Discovery Learning Preschool 22-23 brochure

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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 Large Motor Activities »  Large and Small Group Instruction Transportation COMPREHENSIVE PARENT INVOLVEMENT CURRICULUMS »  Parent/Child Activity Components »  Learning Objectives From All Areas of Development l Weekly parent discussion/activity time for 3s l Parent/Child event days throughout year for 4s »  EZ Write Handwriting »  Building Social-Emotional Skills »  Access to a Licensed Parent Educator »  Nutrition and Physical Activity »  Focus on Preschool/Family Connections »  Customized to Meet Your Child's Needs »  Volunteering and Sharing Skills »  Join our Advisory Council! ONLINE REGISTRATION SAFETY Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at 8am you may register for Discovery Learning Preschool 3s. »  Safety Drills are Practiced with Thursday, January 20, 2022 at 8am you may register Students and Staff for Discovery Learning Preschool 4s. »  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 4 CHOOSE THE PROGRAM THAT WORKS WHAT HAPPENS DURING TYPICAL DAY AT DISCOVERY LEARNING PRESCHOOL? PRFOESRCMHAOTOS!L BEST FOR YOUR CHILD AND FAMILY! CHILD ALONE DAYS (3S AND 4/5S) DISCOVERY LEARNING PRESCHOOL 3S »  Arrival/Welcome 3 days a week with a parent/child day once per week. See »  Circle Time page 3 for class options. »  Gym/Outside »  Small Group Activities DISCOVERY LEARNING PRESCHOOL 4S »  Learning Center Play »  Snack 4 or 5 days a week with parent sessions scheduled »  Music Circle Time throughout the year. See page 4 for class options. »  Departure/Good Bye 4S PLUS PARENT DAY FOR 3S Our Plus classes are for children who are older in their »  1.5 hours for you and your child to experience age group. In the 4s Plus class, classroom staff will focus learning together with activities planned by the School on kindergarten readiness and provide differentiated Readiness Teacher. instruction for each child. Plus classes are designated by + symbol on page 4. *Please note: Children enrolling in 4s »  1 hour with your child's teacher and a Parent Educator Plus must have been born before December 1, 2017. to talk about your growing child. FULL DAY! PRESCHOOL NAVIGATORS 4S »  Parent orientation is offered online prior to classes starting in September. For 4-year-old children that will enter Kindergarten the following fall. This class has extended hours to allow for: PARENT ONE-TIME EVENTS FOR 4/5S »  In-depth study of topics & enhanced learning »  Parent/child event days throughout the school year. opportunities. »  Events will focus on learning experiences and parent »  Children become accustomed to full-day routines. education. »  Curriculum and activities are individualized for all »  Topics may include: Social Emotional Development, students. Math & Science, Learning about Nutrition through »  Fewer daily transitions between preschool and Activities and Getting Ready for Kindergarten. »  Parent orientation is offered online prior to classes childcare for those desiring full-day options. starting in September. »  Available at Elk River, Otsego and Rogers locations. »  See page 4 for class options. 2

PRESCHOOL DISCOVERY LEARNING PRESCHOOL - AGE 3 ELK RIVER 3s - Handke Center Class # Days Time Child Alone Days Mandatory Parent/Child Day* EPHDLP301F22 Mon/Tue/Thu 9:00-11:30am Mon/Tue Thursday EPHDLP302F22 Wed/Fri & Mon evening 9:00-11:30am Wed/Fri Monday 6:00-7:30pm OTSEGO 3s - Prairie View Elementary Class # Days Time Child Alone Days Mandatory Parent/Child Day* EPPDLP301F22 Mon/Wed Thursday 6:00-7:30pm Mon/Wed & Thu evening 8:30-11:00am Thu/Fri Tuesday EPPDLP302F22 Tue/Thu/Fri 8:30-11:00am ROGERS 3s - Rogers Elementary Class # Days Time Child Alone Days Mandatory Parent/Child Day* EPRDLP301F22 Tue/Thu & Wed evening 9:15-11:45am Tue/Thu Wednesday 6:00-7:30pm EPRDLP302F22 Mon/Wed/Fri 9:15-11:45am Mon/Wed Friday ZIMMERMAN 3s - Zimmerman Elementary Class # Days Time Child Alone Days Mandatory Parent/Child Day* EPZDLP301F22 Mon/Thu & Tue evening 8:30-11:00am Mon/Thu