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ECFE DISCOVERY LEARNING PRESCHOOL Discovery Learning Preschool... an ISD 728 Early Childhood Program Success 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 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. Highly Trained Staff Comprehensive Curriculums Embedded in Each Class Of utmost importance to parents, is the relationship their child has with their teacher. With Discovery Learning Preschool, not only do you receive highly Discovery Learning Preschool has revolutionized their programming and trained 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 cultural diversity with continuous professional development throughout the school year. uCreative Curriculum In 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 of Unparalleled Results development including social-emotional, cognitive, math, literacy and language. With unmatched programming in the state of Minnesota, ISD 728 uEZ Write Handwriting Curriculum Discovery Learning Preschool is seeing unprecedented results with their This handwriting curriculum matches the ISD 728 K-5 program to ensure customized classroom experiences. continuity upon kindergarten entry. Eight basic strokes are taught to form letters and numbers. The results speak for themselves; our preschool program is successful and prepares your child for a successful K-12 experience and provides uTeaching Strategies the tools needed to become a fluent reader by grade three. An authentic and comprehensive assessment program that is aligned with state guidelines. This assessment tool is used to support all types of Meet/Exceeds Expectations learners and is tailored to monitor growth in all learners. The graph below shows how each area of development meet/exceed uHigh Five Program expectations during the 2018-19 school year. All children were bench High Five centers on supporting children and families by building marked at entry to the program in the fall with a mid-year assessment in social-emotional skills for life for all children. High Five provides support the winter and a final assessment in spring. when there are behavior and social concerns. High Five also supports student engagement through participation in the Minnesota Centers of 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. 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 ECFE Engaging Environments When looking for the right location for your child’s preschool, be sure to consider the convenience of Discovery Learning Preschool. Class locations cover all ends of the school district and are conveniently located in Elk River, Otsego, Rogers and Zimmerman. 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 Priority Your child’s safety is of utmost importance to us. At all of our locations, regular safety drills are conducted, classroom doors are locked, teachers use walkie-talkies on the playground and there is access to the district health services department. Customized To Meet Your Child’s Needs Each 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 may be 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 Involvement Core to our program is parent education. A professional and highly trained Parent Educator is assigned to each classroom. The parent education component focuses on the child’s experience in preschool and the family as a whole. Within the 3s classes, parent discussion, along with parent and child activities, are held weekly. Within the 4s classes, there will be three parent education sessions throughout the year. Parent involvement is key within the program too! Parent involvement helps lay the foundation for success in school and life. There are many ways parents can be involved including: volunteering, sharing skills, helping within the classroom and/or joining our Advisory Council. 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. 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 2020. 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 the 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 is included in total fee; 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 up to 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, 2020. • Class times may vary slightly from the published schedule. You will be notified of 3s and 4s Plus Classes + any changes. 