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Discovery Learning Preschool, offered through ISD 728 Early Childhood Family Education, is a highly recognized and sought-after program with a 4-star rating from Parent Aware. Discovery Learning Preschool offers professionally trained, caring teachers, and customized preschool experiences

for your child in a safe and fun environment. As part of the school district, the program has access to the district’s resources. Conveniently offered in Elk River, Otsego, Rogers and Zimmerman with a variety of daytime programming, Discovery Learning Preschool is sure to fit your child’s needs.

Highly Trained StaffOf utmost importance to parents, is the relationship their child has with their teacher. With Discovery Learning Preschool, not only do you receive highly trained staff members, you also receive warm, caring adults committed to your child’s success. Staff is trained in child development, CPR, first aid and cultural diversity with continuous professional development throughout the school year. In addition, they are experienced, dedicated and truly love their work.

Unparalleled Results With unmatched programming in the state of Minnesota, ISD 728 Discovery Learning Preschool is seeing unprecedented results with their customized classroom experiences. Each fall and spring four-year-olds are evaluated and have demonstrated significant progress in the area of Picture Naming, Letter Name, Rhyming, Alliteration and Letter Sound.

The results speak for themselves; our preschool program is successful and prepares your child for a successful K-12 experience and provides the tools needed to become a fluent reader by grade three.

Meet/Exceeds Expectations The graph below shows how each area of development Meet/Exceed Expectations during the 2017-18 school year. All children were bench marked at entry to the program in the fall with a mid-year assessment in the winter and a final assessment in spring.

Comprehensive Curriculums Embedded in Each ClassDiscovery Learning Preschool has revolutionized their programming and embedded core fundamentals in each of their classrooms.

uCreative Curriculum Focusing on key objectives for development and learning, Creative Curriculum creates a learning environment based on how children learn across all areas of development including social-emotional, cognitive, math, literacy and language.

uEZ Write Handwriting Curriculum This handwriting curriculum matches the ISD 728 K-5 program to ensure continuity upon kindergarten entry. Eight basic strokes are taught to form letters and numbers. uTeaching Strategies An authentic and comprehensive assessment program that is aligned with state guidelines. This assessment tool is used to support all types of learners and is tailored to monitor growth in all learners.

uHigh Five Program High Five centers on supporting children and families by building social-emotional skills for life for all children. High Five provides support when there are behavior and social concerns. High Five also supports student engagement through participation in the Minnesota Centers of Excellence Classroom Engagement model innovation. uLANA Nutrition Curriculum This curriculum concentrates on serving healthy snacks, introducing nutritional choices and recognizing children with allergies and diet alterations by adjusting snacks to meet their needs.

uClassroom Engagement ModelIn partnership with the High Five social-emotional support, classrooms participate in practices to increase student engagement through the Classroom Engagement model innovation. uCoordinated Approach to Child Health (CATCH)A physical education program that provides children with a variety of physical activity experiences that nurture their love of movement.

uOverall Opportunities for learning are provided through individual and group times. Literacy, mathematics, science, social studies, the arts, technology and process skills are part of the program curriculum.

ECFE DISCOVERY LEARNING PRESCHOOL

Discovery Learning Preschool... an ISD 728 Early Childhood Program Success starts with Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE)

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Engaging EnvironmentsWhen looking for the right location for your child’s preschool, be sure to consider the convenience of Discovery Learning Preschool. Class locations cover all ends of the school district and are conveniently located in Elk River, Otsego, Rogers and Zimmerman. There are several important components to our program:

• Choice time in an environment planned for learning.• Outdoor or gym time • Small group time • Circle time • Snack time• Learning centers include blocks, dramatic play, toys and games, art, library,

discovery, sand and water, music and movement, cooking, computers and outdoors.

• The Nature Explore Center (Elk River location) is a learning environment outside the traditional classroom walls that enhances the overall preschool experience.

