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ECFE DISCOVERY LEARNING PRESCHOOLDiscovery Learning Preschool... an ISD 728 Early Childhood ProgramSuccess starts with Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) 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 experiencesfor your child in a safe and fun environment. As part of the school district,the program has access to the district’s resources. Conveniently offeredin Elk River, Otsego, Rogers and Zimmerman with a variety of daytimeprogramming, Discovery Learning Preschool is sure to fit your child’s needs.Highly Trained Staff Comprehensive Curriculums Embedded in Each ClassOf utmost importance to parents, is the relationship their child has with theirteacher. With Discovery Learning Preschool, not only do you receive highly Discovery Learning Preschool has revolutionized their programming andtrained staff members, you also receive warm, caring adults committed to your embedded core fundamentals in each of their classrooms.child’s success. Staff is trained in child development, CPR, first aid and culturaldiversity with continuous professional development throughout the school year. uCreative CurriculumIn addition, they are experienced, dedicated and truly love their work. Focusing on key objectives for development and learning, Creative Curriculum creates a learning environment based on how children learn across all areas ofUnparalleled Results development including social-emotional, cognitive, math, literacy and language.With unmatched programming in the state of Minnesota, ISD 728 uEZ Write Handwriting CurriculumDiscovery Learning Preschool is seeing unprecedented results with their This handwriting curriculum matches the ISD 728 K-5 program to ensurecustomized classroom experiences. Each fall and spring four-year-olds continuity upon kindergarten entry. Eight basic strokes are taught to formare evaluated and have demonstrated significant progress in the area of letters and numbers.Picture Naming, Letter Name, Rhyming, Alliteration and Letter Sound. uTeaching StrategiesThe results speak for themselves; our preschool program is successful An authentic and comprehensive assessment program that is alignedand prepares your child for a successful K-12 experience and provides with state guidelines. This assessment tool is used to support all types ofthe tools needed to become a fluent reader by grade three. learners and is tailored to monitor growth in all learners.Meet/Exceeds Expectations uHigh Five Program High Five centers on supporting children and families by buildingThe graph below shows how each area of development Meet/Exceed social-emotional skills for life for all children. High Five provides supportExpectations during the 2017-18 school year. All children were bench when there are behavior and social concerns. High Five also supportsmarked at entry to the program in the fall with a mid-year assessment in student engagement through participation in the Minnesota Centers ofthe winter and a final assessment in spring. Excellence Classroom Engagement model innovation. uLANA Nutrition Curriculum This curriculum concentrates on serving healthy snacks, introducing nutritional choices and recognizing children with allergies and diet alterations by adjusting snacks to meet their needs. uClassroom Engagement Model In partnership with the High Five social-emotional support, classrooms participate in practices to increase student engagement through the Classroom Engagement model innovation. uCoordinated Approach to Child Health (CATCH) A physical education program that provides children with a variety of physical activity experiences that nurture their love of movement. uOverall 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. 1