Tuesday 6:00-7:30pm EPZDLP302F22 Tue/Wed/Fri 8:30-11:00am Tue/Wed Friday DISCOVERY LEARNING ANNUAL TUITION AND FEES Annual tuition includes a $49 non-refundable deposit Schedule Non-refundable Monthly Tuition Monthly Tuition Annual Tuition Annual Tuition w/ Deposit w/Transportation (Includes $49 Transportation deposit) (Includes $49 deposit) 2 days/2.5 hours $49 $137/month $177/month $1282 $1642 3 days/2.5 hours $49 $197/month $257/month $1822 $2362 4 days/2.5 hours $49 $269/month $349/month $2470 $3190 4 days/ 6.5 hours (full day) $49 $810/month $890/month $7339 $8059 5 days/2.5 hours $49 $334/month $434/month $3055 $3955 * 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* EPHDLP401F22 Mon-Thu 4 9:00-11:30am Dates TBD 5 9:00-11:30am Dates TBD EPHDLP402F22 Mon-Fri 4 1:00-3:30pm Dates TBD 4 1:00-3:30pm Dates TBD EPHDLP403F22 Tue-Fri 4 9:00am-3:30pm Dates TBD + EPHDLP4P4F22 Tue-Fri FULL-DAY! EPHDLP405F22 Tue-Fri OTSEGO 4s - Otsego Elementary Class # Days # Days/Week Time Parent Involvement* 5 8:50-11:20am Dates TBD EPODLP401F22 Mon-Fri 4 12:50-3:20pm Dates TBD 8:50am-3:20pm Dates TBD EPODLP402F22 Tue-Fri 4 Parent Involvement* FULL-DAY! EPODLP403F22 Tue-Fri Dates TBD Dates TBD OTSEGO 4s - Prairie View Elementary Class # Days # Days/Week Time 8:30-11:00am EPPDLP401F22 Mon-Fri 5 12:45-3:15pm EPPDLP402F22 Tue-Fri 4 ROGERS 4s - Rogers Elementary Class # Days # Days/Week Time Parent Involvement* EPRDLP401F22 Mon-Fri 5 9:15-11:45am Dates TBD 4 9:15-11:45am Dates TBD EPRDLP402F22 Mon-Thu 4 1:15-3:45pm Dates TBD 4 Dates TBD EPRDLP403F22 Tue-Fri 9:15am-3:45pm FULL-DAY! EPRDLP404F22 Tue-Fri ZIMMERMAN 4s - Zimmerman Elementary Class # Days # Days/Week Time Parent Involvement* 8:30-11:00am Dates TBD EPZDLP401F22 Mon-Fri 5 8:30-11:00am Dates TBD EPZDLP402F22 Mon-Thu 4 12:45-3:15pm Dates TBD EPZDLP403F22 Tue-Fri 4 *In the 4s classes, there is an online parent orientation and parent/child event days 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 2020-21 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 building social-emotional skills for life for all children. High on how children learn across all areas of development Five provides support when there are behavior and social including social-emotional, cognitive, math, literacy and concerns. High Five also supports student engagement language. through participation in the MN Centers of Excellence Classroom Engagement Model innovation. TEACHING STRATEGIES GOLD LANA NUTRITION An authentic and comprehensive assessment program that is aligned with state guidelines. This assessment tool is used This curriculum concentrates on serving healthy snacks, to support all types of learners and is tailored to monitor introducing nutritional choices and recognizing children with growth in all learners. allergies and diet alterations by adjusting snacks to meet their needs. EZ WRITE HANDWRITING COORDINATED APPROACH TO CHILD HEALTH (CATCH) This handwriting curriculum matches the ISD 728 K-5 A physical education program that provides children with a program to ensure continuity upon kindergarten entry. Eight variety of physical activity experiences that nurture their love basic strokes are taught to form letters and numbers. 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 licensed and highly be sure to consider the convenience of Discovery Learning trained Parent Educator is assigned to each classroom. The Preschool. Class locations cover all ends of the school district parent education component focuses on the child’s experience and are conveniently located in Elk River, Otsego, Rogers and 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. »  Choice time in an environment planned for learning. Within the 4s classes, there will be parent/child event days »  Outdoor or gym time • Small group time • Circle time • throughout the year. Parent involvement is key within the Snack time program too! »  Learning centers include blocks, dramatic play, toys and Parent involvement helps lay the foundation for success games, art, library, discovery, sand and water, music and in school and life. There