Preschool and Child Care for 33 Months and Older Catalog

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5701 Normandale Road | Edina, MN 55424

Call (952) 848-3908 or email [email protected]

Visit www.edinaschools.org/familycenter

EDINACOMMUNITY

Education

Yes, Edina Family Center classes and programs prepare our youngest learners well for the transition to Kindergarten. But as you can see, we also help grow motivated, lifelong learners ready to embrace life’s opportunities with curiosity, innovation, creativity and resilience.

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Directory............................................................................................2

Welcome To 2016-2017 ...................................................................3

Preschool Information .....................................................................5

Older Two’s .......................................................................................6

Terrific Three's ....................................................................................8

Kindergarten Prep .........................................................................10

Child Care Options ........................................................................12

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)/How to Register ................14

Early Childhood Screening ...........................................................18

Parent Education ...........................................................................19

2016-2017 School Year Calendar ................................................21

Edina Resource Center Information ...........................................22

Financial Assistance Information .................................................23

Financial Assistance Application ................................................24

Early Childhood Immunization Form ...........................................26

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COMMUNITY EDUCATION SERVICES DIRECTORYValerie Burke, Director of Edina Community Education 952-848-3952

Registration/Welcome CenterJane Wiegand, Welcome Center/Success Center Assistant 952-848-3935Diana Swanson, CES Reception 952-848-3952Mary Finnamore, CES Reception 952-848-3976Seth Ryan, Operations Coordinator 952-848-3974Shannon Jarosak, CES Human Resources 952-848-4905

Edina Family CenterLana Davis, Registration 952-848-3908Chris Hanson, Operations Manager 952-848-3945Jane Leese, Classroom Sub/Office Support 952-848-3964Carla Schwappach, Childcare Manager 952-848-3931Mary Streier, Early Childhood Targeted Services Manager 952-848-3985Cathy Snyder, Classroom Assistant/Office Support 952-848-3969Laurie Denn, Coordinator 952-848-3968

Youth Programs and School Age CareMaggie Miller, School Age Care/Success Centers Specialist 952-848-3947Rodney Francois, Concord KIDS Club Manager 952-848-4308Terry Maxwell, Cornelia KIDS Club Manager 952-848-4688Erica Koller, Countryside KIDS Club Manager 952-848-4775Becky Marchand, Creek Valley KIDS Club Manager 952-848-3205Angie Misgen, Highlands KIDS Club Manager 952-848-4568Sandy McVay, Normandale KIDS Club Manager 952-848-4175Jane Tierney, WISE Guys Manager 952-848-4812Carrie Proctor, SURGE Manager 952-848-3750Julie Rogers Bascom, Service Learning Supervisor 952-848-3957Lori Murphy, Youth Enrichment Manager 952-848-3967Andrea Bernhardt, Enrichment Coordinator 952-848-3938Meg Barrett, School Age Care/Success Center Coordinator 952-848-3961

Lifelong Learning and Community EngagementCheryl Gunness, Adult Program Manager 952-848-3944Andrea Bernhardt, Enrichment Coordinator 952-848-3938

Volunteer ProgramCarynn Roehrick, Volunteer Program Manager 952-848-4923

AquaticsKay Zuccaro, Aquatics Supervisor 952-848-3965

Edina Resource CenterHelpline 952-848-3936

Communications, Advertising and Social MediaJulie Prior-Miller, Communications Specialist 952-848-3954

Facility RentalLaurie Wilcox,Facilities Scheduler 952-848-3963

Edina Public Schools Mission The mission of the Edina Public Schools, working in partnership with the family and the community, is to educate all individuals to be responsible, lifelong learners who possess the skills, knowledge, creativity, sense of self-worth, and ethical values necessary to thrive in a rapidly changing, culturally diverse, global society.

Questions?Call (952) 848-3908

Register Onlinewww.edina.thatscommunityed.com

Financial Assistance

is AvailableThe Edina Family Center is committed to making preschool education affordable and accessible. We recognize that the cost of preschool can be a source of concern for families. Please see page 23 of this catalog for more information or contact us at 952-848-3908 to learn more about how financial assistance is determined and to discuss any special circumstances you may have.