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 4s Plus class, classroom staff will focus on kindergarten readiness and provide differentiated instruction for each child. Plus classes are designated by + symbol. *Please note: Children enrolling in 3s Plus must have been born before December 1, 2016 and 4s Plus must have been born before December 1, 2015. NEW FULL-DAY PROGRAMMING! Jumpstart to Kindergarten Class This class is intended for 4-year-old children that will be entering kindergarten the following fall. It is formatted in an extended hours schedule to offer the following: • Extended day format allowing an in-depth study of topics and enhanced learning opportunities. • Developmentally appropriate schedule that will allow children to become accustomed to full-day programming and routines that are similar to kindergarten schedules. • Research based curriculum and activities are provided and are individualized for all students. • Fewer transitions between preschool class and child care for those that are desiring full-day options. • The Handke Center, Tuesday-Friday, 9:00am-3:30pm; EdVenture Club child care before/after class will be available. What does a typical day at Discovery Learning PARENT DAY FOR 3s Preschool look like? • 1.5 hours for you and your child to experience In the 3s classes, there is a parent/child day once a week. The learning together with activities planned by the 4s classes will have three parent education sessions scheduled School Readiness Instructor. throughout the year. • 1 hour with a Parent Educator to talk about your CHILD ALONE DAYS (3s and 4/5s) growing child. • Arrival/Welcome • Circle Time PARENT ONE TIME EVENTS FOR 4/5s • Gym/Outside • Small Group Activities • Three one-time event parent/child days per school • Learning Center Play year. • Snack • Music Circle Time • Events will focus on learning experiences and • Departure/Good Bye parent education. • Past topics included: Social Emotional Development, Math & Science, Learning about Nutrition through Activities and Getting Ready for Kindergarten. 3

DISCOVERY LEARNING PRESCHOOL - AGE 3 ECFE ELK RIVER 3s - Handke Center Class # Days Time Child Alone Days Mandatory Parent/Child Day* EPHDLP301F20 Mon/Tue/Thur 9:00-11:30am Mon/Tue Thursday 9:00-11:30am Wed/Fri Monday 6:00-7:30pm EPHDLP302F20 Wed/Fri & Mon evening 1:00-3:30pm Tue/Wed Thursday + EPHDLP3P3F20 Tue/Wed/Thur OTSEGO 3s - Prairie View Elementary/MS Class # Days Time Child Alone Days Mandatory Parent/Child Day* EPPDLP301F20 Mon/Wed & Thur evening 9:00-11:30am Mon/Wed Thursday 6:00-7:30pm EPPDLP302F20 Tue/Thur/Fri 9:00-11:30am Thur/Fri Tuesday ROGERS 3s - Rogers Elementary Class # Days Time Child Alone Days Mandatory Parent/Child Day* EPRDLP301F20 Wed/Fri & Mon evening 9:15-11:45am Wed/Fri Monday 6:00-7:30pm EPRDLP302F20 Mon/Wed/Fri 9:15-11:45am Mon/Wed Friday ZIMMERMAN 3s - Zimmerman Elementary Class # Days Time Child Alone Days Mandatory Parent/Child Day* EPZDLP301F20 Mon/Thu & Tue evening 8:30-11:00am Mon/Thur Tuesday 6:00-7:30pm DISCOVERY LEARNING 3'S TUITION AND FEES Annual tuition includes a $49 non-refundable deposit Schedule Monthly Tuition Monthly Tuition w/ Annual Tuition Annual Tuition w/Transportation Transportation $1633 $2101 3 days/week; 2.5 hours/day $176/month $228/month $1147 $1480 2 days/week; 2.5 hours/day + $122/month $159/month 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 4 ELK RIVER 4s - Handke Center Class # Days # Days/Week Time Parent Involvement* EPHDLP401F20 Mon-Thurs 4 9:00-11:30am Dates TBD 5 9:00-11:30am Dates TBD EPHDLP402F20 Mon-Fri 4 1:00-3:30pm Dates TBD 4 1:00-3:30pm Dates TBD EPHDLP403F20 Tue-Fri 4 9:00am-3:30pm Dates TBD + EPHDLP4P4F20 Tue-Fri FULL-DAY! EPHDLP405F20 Tue-Fri OTSEGO 4s - Otsego Elementary Class # Days # Days/Week Time Parent Involvement* 5 8:50-11:20am Dates TBD EPODLP401F20 Mon-Fri 4 Dates TBD 12:50-3:20pm EPODLP402F20 Tue-Fri OTSEGO 4s - Prairie View Elementary/MS Class # Days # Days/Week Time Parent Involvement* 9:00-11:30am Dates TBD EPPDLP401F20 Mon-Fri 5 1:00-3:30pm Dates TBD EPPDLP402F20 Tue-Fri 4 Time Parent Involvement* 9:15-11:45am Dates TBD ROGERS 4s - Rogers Elementary 9:15-11:45am Dates TBD 1:15-3:45pm Dates TBD Class # Days # Days/Week 1:15-3:45pm Dates TBD 5 EPRDLP401F20 Mon-Fri 4 4 EPRDLP402F20 Mon-Thurs 4 EPRDLP403F20 Tue-Fri + EPRDLP4P4F20 Tue-Fri ZIMMERMAN 4s - Zimmerman Elementary Class # Days # Days/Week Time Parent Involvement* 8:30-11:00am Dates TBD EPZDLP401F20 Mon-Fri 5 8:30-11:00am Dates TBD EPZDLP402F20 Mon-Thurs 4 12:45-3:15pm Dates TBD EPZDLP403F20 Tue-Fri 4 DISCOVERY LEARNING 4'S TUITION AND FEES Annual tuition includes a $49 non-refundable deposit Schedule Non-refundable Monthly Tuition Monthly Tuition w/ Annual Tuition Annual Tuition w/ Deposit Transportation Transportation 4 days/week; 2.5 hours/day $49 $240/month $309/month $2209 $2830 5 days/week; 2.5 hours/day $49 $298/month $384/month $2731 $3505 Full-day; 6.5 hrs/day $49 $800/month $869/month $7249 $8118 *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 for all Discovery Learning sites before and after your child’s preschool class. For the 2020-2021 school year, your child must be age 3 by Sep 1, 2020 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/EdVentureClubParentPortal. Registration opens June 1, 2020. DISCOVERY LEARNING EDVENTURE CLUB DAILY RATES Elk River, Otsego, Rogers and Zimmerman - 2020-2021 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/EdVentureClubParentPortal. Registration opens June 1, 2020. Sliding fee scale 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. 6