are many ways parents can be movement, cooking, computers and outdoors. involved including: volunteering, sharing skills, helping within the classroom and/or joining our Advisory Council. »  The Nature Explore Center (Elk River location) is a learning environment outside the traditional classroom DISTRICT TRANSPORTATION IS AVAILABLE FOR walls that enhances the overall preschool experience. DISCOVERY LEARNING PRESCHOOL CUSTOMIZED TO MEET YOUR CHILD'S NEEDS If your home or day care address is within the ISD 728 boundaries, Each child is special and unique in their own way and you can choose transportation Discovery Learning can enhance each child’s experience to for your child to attend preschool meet their needs. classes for an additional fee. Transportation is provided by »  Discovery Learning differentiates and enriches the Vision Transportation, the vendor curriculum in order to engage and challenge children for all district transportation. who are ready for more. Transportation registration forms will be emailed to you May 2022. All transportation registrations »  Our classrooms provide inclusion opportunities for are processed by the Early Childhood office - please do not children with special needs and may be co-taught with send them to Vision Transportation. staff from Early Childhood Special Education. »  Transportation for Discovery Learning Preschool »  Different learning styles are used throughout the day: students requires hand-to-hand transfers of students. A large group, small group, individual lessons, hands-on Vision Transportation vehicle (bus or van) will stop at the learning, while using a variety of materials. end of the driveway at the designated pick-up time and location. You or another adult must escort your student to »  Response to Intervention (RTI) is used in a combination the vehicle. Discovery Learning Preschool staff will meet of high quality, culturally and linguistically responsive busses at school and bring students into the building. instruction; assessment; and evidence-based intervention. »  After class, your child will be escorted to the bus by the HIGHLY TRAINED STAFF classroom staff. You or another adult is responsible for meeting the bus at designated drop-off time and location. Of utmost importance to parents, is the relationship their child has with their teacher. With Discovery Learning Preschool, »  Specific pick-up and drop-off times and locations will not only do you receive highly trained staff members, you also be available at the Discovery Learning Preschool Open receive warm, caring adults committed to your child’s success. House in September. Staff is trained in child development, CPR, first aid and cultural diversity with continuous professional development throughout Note: Reduced and sliding fee scale also applies to transportation costs. the school year. In addition, they are experienced, dedicated Transportation to and from EdVenture Club Childcare is not available. and truly love their work. 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 2022-2023 school year, your child must be age 3 by Sep 1, 2022 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 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. HOW TO REGISTER To register for before and/or after preschool childcare, please use this link to set up an account that will allow you to register: www.isd728.org/EdVClub-Registration. If you have additional questions about the EdVenture Club-Discovery Learning Childcare Program, please contact the EdVenture Club office at 763-241-3544. Registration for 2022-2023 opens June 1, 2022. Please note: All EdVenture Club-Discovery Learning Wrap-around childcare sites may have a designated maximum registration. Once that maximum registration number is reached, registration will be closed to new families; families interested in registering will be added to a waiting list in the order of receipt and will be contacted as space becomes available. EDVENTURE CLUB-DISCOVERY LEARNING SUMMER CHILDCARE EdVenture Club-Discovery Learning offers both full-time and part-time summer childcare options, fun projects, hands-on learning and recreational activities are planned while strengthening relationships in a structured, caring environment. Child must have been enrolled in the Discovery Learning Preschool during the previous school year. DISCOVERY LEARNING EDVENTURE CLUB DAILY RATES 2022-2023 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: Sliding fee scale on page 10 does not apply to EdVenture Club-Discovery Learning Childcare fees. www.isd728.org/EdVClub-Registration. Registration opens June 1, 2022. 7

