LEARNING TUITION AND FEES Annual tuition includes a $49 non-refundable deposit Non-refundable Monthly Tuition Annual Tuition Annual Tuition w/ Deposit Monthly Tuition (Includes $49 Transportation Schedule w/Transportation deposit) (Includes $49 deposit) 2 days/week; 2.5 hours/day + $49 $135/month $176/month $1264 $1633 1 day/week; 1.5 hours/day (3s) 3 days/week; 2.5 hours/day (3s) $49 $195/month $253/month $1804 $2326 4 days/week; 2.5 hours/day (4s) $49 $266/month $343/month $2443 $3142 5 days/week; 2.5 hours/day (4s) $49 $331/month $426/month $3034 $3883 Full-day; 6.5 hrs/day (4s) $49 $800/month $877/month $7249 $7942 Online Academy (3s & 4s) $49 $135/month N/A $1264 N/A * Parent involvement helps lay the foundation for success in school and life. In the 3s classes, there is a parent/child day once/week; parents or another adult are required to attend these days. EdVenture Club-Discovery Learning Child Care is available before and after preschool, see page 7. 3

DISCOVERY LEARNING PRESCHOOL - AGE 4 PRESCHOOL ELK RIVER 4s - Handke Center Class # Days # Days/Week Time Parent Involvement* EPHDLP401F21 Mon-Thu 4 9:00-11:30am Dates TBD 5 9:00-11:30am Dates TBD EPHDLP402F21 Mon-Fri 4 1:00-3:30pm Dates TBD 4 1:00-3:30pm Dates TBD EPHDLP403F21 Tue-Fri 4 9:00am-3:30pm Dates TBD + EPHDLP4P4F21 Tue-Fri FULL-DAY! EPHDLP405F21 Tue-Fri OTSEGO 4s - Otsego Elementary Class # Days # Days/Week Time Parent Involvement* 5 8:50-11:20am Dates TBD EPODLP401F21 Mon-Fri 4 12:50-3:20pm Dates TBD EPODLP402F21 Tue-Fri Time Parent Involvement* 9:00-11:30am Dates TBD OTSEGO 4s - Prairie View Elementary/MS 1:00-3:30pm Dates TBD Class # Days # Days/Week Parent Involvement* Dates TBD EPPDLP401F21 Mon-Fri 5 Dates TBD Dates TBD EPPDLP402F21 Tue-Fri 4 Dates TBD ROGERS 4s - Rogers Elementary Class # Days # Days/Week Time EPRDLP401F21 Mon-Fri 5 9:15-11:45am 4 9:15-11:45am EPRDLP402F21 Mon-Thu 4 1:15-3:45pm 4 EPRDLP403F21 Tue-Fri 9:15am-3:45pm FULL-DAY! EPRDLP404F21 Tue-Fri ZIMMERMAN 4s - Zimmerman Elementary Class # Days # Days/Week Time Parent Involvement* 8:30-11:00am Dates TBD EPZDLP401F21 Mon-Fri 5 Dates TBD 8:30-11:00am Dates TBD EPZDLP402F21 Mon-Thu 4 12:45-3:15pm EPZDLP403F21 Tue-Fri 4 Parent Involvement* N/A ONLINE ACADEMY Class # Days # Days/Week Time EPHDLP601F21 TBD TBD N/A *In the 4s classes, there is a parent orientation session in late August and three parent activity sessions throughout the year. EdVenture Club-Discovery Learning Child Care is available before and after preschool, see page 7. 4

PRESCHOOL ABOUT US Why Choose Discovery Learning Preschool? Discovery Learning Preschool, offered through ISD 728 Early Childhood Family Education, is a highly recognized and sought-after program with a 4-star rating from Parent Aware. Discovery Learning Preschool offers professionally trained, caring teachers, and customized preschool experiences for your child in a safe and fun environment. As part of the school district, the program has access to the district’s resources. Conveniently offered in Elk River, Otsego, Rogers and Zimmerman with a variety of daytime options, Discovery Learning Preschool is sure to fit your child’s needs. UNPARALLELED RESULTS MEET/EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS With unmatched programming in the state of Minnesota, The graph above shows how each area of development ISD 728 Discovery Learning Preschool is seeing meet/exceed expectations during the 2019-20 school year. unprecedented results with their customized classroom All children were bench marked at entry to the program in experiences. the fall with a mid-year assessment in the winter and a final assessment in spring. The results speak for themselves; our preschool program is successful and prepares your child for a successful K-12 experience and provides the tools needed to become a fluent reader by grade three. Comprehensive Curriculums Opportunities for learning are provided through individual and group times. Literacy, mathematics, science, social studies, the arts, technology and process skills are part of