Safety is Top PriorityYour child’s safety is of utmost importance to us. At all four locations, regular safety drills are conducted, classroom doors are locked, teachers use walkie-talkies on the playground and there is access to the district health services department.

Customized To Meet Your Child’s NeedsEach child is special and unique in their own way and Discovery Learning can enhance each child’s experience to meet their needs.

• Discovery Learning differentiates and enriches the curriculum in order to engage and challenge children who are ready for more. • Our classrooms provide inclusion opportunities for children with special needs and are co-taught with staff from Early Childhood Special

Education.• Different learning styles are used throughout the day: large group, small group, individual lessons, hands-on learning, using a variety of

materials.• Response to Intervention (RTI) is used in a combination of high quality, culturally and linguistically responsive instruction; assessment; and

evidence-based intervention.

Parent Education and InvolvementCore to our program is parent education. A professional and highly trained Parent Educator is assigned to each classroom. The parent education component focuses on the child’s experience in preschool and the family as a whole. Within the 3s classes, parent discussion, along with parent and child activities, are held weekly. Within the 4s classes, there will be three parent education sessions throughout the year. Parent involvement is key within the program too! Parent involvement helps lay the foundation for success in school and life. There are many ways parents can be involved including: volunteering, sharing skills, helping within the classroom and/or joining our Advisory Council.

TechnologyTechnology continues to evolve and is a key component in the Discovery Learning Program. In addition, computers and touch screens are utilized within the classroom.

District transportation is available for Discovery Learning PreschoolIf your home or day care address is within the ISD 728 boundaries, you can choose transportation for your child to morning or afternoon preschool classes for an additional fee. Transportation is provided by Vision Transportation, the vendor for all district transportation. Transportation registration forms will be emailed to you during the spring of 2019. All transportation registrations are processed by the Early Childhood office - please do not send them to Vision Transportation.

• Transportation for Discovery Learning Preschool students requires hand to hand transfers of students. A Vision Transportation vehicle (bus or van) will stop at the end of the driveway at designated pick-up time and location. You or another adult must escort your student to the vehicle. Discovery Learning Preschool staff will meet busses at school and bring students into the building.

• After class, your child will be escorted to the bus by the classroom staff. You or another adult is responsible for meeting the bus at designated drop-off time and location.

• Specific pick-up and drop-off times and locations will be available at the Discovery Learning Preschool Open House in September.

Note: Reduced and sliding fee scale also applies to transportation costs. Transportation to and from EdVenture Club Childcare is not available.

ECFEABOUT OUR PROGRAM

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What does a typical day at Discovery Learning Preschool look like? In the 3s classes, there is a parent/child day once a week. The 4s classes will have three parent education sessions scheduled throughout the year.

3s and 4s Plus Classes + We are excited to offer an additional option for your child! Our Plus classes are for children who are older in their age group. In the 4s Plus class, classroom staff will focus on kindergarten readiness and provide differentiated instruction for each child. Plus classes are designated by + symbol. *Please note: Children enrolling in 3s Plus must have been born before December 1, 2015 and 4s Plus must have been born before December 1, 2014.

• Classes begin mid-September and end early June.• A $49 non-refundable deposit must be paid at registration.• In the 3s classes, there is a parent/child day once/week; parents are required to

attend these days. • In the 4s classes, there is a parent orientation session in late August and three parent

education sessions throughout the year.• Parent time provides time for parents to talk and learn with other parents and the

Parent Educator.• Optional busing is available.• Students must be the correct age as of September 1, 2019.• Class times may vary slightly from the published schedule. You will be notified of

any changes.

ECFE DISCOVERY LEARNING PRESCHOOL

CHILD ALONE DAYS (3s and 4/5s) • Arrival/Welcome

• Circle Time

• Gym/Outside

• Small Group Activities

• Learning Center Play

• Snack

• Music Circle Time

• Departure/Good Bye

PARENT DAY FOR 3s • 1.5 hours for you and your child to experience

learning together with activities planned by the School Readiness Instructor.