ABOUT OUR PROGRAM ECFEEngaging EnvironmentsWhen looking for the right location for your child’s preschool, be sure to considerthe convenience of Discovery Learning Preschool. Class locations cover all endsof the school district and are conveniently located in Elk River, Otsego, Rogers andZimmerman. There are several important components to our program: • Choice time in an environment planned for learning. • Outdoor or gym time • Small group time • Circle time • Snack time • Learning centers include blocks, dramatic play, toys and games, art, library, discovery, sand and water, music and movement, cooking, computers and outdoors. • The Nature Explore Center (Elk River location) is a learning environment outside the traditional classroom walls that enhances the overall preschool experience.Safety is Top PriorityYour child’s safety is of utmost importance to us. At all four locations, regular safety drills are conducted, classroom doors are locked, teachers usewalkie-talkies on the playground and there is access to the district health services department.Customized To Meet Your Child’s NeedsEach child is special and unique in their own way and Discovery Learning can enhance each child’s experience to meet their needs. • Discovery Learning differentiates and enriches the curriculum in order to engage and challenge children who are ready for more. • Our classrooms provide inclusion opportunities for children with special needs and are co-taught with staff from Early Childhood Special Education. • Different learning styles are used throughout the day: large group, small group, individual lessons, hands-on learning, using a variety of materials. • Response to Intervention (RTI) is used in a combination of high quality, culturally and linguistically responsive instruction; assessment; and evidence-based intervention.Parent Education and InvolvementCore to our program is parent education. A professional and highly trained Parent Educator is assigned to each classroom. The parent educationcomponent focuses on the child’s experience in preschool and the family as a whole. Within the 3s classes, parent discussion, along with parentand child activities, are held weekly. Within the 4s classes, there will be three parent education sessions throughout the year. Parent involvementis key within the program too! Parent involvement helps lay the foundation for success in school and life. There are many ways parents can beinvolved including: volunteering, sharing skills, helping within the classroom and/or joining our Advisory Council.TechnologyTechnology continues to evolve and is a key component in the Discovery Learning Program. In addition, computers and touch screens are utilizedwithin the classroom. District transportation is available for Discovery Learning Preschool If your home or day care address is within the ISD 728 boundaries, you can choose transportation for your child to morning or afternoon preschool classes for an additional fee. Transportation is provided by Vision Transportation, the vendor for all district transportation. Transportation registration forms will be emailed to you during the spring of 2019. All transportation registrations are processed by the Early Childhood office - please do not send them to Vision Transportation. • Transportation for Discovery Learning Preschool students requires hand to hand transfers of students. A Vision Transportation vehicle (bus or van) will stop at the end of the driveway at designated pick-up time and location. You or another adult must escort your student to the vehicle. Discovery Learning Preschool staff will meet busses at school and bring students into the building. • After class, your child will be escorted to the bus by the classroom staff. You or another adult is responsible for meeting the bus at designated drop-off time and location. • Specific pick-up and drop-off times and locations will be available at the Discovery Learning Preschool Open House in September.Note: Reduced and sliding fee scale also applies to transportation costs. Transportation to and from EdVenture Club Childcare is not available. 2