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FROM THE FAMILY CENTER COORDINATOR

The Edina Family Center preschool began in 1985 and was originally called Discovery Preschool. Then as now, our preschool programs are designed to support the whole child and the child’s whole family. Then as now, the Edina Family Center preschool is the only public program that aligns its curriculum, staff development training, early childhood special education services and commitment to diversity and equity with the overall K-12 system.

When you enroll your child in the Family Center preschool, you are charting a smooth course for your child’s educational experience and for your involvement in our community—one committed to high-quality lifelong learning. Research has shown that a positive connection to the public school system in the preschool years enables a smooth transition to kindergarten for young learners. Parents in our preschool programs grow as partners with teachers and practice hands-on involvement with their child’s learning from birth, with benefits extending through the elementary years and beyond.

Whether you participated in ECFE with your first newborn, or just learned about the Edina Family Center, we are so glad you are here. Wherever you are on your parenting and educational journey, we welcome you!

Best Wishes,Laurie DennEdina Family Center Coordinator

FROM THE SUPERINTENDENTYou are just beginning the academic journey with your young learner and we are happy that you have chosen the award-winning Edina Family Center and Edina Public Schools to be a partner on that road.

The Family Center will provide an important educational foundation for your child and, we hope, will instill a love of learning. Life-long learning is a core competency that contributes to a student’s success in school, career and life. The committed staff of the Family Center are here to support you and your child during these early learning years. They are the first of many talented, experienced and dedicated teachers and staff that you can expect to meet throughout your Edina Public Schools experience.

Just as your child grows and changes, we as a district are evolving to meet the needs of the Next Generation of students – YOUR student! Renovations and construction of all of our learning sites as well as educational program development are on the horizon. These changes are grounded in a strategic plan that looks to advance our tradition of excellence in three key areas — personalized learning for all students, comprehensive academic programing, and effective partnerships with our families and community. This vision of continuous improvement is focused on our core mission that all learners should have access to learning experiences that allow them to realize their potential and achieve their dreams.

We are excited you have joined us and look forward to a long and rewarding partnership with you throughout your child’s time with Edina Public Schools.

Regards,Ric DressenSuperintendent

EDINACOMMUNITY

Education


BUILDING ON EDINA PUBLIC SCHOOLS CURRICULUM FOR LIFELONG SUCCESS

The Edina Family Center, in partnership with Edina Public Schools, offers engaging, enriching and individualized

experiences for all of our earliest learners. Our preschool is staffed by highly-trained, licensed teachers. Aligned to

Minnesota State Standards, our curriculum and discovery-based settings help develop critical thinking skills and

foster growth socially, emotionally, physically and intellectually.

We want to see each and every child succeed. Because parents, families and caregivers are a child’s first

and most important teacher, we strive to help you grow in your role as advocate for your child on his or her

lifelong learning journey. We pride ourselves on excellent teacher-parent communications. You’ll see regular

documentation about your child’s growth in the areas of personal and social development, language and

literacy, mathematical thinking and physical development. We provide family conferences twice a year. Families

receive regular newsletters with recaps and preview of activities, daily highlights, and recommendation on how

you can extend your child’s learning beyond the school day. Be sure to check out our parent/child options

throughout this catalog, and consider adding a parent/child ECFE day to your weekly routine.

Sometimes additional learning support may be needed for your child. As a part of Edina Public Schools, the

Family Center works seamlessly with Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE), the Early Childhood Targeted

Services Manager, the Edina Public Schools Literacy Coordinator, and the Edina Resource Center to help ensure

that all children are ready for Kindergarten.

PARENT/CHILD OPTIONS

Looking to be more actively involved in your child’s preschool experience? Pair the traditional pre-K experience

with a one-day-a-week parent/child class. Get to know your child’s peers, classroom routines, curriculum and

teachers. Break-out parent-only discussion groups, led by a licensed parent educator, provide opportunities

to connect with other parents while exploring topics such as school readiness, literacy, supporting children’s

learning, developing independence and other topics chosen by the group. The other day is an independent

preschool day. Child care for siblings is available on the parent/child day. Sibling care is a separate registration,

see page 13 for more information.


Our curriculum is aligned with Edina Public Schools

K-12 curriculum.

• Houghton-Mifflin Language Arts for Preschool

• Everyday Mathematics for Preschool

• Our classrooms are equipped with Smart

Board technology

We offer early learners a great beginning to their

Edina Public Schools career!