the program curriculum. CREATIVE CURRICULUM FOR PRESCHOOL HIGH FIVE PROGRAM Focusing on key objectives for development and learning, High Five centers on supporting children and families by Creative Curriculum creates a learning environment based on building social-emotional skills for life for all children. High how children learn across all areas of development including Five provides support when there are behavior and social social-emotional, cognitive, math, literacy and language. concerns. High Five also supports student engagement through participation in the MN Centers of Excellence TEACHING STRATEGIES GOLD Classroom Engagement Model innovation. An authentic and comprehensive assessment program that is LANA NUTRITION aligned with state guidelines. This assessment tool is used to support all types of learners and is tailored to monitor growth in This curriculum concentrates on serving healthy snacks, all learners. introducing nutritional choices and recognizing children with allergies and diet alterations by adjusting snacks to meet their EZ WRITE HANDWRITING needs. This handwriting curriculum matches the ISD 728 K-5 COORDINATED APPROACH TO CHILD HEALTH (CATCH) program to ensure continuity upon kindergarten entry. Eight basic strokes are taught to form letters and numbers. A physical education program that provides children with a variety of physical activity experiences that nurture their love of movement. 5

ABOUT US | TRANSPORATION PRESCHOOL ENGAGING CLASSROOMS PARENT INVOLVEMENT When looking for the right location for your child’s preschool, Core to our program is parent education. A professional and be sure to consider the convenience of Discovery Learning highly trained Parent Educator is assigned to each classroom. Preschool. Class locations cover all ends of the school district The parent education component focuses on the child’s and are conveniently located in Elk River, Otsego, Rogers and experience in preschool and the family as a whole. Zimmerman. There are several important components to our program: Within the 3s classes, parent discussion, along with parent and child activities, are held weekly. New for 2021-22... a changed »  Choice time in an environment planned for learning. format for our 3's parent involvement! The first 20 minutes of each parent day will include information about the »  Outdoor or gym time • Small group time • Circle time • classroom with your child's preschool teacher. Snack time Within the 4s classes, there will be three parent activity »  Learning centers include blocks, dramatic play, toys and sessions throughout the year. Parent involvement is key within games, art, library, discovery, sand and water, music and the program too! movement, cooking, computers and outdoors. Parent involvement helps lay the foundation for success »  The Nature Explore Center (Elk River location) is a in school and life. There are many ways parents can be learning environment outside the traditional classroom involved including: volunteering, sharing skills, helping within the walls that enhances the overall preschool experience. classroom and/or joining our Advisory Council. CUSTOMIZED TO MEET YOUR CHILD'S NEEDS DISTRICT TRANSPORTATION IS AVAILABLE FOR Each child is special and unique in their own way and DISCOVERY LEARNING Discovery Learning can enhance each child’s experience to PRESCHOOL meet their needs. If your home or day care address »  Discovery Learning differentiates and enriches the is within the ISD 728 boundaries, curriculum in order to engage and challenge children you can choose transportation who are ready for more. for your child to attend preschool classes for an additional fee. Transportation is provided by Vision Transportation, the vendor »  Our classrooms provide inclusion opportunities for for all district transportation. Transportation registration forms will children with special needs and may be co-taught with be emailed to you during the spring of 2021. All transportation staff from Early Childhood Special Education. registrations are