ECFE DISCOVERY LEARNING PRESCHOOL • Classes begin mid-September and end early June. • A $49 non-refundable deposit must be paid at registration. • In the 3s classes, there is a parent/child day once/week; parents are required to attend these days. • In the 4s classes, there is a parent orientation session in late August and three parent education sessions throughout the year. • Parent time provides time for parents to talk and learn with other parents and the Parent Educator. • Optional busing is available. • Students must be the correct age as of September 1, 2019. • Class times may vary slightly from the published schedule. You will be notified of any changes.3s and 4s Plus Classes +We are excited to offer an additional option for your child! Our Plus classes are for children who are older in their age group. In the 4sPlus class, classroom staff will focus on kindergarten readiness and provide differentiated instruction for each child. Plus classes aredesignated by + symbol. *Please note: Children enrolling in 3s Plus must have been born before December 1, 2015 and 4s Plusmust have been born before December 1, 2014.What does a typical day at Discovery Learning Preschool look like?In the 3s classes, there is a parent/child day once a week. The 4s classes will have three parent education sessions scheduledthroughout the year.CHILD ALONE DAYS (3s and 4/5s) PARENT DAY FOR 3s • Arrival/Welcome • 1.5 hours for you and your child to experience • Circle Time learning together with activities planned by the School • Gym/Outside Readiness Instructor. • Small Group Activities • 1 hour with a Parent Educator to talk about your growing child.• Learning Center Play PARENT ONE TIME EVENTS FOR 4/5s• Snack• Music Circle Time • Three one-time event parent/child days per school year.• Departure/Good Bye • Events will focus on learning experiences and parent education. • Past event topics included: Social Emotional Development, Math & Science Fair, Learning about Nutrition through Activities and Getting Ready for Kindergarten. 3

DISCOVERY LEARNING PRESCHOOL - AGE 3 ECFEELK RIVER 3s - Handke Center Class # Days Time Child Alone Days Mandatory Parent/Child Day*EPHDLP301F19 Mon/Tue/Thur 9:00-11:30am Mon/Tue Thursday 9:00-11:30am Wed/Fri Monday 6:00-7:30pmEPHDLP302F19 Wed/Fri & Mon evening 1:00-3:00pm Tue/Wed Thursday+ EPHDLP3P3F19 Tue/Wed/ThurOTSEGO 3s - Otsego Elementary Class # Days Time Child Alone Days Mandatory Parent/Child Day*EPODLP301F19 Mon/Thur & Tue evening 8:50-11:20am Mon/Thur Tuesday 6:00-7:30pmEPODLP302F19 Tue/Wed/Fri 8:50-11:20am Wed/Fri TuesdayOTSEGO 3s - Prairie View Elementary/MS Class # Days Time Child Alone Days Mandatory Parent/Child Day*EPPDLP301F19 Mon/Wed Thursday 6:00-7:30pm Mon/Wed & Thur evening 9:00-11:30am Thur/Fri TuesdayEPPDLP302F19 Tue/Thur/Fri 9:00-11:30amROGERS 3s - Rogers Elementary Class # Days Time Child Alone Days Mandatory Parent/Child Day*EPRDLP301F19 Wed/Fri & Mon evening 9:15-11:45am Wed/Fri Monday 6:00-7:30pmEPRDLP302F19 Tue/Wed/Thur 1:15-3:45pm Tue/Wed ThursdayZIMMERMAN 3s - Zimmerman Elementary Class # Days Time Child Alone Days Mandatory Parent/Child Day*EPZDLP301F19 Mon/Thu & Tue evening 8:45-11:15am Mon/Thur Tuesday 6:00-7:30pm DISCOVERY LEARNING 3'S TUITION AND FEESSchedule Non-refundable Monthly Tuition Monthly Tuition w/ Annual Tuition Annual Tuition w/ Deposit Transportation Transportation3 days/week; 2.5 hours/day $49 $176/month $228/month $1584 $20522 days/week; 2.5 hours/day + $49 $122/month $159/month $1098 $1431 1 day/week; 1.5 hours/day *In the 3s classes, there is a parent/child day once/week; parents are required to attend these days. This symbol + designates a plus class, see page 3 for more information. EdVenture Club-Discovery Learning Child Care is available before and after preschool, see page 6. 4