CIRCLE TIMESongs, sharing, stories, calendar.

MATHNumbers, counting, addition, subtraction, sorting and grouping.

SMART BOARD TIMEClassroom activities, math, stories.

SCIENCEExploring nature, plants, animals and weather using the teaching concept of cause and effect.

CHOICE TIME + GYMFree play, art projects, games, dramatic play, gym time.

READING TIMEAlliteration, phonemic awareness, letter recognition, rhyming.

CREATIVE MOVEMENT TIMEStretching/yoga and gross motor skills combine in fun and interactive creative movement.

ART, MUSIC AND THEATERIndividual expression and creativity using a variety of mediums.

Each of our preschool classes and our preschool

in child care has received the highest possible

rating by Minnesota’s quality rating system for

early education settings.

TWO YEAR OLD CLASSESChild must be 33 months of age on September 1, 2016

THREE YEAR OLD CLASSES Child must be three years of age on September 1, 2016

A DAY IN THE LIFE – FAMILY CENTER PRESCHOOL CURRICULUM

All of the Family Center preschool classrooms are

NAEYC accredited.

ELIGIBLE AGES FOR FAMILY CENTER PRESCHOOL

FOUR AND FIVE YEAR OLD CLASSESChild must befour years of age on September 1, 2016


PLEASE NOTE: The Early Education team will be engaging in community conversations to review our block care and drop-in childcare program options for children 33 months and younger. The community engagement sessions will be held the week of January 18th. Times, location(s) and an RSVP for the meetings will be on our website at www.edinaschools.org/familycenter Monday, January 11th.

OLDER TWO’S – CHILD ONLYThis is a two day independent preschool experience for older two’s who will be 33 months by September 1, 2016.

OLDER TWO’S – CHILD ONLY

DAY TIME ROOM START DATE COURSE NUMBER

PRICE/MO (RESIDENT)

PRICE/MO (NON-RESIDENT)

*Tues/Thurs 9:35-12:05 168I 8/30/16 #0002-1 $147.00/MO $189.00/MO

*This class teams with Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE).

AGES 33-35 MONTHS


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OLDER TWO’S – WITH WEEKLY PARENTINGThis weekly introductory preschool program is designed for parents and their children who are 33 months by

September 1st.

The parent/child day encourages parent-child playtime together followed by a separate parent discussion.

Sibling care is also available for this day each week, should you need it to attend. Sibling care is a separate

registration, see page 13 for more information.

On the child only preschool day, your child will interact with their peers, experience a variety of age appropriate

educational experiences and develop a sense of independence.

OLDER TWO’S – WITH PARENTING


PRICE/MO (RESIDENT)


*Wed/Fri 9:00-11:00 170B 8/31/16 #0002-2 $141.00/MO $181.00/MO

*Wed/Fri 11:30-1:30 170B 8/31/16 #0002-3 $136.00/MO $176.00/MO

*Day is parenting

EARLY MORNING OPTION 8:00 - 9:35 a.m. $12/DAY

MID-AFTERNOON OPTION 1:30 - 4:00 p.m. $20/DAY

EXTEND-A-DAY SAMPLE SCHEDULELooking for flexibility in your schedule? Add time before or after your child’s class with our Extend-A-Day options varying throughout the day. With early morning, mid-morning, early afternoon and mid-afternoon options available, you’ll be sure to find something that suits your families needs.

For example, the early morning

option would work for #0002-2 and

the mid-afternoon option would work

for #0002-3

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With imagination in full gear, three year old’s love to ask questions and share their thoughts about everything.

Our classroom encourages curiosity and rich, exploratory play for this increasingly independent stage

of development, and your preschooler will learn more about the world outside of themselves. Through

encouraging self-expression, three year old’s will begin to understand that others, including storybook

characters and classmates, have real feelings and different experiences. Capitalizing on this social and

emotional maturation allows for students to make their first real friendships while discovering an excitement for

their own intellectual curiosity.

TERRIFIC THREE’S PRESCHOOL – CHILD ONLY This is a two or three day independent preschool experience for three year olds who will be three by September

1, 2016.

