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Litchfield Preschool
Litchfield Preschool is a service combined in the pre-k to grade 3 continuum with Lake Ripley Elementary School. Early childhood licensed teachers use curriculum and assessment tools approved by the Department of Education. We have beautiful facilities for learning that include a playground and gymnasium.
Spaces are on a first-come, first-served basis. Contact us for availability. Children must be at least 3 years old on or before August 31, 2022 and be fully potty-trained in order to participate.
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Preschool Teachers
Aimee Gabrielson
Litchfield Preschool Teacher & ECFE Coordinator Teresa Strowbridge
Litchfield Preschool Teacher
Litchfield Preschool and ECFE programs are the proud recipients of a Parent Aware 4-Star Rating. What is a Parent Aware Rating?
Parent Aware Ratings are an important tool to find childcare and early learning providers in your area that use best practices to prepare children for kindergarten.
What does a 4-STAR mean?
To earn a 4-Star Rating, programs are excelling at use of kindergarten readiness best practices.
*For more information, visit parentawareratings.org
Litchfield Preschool
Morning and Afternoon for Ages 3-5 at the Wagner Education Building.
3-4 Year Olds
For children 3-4 years old who will not attend kindergarten in the fall of 2023.
3 Mornings: $108/month Monday/Wednesday/Friday 8:15-10:45 AM 2 Mornings: $85/month Wednesday/Friday 8:15-10:45 AM
4-5 Year Olds
For children eligible for kindergarten the fall of 2023 or who have attended one of our 2021-22 preschool sessions.
4 Mornings: $141/month Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday 8:15-10:45 AM
4 Afternoons: $141/month Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday 12:00-2:30 PM
*Preschool registration for the 2023-2024 school year will be open online on January 17, 2023.
ECFE PAY SCALE
$70,000+
$45.00/Per Course $69,999-50,000 $35.00/Per Course $49,999-30,000 $25.00/Per Course $29,999-20,000 $10.00/Per Course $19,999-10,000 $5.00/Per Course
What is Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE)?
$9,999-0 Newcomers $ Gifted/Per Course $ Gifted/Per Course
ECFE is a parenting education program for all Minnesota families with children birth to grade 3. The goal of ECFE is to support and enhance the abilities of parents/caregivers, while also providing the best possible environment for their child’s learning and development. Litchfield ECFE employs certified teachers and experienced support staff. The Early Childhood Center is located in the
Wagner Education Building 307 E 6th Street, Suite 110
Litchfield, MN 55355 No one will be denied participation due to an inability to pay. Call for more information. All ECFE Classes: Wagner Education Building - Rooms 3 & 6 Photographs/Recording
please contact our office.
Litchfield Discovery School
2.5-3.5 Years Old (By September 1, 2022)
Come discover what preschool is like. This class offers the best of ECFE with a more formal preschool experience. Parents and students will start with 20 minutes of guided Mindful Movement. After which, students and parents will separate. While teachers and students focus on becoming familiar with preschool routines and skills, parents will have discussion time with the parent educator.
*Unable to join your child? There will be an alternative parent component offered. If you have questions, please connect with the ECFE Coordinator, Aimee at agabrielson@isd465.org.
Tuesdays, January 10-May 23 (No class 1/17, 2/21 & 3/28) 8:15-10:45 AM Fee: $30.00/Month WEB Room 3 #DS2022
Family Affair
For Families of Children Birth-Pre K Have fun playing with your child, introducing them to a variety of learning experiences, and making new friends! Explore art, music, movement, math, literacy, science and circle time activities prepared by our early childhood teacher. The last portion of class, adults and children separate to allow adults the opportunity to discuss pertinent topics with a parent discussion facilitator. Come and enjoy this time for you and your child!
Mondays, January 9-April 24 (No class 1/16, 2/20 & 3/27) 5:30-7:00 PM Fee: refer to ECFE sliding scale on page 7 WEB Rooms 3 & 6 Registration deadline: 1/2 #2113C
Thursdays, January 12-April 27 (No class 1/19, 2/23 & 3/30) 10:15-11:45 AM Fee: refer to ECFE sliding scale on page 7 WEB Rooms 3 & 6 Registration deadline: 1/5 #2113D
Photographs/Recording: By registering with Litchfield Community Education & Recreation, you acknowledge for yourself, or those you are registering, that photographs and recordings may be taken and used for Community Education marketing. If you object, please contact our office.
Baby Stop
This class is for the brand new baby in your family and you. Join and learn about the new little wonder in your life. Registration is required, but join at any time!
Tuesdays, January 10-April 25 (No class 3/28) 11:00 AM-12:00 PM WEB Rooms 3 & 6 FREE: A Community Collaboration Registration deadline: 1/3 #9100B
Out and About
Discussion Time for Parents of Children Birth-Grade 3
This coffee clutch could be just what you need. Gather with friends and talk about the world of parenting. After getting your child settled for structured free play, you’ll join the parent facilitator for lively discussion.
Thursdays, January 12-April 27 (No class 1/19, 2/23 & 3/30) 8:30-9:45 AM Fee: refer to ECFE sliding scale on page 7 WEB Rooms 3 & 6 Registration deadline: 1/4 #2114B
Do you have concerns about a child who is 3 years old or younger? While all children grow and change at their own rate, you may have concerns that your child is developing differently than other children the same age.
If you have concerns, call 1.866.693.GROW (4769). Once a referral is made to the local early learning intervention program where you reside, you will be contacted to arrange a FREE screening to determine if your child is eligible for FREE, Help Me Grow, infant and toddler intervention services.
This program is funded in part through the MN Departments of Education and Human Services.
