Orono Early Learning Parent Group

Share your ideas and connect with other parents

The Orono Early Learning Parent Group is seeking members! This group helps plan fundraisers and assists in outreach efforts for the Early Learning program.

If you are interested in joining, please contact Kaela Gallup at kaela.gallup@orono.k12.mn.us.

The Discovery Center is bringing people together with new opportunities. Youth and adults can enjoy a wide variety of enrichment programs. The Discovery Center and its programs are coordinated by Orono Community Education, a department of the Orono Schools.

www.oronoschools.org

952-746-5895

5050 Independence Street Maple Plain, MN 55359

Orono Schools Early Learning Program

These programs and services support young children and their families through the critical developmental years of birth to age five. The wide range of integrated early learning programs and services set the foundation for future school and life success and is coordinated with the Orono Schools’ K-12 curriculum and goals. For more information on these services, look online at www.oronoearlylearning.com, call 952-746-5895 or see pages 41 - 44 of this brochure.

Programs include:

• ECFE (Early Childhood Family Education) parent-child classes starting at birth

• Practice Preschool, Preschool & The Clubhouse offering flexible schedule options

• Discovery Kids Child Care offering full and part-time year-round child care for ages sixteen months through the start of Kindergarten

• Early Childhood Developmental Screening starting at 3 years of age. Screening is required before entering a Minnesota public school Kindergarten program

• The Discovery Backyard is a natural play space for children to explore and learn through connections with nature featuring mud, sand, sicks, stones and gardens!

• Early Learning Parent Group join and help guide the variety of Early Learning programs

Community Programs & Opportunities at the Discovery Center

The Discovery Center is the Orono Schools’ multi-use community center providing lifelong learning opportunities for all ages. The Discovery Center is an important resource for the communities of the Orono Schools. Contact Orono Community Education at 952-449-8350 or online at oronoschools.org and click on Community Education to learn more about our programs.

• Discovery School of Music - Lessons in piano, voice and band instruments

• Art Studio - Offering adult and youth art classes and open studios

• English as a Second Language - For adults wanting to improve their English skills

• Adult and Youth Enrichment Classes - Many topics and subjects available. See listing in this brochure or online at oronocommunityed.com.

• Community Meeting Space - Available for rental

The Discovery Center and its programs are coordinated by Orono Community Education, a department of the Orono Schools.