TERRIFIC THREE’S PRESCHOOL – CHILD ONLY


PRICE/MO (RESIDENT)


*Tues/Thur 9:35-12:05 168K 8/30/16 #0003-3 $163.00/MO $202.00/MO

Mon/Wed/Fri 9:00-11:30 103 8/31/16 #0003-4 $227.00/MO $282.00/MO

Mon/Wed/Fri 9:35-12:05 168I 8/31/16 #0003-5 $227.00/MO $282.00/MO

Mon/Wed/Fri 12:45-3:15 103 8/31/16 #0003-6 $222.00/MO $276.00/MO

Tues/Thur 12:45-3:15 103 8/30/16 #0003-7 $158.00/MO $196.00/MO


AGES 3 YEARS


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TERRIFIC THREE’S PRESCHOOL – WITH WEEKLY PARENTING This preschool class is designed for parents and their children who will be at least three by September 1, 2016.

TERRIFIC THREE’S PRESCHOOL – WITH WEEKLY PARENTING


PRICE/MO (RESIDENT)


Mon/*Wed/Fri 9:15-11:45 101 8/31/16 #0003-1 $227.00/MO $282.00/MO

*Parenting day meets 9:15-11:15 a.m. Sibling care is available for this class as a separate registration. See

page 13.

TERRIFIC THREE’S – WITH MONTHLY PARENTING This preschool class is designed for parents and their children who will be at least three by September 1, 2016.

TERRIFIC THREE’S PRESCHOOL – WITH MONTHLY PARENTING


PRICE/MO (RESIDENT)


Mon/Tues/Wed/*Thur 9:15-11:45 129 8/30/16 #0003-2 $316.00/MO $393.00/MO

*Parenting for this class meets on the following Thursdays from 9:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.: 9/29, 10/27, 11/17, 12/22,

1/26, 2/23, 3/23, 4/27, 5/25. Sibling care is available for this class as a separate registration. See page 13.

EARLY MORNING OPTION 8:00 - 9:35 a.m. $12/DAY

EARLY AFTERNOON OPTION 11:45 - 1:30 p.m. $16/DAY

EXTEND-A-DAY SAMPLE SCHEDULE

Looking for flexibility in your schedule? Add time before or after your child’s class with our Extend-A-Day options varying throughout the day. With early morning, mid-morning, early afternoon and mid-afternoon options available, you’ll be sure to find something that suits your families needs.

For example, either or both

of these options would work for this

time frame.


We focus on social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth appropriate for 4 and 5 year olds to provide a

solid foundation for lifelong learning. Students will understand more concrete ideas, expand their memory and

recall, and deepen their connections to their classmates. Knowing that 4’s and 5’s need to explore, form ideas,

and learn to be creative problem solvers, our preschool is designed to offer the right balance of structured and

unstructured activities intended to help prepare every child for kindergarten.

KINDERGARTEN PREP – CHILD ONLY Our Kindergarten Prep offers your child a chance to grow in an environment that builds upon their abilities and

independence. These classes are for children who will be at least four on September 1, 2016.

KINDERGARTEN PREP – CHILD ONLY


PRICE/MO (RESIDENT)


Tues/Wed/Thur 9:35-12:05 168M 8/30/16 #0045-3 $253.00/MO $312.00/MO

Mon/Wed/Fri 12:45-3:15 129 8/31/16 #0045-4 $236.00/MO $317.00/MO

*Mon/Wed/Fri 12:45-3:15 101 8/31/16 #0045-5 $236.00/MO $317.00/MO

Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs

12:45-3:15 135 8/30/16 #0045-6 $319.00/MO $375.00/MO


AGES 4 & 5

►► DON’T FORGET TO CHECK OUT OUR EXTEND-A-DAY OPTIONS

SEE PAGE 12 FOR MORE INFORMATION

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KINDERGARTEN PREP – WITH WEEKLY PARENTING This preschool class is designed for parents and their children who will be at least four by September 1, 2016.

KINDERGARTEN PREP – WITH WEEKLY PARENTING

DAY TIME ROOM START DATE

COURSE NUMBER

PRICE/MO (RESIDENT)


Mon/*Tues/Wed/Thur 9:15-12:15 135 8/30/16 #0045-1 $374.00/MO $442.00/MO

*Parenting day meets 9:15-11:15 a.m. Sibling care is available for this class as a separate registration. See page

13.

