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Preschool
INDEX
7 Welcome to Preschool 7 What Sets Us Apart? 7 Curriculum 8 2-Year-Olds 9 3-Year-Olds 10 4-Year-Olds 11 Full-day Preschool for 4-Year-Olds 12 Add-Ons 13 Approach 13 Parent Aware-Rated 18 Summer
Have you scheduled your child’s early childhood screening appointment? Details on page 20
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 AND ASSESSMENT
We use the Creative Curriculum and corresponding Teaching Strategies Gold Assessment for all of our 3- and 4-year-old preschoolers. The Creative Curriculum is a hands-on exploratory play-based approach to learning, it teaches critical thinking skills. We use Teaching Strategies Gold to measure the development of each child so that our lessons meet the developing needs of our students.
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+ Preschool and ECFE
Do you want your 2 year old to have a preschool experience while also gaining the benefits of an ECFE class for yourself? Then join 2+! 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 focused parent education class time. Parents attend both days until Thanksgiving with their child. After Thanksgiving until spring break, 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, 2023
Class Days Time Cost 2+A M/W 8:45 a.m.–11:15 a.m. $245 per month x 9 2+B T/Th 8:45 a.m.–11:15 a.m. $245 per month x 9
2-year-old Preschool
These classes are for older two-year-olds who want to attend all classes without a parent/guardian.
29–35 months by September 1, 2023 (Birth date between 9/2/20–4/1/21)
Class Days Time Cost 2D M/W 8:45 a.m.–11:15 a.m. $245 per month x 9 2E 2F 2G T/Th 8:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m. $245 per month x 9 W/F 8:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m. $245 per month x 9 M/W 8:45 a.m.–11:15 a.m. $245 per month x 9
Nonrefundable tuition deposit is due May 1, 2023. If you register after May 1, deposit is due when registration is approved. Monthly costs includes in-house field trips.
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, 2023
Class Days Time Cost 3A M/W/F 8:45 a.m.–11:15 a.m. $345 per month x 9 3B 3C 3D 3F 3G 3J T/TH 8:45 a.m.–11:15 a.m.. $245 per month x 9 M/W 9:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. $245 per month x 9 T/TH 8:45 a.m.–11:15 a.m. $245 per month x 9 T/TH/F 9:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. $345 per month x 9 T/W/TH 12:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m. $345 per month x 9 T/TH 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. $295 per month x 9
3K 3M M/W/F 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. $415 per month x 9 T/Th/F 8:45 a.m.-11:15 a.m. $345 per month x 9
3 or 4 years old by September 1, 2023
Class Days Time Cost 3/4A M-F 9:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. $685 per month X 9 3/4B T/W/TH 1:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m. $345 per month x 9 3/4C M-F 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $905 per month x 9
Our nature-based classes (3N and 4N) are centered on learning in the natural environment. The early childhood standards will be addressed through both outdoor exploration and indoor class time. 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.
3 years old by September 1, 2023
Class Days Time Cost 3N M/W/TH 12:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m. $345 per month x 9
Nonrefundable tuition deposit is due May 1, 2023. If you register after May 1, deposit is due when registration is approved. Monthly costs includes in-house field trips.
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.
4 years old by September 1, 2023
Class Days Time Cost 4A M/W/F 8:45 a.m.–11:15 a.m $345 per month x 9 4B 4C 4E M/W/Th 9:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. $345 per month x 9 M/T/W/TH/F 9:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. $575 per month x 9 T/TH/F 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. $415 per month x 9
4G 4H
T/W/TH 1:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m. $365 per month x 9 T/W/TH 1:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m. $365 per month x 9 4K T/W/TH 12:30 p.m.- 3:30 p.m. $415 per month x 9 Oakwood OW4-1 M/W/F 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. $830 per month x 9 Oakwood OW4-2 T/TH 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. $605 per month x 9 Kimberly Lane KL4-1 M/W/F 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. $830 per month x 9 Kimberly Lane KL4-2 T/TH 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. $605 per month x 9
Nature-based Class (see page 9 for description)
4 years old by September 1, 2023
Class Days Time Cost 4N M/W/TH 12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. $415 per month x 9
High Five! Do you have an older preschooler that misses the cut off for kindergarten by a few days or months? This class will focus on growing kindergarten skills for older preschool students. Curriculum will be developmentally appropriate and tailored to meet the academic goals of older preschoolers.
4 years old by September 1, 2023 and will turn 5 before January 1, 2024
Class Days Time Cost High Five M/T/W/TH/F 1:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m. $575 per month x 9
Nonrefundable tuition deposit is due May 1, 2023. If you register after May 1, deposit is due when registration is approved. Monthly costs includes in-house field trips.
Wayzata’s full-day preschool program is part of the class offerings with the Wayzata Early Learning School programs. It is a high-quality preschool and childcare program designed to meet the social and educational needs of 4-year-olds. Children enrolled in full-day preschool will participate in a wide range of activities throughout each day, including rest time. Full day preschool students must be fully potty trained before the start of the school year. Each classroom has 20 students and is staffed with two adults. These adults are not trained special education staff but can be supported by staff from special education. The program will do their best to accommodate children with special needs. Children need to be able to stay with the group and follow expectations. The program emphasizes academic, social-emotional and physical development for preschoolers. Children who are 5 years old and eligible for kindergarten may not be a good match for this 4-year-old program. • Available at all nine district elementary schools • Hours of operation are 7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. every school day • Non-school day childcare options are available in partnership with Wayzata Kids
Class Full-day Preschool at District Elementary Schools M-F Follows the elementary school calendar 7:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. $68/day
Days Time Cost
Nonrefundable tuition deposit is due May 1, 2023. If you register after May 1, deposit is due when registration is approved. Monthly costs includes in-house field trips.
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 enrolled in preschool at the Wayzata Early Learning School building. Must be 3 years or older by September 1, 2023.
Lunch Bunch
Lunch bunch will be open to students currently enrolled in morning classes and attending add-ons. Children eligible for a free and reduced price lunch will have access to a meal. Limited space available. Sign up for the day of the week you need, cost is for each day.
Class Description Dates & Time Cost
Lunch Bunch Tuesdays and Fridays $5 per day September 6 through June 6th
Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM)
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. 5 – June 4 $130 per month x 9 9:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
STEM Afternoons Tuesdays, Sept. 5 – June 4 12:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m. $130 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-year-olds enrolled in our Early Learning School preschool.
Class Description Dates & Time Cost Literacy Enrichment Fridays, Sept. 8 – May 31 $42 per month x 9 12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
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.