ECFE DISCOVERY LEARNING PRESCHOOL - AGE 4ELK RIVER 4s - Handke Center Class # Days # Days/Week Time Parent Involvement* 4 9:00-11:30am Dates TBDEPHDLP401F19 Mon-Thurs 5 9:00-11:30am Dates TBD 4 1:00-3:30pm Dates TBDEPHDLP402F19 Mon-Fri 4 1:00-3:30pm Dates TBDEPHDLP403F19 Tue-Fri+ EPHDLP4P4F19 Tue-FriOTSEGO 4s - Otsego Elementary Class # Days # Days/Week Time Parent Involvement* 5 8:50-11:20am Dates TBDEPODLP401F19 Mon-Fri 4 12:50-3:20pm Dates TBDEPODLP402F19 Tue-Fri Time Parent Involvement* 9:00-11:30am Dates TBDOTSEGO 4s - Prairie View Elementary/MS 1:00-3:30pm Dates TBD Class # Days # Days/WeekEPPDLP401F19 Mon-Fri 5EPPDLP402F19 Tue-Fri 4ROGERS 4s - Rogers Elementary Class # Days # Days/Week Time Parent Involvement* 5 9:15-11:45am Dates TBDEPRDLP401F19 Mon-Fri 4 9:15-11:45am Dates TBD 4 1:15-3:45pm Dates TBDEPRDLP402F19 Mon-Thurs 4 1:15-3:45pm Dates TBDEPRDLP403F19 Tue-Fri+ EPRDLP4P4F19 Tue-FriZIMMERMAN 4s - Zimmerman Elementary Class # Days # Days/Week Time Parent Involvement* 8:45-11:15am Dates TBDEPZDLP401F19 Mon-Fri 5 8:45-11:15am Dates TBDEPZDLP402F19 Mon-Thurs 4 12:45-3:15pm Dates TBDEPZDLP403F19 Tue-Fri 4 DISCOVERY LEARNING 4'S TUITION AND FEESSchedule Non-refundable Monthly Tuition Monthly Tuition w/ Annual Tuition Annual Tuition w/ Deposit Transportation Transportation $309/month4 days/week; 2.5 hours/day $49 $240/month $2160 $27815 days/week; 2.5 hours/day $49 $298/month $384/month $2682 $3456*In the 4s classes, there is a parent orientation session in late August and three parent education sessions throughout the year. This symbol + designates a plus class, see page 3 for more information. EdVenture Club-Discovery Learning Child Care is available before and after preschool, see page 6. 5

EDVENTURE CLUB-CHILD CARE ECFE Community Education offers childcare services to extend your child’s experience with Discovery Learning Preschool. Childcare is available at all Discovery Learning sites before and after your child’s preschool class. For the 2019-20 school year, your child must be age 3 by Sep 1, 2019 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 complementsthe Discovery Learning program curriculum. Students will be escorted between our childcare program and the DiscoveryLearning classroom by our high-quality staff. Snacks will be provided in the morning and afternoon. Students will need tobring a lunch if they are attending during lunch or the full day.If you have additional questions about the EdVenture Club-Discovery Learning Childcare Program, please contact theEdVenture Club office at 763-241-3544. To register for these childcare options, please use this link to set up an account thatwill allow you to register: www.isd728.org/EdVentureClubParentPortal. Registration opens June 1, 2019.DISCOVERY LEARNING EDVENTURE CLUB DAILY RATES Elk River, Rogers and Zimmerman - 2019-20207:00-9:15am or 3:15-5:30pm $107:00am-1:15pm or 11:15am-5:30pm $227:00-9:15am and 11:15am-5:30pm $287:00am-1:15pm and 3:15-5:30pm $287:00am-5:30pm (non-school days) $38DISCOVERY LEARNING EDVENTURE CLUB DAILY RATES If you have additional questions about the EdVenture Otsego and Prairie View Elementary - 2019-2020 Club-Discovery Learning Childcare Program, please contact our Edventure Club office at 763-241-3544.7:00-9:00am $10 To register for these childcare options, please use this11:30am-5:30pm $22 link to set up an account that will allow you to register: www.isd728.org/EdVentureClubParentPortal. Registration opens June 1, 2019.7:00-9:00am and 11:30am-5:30pm $287:00am-5:30pm (non-school days) $38Sliding fee scale does not apply to EdVenture Club-Discovery Learning Childcare www.facebook.com/728ECFEfees. Transportation to and from EdVenture Club-Discovery Learning Childcare www.facebook.com/728EdVentureClubis not available. Families are responsible to transport when using EdVentureClub-Discovery Learning Childcare. twitter.com/ECFE728 6

ECFE SCREENING Early Childhood Screening What happens during Screening is an opportunity for and what does it include? children and their parents to participate in a free health The parent attends the entire screening process with their and developmental screening child. The screening appointment includes a speech and after their 3rd birthday. State developmental progress review by a screening specialist and law requires screening for a review of your child's vision, hearing, height, weight and all children entering public immunization history with a health professional. The parent/s school Kindergarten, ideally