KINDERGARTEN PREP – WITH MONTHLY PARENTING This preschool class is designed for parents and their children who will be at least four by September 1, 2016.

KINDERGARTEN PREP – WITH MONTHLY PARENTING

DAY TIME ROOM START DATE

COURSE NUMBER

PRICE/MO (RESIDENT)


Mon/*Tues/Wed/Thur/Fri 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

115 8/30/16 #0045-2 $609.00/MO $719.00/MO

*Parenting for this class meets on the following Tuesdays from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.:

9/20, 10/18, 11/15, 12/20, 1/24, 2/28, 3/21, 4/18, 5/16. Sibling care is available for this class as a separate

registration. See page 13.

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Children enrolled in any of our child care options will enjoy a variety of planned learning and play activities. Days

include playground or gym time, creative art projects, circle time, kindergarten prep, Smart Board time and age

appropriate academic and social learning.

EXTEND-A-DAY Looking for flexibility in your schedule? Add time before or after your child’s class with our Extend-A-Day options

varying throughout the day. With early morning, mid-morning, early afternoon and mid-afternoon options

available, you’ll be sure to find something that suits your family’s needs. Your child will be escorted by classroom

staff to/from the child care room when you combine Extend-A-Day with your class.

OPTIONS TIME PRICE

Early morning 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. $12/DAY for classes beginning at/before 9:30 a.m.

Mid-morning 8:45 a.m. -12:45 p.m. $32/DAY for classes beginning at 12:45 p.m.

Early afternoon 11:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m. $16/DAYfor classes ending at 11:30 a.m.,12:00 p.m. or 12:15 p.m.

Mid-afternoon 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. $20/DAY for classes ending at 1:30pm or later.

Please note: Children must be 33 months or older on start date.

Extend-A-Day is offered on a space available basis and you must be registered for an Edina Family Center

Preschool class to use this option. For billing information see page 15.

BLOCK TIME Start or extend your child’s day by registering for our part time child care program. If you are working from home

or need a few hours to yourself, your child will be engaged in a safe, caring environment with our highly trained,

dedicated staff. Block Time is offered for non-class days and for participants who are not enrolled in a class at the

Family Center. Block Time child care will be billed to your credit card on file, the

first business day of each month.

OPTIONS TIME PRICE

Block Time 3 Hours $24/DAY

Block Time 4 Hours $32/DAY

Please note: Immunization forms on pages 26-27 are required for Block Time and children must be 33 months or

older on start date.

You do not need to be registered for a class to use our Block Time program, however, there is a limit of

one block time session per day, per child. Block Time is offered on a space available basis and a $12 non-

refundable registration fee will be charged for each section of Block Time. For billing questions, see page 15.

EXTEND-A-DAY, BLOCK TIME, SIBLING CARE, DROP-IN TIME

NEW! EXPANDED

HOURS! M-F 8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.


SIBLING CARE When attending a parenting class, you may need care for your

other child(ren). Sibling care is a school year agreement to provide

care for the sibling of your child who is enrolled in a school year

preschool class. Care begins 15 minutes prior to the start of your

class and ends 15 minutes after your class. Sibling Care is provided

for children as young as six weeks old through pre-K. Not ready

to separate from your infant? That’s okay. Infants are welcome in

parenting classes until four months of age.

OPTIONS TIME PRICE

Sibling Care Weekly Parenting $40/MO

Sibling Care Monthly Parenting $10/MO

Please note: The rate for Sibling Care is based upon the preschool class that your other child is enrolled in.

Registration for Sibling Care is separate from your parenting class. Be sure to register for both Sibling Care and

your parenting class to be enrolled for each. If you are due to have a baby during the school year and will

need sibling care, please let us know the date you anticipate needing care.

DROP-IN TIME Have a dentist appointment? Need to run an errand? When something comes up at the last minute, or for

occasional activities, the Edina Family Center has Drop-in Time available to accomodate your busy schedule.

Registrations can be made up to two weeks in advance. We require a minimum of three business days notice

before the date requested. To request Drop-in Time, email the Family Center at [email protected].

Drop-ins will begin September 19, 2016.

OPTIONS TIME PRICE

Drop-In 90 Minutes $15/DAY

Drop-In 3 Hours $27/DAY

Please note: Drop-in Time is limited to a maximum of 9 hours per week.