• 1 hour with a Parent Educator to talk about your growing child.

PARENT ONE TIME EVENTS FOR 4/5s

• Three one-time event parent/child days per school year.

• Events will focus on learning experiences and parent education.

• Past event topics included: Social Emotional Development, Math & Science Fair, Learning about Nutrition through Activities and Getting Ready for Kindergarten.

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4EdVenture Club-Discovery Learning Child Care is available before and after preschool, see page 6.

*In the 3s classes, there is a parent/child day once/week; parents are required to attend these days. This symbol + designates a plus class, see page 3 for more information.

ROGERS 3s - Rogers Elementary

OTSEGO 3s - Otsego Elementary

Class # Days Time Child Alone Days Mandatory Parent/Child Day*EPHDLP301F19 Mon/Tue/Thur 9:00-11:30am Mon/Tue ThursdayEPHDLP302F19 Wed/Fri & Mon evening 9:00-11:30am Wed/Fri Monday 6:00-7:30pm

+ EPHDLP3P3F19 Tue/Wed/Thur 1:00-3:00pm Tue/Wed Thursday

ECFEDISCOVERY LEARNING PRESCHOOL - AGE 3

ELK RIVER 3s - Handke Center

ZIMMERMAN 3s - Zimmerman Elementary

DISCOVERY LEARNING 3'S TUITION AND FEES

Schedule Non-refundableDeposit

Monthly Tuition

Monthly Tuition w/Transportation Annual Tuition Annual Tuition w/

Transportation3 days/week; 2.5 hours/day $49 $176/month $228/month $1584 $2052

2 days/week; 2.5 hours/day +1 day/week; 1.5 hours/day $49 $122/month $159/month $1098 $1431

Class # Days Time Child Alone Days Mandatory Parent/Child Day*EPODLP301F19 Mon/Thur & Tue evening 8:50-11:20am Mon/Thur Tuesday 6:00-7:30pmEPODLP302F19 Tue/Wed/Fri 8:50-11:20am Wed/Fri Tuesday

OTSEGO 3s - Prairie View Elementary/MS Class # Days Time Child Alone Days Mandatory Parent/Child Day*

EPPDLP301F19 Mon/Wed & Thur evening 9:00-11:30am Mon/Wed Thursday 6:00-7:30pmEPPDLP302F19 Tue/Thur/Fri 9:00-11:30am Thur/Fri Tuesday

Class # Days Time Child Alone Days Mandatory Parent/Child Day*EPRDLP301F19 Wed/Fri & Mon evening 9:15-11:45am Wed/Fri Monday 6:00-7:30pmEPRDLP302F19 Tue/Wed/Thur 1:15-3:45pm Tue/Wed Thursday

Class # Days Time Child Alone Days Mandatory Parent/Child Day*EPZDLP301F19 Mon/Thu & Tue evening 8:45-11:15am Mon/Thur Tuesday 6:00-7:30pm

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Class # Days # Days/Week Time Parent Involvement*EPRDLP401F19 Mon-Fri 5 9:15-11:45am Dates TBDEPRDLP402F19 Mon-Thurs 4 9:15-11:45am Dates TBDEPRDLP403F19 Tue-Fri 4 1:15-3:45pm Dates TBD

+ EPRDLP4P4F19 Tue-Fri 4 1:15-3:45pm Dates TBD

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Requirements:

ECFE DISCOVERY LEARNING PRESCHOOL - AGE 4

Class # Days # Days/Week Time Parent Involvement*EPZDLP401F19 Mon-Fri 5 8:45-11:15am Dates TBD

EPZDLP402F19 Mon-Thurs 4 8:45-11:15am Dates TBDEPZDLP403F19 Tue-Fri 4 12:45-3:15pm Dates TBD