SCREENING | CONTACT US PRESCHOOL Early Childhood Screening is IS SCREENING REQUIRED? an opportunity for children and their parents to participate in a Minnesota state law requires free health and developmental that your child must be screening after the child's 3rd screened for enrollment in a birthday. State law requires public school. Children are screening for all children entering not permitted to enter public public preschool or Kindergarten, school without having Early ideally at age 3. Childhood Screening and up-to-date immunizations. WHO NEEDS TO BE SCREENED? If you are planning to send your child to private or home All children living in District 728 who are 3, 4, or 5 years old and school, the screening is not required by law; however, are not currently enrolled in Kindergarten need to participate we still encourage you to participate. This is a wonderful in this free screening program before starting preschool or opportunity for you to find out how your child is developing. Kindergarten in a public school district, or have an equivalent screening from a doctor. Children who attend Head Start or IF YOUR CHILD HAS NOT ALREADY BEEN SCREENED Early Childhood Special Education Services programs may not have to participate in Early Childhood Screening. Be sure to set up an appointment before your child begins Discovery Learning Preschool; MN state law requires all REASONS TO SCREEN AT AGE 3 children must be screened for enrollment in public school. »  Screening assists your child to be ready for SCHEDULE A SCREENING APPOINTMENT! Kindergarten. Screenings are done by appointment only. You can »  Health and developmental problems/concerns can be schedule one online at www.isd728.org/ecs-schedule or identified earlier and help provided sooner; families call 763-241-3525. may be referred to community health and educational 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, 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 2022-2023 Discovery Classes Discovery Learning 3s registrations, for all locations, will begin online Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at 8am. Discovery Learning 4s registrations, for all locations, will begin online Thursday, January 20, 2022 at 8am. If you do not have internet access, you may call the Discovery Learning/ECFE office 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. How to Register - The Discovery Learning online registration is a 2-step process. Step 1 - Select and register for the class that works best for you and your family under Discovery Learning Preschool at www.isd728.org/Preschool-Registration. Please read all information before registering for class. Step 2 - Your registration will not be complete and your child's position secured until you setup your tuition account. After registering for the class in Step 1, you will receive an email with a link to setup your tuition account and some additional questions about your child/family; some questions are mandatory and others are voluntary. Please watch for this link and make every effort to complete and submit it as soon as possible after Step 1 class registration. You child's preschool registration is not complete until the request for tuition account is received by the ECFE office; the ECFE office will enter the tuition total amount while approving your account. We highly recommend creating or updating your family's Eleyo profile now at isd728.ce.eleyo.com. This allows you to immediately register for your class when registration opens without taking time for that step while registering. • If you already have an Eleyo account for EdVenture Club, Facility Scheduling, or from another school district, log into your account and create a profile for your preschooler in your family account. (If not already included) Step-by-step instruction can be found at isd728.ce.eleyo.com • If you are new to Eleyo, please create a family profile that includes both parent(s) and student. 