2024–2025
Annual Class & Activity Guide
wayzataschools.org/earlylearning Current customer registration for Preschool begins January 29 All other registration including ECFE and Summer begins February 5
WHERE SCHOOL BEGINS From the time your children are born until they start kindergarten, our district’s Early Learning School is your school—a place where you and your children can attend classes, participate in social activities and build relationships with teachers, other early childhood experts and other young families. We’ve created this guide to help you learn about and participate in those opportunities. Get started now! • Sign up for classes for the 2024-2025 school year (annual registration required) • Schedule a free, required early childhood screening for your 3- or 4-year-old • Find resources to answer your questions about your child’s development
ECFE
(Early Childhood Family Education)
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Outreach
Preschool
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Intervention PAGE 20
Connect at 3 PAGE 18
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WHERE FRIENDSHIPS FORM
4 Preschool
Want to learn more
12 ECFE (Early Childhood Family Education)
about our school or
16 Summer ECFE & Preschool
schedule a tour?
18 Connect at 3
Call 763-745-5290 or
20 Intervention and Special Education
email earlylearning@
22 Community Outreach
wayzataschools.org.
24 Registration Details 26 C lass Locations & Contact Information
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PRESCHOOL INDEX 5 Welcome to Preschool 5 What Sets Us Apart? 5 Curriculum 6 21/2-Year-Olds 7 3-Year-Olds 8 4-Year-Olds 9 Full-day Preschool for 4-Year-Olds 10 Add-Ons 11 Approach 11 Parent Aware-Rated 16 Summer
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Did you know that you can sign up for a free developmental assessment? Details on page 18
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 promoting independence 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 promote independence 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 W e 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 W e 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 approach to learning, and 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.
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WELCOME TO PRESCHOOL
PRESCHOOL
PART-DAY PRESCHOOL We offer multiple options for part-day preschool for ages 21/2, 3 and 4-year-olds at the Wayzata Early Learning School. Each part day preschool class is designed to meet the age appropriate social, emotional, and academic needs of each child through fun and creative experiences. Daily play activities will encourage life skills, problem solving, building friendships, cooperating, caring for others, curiosity, and responsibility. Birth dates based on the age of the child on or before September 1, 2024
21/2-year-old choices 21/2 years old by September 1, 2024 (2 years old by March 1, 2024) Days
Time
Cost
T/Th
8:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
$252 per month x 9
T/Th
8:45 a.m.–11:15 a.m.
$252 per month x 9
T/Th
9:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
$252 per month x 9
W/F
8:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
$252 per month x 9
Nonrefundable tuition deposit is due May 1, 2024. If you register after May 1, deposit is due when registration is approved.
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PART-DAY PRESCHOOL 3-year-old choices 3 years old by September 1, 2024 Days
Time
Cost
M/W/F
8:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
$355 per month x 9
M/W/F
8:45 a.m.–11:15 a.m.
$355 per month x 9
M/W/F
9:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
$355 per month x 9
T/Th
8:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m..
$252 per month x 9
T/Th
8:45 a.m.-11:15 a.m.
$252 per month x 9
T/Th
9:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
$252 per month x 9
M/W/Th
12:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
$355 per month x 9
T/W/Th
12:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
$355 per month x 9
Nonrefundable tuition deposit is due May 1, 2024. If you register after May 1, deposit is due when registration is approved.
Multi-age choices (3- and 4-year-olds) 3 or 4 years old by September 1, 2024 Days
Time
Cost
M-F
9:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
$705 per month X 9
T/W/Th
1:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
$355 per month x 9
Nonrefundable tuition deposit is due May 1, 2024. If you register after May 1, deposit is due when registration is approved.
Choose your age group. Choose your day. Choose your time.
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PART-DAY PRESCHOOL 4-year-old choices 4 years old by September 1, 2024 Days
Time
Cost
M/W/F
8:45 a.m.-11:15 a.m.