Class # Days # Days/Week Time Parent Involvement*EPHDLP401F19 Mon-Thurs 4 9:00-11:30am Dates TBDEPHDLP402F19 Mon-Fri 5 9:00-11:30am Dates TBDEPHDLP403F19 Tue-Fri 4 1:00-3:30pm Dates TBD

+ EPHDLP4P4F19 Tue-Fri 4 1:00-3:30pm Dates TBD

ELK RIVER 4s - Handke Center

ROGERS 4s - Rogers Elementary

ZIMMERMAN 4s - Zimmerman Elementary

OTSEGO 4s - Otsego Elementary Class # Days # Days/Week Time Parent Involvement*

EPODLP401F19 Mon-Fri 5 8:50-11:20am Dates TBDEPODLP402F19 Tue-Fri 4 12:50-3:20pm Dates TBD

*In the 4s classes, there is a parent orientation session in late August and three parent education sessions throughout the year.This symbol + designates a plus class, see page 3 for more information.

EdVenture Club-Discovery Learning Child Care is available before and after preschool, see page 6.

DISCOVERY LEARNING 4'S TUITION AND FEES

ScheduleNon-refundable

DepositMonthly Tuition Monthly Tuition w/

Transportation Annual Tuition Annual Tuition w/Transportation

4 days/week; 2.5 hours/day $49 $240/month $309/month $2160 $2781

5 days/week; 2.5 hours/day $49 $298/month $384/month $2682 $3456

OTSEGO 4s - Prairie View Elementary/MS Class # Days # Days/Week Time Parent Involvement*

EPPDLP401F19 Mon-Fri 5 9:00-11:30am Dates TBDEPPDLP402F19 Tue-Fri 4 1:00-3:30pm Dates TBD

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Community Education offers childcare services to extend your child’s experience with Discovery Learning Preschool. Childcare is available at all Discovery Learning sites before and after your child’s preschool class. For the 2019-20 school year, your child must be age 3 by Sep 1, 2019 and they must be participating in the Discovery Learning Preschool Program.

When registering for childcare, you choose the times that work best for your schedule. Registration is due on Monday the week prior to attendance. This program is eligible for county assistance.

With over 25 years of successful extended day childcare experience, we provide a quality program that complements the Discovery Learning program curriculum. Students will be escorted between our childcare program and the Discovery Learning classroom by our high-quality staff. Snacks will be provided in the morning and afternoon. Students will need to bring a lunch if they are attending during lunch or the full day.

If you have additional questions about the EdVenture Club-Discovery Learning Childcare Program, please contact the EdVenture Club office at 763-241-3544. To register for these childcare options, please use this link to set up an account that will allow you to register: www.isd728.org/EdVentureClubParentPortal. Registration opens June 1, 2019.

If you have additional questions about the EdVenture Club-Discovery Learning Childcare Program, please contact our Edventure Club office at 763-241-3544.

To register for these childcare options, please use this link to set up an account that will allow you to register:

www.isd728.org/EdVentureClubParentPortal. Registration opens June 1, 2019.

Sliding fee scale does not apply to EdVenture Club-Discovery Learning Childcare fees. Transportation to and from EdVenture Club-Discovery Learning Childcare is not available. Families are responsible to transport when using EdVenture Club-Discovery Learning Childcare.

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ECFEEDVENTURE CLUB-CHILD CARE

DISCOVERY LEARNING EDVENTURE CLUB DAILY RATESElk River, Rogers and Zimmerman - 2019-2020

7:00-9:15am or 3:15-5:30pm $10

7:00am-1:15pm or 11:15am-5:30pm $22

7:00-9:15am and 11:15am-5:30pm $28

7:00am-1:15pm and 3:15-5:30pm $28

7:00am-5:30pm (non-school days) $38

DISCOVERY LEARNING EDVENTURE CLUB DAILY RATESOtsego and Prairie View Elementary - 2019-2020