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 • Is a foster child • Has behavioral or developmental concerns • 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, 2022. • 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, 2022. 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 19, 2022 at 8am you may register for Discovery Learning Preschool 3s for all locations online. • Thursday, January 20, 2022 at 8am you may register for Discovery Learning Preschool 4s for all locations online. 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 2022 through May 2023. 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, 2022. • 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. 2022-2023 District 728 Discovery Learning Sliding Fee Scale Household Size Full Fee 75% of Fee 50% of Fee 25% of Fee Fee Waived 2 $40,285+ $32,228-$40,284 $27,438-$32,227 $22,647-$27,437 0-$22,646 $40,627-$50,783 $34,588-$40,626 $28,549-$34,587 0-$28,548 3 $50,784+ $49,026-$61,281 $41,739-$49,025 $34,451-$41,738 0-$34,450 $57,425-$71,780 $43,889-$57,424 $40,353-$43,888 0-$40,352 4 $61,282+ $65,824-$82,279 $56,040-$65,823 $46,255-$56,039 0-$46,254 5 $71,781+ $10,499 $8,399 $7,151 $5,902 6 $82,280+     75% of Fee 50% of Fee 25% of Fee Fee Waived If more than 6 people, $103/month $69/month $34/month add this amount for $13,124 $927/year $621/year $306/year $0/month each additional person $148/month $99/month $49/month $0/month  $1,332/year $891/year $441/year $202/month $135/month $67/month $0/month Class Fee Full Fee $1,818/year $1,215/year $603/year $0/month 2 day/2.5 hour $137/month $608/month $405/month $203/month + Parent/Child Night $1,233/year $5,472/year $3,645/year $1,827/year $0/month $251/month $167/month $84/month 3 day/2.5 hour $197/month $2,259/year $1,503/year $756/year 4 day/2.5 hour $1,773/year $269/month $2,421/year 4 day/6.5 hour $810/month 5 day/2.5 hour $7,290/year $334/ month $3,006/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 2021 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. • 2021 W-2 Statement 4. Unemployment, Worker's Compensation, strike benefits: • 2021 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 • 2021 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 3s Prairie View #01 3s Prairie View #02 3s Prairie View #01 3s Prairie View #02 3s Prairie View #02 8:30-11:00am 8:30-11:00am 8:30-11:00am 8:30-11:00am 8:30-11:00am 4s Prairie View #01 4s Prairie View #01 4s Prairie View #01 4s Prairie View #01 4s Prairie View #01 8:30-11:00am 8:30-11:00am 8:30-11:00am 8:30-11:00am 8:30-11:00am 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 4s Otsego #03 4s Otsego #03 4s Otsego #03 4s Otsego #03 8:50am-3:20pm 8:50am-3:20pm 8:50am-3:20pm 8:50am-3:20pm 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 12:45-3:15pm 12:45-3:15pm 12:45-3:15pm 12:45-3:15pm 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 Zimmerman Area 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 3s Zimmerman #01 9:15am-3:45pm 9:15-11:45am 9:15am-3:45pm 1:15-3:45pm 8:30-11:00am 4s Rogers #03 4s Rogers #03 4s Rogers #03 1:15-3:45pm 1:15-3:45pm 1:15-3:45pm 3s Zimmerman #02 4s Zimmerman #01 3s Rogers #01 8:30-11:00am 8:30-11:00am 3s Zimmerman #02 Night 6:00-7:30pm 3s Zimmerman #01 8:30-11:00am 8:30-11:00am 4s Zimmerman #01 4s Zimmerman #02 3s Zimmerman #02 8:30-11:00am 8:30-11:00am 4s Zimmerman #01 8:30-11:00am 4s Zimmerman #01 8:30-11:00am 8:30-11:00am 4s Zimmerman #03 4s Zimmerman #01 12:45-3:15pm 4s Zimmerman #02 8:30-11:00am 4s Zimmerman #02 8:30-11:00am 8:30-11:00am 4s Zimmerman #02 4s Zimmerman #03 8:30-11:00am 4s Zimmerman #03 12:45-3:15pm 12:45-3:15pm 4s Zimmerman #03 3s Zimmerman #01 12:45-3:15pm Night 6:00-7:30pm