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Preschool
INDEX
13 Welcome to Preschool 13 What Sets Us Apart? 13 Curriculum 14 2-Year-Olds 15 3-Year-Olds 16 4-Year-Olds 17 Full-day Preschool for 4-Year-Olds 18 Add-Ons 20 Frequently Asked Questions 21 Approach 21 Parent Aware-Rated 22 Summer
Have you scheduled your child’s early childhood screening appointment? Details on page 24
WELCOME TO PRESCHOOL
Our much-loved preschool is part of our district’s family of schools—delivering excellence for each and every student. Preschool classes are inclusive and diverse. The classroom environment is warm and caring. Our teachers do an outstanding job of both preparing our preschoolers for kindergarten and helping them with that transition.
WHAT SETS US APART?
We are the only preschool that is fully integrated and aligned with Wayzata Public Schools.
4 We prepare students for kindergarten AND help with the transition.
Because we are part of the Wayzata School District, we are able to align our curriculum and share assessment data with our elementary schools.
4 We serve children of all abilities. Our inclusive classrooms allow typical and special needs students to learn and grow together. Many classrooms have an early childhood special education teacher teaching alongside the general education teacher.
4 We support the whole family. Our ECFE (Early Childhood Family
Education) classes and preschool teachers all work together to make preschool a positive experience for your entire family.
CURRICULUM
We use the Creative Curriculum® for Preschool—a comprehensive, research-based curriculum that features playful exploration and discovery as a way of learning. Through hands-on, project-based investigations, our students develop confidence, creativity and lifelong critical thinking skills. Instruction and content is designed to meet the unique learning needs of each individual student.
CLASSES FOR 2-YEAR-OLDS
Many 2-year-olds and their parents are ready for a preschool experience. It’s a great way to connect with other families and our preschool staff. 2+ classes include a parent education component!
2+ Schedule:
The schedule for the 2+ classes will allow your two-year-old to easily transition into school while parents get the benefit of connecting with other parents with a focused parent education class time. With the schedule, parents attend both days until Thanksgiving with their child. After Thanksgiving until spring conferences, parents attend the first day of class each week. After spring break until the end of the year, the children attend both days on their own.
2 years old by September 1, 2022
Class Days Time Cost 2+A M/W 8:45 a.m.–11:15 a.m. $225 per month x 9 2+B T/Th 8:45 a.m.–11:15 a.m. $230 per month x 9
Nonrefundable tuition deposit is due May 1, 2022. If you register after May 1, deposit is due when registration is approved.
2-year-old Classes—children only
These classes are for older two-year-olds who want to attend all classes without a parent/guardian.
29–35 months by September 1, 2022 (Birthdate between 9/2/19–4/1/20)
Class Days Time Cost 2D M/W 8:45 a.m.–11:15 a.m. $225 per month x 9 2E 2F 2G T/Th 8:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m. $230 per month x 9 W/F 8:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m. $225 per month x 9 M/W 8:45 a.m.–11:15 a.m. $225 per month x 9
Nonrefundable tuition deposit is due May 1, 2022. If you register after May 1, deposit is due when registration is approved.
PRESCHOOL FOR 3-YEAR-OLDS
Many children are eager to begin school by the time they are 3 years old. Our creative, fun, age appropriate curriculum supports social, emotional and academic growth and development.
3 years old by September 1, 2021
Class Days Time Cost 3A M/W/F 8:45 a.m.–11:15 a.m. $340 per month x 9 3B 3C 3D 3E 3F 3G T/Th 8:45 a.m.–11:15 a.m. $230 per month x 9 M/W 9:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. $225 per month x 9 T/Th 8:45 a.m.–11:15 a.m. $225 per month x 9 M/W 8:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. $450 per month x 9 T/Th/F 9:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. $340 per month x 9 T/W/Th 12:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m. $330 per month x 9
3H 3J 3K 3M 3N Nature-based Learning T/W/Th 1:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m. $330 per month x 9 T/Th 8:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. $270 per month x 9 M/W/F 8:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. $390 per month x 9 T/Th/F 8:45 a.m.–11:15 a.m. $340 per month x 9 M/W/Th 12:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m. $320 per month x 9
Nonrefundable tuition deposit is due May 1, 2022. If you register after May 1, deposit is due when registration is approved.
Our nature-based classes (3N & 4N) will be centered on learning in the natural environment. The early childhood standards will be addressed through outdoor exploration for half of the class time throughout the year! Spending time outdoors uniquely supports children’s developmental, cognitive, emotional, physical and social growth. Observation skills, balance and agility, and cultivating a sense of wonder are enhanced through nature-based education.
PRESCHOOL FOR 4-YEAR-OLDS
Our preschool classes for 4-year-olds are focused on kindergarten readiness. We work closely with each student to ensure they develop the skills and achieve the standards necessary for a successful transition to kindergarten.
Early Learning School
Class Days Time Cost 4A M/W/F 8:45 a.m.–11:15 a.m. $340 per month x 9 4B 4C 4D 4E 4G 4H M/W/Th 9:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. $340 per month x 9 M/T/W/Th/F 9:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. $560 per month x 9 T/Th/F 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. $460 per month x 9 T/Th/F 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. $400 per month x 9 T/W/Th 1:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m. $330 per month x 9 T/W/Th 1:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m. $330 per month x 9
4K 4N Nature-based Learning T/W/Th 12:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m. $450 per month x 9 M/W/Th 12:30p.m.–3:30 p.m. $380 per month x 9
Nonrefundable tuition deposit is due May 1, 2022. If you register after May 1, deposit is due when registration is approved..
See page 15 for information about nature-based learning classes.