7:00-9:00am $10

11:30am-5:30pm $22

7:00-9:00am and 11:30am-5:30pm $28

7:00am-5:30pm (non-school days) $38

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What happens during Screening and what does it include?The parent attends the entire screening process with their child. The screening appointment includes a speech and developmental progress review by a screening specialist and a review of your child's vision, hearing, height, weight and immunization history with a health professional. The parent/s will participate in a family factors interview to review the screening process and talk about any concerns they may have, and finish with a summary interview. Is Screening required?Minnesota state law requires that your child must be screened for enrollment in a public school. Children are not permitted to enter public school without having Early Childhood Screening and up-to-date immunizations. If you are planning to send your child to private or home school, the screening is not required by law; however, we still encourage you to participate. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to find out how your child is developing.

Schedule a screening appointment today!Screenings are done by appointment only. You can schedule an appointment online at www.isd728.org/ecs-schedule, or call 763-241-3525.

BIG... building better behaviors for success in school, childcare and at homeBIG is an intervention and prevention program for preschoolers who are at risk of losing their childcare or preschool placement because of negative behaviors. BIG works with parents, teachers and childcare providers to build positive behavior skills. BIG is a Behavior Intervention Group including educators, emotional health professionals and specialists to coordinate expertise and resources for success. If you are interested in BIG, call the ECFE office at 763-241-3524. BIG is funded by ISD 728 Family and Children’s Collaborative, a part of Wright County Family Services Collaborative.

“ECFE On Wheels” Home VisitsA program that comes to you and is designed “just for you.” The program features visits to your home, or one-to-one visits at the

ECFE center. Visits provide ideas for creative, fun, age appropriate activities, as well as time to discuss children, family, ideas on child development, parenting and community resources. Call the ECFE office at 763-241-3524. There is no fee for home visits.

Early Childhood Screening is an opportunity for children and their parents to participate in a free health and developmental screening after their 3rd birthday. State law requires screening for all children entering public school Kindergarten, ideally at age 3.

Who needs to be screened?All children living in District 728 who are 3, 4, or 5 years old and are not currently enrolled in Kindergarten need to participate in this free screening program before entering Kindergarten, or have an equivalent screening from a doctor. Children who attend Head Start or Early Childhood Special Education Services programs may not have to participate in Early Childhood Screening.

Reasons to screen at age 3 » Screening assists your child to be ready for Kindergarten. » Health and developmental problems/concerns can be

identified earlier and help provided sooner; families may be referred to community health and educational services including School Readiness Preschool and ECFE.

» Screening is free, easy and good for your child.

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If your child has not already been screened — be sure to set up an appointment before your child begins Discovery Learning Preschool; Minnesota state law requires all children must be screened for enrollment in public school.

ECFE SCREENING

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ZIMMERMANZimmerman Elementary, 25959 4th St. W., Zimmerman

Discovery Learning Preschool classes are conveniently located in ISD 728 buildings. Multiple classrooms have developmentally appropriate materials and highly trained staff

members to educate, inspire, and empower your children through their early learning years.

OUR LOCATIONS ECFE

ELK RIVERHandke Center, 1170 Main St., Elk River

ROGERSRogers Elementary, 12521 Main St., Rogers

OTSEGOOtsego Elementary, 8125 River Road NE, Otsego

OTSEGOPrairie View Elementary/MS, 12220 80th St NE, Otsego

PHONE ECFE Office 763.241.3524 Early Childhood Screening 763.241.3525Fax: 763.241.3521 IN PERSON, MAIL OR DROP BOXHandke Center, 1170 Main St., Elk River 55330

ONLINEEmail: [email protected]/Chat: www.728communityed.com

CONTACT INFORMATION

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ECFE REGISTRATIONRegistration for 2019/20 Discovery Classes

Discovery Learning 3s registrations, for all locations, will begin online Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at 8am.Discovery Learning 4s registrations, for all locations, will begin online Thursday, January 24, 2019 at 8am.If you do not have internet access, you may call the Discovery Learning/ECFE off at 763-241-3524 to complete your registration and make your deposit. A $49 non-refundable deposit is due at the time of registration. If your first choice of class is full when you register, we recommend registering your child for your second choice and placing your child on the wait list for your first choice. There is no deposit required to be placed on a wait list and we routinely experience changes to registrations before school starts in the fall.