$355 per month x 9
M/W/F
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
$428 per month x 9
M-Th
9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
$490 per month x 9
M-F
9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
$592 per month x 9
T/W/Th
12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
$428 per month x 9
T/W/Th
1:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
$355 per month x 9
M/W/Th
12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
$428 per month x 9
Nonrefundable tuition deposit is due May 1, 2024. If you register after May 1, deposit is due when registration is approved. Monthly costs includes in-house field trips.
SCHOOL-DAY PRESCHOOL 4 years old by September 1, 2024 Class
Days
Time
Cost
School Day KL 4-1 (located at Kimberly Lane)
M-F
8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
$52/day
Nonrefundable tuition deposit is due May 1, 2024. If you register after May 1, deposit is due when registration is approved.
Students attending preschool at elementary schools must be fully potty trained before the start of the school year.
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Birthdates between June 1, 2019– September 1, 2020 Wayzata Early Learning School offers full-day preschool programs at each of our nine district elementary schools. Full-day preschool 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. Each classroom has a maximum of 20 students and is staffed with two adults. Children need to be able to stay with the group and follow expectations. If your student has special needs, please reach out to your case manager. The program will do their best to accommodate children with special needs, but full-day preschool, childcare is not an IEP placement and parents are responsible for the cost. The program emphasizes academic, social-emotional and physical development for 4 year old preschoolers. Children who are 5 years old and eligible for kindergarten may not be a good match for this 4 year old program. • Non-school day childcare options are provided in partnership with Wayzata Kids and are available for full-day preschool only • Students attending preschool at elementary schools must be fully potty trained before the start of the school year. 4 years old by September 1, 2024 Class
Days
Time
Cost
Full-day Preschool at District Elementary Schools
M-F Follows the elementary school calendar
7:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
$70/day
Nonrefundable tuition deposit is due May 1, 2024. If you register after May 1, deposit is due when registration is approved.
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FULL-DAY PRESCHOOL FOR 4 -YEAR-OLDS
PRESCHOOL
ADD-ONS Add on to your child’s part-day preschool schedule 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, 2024.
Lunch Bunch Lunch bunch will be open Tuesdays and Fridays for students currently enrolled in morning and afternoon classes. 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
September 3 through June 5 11:15 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
$10 per day
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 Afternoons
Tuesdays, Sept. 3 – June 5 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. 6 – May 30 12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
$42 per month x 9
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Positive Behavior Interventions and Support (PBIS) 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.
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APPROACH
ECFE
ECFE INDEX 13 New Baby 14 Class Schedule 14 Class Descriptions 16 Summer
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You don’t need to be enrolled in ECFE to talk to our parent educators. Call us at 763-745-5290 with your parenting questions.
WELCOME TO ECFE ECFE (Early Childhood Family Education)—for families with children from birth to kindergarten entrance—is a nationally-celebrated, school district-based parenting education program.
What you need to know about ECFE classes 4 P arents or caregivers and children attend classes together 4 P rofessional, licensed early childhood parent educators and/or teachers lead every class
4 Each class is one to two hours long and includes an age-appropriate mix of parent discussion, parentchild activities and children’s learning/play time
4 M ost classes meet throughout the school
year, but there are some short-term options
4 Y ou can join classes at any time 4 C lass sizes vary, but we keep groups small and intimate 4 W e offer sibling care for children who are at least six weeks old
Do you have a new baby? One of our licensed ECFE specialists would like to connect with you, answer your questions, and tell you about our services. Please call 763-745-5290 to introduce yourself and schedule a time. We also host gatherings to welcome new babies to our district. Join us! Register online at wayzataschools.org/earlylearning.
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ECFE
Participating in ECFE helps you to form relationships with other families in the district and introduces you to our district’s learning experts and resources. It also engages your children in fun, age-appropriate learn and play activities.