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

OUR LOCATIONS ECFE Discovery Learning Preschool classes are conveniently located in ISD 728 buildings. Multiple classrooms have developmentally appropriate materials and highly trained staff members to educate, inspire, and empower your children through their early learning years. Elk River Otsego Handke Center, 1170 Main St., Elk River Otsego Elementary, 8125 River Road NE, Otsego Rogers Otsego Rogers Elementary, 12521 Main St., Rogers Prairie View Elementary/MS, 12220 80th St NE, Otsego Zimmerman CONTACT INFORMATION Zimmerman 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: ECFE@isd728.org Website/Chat: www.728communityed.com 8

ECFE REGISTRATION Registration for 2020/2021 Discovery Classes Discovery Learning 3s registrations, for all locations, will begin online Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at 8am. Discovery Learning 4s registrations, for all locations, will begin online Thursday, January 23, 2020 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 questionaire 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 questionaire 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, 2020. • 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, 2020. 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 22, 2020 at 8am you may register for Discovery Learning Preschool 3s for all locations online. • Thursday, January 23, 2020 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 can 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. Make 9 equal monthly payments starting September 2020 through May 2021. 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 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 ECFE 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, 2020. • 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. 2020-2021 District 728 Discovery Learning Sliding Fee Scale Household Size Full Fee 80% of Fee 65% of Fee 40% of Fee 15% of Fee Fee Waived 2 37,167 + 32,708 - 37,166 30,106 - 32,707 26,761 - 30,105 21,558 - 26,760 0 - 21,557 3 44,863 + 39,480 - 44,862 36,340 - 39,479 32,302 - 36,339 26,022 - 32,301 0 - 26,021 4 52,559 + 46,253 - 52,558 42,574 - 46,252 37,843 - 42,573 30,485 - 37,842 0 - 30,484 5 60,255 + 53,025 - 60,254 48,808 - 53,024 43,385 - 48,807 34,949 - 43,384 0 - 34,948 6 67,951 + 59,798 - 67,950 55,041 - 59,797 48,926 - 55,040 39,413 - 48,925 0 - 39,412 If more than 6 people, 7,696 7,619 6,772 6,234 5,541 4,464 add this amount for each additional person      Class Fee Full Fee 80% of Fee 65% of Fee 40% of Fee 15% of Fee Fee Waived 2 day 2 1/2 hour $122/month $98/month $79/month $49/month $18/month $0/month + Parent/Child Night $1,147/year $918/year $746/year $459/year $172/year $0/year 3 day 2 1/2 hour $176/ month $141/month $114/month $70/month $26/month $0/month $1,633/year $1,306/year $1,061/year $653/year $245/year $0/year 4 day 2 1/2 hour $240/ month $192/month $156/month $96/month $36/month $0/month $2,209/year $1,767/year $1,436/year $884/year $331/year $0/year 4 day 6 1/5 hour $800/ month $640/month $520/month $320/month $120/month $0/month 5 day 2 1/2 hour $7,249/year $5,799/year $4,712/year $2,900/year $1,087/year $0/year $298/ month $238/month $194/month $119/month $45/month $0/month $2,731/year $2,185/year $1,775/year $1,092/year $410/year $0/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 2019 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. • 2019 W-2 Statement 4. Unemployment, Worker's Compensation, strike benefits: • 2019 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 • 2019 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 3s Plus+ Elk River #P3 3s Plus+ Elk River #P3 3s Plus+ Elk River #P3 4s Plus+ Elk River #P4 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 1:00-3:30pm 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 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 9:15-11:45am 4s Rogers #01 4s Rogers #02 3s Rogers #02 4s Rogers #02 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 #02 4s Rogers #03 4s Rogers #01 4s Rogers #03 4s Rogers #01 9:15-11:45am 1:15-3:45pm 9:15-11:45am 1:15-3:45pm 9:15-11:45am 3s Rogers #01 4s Plus+ Rogers #P4 4s Rogers #02 4s Plus+ Rogers #P4 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 4s Plus+ Rogers #P4 1:15-3:45pm 1:15-3:45pm 4s Plus+ Rogers #P4 1:15-3:45pm Zimmerman Area 3s Zimmerman #01 4s Zimmerman #01 4s Zimmerman #01 3s 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 #01 4s Zimmerman #02 4s Zimmerman #02 4s Zimmerman #01 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 #02 4s Zimmerman #03 4s Zimmerman #03 4s Zimmerman #02 8:30-11:00am 12:45-3:15pm 12:45-3:15pm 8:30-11:00am 3s Zimmerman #01 4s Zimmerman #03 Night 6:00-7:30pm 12:45-3:15pm