Preschool and Daycare
Delano Public Schools Preschool
DPS Preschool offers classes for children 33 months through kindergarten through Delano Community Education .
DPS Preschool ’ s curriculum is planned using The Creative Curriculum model that builds on the children ’ s current interests and strengths . Classroom activities include language and literacy , motor skills , math , science and technology , social studies , the arts and lots of play . Student progress is monitored using the Teaching Strategies GOLD assessment tool .
DPS Preschool operates on the same vacation , holiday , teacher workshop and school closing policy as the Delano Elementary school . Childcare is available for all preschool participants on most non-school days .
For more information , call Becca Seiberlich or Dawn Hilgers at 763-972-6210 .
Tiger Kids Club ( Age 3 - Grade 6 )
Working parents love the high quality , affordable childcare offered by Tiger Kids Club ( TKC ), which is open from 6 a . m . until 6 p . m . throughout the year , including summer and a number of non-school days during the school year . TKC serves children from age 3 to grade 6 .
Tiger Kids Club offers homework help , supervised small- and large-group games , fi eld trips , enrichment clubs and easy access to community education offerings .
For children in DPS Preschool , Tiger Kids Club offers the option of childcare before and / or after preschool classes .
For additional information , please call the program coordinator , at 763-972-6210 .
Early Childhood Family Education ( ECFE )
Early Childhood Family Education offers engaging parent-child classes , informative parent only events / classes and fun family activities for parents / grandparents / caregivers and their young children / grandchildren from birth to kindergarten enrollment .
The mission of ECFE is to connect families to resources , build relationships among community members , strengthen families through education and support of healthy growth / development of their children .
ECFE is the beginning and fi rst link young families have with District 879 schools . Come for your children , connect with others and stay for yourself !
For more information , call 763-972-6210 or online at www . delanocommunityed . com .
Early Childhood Health & Developmental Screening
Do you have a child between the ages of 3 and 5 who is not yet in kindergarten ? If so , has your child participated in Early Childhood Screening ? ECS allows for a free quick check of a child ’ s overall development prior to entering school .
Early Childhood screening covers the developmental areas of cognition , fi ne motor , gross motor , speech / language , and social / emotional skills . Health developmental areas covered include hearing , vision , height , weight , and immunization record checks .
Parents are invited by the district to schedule a one hour appointment for their child to participate in screening when their child is 3 1 / 2 to 4 years of age . Any concerns can be discussed and addressed quickly . For more information about ECS , call the early childhood programs coordinator at 763-972-6210 .
Joyful Heart Preschool
Joyful Heart Preschool promotes the growth and development of preschool children , ages 33 months to pre-kindergarten .
The school provides a safe , enriching , and educational experience in a loving Christian environment . Christian values are integrated into the programs to enhance development and positive self-esteem for all students .
Joyful Heart Preschool ’ s curriculum includes a reading program designed to promote reading skills and foster a love for lifelong reading .
Throughout the year , the children enjoy a variety of weekly themes and fun activities . At Joyful Heart Preschool , every child is treated as a unique individual created in God ’ s image . The school nurtures and provides an education tailored to your wonderful , special child . For more information , call ( 763 ) 972-2393 or visit the Joyful Heart Preschool Facebook page .
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