ECFE
ECFE
CLASS SCHEDULE Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
8:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Terrific Twos
8:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Busy Ones
8:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Baby Steps
8:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Busy Ones
8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Kids on the Go
8:45 a.m.-11:15 a.m. Terrific Twos Plus A
8:45 a.m.-11:15 a.m. Terrific Twos Plus B
8:45 a.m.-11:15 a.m. Terrific Twos Plus A
8:45 a.m.-11:15 a.m. Terrific Twos Plus B
9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Busy Ones
10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Busy Ones Baby Steps Busy Ones *NEW* Babies on Family Playtime the Move 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Family Playtime
1:00 p.m.-3:15 p.m. *NEW* Parents of Preschoolers
1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Welcome Baby! (last Monday of each month)
1:00 p.m.-3:15 p.m. *NEW* Parents of Preschoolers
5:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Busy Ones 5:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Kids on the Go STEM
ECFE registration opens February 5, 2024
5:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Baby Steps
KEY Age by September 1, 2024 0-12 months
9-15 months
12-24 months
24-36 months
2-4 years
Birth-5 years
MULTIAGE ACTIVITIES AND CLASSES Family Playtime (0-5 years by September 1, 2024) Non-Separating
Bring your infants, toddlers and preschoolers to our weekly playtime. Teachers set fun themes for these loosely structured open-play classes. Parent educators are always available and looking to connect with you.
Kids on the Go (2-4 years old by September 1, 2024) Separating
Follow your child’s lead and discover developmentally appropriate experiments and activities that will enhance a child’s natural curiosity surrounding science, technology, engineering, and math. Activities include baking soda vinegar experiments, building catapults, observing worms and caterpillars in springtime, and much more! For our evening Kids on the Go (STEM) class, enjoy parent/child time including a STEM activity, songs, and games that will help your child grow in every way. Relax and enjoy the parent support and discussion time while building a network of friends for your child and family. Separating happens in the 2nd week of class.
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ECFE CLASS DESCRIPTIONS Baby Steps (0-12 months by September 1, 2024) Non-Separating
Busy Ones (12-24 months by September 1, 2024) Gradually Separating
Explore the world through your toddler’s eyes, connect with other families, enhance your parenting skills, discover fresh activity ideas, and navigate the joys and challenges of raising a toddler. Enjoy parent/child time including songs, activities and games that will help your child grow in every way. Relax and enjoy the parent support and discussion time while building a network of friends for your child and family. This is a gradual separation class.
Terrific Twos (24-36 months by September 1, 2024) Separating
Join this class and watch your child explore learning opportunities and practice important school readiness skills. Children will practice social skills such as listening to the teacher, turn taking and following in line while experiencing a fun and loving classroom environment. Enjoy parent/child time including songs, activities and games that will help your child grow in every way. Relax and enjoy the parent support and discussion time while building a network of friends for your child and family. Separating happens in the 2nd week of class.
Terrific Twos Plus (24-36 months by September 1, 2024) Separating
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 Terrific Twos Plus! The schedule for these classes will allow your 2-year-old to easily transition into preschool while parents get the benefit of connecting with other parents with focused parent education class time. From September – November parents will attend both classes with their child each week; from December– June parents will attend class with their child on the first class of each week, and children will attend class on their own for the second day of class each week.
ADULTS ONLY *NEW* Parents of Preschoolers
For parents or caretakers of enrolled preschoolers to attend while their student is attending their preschool class. This engaging and interactive class provides a supportive environment where parents can connect with one another while delving into essential topics related to preschool development. A licensed parent educator will lead discussions and hands-on activities where parents will gain valuable insights into age-appropriate learning methods, socialization techniques, and effective communication strategies tailored to the preschool years.
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ECFE
Get to know other people with babies the same age as yours. Join us for playtime, conversation and the chance to learn from your peers and our educators. Classes are facilitated by our experienced, licensed parent educators and early childhood teachers. Everyone with a new baby is welcome, not just first time parents. Some sections are non-separating and others will begin a gradual separation during the year.
SUMMER Summer Preschool Classes We are so excited to have an abundance of green space to bring much of our learning outdoors! Three sessions are held during the summer and you are able to sign up for 1, 2, or 3 sessions! Summer preschool classes are for children 2–5 years old on or before September 1, 2023 but not yet in kindergarten.