processed by the Early Childhood office - please do not send them to Vision Transportation. »  Different learning styles are used throughout the day: large group, small group, individual lessons, hands-on »  Transportation for Discovery Learning Preschool learning, while using a variety of materials. students requires hand-to-hand transfers of students. A Vision Transportation vehicle (bus or van) will stop at the »  Response to Intervention (RTI) is used in a combination end of the driveway at the designated pick-up time and of high quality, culturally and linguistically responsive location. You or another adult must escort your student to instruction; assessment; and evidence-based intervention. the vehicle. Discovery Learning Preschool staff will meet busses at school and bring students into the building. HIGHLY TRAINED STAFF »  After class, your child will be escorted to the bus by the Of utmost importance to parents, is the relationship their child classroom staff. You or another adult is responsible for has with their teacher. With Discovery Learning Preschool, meeting the bus at designated drop-off time and location. not only do you receive highly trained staff members, you also receive warm, caring adults committed to your child’s success. »  Specific pick-up and drop-off times and locations will Staff is trained in child development, CPR, first aid and cultural be available at the Discovery Learning Preschool Open diversity with continuous professional development throughout House in September. the school year. In addition, they are experienced, dedicated and truly love their work. Note: Reduced and sliding fee scale also applies to transportation costs. Transportation to and from EdVenture Club Childcare is not available. TECHNOLOGY Technology continues to evolve and is a key component in the Discovery Learning Program. Intentionally planned activities using technology tools are held within the classroom. 6

PRESCHOOL EDVENTURE CLUB-CHILDCARE Community Education offers childcare services to extend your child’s experience with Discovery Learning Preschool. Childcare is available for all Discovery Learning sites before and after your child’s preschool class. For the 2021-2022 school year, your child must be age 3 by Sep 1, 2021 and they must be participating in the Discovery Learning Preschool Program. When registering for childcare, you choose the times that work best for your schedule. Registration is due on Monday the week prior to attendance. This program is eligible for county assistance. With over 25 years of successful extended day childcare experience, we provide a quality program that complements the Discovery Learning program curriculum. Students will be escorted between our childcare program and the Discovery Learning classroom by our high-quality staff. Snacks will be provided in the morning and afternoon. Students will need to bring a lunch if they are attending during lunch or the full day. Please note: Childcare for students attending Discovery Learning Preschool at Prairie View Elementary/Middle School is available before AM classes and after PM classes. Childcare after AM classes and before PM classes will be at Otsego Elementary. There is no additional charge to families for this bussing option between schools. Student attending AM Preschool at Prairie View and needing childcare before and/or after Preschool: • Parent can schedule childcare from 7-9am at Prairie View, or drop off child at 9am at Prairie View for the start of class. • Children registered for after school childcare will be bussed from Prairie View to Otsego after morning classes. • Parent will pick up child from Otsego Elementary prior to 5:30pm. Student attending PM Preschool at Prairie View and needing childcare before and/or after Preschool: • Parent can schedule childcare from 7am-1pm at Otsego Elementary, or drop off child at 1pm at Prairie View for the start of class. • Children registered for before school childcare will be bussed from Otsego to Prairie View for afternoon classes. • Parent