will participate in a family factors interview to review the at age 3. screening process and talk about any concerns they may have, and finish with a summary interview.Who needs to be screened? Is Screening required?All children living in District 728 who are 3, 4, or 5 years old andare not currently enrolled in Kindergarten need to participate in this Minnesota state law requires that your child must be screenedfree screening program before entering Kindergarten, or have an for enrollment in a public school. Children are not permitted toequivalent screening from a doctor. Children who attend Head Start enter public school without having Early Childhood Screeningor Early Childhood Special Education Services programs may not and up-to-date immunizations. If you are planning to send yourhave to participate in Early Childhood Screening. child to private or home school, the screening is not required by law; however, we still encourage you to participate. This isReasons to screen at age 3 a wonderful opportunity for you to find out how your child is developing. »» Screening assists your child to be ready for Kindergarten. Schedule a screening appointment today! »» Health and developmental problems/concerns can be identified earlier and help provided sooner; families may Screenings are done by appointment only. You can schedule an be referred to community health and educational services appointment online at www.isd728.org/ecs-schedule, or call including School Readiness Preschool and ECFE. 763-241-3525. »» Screening is free, easy and good for your child. If your child has not already been screened —be sure to set up an appointment before your child begins Discovery Learning Preschool;Minnesota state law requires all children must be screened for enrollment in public school.BIG... building better behaviors for success “ECFE On Wheels” Home Visitsin school, childcare and at home A program that comes to you and is designedBIG is an intervention and prevention program for preschoolers “just for you.” The program features visitswho are at risk of losing their childcare or preschool placement to your home, or one-to-one visits at thebecause of negative behaviors. BIG works with parents, teachers ECFE center. Visits provide ideas for creative, fun, age appropriateand childcare providers to build positive behavior skills. BIG is activities, as well as time to discuss children, family, ideas on childa Behavior Intervention Group including educators, emotional development, parenting and community resources. Call the ECFEhealth professionals and specialists to coordinate expertise and office at 763-241-3524. There is no fee for home visits.resources for success. If you are interested in BIG, call the ECFEoffice at 763-241-3524. BIG is funded by ISD 728 Family andChildren’s Collaborative, a part of Wright County Family ServicesCollaborative. 7

OUR LOCATIONS ECFE Discovery Learning Preschool classes are conveniently located in ISD 728 buildings. Multiple classrooms have developmentally appropriate materials and highly trained staffmembers to educate, inspire, and empower your children through their early learning years. ELK RIVER OTSEGOHandke Center, 1170 Main St., Elk River Otsego Elementary, 8125 River Road NE, Otsego ROGERS OTSEGORogers Elementary, 12521 Main St., Rogers Prairie View Elementary/MS, 12220 80th St NE, Otsego ZIMMERMAN CONTACT INFORMATIONZimmerman Elementary, 25959 4th St. W., Zimmerman PHONE ECFE Office 763.241.3524 Early Childhood Screening 763.241.3525 Fax: 763.241.3521 IN PERSON, MAIL OR DROP BOX Handke Center, 1170 Main St., Elk River 55330 ONLINE Email: [email protected] Website/Chat: www.728communityed.com 8