SUMMER
2–5 years old on or before September 1, 2023 but not yet in kindergarten. Class
Days & Time
Dates
Cost
Pre-K Summer A
T/W/Th 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
July 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18
$250
Pre-K Summer B
T/W/Th 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
July 23, 24, 25, 30, 31, August 1
$250
Pre-K Summer C
T/W/Th 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
August 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15
$250
ECFE in the Summer! The summer is a great time to participate in an ECFE class! The Wayzata Early Learning School is offering a 5 week summer session so you can enjoy quality time with your young child in a school environment. Explore the world through your child’s eyes, connect with other families, enhance your parenting skills, discover fresh activity ideas, and navigate the joys and challenges of raising a child. Depending on the number of families enrolled, the group age parameters may be combined or split. All times and dates will remain the same. Birth–3 years old on or before July 1, 2024. Class
Days & Time
Dates
Cost
0–12 Months Summer ECFE
Mondays 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
$125
12–24 Months Summer ECFE
Mondays 9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
$125
24–36 Months Summer ECFE
Mondays 9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
$125
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SUMMER NEW Summer Rising Ks full-day programming for Fall 2024 Kindergarteners Experience the Magic of Summer at the Early Learning School! Are you ready for a summer filled with laughter, learning, and endless fun? Look no further! Wayzata Early Learning School is thrilled to announce our brand-new summer full-day preschool program designed exclusively for your little ones. Our engaging and enriching program is specially crafted for children who will be entering kindergarten in the fall, providing them with a fantastic head start before their elementary school adventure begins. A minimum of 35 days is required and student must be enrolled in Kindergarten for the 2024-2025 school year. Date
Time
Cost
Full-day Summer Preschool
M-F 7:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
June 12 - August 16 (closed June 19, July 4 & 5)
$70/day
Summer Outdoor Play! Families are invited to meet at the Wayzata Early Learning School playground and explore our expansive outdoor space while engaging in outdoor activities, projects, and fun with other children and families. There is no charge for this activity, but pre-registration is required. All ages are welcome, but the activities will be geared toward early childhood students. Organized activities will be for an hour. Families are encouraged to bring a picnic lunch, stay and play, and enjoy the company of the other families and children. Don’t forget your stroller too as you will do some walking! Class
Date
Time
Cost
PARKSUM-1
Monday, June 24
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
FREE
PARKSUM-2
Monday, August 5
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
FREE
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SUMMER
Class
Connect at 3 meet. share. prepare.
CONNECT AT 3
CONNECT AT 3 Connect at 3 is a way to make sure you’re getting the support you need from the time your child turns 3 until they start kindergarten.
Here’s how it works. • You sign up to receive Connect at 3 emails and texts. • We send you information about: • Fun social and learning events for you and your child • How 3- and 4-year-olds learn and develop • How to sign up for a free developmental assessment • Opportunities to share feedback
Scan to sign up
Together, we’ll listen to, learn from, and support the needs of our children.
Did you know? You can still sign up if your child has turned 4-years-old. You do not need to attend the Wayzata Early Learning School to participate.
Connect at 3 is for all families in the district. Participating in Connect at 3 activities helps you develop a relationship with early learning professionals in the Wayzata School District.
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We’re excited to connect with you and your 3-year-old! You and your child are an important part of our Wayzata Public Schools community. Through Connect at 3, our early childhood specialists will get to know you and your child, and share tips and resources which can support the learning and development needs of your child.
The Early Childhood Screening visit is one of many Connect at 3 opportunities Wayzata Public Schools provides free early childhood screening for all 3- to 5-year-olds living in our school district. Identifying any health or developmental concerns early allows us to connect you and your family with district and community resources who, if needed, can provide earlier intervention services and learning opportunities for your child. The screening assessment is free and is required by the State of Minnesota before a child can begin kindergarten. Families who participate in an Early Childhood Screening visit will gain valuable insights about important milestones in their child’s growth and development. The screening visit is structured to include fun, age-appropriate activities related to your child’s health and development, including:
CONNECT AT 3
• Social and emotional development • Fine and gross motor ability • Cognitive development • Speech, language and articulation • Vision, hearing and physical growth • Health and immunization history Parents/guardians accompany their child through the approximate hour-long visit. After completing the screening activities, our early childhood specialists will share information about your child’s growth, development, and learning.