You do not need to be registered for a class to use the drop-in program. Drop-in Time will be billed to your credit

card on file and charges are non-refundable once booked.


FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

DO EDINA PUBLIC SCHOOLS RESIDENTS REGISTER EARLY?Registration for Edina Public Schools residents and non-residents opens January 20, 2016. Edina residents

will have registration priority through January 27, 2016 in the order that they are received. All non-resident

registrations may be submitted on January 20 and will be accepted after January 27 in the order in which

they are received. All resident registrations submitted after January 27 will be accepted with non-resident

registrations.

Not sure if you’re an Edina Public Schools district resident? Check pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us to input your street

address and find out.

HOW DO I REGISTER? Please note: steps 1-5 can be done ahead of time prior to

registration day on 1/20/16.

1. Take a look at our 2016-2017 Preschool/Child Care

catalog online and choose the class that’s best for you

and your child, based upon their age on September

1, 2016. If you already have an account in our system,

please log in to your account and skip to step #7

2. Visit www.edina.thatscommunityed.com

3. Click on “create an account”

4. Fill in your personal information

5. Add family members to create your family profile

6. You will now be ready to register online

7. When selecting a class, providing a 2nd & 3rd choice

increases your chances of enrollment.

Edina Community Education Main Office Staff: here to help! From Left to right: Diana, Mary, Maggie, Jane and Lana.

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8. Hover over “browse all programs”

9. Select EFC Preschool or Block Time/Extend-A-Day

10. Click on registration, log in, begin selections. Your online registration will go into a queue and you will be

contacted by email at a later date with your class confirmation. Please Note: You are not placed in a

class until you receive your email confirmation from the Family Center.

WHAT IF I DON’T SEE MY CONFIRMATION EMAIL? Please be sure to double check your email’s ‘junk’ folder for a confirmation from [email protected].

HOW WILL I BE BILLED FOR PRESCHOOL CLASS AND/OR CHILD CARE?

The Edina Family Center accepts payments by Visa, MasterCard or Discover credit/debit cards. Upon

acceptance of your Preschool, Extended-A-Day or Block Time contract, you will be charged one month’s fee

which is applied towards September 2016 tuition. An initial $50 non-refundable registration fee is charged for

Preschool classes. An initial $12 non-refundable registration fee is charged for each Extend-A-Day or Block Time

section (maximum $60/child). Your credit/debit card on file will then be charged on the first business day of each

month for your next month’s tuition. For example, on September 1st, you will be charged for October’s tuition. We

send monthly invoices via email approximately three business days prior to charging your credit card on file as a

reminder of your upcoming payment. A $20.00 late fee will be assessed on all declined credit/debit cards.

HOW WILL I BE BILLED FOR SIBLING CARE AND/OR DROP-IN TIME?

Sibling care payments are added to your monthly Preschool class payment. Drop-in Time charges are charged to

your credit card when your request is approved. Drop-in charges are non-refundable once booked.

WHAT IS THE CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY?

No refunds are given for emergency or weather closings or for days missed due to illness or vacation. We reserve

the right to cancel a class or child care due to low enrollment and a full refund will be given. Cancellations must be received in writing or by email by May 2, 2016 to receive a full tuition refund less a non-refundable registration fee. September 2016 tuition is non-refundable beginning May 2, 2016. Please note: Your initial payment is applied

towards the month of September. Cancellations requested for registrations submitted after May 2, 2016 have until

August 5, 2016 to receive a full tuition refund less the non-refundable registration fee.

WHAT IS THE ENROLLMENT/WAITING LIST POLICY? Due to limited space, families may only register for one preschool section per child. The Edina Family Center strives

to accommodate each family’s preference, but cannot guarantee preference placement. Once the preschool

class that you are enrolled in begins its third week, families will be removed from other waiting lists in order to

ensure enrollment opportunities for all families.


WHAT HAPPENS IF I DON’T GET PLACED INTO MY FIRST CHOICE CLASS? The Edina Family Center strives to accommodate each family’s preference, but we cannot guarantee

preference placement. Upon registration, you have the opportunity to list a second and third class choice. This

option is listed in the Q&A section of our registration system. If you do indicate a second and/or third choice

preference, and your first choice class is full, you will be enrolled in your second or third choice class, if space is

available, and placed on the wait list for your first choice class. If you do not indicate a second or third choice in

the system, and your first choice is full, you will remain on the wait list for your first choice class only.