ECFE REGISTRATIONRegistration for 2019/20 Discovery Classes Discovery Learning 3s registrations, for all locations, will begin online Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at 8am. Discovery Learning 4s registrations, for all locations, will begin online Thursday, January 24, 2019 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/DLPreschoolPlease note, once you have begun the online application, you must finish it, it cannot be saved. It will take about 15 minutes to complete.You will be asked multiple questions regarding your child; some are mandatory and others are voluntary. You will receive a receipt once yourapplication is submitted.Information you will need to register, please gather the following: • Emergency contact information (health and transportation) • Early Childhood Screening information - the school district where your child attended screening (if screened) • Income information - if applying for reduced tuition, you will need your adjusted gross household income for 2018. (See page 10 for sliding fee scale and acceptable forms of income verification.) • A credit or debit card for the $49 deposit (in some cases the non-refundable deposit may be reduced or waived. Please call the ECFE office if you have questions about this.)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 additional 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: • Family must live within ISD 728 boundaries • Child must be appropriate age on or before September 1, 2019 • Child does not qualify for Special Education services • Child is not eligible for Head Start or on a Head Start waiting list.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 ofverification). 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. Requestsfor reduced and/or waived fees cannot be processed without submission of all requested information. Deadline to submit verificationpaperwork is April 30, 2019.Pathway II scholarships are awarded to families through an eligible Four-Star Parent Aware Rated Program; Discovery Learning Preschoolis a 4-star rated Parent Aware Program. Families requesting reduced and/or waived fees may be asked to complete a supplementaryapplication for a Pathways II scholarship. This funding supports your child in our program.Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at 8am you may register for Discovery Learning Preschool 3s for all locations online.Thursday, January 24, 2019 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 Discovery Learning/ECFE office at the Handke Center, 1170 Main Street, ElkRiver, 763-241-3524. Registration continues until classes fill. Waiting lists are maintained for all full classes and you will be contacted if aspot opens up.A non-refundable registration fee of $49 is due when you register; this fee does not apply towards the total cost. Tuition discountoptions include: • Receive a $35 tuition discount for a 3s class if paid in full prior to August 23, 2019, or • Receive a $50 tuition discount for a 4s class if paid in full prior to August 23, 2019, or • Make 9 equal monthly payments starting September 2019 through May 2020.Child care is available during Parent/Child classes for siblings at an additional fee; arrangements must be made in advance. You willreceive additional information regarding Program Participant sibling care registration along with teacher assignments and starting dayinformation in an August mailing.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 ECFEReduced TuitionFunding for Discovery Learning is based on a combination of tuition and state funding. Funding for reduced tuition is limited. In-districtresidents are given priority enrollment. To be considered for reduced funding, complete the Application For Reduced Tuition ISD 728Discovery Learning Preschool form at www.isd728.org/DLScholarship and upload the verification paperwork. Deadline to submit thereduced fee application and verification paperwork is April 30, 2019. • 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. 