The Discovery Learning online registration is located at www.isd728.org/DLPreschoolPlease note, once you have begun the online application, you must finish it, it cannot be saved. It will take about 15 minutes to complete. You will be asked multiple questions regarding your child; some are mandatory and others are voluntary. You will receive a receipt once your application is submitted.

Information you will need to register, please gather the following: • Emergency contact information (health and transportation)• Early Childhood Screening information - the school district where your child attended screening (if screened)• Income information - if applying for reduced tuition, you will need your adjusted gross household income for 2018. (See page 10 for sliding fee scale and acceptable forms of income verification.)• A credit or debit card for the $49 deposit (in some cases the non-refundable deposit may be reduced or waived. Please call the ECFE office if you have questions about this.)

Scholarship Opportunities are available for children who may have one or more of the following circumstances:• Comes from a low-income family • Has English as a second language • Has behavioral or developmental concerns • Is a foster child • Comes from a family with multiple challenges.

Scholarship benefits include:• Fee that is based on ability to pay, or there is no fee • In additional to class sessions for the preschool student, families have the opportunity to participate in parent/family events • Transportation may be available at reduced or no cost to families.

Scholarship Requirements:• Family must live within ISD 728 boundaries • Child must be appropriate age on or before September 1, 2019 • Child does not qualify for Special Education services • Child is not eligible for Head Start or on a Head Start waiting list.

If you are applying for reduced tuition/scholarship: You must complete the financial information and include income verification (see page 10 for the sliding fee scale and acceptable forms of verification). The link to a secure site to complete the financial information and upload this information is www.isd728.org/DLScholarship, or you can drop off paper copies of the information in the Discovery Learning Preschool/ECFE office at the Handke Center. Requests for reduced and/or waived fees cannot be processed without submission of all requested information. Deadline to submit verification paperwork is April 30, 2019.

Pathway II scholarships are awarded to families through an eligible Four-Star Parent Aware Rated Program; Discovery Learning Preschool is a 4-star rated Parent Aware Program. Families requesting reduced and/or waived fees may be asked to complete a supplementary application for a Pathways II scholarship. This funding supports your child in our program.

Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at 8am you may register for Discovery Learning Preschool 3s for all locations online. Thursday, January 24, 2019 at 8am you may register for Discovery Learning Preschool 4s for all locations online. You may also register in person or over the phone at the Discovery Learning/ECFE office at the Handke Center, 1170 Main Street, Elk River, 763-241-3524. Registration continues until classes fill. Waiting lists are maintained for all full classes and you will be contacted if a spot opens up.

A non-refundable registration fee of $49 is due when you register; this fee does not apply towards the total cost. Tuition discount options include:

• Receive a $35 tuition discount for a 3s class if paid in full prior to August 23, 2019, or• Receive a $50 tuition discount for a 4s class if paid in full prior to August 23, 2019, or• Make 9 equal monthly payments starting September 2019 through May 2020.

Child care is available during Parent/Child classes for siblings at an additional fee; arrangements must be made in advance. You will receive additional information regarding Program Participant sibling care registration along with teacher assignments and starting day information in an August mailing.

If classes cancel due to low enrollment, we will try to accommodate registrations for a cancelled class into another class if possible.

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Reduced TuitionFunding for Discovery Learning is based on a combination of tuition and state funding. Funding for reduced tuition is limited. In-district residents are given priority enrollment. To be considered for reduced funding, complete the Application For Reduced Tuition ISD 728 Discovery Learning Preschool form at www.isd728.org/DLScholarship and upload the verification paperwork. Deadline to submit the reduced fee application and verification paperwork is April 30, 2019.