will pick up child from Prairie View prior to 5:30pm. If you have additional questions about the EdVenture Club-Discovery Learning Childcare Program, please contact the EdVenture Club office at 763-241-3544. To register for these childcare options, please use this link to set up an account that will allow you to register: www.isd728.org/EdVClub-Registration. Registration opens June 1, 2021. DISCOVERY LEARNING EDVENTURE CLUB DAILY RATES Elk River, Otsego, Rogers and Zimmerman - 2021-2022 7:00-9:15am or 3:15-5:30pm $10 7:00am-1:15pm or 11:15am-5:30pm $22 7:00-9:15am and 11:15am-5:30pm $28 7:00am-1:15pm and 3:15-5:30pm $28 7:00am-5:30pm (non-school days) $38 To register for these childcare options, please use this link to set up an account that will allow you to register: www.isd728.org/EdVClub-Registration. Registration opens June 1, 2021. Sliding fee scale on page 10 does not apply to EdVenture Club-Discovery Learning Childcare fees. Transportation to and from EdVenture Club- Discovery Learning Childcare is not available. Families are responsible to transport when using EdVenture Club-Discovery Learning Childcare. 7

SCREENING | CONTACT US PRESCHOOL Early Childhood Screening IS SCREENING REQUIRED? is an opportunity for children and their parents to Minnesota state law requires that your child must be participate in a free health screened for enrollment in a public school. Children are and developmental screening not permitted to enter public school without having Early after their 3rd birthday. State Childhood Screening and up-to-date immunizations. If law requires screening for all you are planning to send your child to private or home children entering public school school, the screening is not required by law; however, Kindergarten, ideally at age 3. we still encourage you to participate. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to find out how your child is developing. WHO NEEDS TO BE SCREENED? IF YOUR CHILD HAS NOT ALREADY BEEN SCREENED All children living in District 728 who are 3, 4, or 5 years Be sure to set up an appointment before your child begins old and are not currently enrolled in Kindergarten need to Discovery Learning Preschool; MN state law requires all participate in this free screening program before entering children must be screened for enrollment in public school. Kindergarten, or have an equivalent screening from a doctor. Children who attend Head Start or Early Childhood SCHEDULE A SCREENING APPOINTMENT! Special Education Services programs may not have to participate in Early Childhood Screening. Screenings are done by appointment only. You can schedule one online at www.isd728.org/ecs-schedule REASONS TO SCREEN AT AGE 3 or call 763-241-3525. You will first be asked to complete and submit online registration forms. You will then be »  Screening assists your child to be ready for invited to schedule a 20-30 minute phone appointment Kindergarten. with a member of our screening staff. You will discuss the registration forms, any questions or concerns you may have »  Health and developmental problems/concerns can be about your child’s development and your child’s health and identified earlier and help provided sooner; families immunization history. Following your phone appointment, may be referred to community health and educational you will be contacted to schedule an in-person appointment. services including School Readiness Discovery Learning Preschool and ECFE. »  Screening is free, easy and good for your child. OUR LOCATIONS CONTACT INFORMATION All our locations have multiple classrooms with PHONE developmentally appropriate materials and highly ECFE Office 763.241.3524 trained staff members to educate, inspire, and empower Early Childhood Screening 763.241.3525 your children through their early learning years. Fax: 763.241.3521 ELK RIVER IN PERSON, MAIL OR DROP BOX The Handke Center, 1170 Main Street, Elk River Handke Center, 1170 Main St., Elk River 55330 OTSEGO Otsego Elementary, 8125 River Road NE, Otsego ONLINE Prairie View Elementary/MS, 12220 80th Street, Otsego Email: [email protected] Website/Chat: www.728communityed.com ROGERS Rogers Elementary, 12521 Main Street, Rogers ZIMMERMAN Zimmerman Elementary, 25959 4th St W, Zimmerman 8

PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION Registration for 2020/2021 Discovery Classes Discovery Learning 3s registrations, for all locations, will begin online Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at 8am. Discovery Learning 4s registrations, for all locations, will begin online Thursday, January 21, 2021 at 8am. If you do not have internet access, you may call the Discovery Learning/ECFE off at 763-241-3524 to complete your registration and make your deposit. A $49 non-refundable deposit is due at the time of registration. If your first choice of class is full when you register, we recommend registering your child for your second choice and placing your child on the wait list for your first choice. There is no deposit required to be placed on a wait list and we routinely experience changes to registrations before school starts in the fall. The Discovery Learning online registration is located at www.isd728.org/DLPreschool Please note, once you have begun the online application, you must finish it, it cannot be saved. It will take about 10 minutes to complete. You will need a credit or debit card for the $49 non-refundable deposit (in some cases the non-refundable deposit may be reduced or waived. Please call the ECFE office if you have questions about this.) You will receive a receipt once your application is submitted. Additional information will be required: After completing your registration, you will receive an email with a link to additional questions about your child/family; some questions are mandatory and others are voluntary. Please watch for this follow-up questionnaire and make every effort to complete and submit it as soon as possible after registration. You child's preschool registration is not complete until the questionnaire is received by the ECFE office. Scholarship Opportunities are available for children who may have one or more of the following circumstances: • Comes from a low-income family • Has English as a second language • Has behavioral or developmental concerns • Is a foster child • Comes from a family with multiple challenges. Scholarship benefits include: • Fee that is based on ability to pay, or there is no fee. • In addition to class sessions for the preschool student, families have the opportunity to participate in parent/family events. • Transportation may be available at reduced or no cost to families. Scholarship Requirements: • Child must be appropriate age on or before September 1, 2021. • Family must live within ISD 728 boundaries • Child is not eligible for Head Start or on a Head Start waiting list. • Child does not qualify for Special Education services If you are applying for reduced tuition/scholarship: You must complete the financial information and include income verification (see page 10 for the sliding fee scale and acceptable forms of verification). The link to a secure site to complete the financial information and upload this information is www.isd728.org/DLScholarship, or you can drop off paper copies of the information in the Discovery Learning Preschool/ECFE office at the Handke Center. Requests for reduced and/or waived fees cannot be processed without submission of all requested information. Deadline to submit verification paperwork is April 30, 2021. Pathway II scholarships are awarded to families through an eligible Four-Star Parent Aware Rated Program; Discovery Learning Preschool is a 4-star rated Parent Aware Program. Families requesting reduced and/or waived fees may be asked to complete a supplementary application for a Pathways II scholarship. This funding supports your child in our program. • Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at 8am you may register for Discovery Learning Preschool 3s for all locations online. • Thursday, January 21, 2021 at 8am you may register for Discovery Learning