2019-2020 District 728 Discovery Learning Sliding Fee ScaleHousehold Size Full Fee 80% of Fee 65% of Fee 40% of Fee 15% of Fee Fee Waived2 37,167 + 32,708 - 37,166 30,106 - 32,707 26,761 - 30,105 21,558 - 26,760 0 - 21,5573 44,863 + 39,480 - 44,862 36,340 - 39,479 32,302 - 36,339 26,022 - 32,301 0 - 26,0214 52,559 + 46,253 - 52,558 42,574 - 46,252 37,843 - 42,573 30,485 - 37,842 0 - 30,4845 60,255 + 53,025 - 60,254 48,808 - 53,024 43,385 - 48,807 34,949 - 43,384 0 - 34,9486 67,951 + 59,798 - 67,950 55,041 - 59,797 48,926 - 55,040 39,413 - 48,925 0 - 39,412If more than 6 people, 7,696 7,619 6,772 6,234 5,541 4,464add this amount foreach additional person     Class Fee Full Fee 80% of Fee 65% of Fee 40% of Fee 15% of Fee Fee Waived2 day 2 1/2 hour $122/month $98/month $79/month $49/month $18/month $0/month+ Parent/Child Night $1,098/year $878/year $714/year $439/year $165/year $0/year3 day 2 1/2 hour $176/ month $141/month $114/month $70/month $26/month $0/month $1,584/year $1,267/year $1,030/year $634/year $238/year $0/year4 day 2 1/2 hour $240/ month $192/month $156/month $96/month $36/month $0/month $2,160/year $1,728/year $1,404/year $864/year $324/year $0/year5 day 2 1/2 hour $298/ month $238/month $194/month $119/month $45/month $0/month $2,682/year $2,146/year $1,743/year $1,073/year $402/year $0/yearPlease Note: Program Participant Care is offered during parent days for siblings of the child attending Discovery Preschool. You will receiveadditional information regarding sibling care registration along with teacher/classroom assignments and starting day information in an August mailing.Verification documentation of above 2018 household income must be 3. Public Assistance:received with application. Acceptable forms of verification are: • Letter from agency providing benefits which states amount of1. Gross Wages and Salaries from all jobs (before deductions): benefits/checks. • 2018 W-2 Statement 4. Unemployment, Worker's Compensation, strike benefits: • 2018 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 • 2018 Form 1040 and Schedule Cof 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, andattach 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 LearningPreschool is a 4-star rated Parent Aware Program. Families requesting reduced and/or waived fees may be asked to complete asupplementary application for a Pathways II scholarship. This funding supports your child in our program. 10

EARLY CHILDHOOD FAMILY EDUCATIONAND DISCOVERY LEARNING PRESCHOOL1170 Main St., Elk River, MN 55330763.241.3524 | 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 FridayElk 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 #03 9:00-11:30am 9:00-11:30am 9:00-11:30am 9:00-11:30am 1:00-3:30pm 3s Elk River #02 3s Plus+ Elk River #P3 3s Plus+ Elk River #P3 3s Plus+ Elk River #P3 4s Plus+ Elk River #P4 Night 6:00-7:30pm 1:00-3:30pm 1:00-3:30pm 1:00-3:30pm 1:00-3:30pm 4s Elk River #03 4s Elk River #03 4s Elk River #03 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 1:00-3:30pmOtsego Area 3s Otsego #01 3s Otsego #02 3s Otsego #02 3s Otsego #01 3s Otsego #02 8:50-11:20am 8:50-11:20am 8:50-11:20am 8:50-11:20am 8:50-11:20am 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 Otsego #01 3s Prairie View #01 Night 6:00-7:30pm Night 6:00-7:30pmRogers Area 4s Rogers #01 4s Rogers #01 3s Rogers #01 4s Rogers #01 3s Rogers #01 9:15-11:45am 9:15-11:45am 9:15-11:45am 9:15-11:45am 9:15-11:45amZimmerman Area 4s Rogers #02 4s Rogers #02 4s Rogers #01 4s Rogers #02 4s Rogers #01 9:15-11:45am 9:15-11:45am 9:15-11:45am 9:15-11:45am 9:15-11:45am 3s Rogers #01 3s Rogers #02 4s Rogers #02 3s Rogers #02 4s Rogers #03 Night 6:00-7:30pm 1:15-3:45pm 9:15-11:45am 1:15-3:45pm 1:15-3:45pm 4s Rogers #03 3s Rogers #02 4s Rogers #03 4s Plus+ Rogers #P4 3s Zimmerman #01 1:15-3:45pm 1:15-3:45pm 1:15-3:45pm 1:15-3:45pm 8:45-11:15am 4s Plus+ Rogers #P4 4s Rogers #03 4s Plus+ Rogers #P4 1:15-3:45pm 1:15-3:45pm 1:15-3:45pm 4s Zimmerman #01 4s Zimmerman #01 4s Plus+ Rogers #P4 8:45-11:15am 8:45-11:15am 4s Zimmerman #01 1:15-3:45pm 3s Zimmerman #01 8:45-11:15am 8:45-11:15am 4s Zimmerman #03 4s Zimmerman #02 4s Zimmerman #01 12:45-3:15pm 8:45-11:15am 4s Zimmerman #02 8:45-11:15am 4s Zimmerman #01 8:45-11:15am 8:45-11:15am 4s Zimmerman #02 4s Zimmerman #03 8:45-11:15am 4s Zimmerman #02 12:45-3:15pm 8:45-11:15am 4s Zimmerman #03 3s Zimmerman #01 12:45-3:15pm 4s Zimmerman #03 Night 6:00-7:30pm 12:45-3:15pm