“ We discovered my daughter’s vision problem at early childhood screening. I had no idea she needed glasses.”
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INTERVENTION Tracking your child’s development during the earliest months and years of life is important. If you have questions or concerns, let us know. We can help you determine if early intervention is appropriate.
INTERVENTION
Minnesota’s Help Me Grow website helps you track important developmental milestones and make a referral if you have a concern. Our district’s Early Childhood Special Education team provides excellent services to eligible children and their families. They work closely with your child and family, as well as the ECFE and Preschool teachers at our school to create an inclusive classroom environment for all of our students.
Call 763-745-5255 for information about our Early Childhood Special Education services.
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We offer information and resources for parents of newborns to 5-year-olds. Our online referral form connects you to early childhood intervention and special education resources in your home school district. Learn more at: helpmegrowmn.org
Are you looking for resources for your family? Pregnant and parenting families with children from birth to 8 years of age now have a new tool to connect to services in their local communities that support healthy child development and family well-being. Help Me Connect is a website designed to help Minnesota’s families navigate local community, county, and state resources. Families and those that support families, such as preschool teachers, child care providers, and pediatricians, can use Help Me Connect to find services such as: • Dental care
• Developmental and behavior concerns
• Basic needs
• Disability services and resources
• Legal services
• Early learning and child care • Family well–being and mental health • Tribal and American Indian resources Learn more at: helpmeconnectmn.org
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INTERVENTION
• Healthy development and screening
OUTREACH We don’t want language barriers, cultural differences, transportation issues or anything else to keep children and their families from getting the services and education we offer. Our community outreach team reaches out to families in several ways, including: • partnering with trusted organizations • bringing classes and mobile screening services onsite for some apartment communities • hosting accessible informational events throughout the community • visiting families virtually and in their homes
OUTREACH
• talking with families in our schools As a result of our work, more families are registering for ECFE and preschool classes, receiving early intervention services and learning how to navigate our schools.
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Each year, we screen children out in the community, help families to be screened at our school, and assist families with getting their young learners in school. The families we work with and encourage to participate in ECFE and preschool end up being our greatest advocates within their community.
Building relationships beyond the walls of our school Naomi Huso, parent educator naomi.huso@wayzataschools.org Tori Lee, outreach specialist tori.lee@wayzataschools.org Jeanett Sanders, outreach specialist jeanett.sanders@wayzataschools.org
If you would like to connect with our team, email us or call 763-745-5290.
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OUTREACH
We can’t do this alone. Park Nicollet, Hennepin County Libraries, the YMCA, Interfaith Outreach and apartment community managers are among the many who welcome us to their sites.
REGISTRATION
2024–25 REGISTRATION DETAILS Register online: wayzataschools.org/earlylearning/register • Current ELS customer registration for preschool begins January 29 at 8:00 a.m. and ends on January 31 at 4:00 p.m. Currently enrolled is for early learning families attending ECFE (tuition based classes), full-day preschool and part-day preschool. This does not include Wayzata Kids (K-5) families. • Registration for all others begins on February 5 at 8:00 a.m. • ECFE and summer registration opens February 5 at 8:00 a.m. Setting up your account 1. Click on “Register” and then “Create an account.” 2. Fill in personal information. 3. Add family members to create your profile. 4. Now you can register.
NEED ASSISTANCE? Call the Wayzata Early Learning School office, 763-745-5290.
Don’t forget • Provide first and second choice options to increase your chances of getting into a class. • Select your class based on your child’s age on September 1, 2024. • Send a copy of your child’s birth certificate to earlylearning@wayzataschools.org. This is required. • We will request immunization records in August. • Registration is open year-round, but classes fill quickly.
ECFE PAYMENT POLICIES Payment Schedule Cost
Amount
Due Dates
Refund Policy
Varies by length of class
Free–$800
September 1 December 1 February 1
nonrefundable, unless you cancel before the first day of class
Financial Assistance No one will be turned away from an ECFE class because they are unable to pay. When registering, simply select your payment amount from the sliding fee scale options.