IS THE FAMILY CENTER RATED BY PARENT AWARE? All of our preschool classrooms and preschool child care are rated the full four stars from Parent Aware. We are

proud to use best statewide practices for preparing kids for Kindergarten.

WHEN DO CLASSES BEGIN AND END? Classes meet August, 2016 to June, 2017. Please see calendar on page 22 for further detail.

DO I HAVE TO IMMUNIZE MY CHILD?All students in the state of Minnesota must have their immunizations up-to-date. The state also requires schools

must have a child’s immunization record prior to the child’s first day of school. See page 26 for immunization

form.

DOES MY CHILD NEED TO BE TOILET TRAINED? Your child does not need to be toilet trained to attend our classes and programs.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS CONTINUED


CAN I VISIT A CLASSROOM BEFORE I ENROLL? Yes! See for yourself what a typical day in preschool is like by meeting our staff, viewing our facilities and touring the building. Visit www.edinaschools.org/familycenter to schedule a tour, or call (952) 848-3908.

IS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE? Yes! The Edina Family Center is proud to offer financial asssitance for qualifying families. Please see pages 23

and 24 for financial assistance application and further information.

WHAT IF I NEED CHILD CARE FOR MY OTHER CHILDREN WHILE I’M AT CLASS? Sibling care is available during parent/child classes for an additional charge. If you need sibling care on your

parenting day, please see page 13 for further information. Sibling Care for Preschool is $40/month for weekly

parenting. $10/month for monthly parenting classes.

*After September 1st, we require a two-week notice prior to your start date for staffing purposes.

THE AGE REQUIREMENT FOR A CLASS IS SEPTEMBER 1, BUT MY CHILD’S BIRTHDAY IS SEPTEMBER 4. CAN WE STILL REGISTER FOR THE CLASS?No. Please select your class(es) based on your child’s age on or before September 1, 2016, following district

kindergarten age requirements.

WILL I BE CHARGED IF I’M LATE TO PICK UP MY CHILD?Yes. The late pick-up fee is $1.00 per minute you arrive after class has ended.

WHAT IS THE POLICY ON BRINGING NUTS INTO THE CLASSROOM? The Edina Family Center children’s classrooms are nut free. Please refrain from bringing nuts of any type into the

classrooms.


The early childhood years from birth to the start of

kindergarten are an important time of rapid learning

and growth.

Early Childhood Screening is a FREE and simple check

of how your child is growing and developing offered

through Edina Public Schools.

Between the ages of three and four, screening can

detect possible health or learning concerns, so that

children can get help before they start school.

Parents accompany their child through the

approximate hour-long process. After the screening

activities, the screener shares information on a child’s

growth, development, and learning.

Join us at screening as soon as your child turns three!

Discover more about their development and learning,

such as:

• Thinking, language, and communication skills

• Social and emotional development

• Large and small muscle coordination

• Height and weight

• Vision and hearing

• Immunization status

Screening Appointments Screening appointments are offered intermittently

throughout the year on:

• Thursdays from 1:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

• Fridays from 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (July - August)

• Fridays from 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. (September -

May)

• Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Appointments are scheduled every 30 minutes on the

half hour.

To Schedule a Screening Appointment for Your Child: Please complete the form and submit electronically or

print this form and mail/fax to us

An e-mail message confirming your appointment will

be sent to you within two school days.

DID YOU KNOW?

EARLY CHILDHOOD SCREENING IS REQUIRED BEFORE ENTRANCE IN MINNESOTA’S PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

CALL TODAY TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT.

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BEYOND ECFE – SCHOOL AGE PARENTINGSet some time aside once each month to learn new

parenting skills, replenish your toolkit, and build your

confidence as a parent. Engage with leading-edge,

research-based information and strategies to promote

healthy and age-appropriate child development.

Each session includes guided discussion time, which

allows you to share your joys and concerns, your

challenges and experiences—and benefit from group

wisdom.

Parenting Your KindergartenerFriendships at school, teaching responsibility, sibling issues, and positive discipline are concerns common to this

age and stage. Topics are flexible and reflect the interest of the group.