• If annual family income is more than the amount shown in the first column below, STOP HERE. You do not qualify for a reduced tuition.

• If family income is less than the amount in the first column below, complete the reduced tuition application at www.isd728.org/DLScholarship when you register for class.

If you do not qualify for reduced tuition:If you do not qualify for reduced tuition and your family is experiencing a significant hardship, please complete the application, and attach a description of your situation. We will consider reduced tuition on a case-by-case basis.

Pathway II scholarships are awarded to families through an eligible Four-Star Parent Aware Rated Program; Discovery Learning Preschool is a 4-star rated Parent Aware Program. Families requesting reduced and/or waived fees may be asked to complete a supplementary application for a Pathways II scholarship. This funding supports your child in our program.

2019-2020 District 728 Discovery Learning Sliding Fee ScaleHousehold Size Full Fee 80% of Fee 65% of Fee 40% of Fee 15% of Fee Fee Waived

2 37,167 + 32,708 - 37,166 30,106 - 32,707 26,761 - 30,105 21,558 - 26,760 0 - 21,557

3 44,863 + 39,480 - 44,862 36,340 - 39,479 32,302 - 36,339 26,022 - 32,301 0 - 26,021

4 52,559 + 46,253 - 52,558 42,574 - 46,252 37,843 - 42,573 30,485 - 37,842 0 - 30,484

5 60,255 + 53,025 - 60,254 48,808 - 53,024 43,385 - 48,807 34,949 - 43,384 0 - 34,948

6 67,951 + 59,798 - 67,950 55,041 - 59,797 48,926 - 55,040 39,413 - 48,925 0 - 39,412If more than 6 people, add this amount for each additional person

7,696 7,619 6,772 6,234 5,541 4,464

Class Fee Full Fee 80% of Fee 65% of Fee 40% of Fee 15% of Fee Fee Waived

2 day 2 1/2 hour $122/month $98/month $79/month $49/month $18/month $0/month+ Parent/Child Night

$1,098/year $878/year $714/year $439/year $165/year $0/year

3 day 2 1/2 hour $176/ month $141/month $114/month $70/month $26/month $0/month

$1,584/year $1,267/year $1,030/year $634/year $238/year $0/year

4 day 2 1/2 hour $240/ month $192/month $156/month $96/month $36/month $0/month

$2,160/year $1,728/year $1,404/year $864/year $324/year $0/year

5 day 2 1/2 hour $298/ month $238/month $194/month $119/month $45/month $0/month

$2,682/year $2,146/year $1,743/year $1,073/year $402/year $0/yearPlease Note: Program Participant Care is offered during parent days for siblings of the child attending Discovery Preschool. You will receive additional information regarding sibling care registration along with teacher/classroom assignments and starting day information in an August mailing.

Verification documentation of above 2018 household income must be received with application. Acceptable forms of verification are:1. Gross Wages and Salaries from all jobs (before deductions): • 2018 W-2 Statement • 2018 Income Tax Return2. Pension, SSI, Retirement Social Security: • Letter from agency providing benefits which states amount of benefits/checks.

3. Public Assistance: • Letter from agency providing benefits which states amount of benefits/checks.4. Unemployment, Worker's Compensation, strike benefits: • Copies of 3 most recent checks.5. Other Income (i.e. farm, self-employment, etc.): • 2018 Form 1040 and Schedule C6. Letter verifying child is legal responsibility of the court (Foster child).