Preschool 4s for all locations online. • You may also register in person or over the phone at the Handke Center, 1170 Main Street, Elk River, 763-241-3524. Registration continues until classes fill. Waiting lists are maintained for all full classes and you will be contacted if a spot opens up. Waiting lists numbers help to determine if additional sections should be added based on space and staff availability. A non-refundable registration fee of $49 included in the annual tuition and is due when you register; this fee is non-refundable if you cancel for any reason. Tuition payments are 9 equal monthly payments starting September 2021 through May 2022. Child care is available during Parent/Child classes for siblings at an additional fee; arrangements must be made in advance. You will receive additional information regarding Program Participant/Sibling care registration along with teacher assignments and starting day information in an August communication. If classes cancel due to low enrollment, we will try to accommodate registrations for a cancelled class into another class if possible. 9

SLIDING FEE SCALE PRESCHOOL Reduced Tuition Funding for Discovery Learning is based on a combination of tuition and state funding. Funding for reduced tuition is limited. In-district residents are given priority enrollment. To be considered for reduced funding, complete the Application For Reduced Tuition ISD 728 Discovery Learning Preschool form at www.isd728.org/DLScholarship and upload the verification paperwork. Deadline to submit the reduced fee application and verification paperwork is April 30, 2021. • If annual family income is more than the amount shown in the first column below, STOP HERE. You do not qualify for a reduced tuition. • If family income is less than the amount in the first column below, complete the reduced tuition application at www.isd728.org/DLScholarship when you register for class. 2021-2022 District 728 Discovery Learning Sliding Fee Scale Household Size Full Fee 75% of Fee 50% of Fee 25% of Fee Fee Waived 2 $39869+ $31,895-$39,868 $27,154-$31,894 $22,413-$27,153 0-$22,412 $40,183-$50,228 $34,210-$40,182 $28,237-$34,209 0-$28,236 3 $50,229+ $48,471-$60,588 $41,266-$48,470 $34,061-$41,265 0-$34,060 $56,759-$70,948 $48,322-$56,758 $39,885-$48,321 0-$39,884 4 $60,589+ $65,047-$81,208 $55,278-$65,046 $45,709-$55,277 0-$45,708 5 $70,949+ $10,360 $8,288 $7056 $5,824 6 $81,209+     75% of Fee 50% of Fee 25% of Fee Fee Waived If more than 6 people, $102/month $68/month $34/month add this amount for $12,432 $918/year $612/year $306/year $0/month each additional person  Class Fee Full Fee 2 day 2 1/2 hour $135/month + Parent/Child Night $1,215/year 3 day 2 1/2 hour $195/month $146/month $98/month $49/month $0/month 4 day 2 1/2 hour $1,755/year $1,314/year $882/year $441/year $0/month $266/month $200/month $133/month $67/month $2,394/year $1,800/year $1,197/year $603/year 4 day 6 1/5 hour $800/month $600/month $400/month $200/month $0/month 5 day 2 1/2 hour $7,200/year $5,400/year $3,600/year $1,800/year $0/month $331/ month $248/month $166/month $83/month $2,979/year $2,232/year $1,494/year $747/year Online Academy $135/month $102/month $67/month $34/month $0/month $1,264/year $948/year $632/year $316/year Please Note: Program Participant Care is offered during parent days for siblings of the child attending Discovery Preschool. You will receive additional information regarding sibling care registration along with teacher/classroom assignments and starting day information in an August mailing. Verification documentation of above 2020 household income must be 3. Public Assistance: received with application. Acceptable forms of verification are: • Letter from agency providing benefits which states amount of 1. Gross Wages and Salaries from all jobs (before deductions): benefits/checks. • 2020 W-2 Statement 4. Unemployment, Worker's Compensation, strike benefits: • 2020 Income Tax Return • Copies of 3 most recent checks. 