Neighborhood Elementary Schools
Age Days Time Cost Location 4 T/Th 7:45 a.m.–2:00 p.m. $535 per month x 9 Kimberly Lane & Oakwood 4 T/Th 8:30 a.m.–2:45 p.m. $535 per month x 9 Birchview 4 M/W/F 7:45 a.m.–2:00 p.m. $745 per month x 9 Kimberly Lane & Oakwood 4 M/W/F 8:30 a.m.–2:45 p.m. $745 per month x 9 Birchview
Nonrefundable tuition deposit is due May 1, 2022. If you register after May 1, deposit is due when registration is approved..
Follows the elementary calendar. There is no preschool on days when there is no school.
Wayzata’s full-day preschool program is part of the class offerings with the Wayzata Early Learning School. It is a high-quality preschool and childcare program designed to meet the social and educational needs of children.
Here is what’s available with full-day preschool: • The Full-Day preschool program is a curriculum-based program held during school hours and is a 5 day a week program. Registration is for all 5 school days, partial contracts are not available. • Available at all nine elementary schools. • Hours of operation are 7:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. every school day. • Follows the elementary school calendar. • Non-school day childcare options are available in partnership with Wayzata Kids.
Class Full-day preschool at District Elementary sites Monday–Friday 7:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. $65/day
Days Time Cost
Nonrefundable tuition deposit is due May 1, 2022. If you register after May 1, deposit is due when registration is approved..
ADD-ONS
Add on to your child’s preschool day with any of the following classes, exclusively for 3-and-4 year olds who are attending preschool at the Wayzata Early Learning School building.
Extended Day
Extend your child’s preschool class day. Our teachers will continue to help your child learn, socialize and have fun in a structured-play environment. Children can begin Extended Day as soon as they turn 3 years old. Prices below are for a full-year consistent schedule. No refunds for days that you do not attend.
Class Description Dates & Time Cost
Extended Day Mornings Monday–Friday options Sept. 13 – June 9 $5 per day*
8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m.
Extended Day Afternoons until 1:30
Extended Day Afternoons until 3:30 Monday–Friday options Sept. 13 – June 9 11:15 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Monday–Friday options Sept. 13 – June 9 11:15 a.m.–3:30 p.m. $16 per day*
$28 per day*
*Priority is given for full-year consistent schedules. If capacity allows, pick your day options may be available on a limited basis at a slightly higher rate.
Our popular class is filled with creative activities that help build STEM skills. While engaging in this play-based learning, children practice attentiveness, persistence, inventiveness, creativity and teamwork—investigating, building and solving problems together. For 3- and 4-year-olds enrolled in our Early Learning School preschool.
Class Description Dates & Time Cost STEM Mornings Tuesdays, Sept. 14 – June 7 $119 per month x 9 9:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
STEM Afternoons Tuesdays, Sept. 14 – June 7 12:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m. $119 per month x 9
Literacy Enrichment
Children get to practice and enrich their literary skills. We focus on phonics, phonemic awareness, vocabulary, fluency, reading comprehension and fun! For 4- and 5-year-olds enrolled in our Early Learning School preschool.
Class Description Dates & Time Cost
Literacy Enrichment (Must be in a 4-yearsold class) Fridays, Sept. 16 – June 9 12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m. $42 per month x 9
Buzzy’s Book Club
The class will focus on high quality literature, literary elements, and projects that expand and reinforce the language arts standards in the 3-and 4-year-old preschool classes. For 3-and 4-year-olds enrolled in our Early Learning School preschool.
Class Description Dates & Time Cost Buzzy’s Book Club (Must be in a 3 or 4-years-old class) Mondays, Sept. 12 – June 5 1:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m. $105 per month x 9
What are the qualifications of your teachers?
All of our teachers are highly trained and participate in on-going professional development. Many teachers are licensed.
What is the teacher-student ratio in your classes?
It varies by age. • 4-year-olds is 1:10 • 3-year-olds is 1:9 • 2-year-olds is 1:7
Can parents get involved?
Yes! Here are some of ways you can get involved. • Serve on our Parent Advisory Board (see page 12) • Help with classroom activities and events
How do you communicate with parents?
We welcome parent questions at any time. These are our formal communications procedures.
Communication from school
• Monthly Newsletter • Occasional Email Blasts • Facebook Posts
Communication from teachers
• Updates following each class at pick-up • Parent-Teacher Conferences—in September, November and March • Newsletters • Emails as needed
How do you accommodate allergies and dietary restrictions?
If your child has any known allergies, we will prepare an individual child care program plan. This plan will be shared with and followed by all staff, including staff who prepare and serve food. We are a nut-aware facility.
Do you provide snacks and lunch?
Yes. We provide snacks for all classes at no additional charge. Students in full-day preschool classes also have the option to purchase a school lunch or bring a sack lunch from home each day. Students staying for extended day bring a sack lunch from home.
Does my child have to be potty trained to enroll?
No. We will help with potty training.
We encourage our students to be safe, kind and helpful and to respond to conflict in a positive, healthy way. This is accomplished through a system of Positive Behavior Interventions and Support (PBIS), including: • creating a safe and supportive learning environment • teaching age-appropriate social-emotional skills
• setting behavior expectations This approach is also used in all of our district’s elementary schools.
Classroom Engagement Model (CEM)
We know that classroom participation leads to more learning, increased skill acquisition and better outcomes. We use the research-based Classroom Engagement Model teaching practices to engage our students and encourage their full participation.
FOUR-STAR PARENT AWARE-RATED
Parent Aware is Minnesota’s quality rating system. It identifies programs using best practices to prepare children for kindergarten. We are a four-star rated Program, which is their highest possible rating!
CALENDAR
Calendar details at wayzataschools.org/calendar.