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Enrollment Confirmation Once you submit a contract request online and pay the registration fee, your contract will be reviewed. You will receive an email confirmation when your contract has been approved.
Payment Schedule Cost
Amount
Due Dates
Refund Policy
One-time registration fee
$75 per family
At time of registration
nonrefundable
Class deposit
This must be paid in advance to guarantee your child’s space
$700 full day $245 part day $520 school day
If you register after May 1, deposit is due upon confirmation of class enrollment and will be applied to first month tuition.
Monthly payments
Varies by class
15th of each month
Contract change fee
$21 (Assessed per child each time you change your contract after August 1)
Late payment fee
$21
Late pick-up fee for part-day preschool
$10 per 15-minute increment
Late pick-up fee for full-day preschool
$21 after 6:00 p.m.
May 1, 2024
nonrefundable nontransferable
nonrefundable
To discuss alternative payment schedules, contact earlylearning@wayzataschools.org or call 763-745-5290.
Financial Assistance We offer scholarships and payment assistance for qualifying families. Call 763-745-5290 for more information. Application forms are available in our office or online at wayzataschools.org/earlylearning. For full-day preschool, call Hennepin County at 612-348-5937 for childcare payment assistance. Families can also apply for a Pathways I scholarship at thinksmall.org.
Cancellation After May 1, 2024, for all part-day classes, we require a minimum 30-day notice by the first of the month before you wish to discontinue enrollment. Your notice must be submitted through your online preschool account. If a 30-day notice is not provided, you will be charged in full for the next month’s payment. For full-day preschool, a request to withdraw your contract requires a two-week notice through your online preschool account. Refunds are not provided for days missed due to inclement weather, vacations or illness.
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REGISTRATION
PRESCHOOL PAYMENT POLICIES
CONTACTS & LOCATIONS Contact Information
Class Locations
Main Office Phone: 763-745-5290 Fax: 763-745-5291 Email: earlylearning@wayzataschools.org
Wayzata Early Learning School 17340 County Road 6 Plymouth, MN 55447
Director of Early Learning Michele Bedor 763-745-5042 Early Learning Manager Jessica Jirele 763-745-5294 Early Learning Manager Lisa Stankiewicz 763-745-5292
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All classes are held at the Wayzata Early Learning School unless otherwise indicated. Full-day preschool classes are held at elementary schools across the district.
Welcome to Wayzata Public Schools! Calling All Young Learners
YOUR CHILDREN DESERVE THE BEST In Wayzata Public Schools (WPS), we focus on excellence, for each and every student. Our vibrant, caring community of teachers and school staff knows that each of our students is on a unique and wonderful educational journey—and we support every one of them along the way.
WHY CHOOSE WAYZATA? Families move into our district due to the quality of our schools. Just a few of the reasons why: • Our teachers are among the most talented, enthusiastic and motivated professionals in the nation. • As a public school district serving nearly 13,000 students, we have the ability and experience to offer a wide variety of programs and services that meet the needs of all students. • Our parents are engaged and supportive. Numerous school parent organizations and booster groups directly support each district school and many co-curricular and extra-curricular programs. • Elementary, middle and high school students regularly receive recognition and top honors in academic, co-curricular and extracurricular activities.
CALLING ALL YOUNG LEARNERS— REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR FALL 2024! If you have a child who is six or younger, it’s time to get ready for school! Whether you want to explore our Early Learning School for the youngest learners, enroll in our fabulous kindergarten program or join us at first grade— we look forward to meeting you! Learn about all the enrollment options at wayzataschools.org/welcome/kindergarten or wayzataschools. org/earlylearning.
Questions? Our WPS Welcome Center is here
to help! Call 763-745-5240 or email welcome@ wayzataschools.org.
Excellence. For each and every student.
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Wayzata Public Schools
17340 County Road 6 Plymouth, MN 55447
Where school begins for your child.
wayzataschools.org/earlylearning