2. Pension, SSI, Retirement Social Security: 5. Other Income (i.e. farm, self-employment, etc.): • Letter from agency providing benefits which states amount • 2020 Form 1040 and Schedule C of benefits/checks. 6. Letter verifying child is legal responsibility of the court (Foster child). If you do not qualify for reduced tuition: If you do not qualify for reduced tuition and your family is experiencing a significant hardship, please complete the application, and attach a description of your situation. We will consider reduced tuition on a case-by-case basis. Pathway II scholarships are awarded to families through an eligible Four-Star Parent Aware Rated Program; Discovery Learning Preschool is a 4-star rated Parent Aware Program. Families requesting reduced and/or waived fees may be asked to complete a supplementary application for a Pathways II scholarship. This funding supports your child in our program. 10

EARLY CHILDHOOD FAMILY EDUCATION AND DISCOVERY LEARNING PRESCHOOL 1170 Main St., Elk River, MN 55330 763.241.3524 | www.728communityed.com OR CURRENT RESIDENT If you are not the parent of a preschool child, please pass this on to a friend or neighbor who is. Our Discovery Learning Preschool Weekly Class Schedule at a glance... Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Elk River Area 3s Elk River #01 3s Elk River #01 3s Elk River #02 3s Elk River #01 3s Elk River #02 9:00-11:30am 9:00-11:30am 9:00-11:30am 9:00-11:30am 9:00-11:30am 4s Elk River #01 4s Elk River #01 4s Elk River #01 4s Elk River #01 4s Elk River #02 9:00-11:30am 9:00-11:30am 9:00-11:30am 9:00-11:30am 9:00-11:30am 4s Elk River #02 4s Elk River #02 4s Elk River #02 4s Elk River #02 4s Elk River #05 9:00-11:30am 9:00-11:30am 9:00-11:30am 9:00-11:30am 9:00am-3:30pm 4s Elk River #03 3s Elk River #02 4s Elk River #05 4s Elk River #05 4s Elk River #05 Night 6:00-7:30pm 9:00am-3:30pm 9:00am-3:30pm 9:00am-3:30pm 1:00-3:30pm 4s Elk River #03 4s Elk River #03 4s Elk River #03 4s Plus+ Elk River #P4 1:00-3:30pm 1:00-3:30pm 1:00-3:30pm 1:00-3:30pm 4s Plus+ Elk River #P4 4s Plus+ Elk River #P4 4s Plus+ Elk River #P4 1:00-3:30pm 1:00-3:30pm 1:00-3:30pm Otsego Area 4s Otsego #01 4s Otsego #01 4s Otsego #01 4s Otsego #01 4s Otsego #01 8:50-11:20am 8:50-11:20am 8:50-11:20am 8:50-11:20am 8:50-11:20am 3s Prairie View #01 3s Prairie View #02 3s Prairie View #01 3s Prairie View #02 3s Prairie View #02 9:00-11:30am 9:00-11:30am 9:00-11:30am 9:00-11:30am 9:00-11:30am 4s Prairie View #01 4s Prairie View #01 4s Prairie View #01 4s Prairie View #01 4s Prairie View #01 9:00-11:30am 9:00-11:30am 9:00-11:30am 9:00-11:30am 9:00-11:30am 4s Otsego #02 4s Otsego #02 4s Otsego #02 4s Otsego #02 12:50-3:20pm 12:50-3:20pm 12:50-3:20pm 12:50-3:20pm 4s Prairie View #02 4s Prairie View #02 4s Prairie View #02 4s Prairie View #02 1:00-3:30pm 1:00-3:30pm 1:00-3:30pm 1:00-3:30pm 3s Prairie View #01 Night 6:00-7:30pm Rogers Area 3s Rogers #02 3s Rogers #01 3s Rogers #02 3s Rogers #01 3s Rogers #02 9:15-11:45am 9:15-11:45am 9:15-11:45am 9:15-11:45am 9:15-11:45am 4s Rogers #01 4s Rogers #01 4s Rogers #04 4s Rogers #01 4s Rogers #01 9:15-11:45am 9:15-11:45am 9:15am-3:45pm 9:15-11:45am 9:15-11:45am 4s Rogers #02 4s Rogers #02 4s Rogers #01 4s Rogers #02 4s Rogers #04 9:15-11:45am 9:15-11:45am 9:15-11:45am 9:15-11:45am 9:15am-3:45pm 4s Rogers #04 4s Rogers #02 4s Rogers #04 4s Rogers #03 9:15am-3:45pm 9:15-11:45am 9:15am-3:45pm 1:15-3:45pm 4s Rogers #03 4s Rogers #03 4s Rogers #03 1:15-3:45pm 1:15-3:45pm 1:15-3:45pm 3s Rogers #01 Night 6:00-7:30pm Zimmerman Area 3s Zimmerman #01 3s Zimmerman #02 3s Zimmerman #02 3s Zimmerman #01 3s Zimmerman #02 8:30-11:00am 8:30-11:00am 8:30-11:00am 8:30-11:00am 8:30-11:00am 4s Zimmerman #01 4s Zimmerman #01 4s Zimmerman #01 4s Zimmerman #01 4s Zimmerman #01 8:30-11:00am 8:30-11:00am 8:30-11:00am 8:30-11:00am 8:30-11:00am 4s Zimmerman #02 4s Zimmerman #02 4s Zimmerman #02 4s Zimmerman #02 4s Zimmerman #03 8:30-11:00am 8:30-11:00am 8:30-11:00am 8:30-11:00am 12:45-3:15pm 4s Zimmerman #03 4s Zimmerman #03 4s Zimmerman #03 12:45-3:15pm 12:45-3:15pm 12:45-3:15pm 3s Zimmerman #01 Night 6:00-7:30pm