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ECFESLIDING FEE SCALE

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Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Elk River Area

3s Elk River #019:00-11:30am

4s Elk River #019:00-11:30am

4s Elk River #029:00-11:30am

3s Elk River #02Night 6:00-7:30pm

3s Elk River #019:00-11:30am

4s Elk River #019:00-11:30am

4s Elk River #029:00-11:30am

3s Plus+ Elk River #P31:00-3:30pm

4s Elk River #031:00-3:30pm

4s Plus+ Elk River #P41:00-3:30pm

3s Elk River #029:00-11:30am

4s Elk River #019:00-11:30am

4s Elk River #029:00-11:30am

3s Plus+ Elk River #P31:00-3:30pm

4s Elk River #031:00-3:30pm

4s Plus+ Elk River #P41:00-3:30pm

3s Elk River #019:00-11:30am

4s Elk River #019:00-11:30am

4s Elk River #029:00-11:30am

3s Plus+ Elk River #P31:00-3:30pm

4s Elk River #031:00-3:30pm

4s Plus+ Elk River #P41:00-3:30pm

3s Elk River #029:00-11:30am

4s Elk River #029:00-11:30am

4s Elk River #031:00-3:30pm

4s Plus+ Elk River #P41:00-3:30pm

Otsego Area

3s Otsego #018:50-11:20am4s Otsego #018:50-11:20am

3s Prairie View #019:00-11:30am

4s Prairie View #019:00-11:30am

3s Otsego #028:50-11:20am4s Otsego #018:50-11:20am

3s Prairie View #029:00-11:30am

4s Prairie View #019:00-11:30am4s Otsego #0212:50-3:20pm

4s Prairie View #021:00-3:30pm

3s Otsego #01Night 6:00-7:30pm

3s Otsego #028:50-11:20am4s Otsego #018:50-11:20am

3s Prairie View #019:00-11:30am

4s Prairie View #019:00-11:30am4s Otsego #0212:50-3:20pm

4s Prairie View #021:00-3:30pm

3s Otsego #018:50-11:20am4s Otsego #018:50-11:20am

3s Prairie View #029:00-11:30am

4s Prairie View #019:00-11:30am4s Otsego #0212:50-3:20pm

4s Prairie View #021:00-3:30pm

3s Prairie View #01Night 6:00-7:30pm

3s Otsego #028:50-11:20am4s Otsego #018:50-11:20am

3s Prairie View #029:00-11:30am

4s Prairie View #019:00-11:30am4s Otsego #0212:50-3:20pm

4s Prairie View #021:00-3:30pm

Rogers Area

4s Rogers #019:15-11:45am4s Rogers #029:15-11:45am3s Rogers #01

Night 6:00-7:30pm

4s Rogers #019:15-11:45am4s Rogers #029:15-11:45am3s Rogers #021:15-3:45pm

4s Rogers #031:15-3:45pm

4s Plus+ Rogers #P41:15-3:45pm

3s Rogers #019:15-11:45am4s Rogers #019:15-11:45am4s Rogers #029:15-11:45am3s Rogers #021:15-3:45pm

4s Rogers #031:15-3:45pm

4s Plus+ Rogers #P41:15-3:45pm

4s Rogers #019:15-11:45am4s Rogers #029:15-11:45am3s Rogers #021:15-3:45pm

4s Rogers #031:15-3:45pm

4s Plus+ Rogers #P41:15-3:45pm

3s Rogers #019:15-11:45am4s Rogers #019:15-11:45am4s Rogers #031:15-3:45pm

4s Plus+ Rogers #P41:15-3:45pm

Zimm

erman Area

3s Zimmerman #018:45-11:15am

4s Zimmerman #018:45-11:15am

4s Zimmerman #028:45-11:15am

4s Zimmerman #018:45-11:15am

4s Zimmerman #028:45-11:15am

4s Zimmerman #0312:45-3:15pm

3s Zimmerman #01Night 6:00-7:30pm

4s Zimmerman #018:45-11:15am

4s Zimmerman #028:45-11:15am

4s Zimmerman #0312:45-3:15pm

3s Zimmerman #018:45-11:15am

4s Zimmerman #018:45-11:15am

4s Zimmerman #028:45-11:15am

4s Zimmerman #0312:45-3:15pm

4s Zimmerman #018:45-11:15am

4s Zimmerman #0312:45-3:15pm

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