Parenting Your 1st and 2nd GraderEmotion coaching, independence, media, chores and allowance are concerns common to this age and stage.

Topics are flexible and reflect the interest of the group.

Parenting Your 3rd through 5th GraderCliques and bullies, puberty, optimism and resilience, and making good choices are concerns common to this

age and stage. Topics are flexible and reflect the interest of the group.

Parenting Your 6th and 7th GraderFriendships and social dynamics, balancing homework and activities, puberty, adolescent brain development,

discipline and back talk, and technology and social media are concerns common to this age and stage. Topics

are flexible and reflect the interest of the group.

Parenting Your 8th and 9th GraderAdolescent brain development, budding romance, emerging independence, parties and dances, and

technology and social networking are concerns common to this age and stage. Topics are flexible and reflect

the interest of the group.

Parenting Your High SchoolerFriendships and social dynamics, money management, and drugs and alcohol are concerns common to this age

and stage. Topics are flexible and reflect the interest of the group.

LOOK FOR THESE UPCOMING CLASSES IN THE FALL 2016 LEARNING FOR LIFE CATALOG!

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

• 2016-2017 District Calendar

• Edina Resource Center Information • Financial Assistance Information • Financial Assistance Application

• Immunization Form


AUGUST 201615-18 New Teacher Workshop

22 Building Inservice23 District Inservice

24-26 Staff Workshop29 First Day of School (Gr. 1-12)30 First Day of School (ECSE, EFC, K)

SEPTEMBER 20165 Labor Day (Building Closed)

28 Early Release

OCTOBER 201620-21 Education MN Conv. (No Students)

NOVEMBER 201623 Conf. Comp Day (No Students)

24-25 Thanksgiving Break (Building Closed)

DECEMBER 20169 Early Release

26-30 Winter Break (No Students)26-27 District Holiday (Building Closed)

30 District Holiday (Building Closed)JANUARY 2017

2-6 Winter Break (No Students)16 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

(No Students)20 Teacher Data Day (No Students)

FEBRUARY 201720 President’s Day (No Students)21 District Inservice (No Students)

MARCH 20173 Building Inservice/Conferences*

(No Students)23 Early Release24 Conf. Comp Day (No Students)

27-31 Spring Break (No Students)

APRIL 201710 Building Inservice (No Students)

MAY 20172 Early Release

29 Memorial Day (Building Closed)

JUNE 20172 Last Day of School (All Students)5 Commencement5 Teacher Data Day

EDINACOMMUNITY

Education

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SCHOOL/DISTRICT EVENTS Please visit www.edinaschools.org/calendar for details and a complete list of events.

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The Edina Resource Center is a free and confidential service for anyone who lives, works or goes to school in the city of Edina. We are here to help you access and understand the services available to you. Our staff can answer questions from the need for food, clothing and shelter, to tax preparation, moving an older loved one to a nursing home and more. Please refer below to some of our commonly used resources for more information.

• Think Small – Services, resources and advocacy for early childhood education in Minnesota.

651-641-0305 or www.thinksmall.org

• Parent Aware - Parent Aware gives you the tools and information to find the best quality child care and early

education for your child. 1-888-291-9811 or http://parentaware.org/

• Edina Public Schools Student Enrollment Center – Register to get into the EPS Census to receive kindergarten

enrollment mailings. 952-848-4585 or www.edinaschools.org

• Edina Public Schools Early Childhood Developmental Screening – Screening recommended when a child is 3 - 4.

Must be completed before starting kindergarten. 952-848-4299

• Metro South Adult Basic Education – ESL classes for adult learners. 952-681-6170 or www.metrosouth.org

• Edina Library & Southdale Library – Baby & family storytimes. 612-543-6325 or www.hclib.org

• Edina Community Education – Enrichment classes for birth-99, facility rental and volunteer opportunities. 952-848-

3952 or www.edinacommunityed.org

CITY INFORMATION• Edina City Hall – Police, fire, government, parks/recreation and events. 952-927-8861 or

www.edinamn.gov

• Edinborough Park – Adventure Peak Indoor play park. 952-833-9540

FINANCIAL SUPPORT• Hennepin County Front Door/Human Services – Provides comprehensive mental health, chemical health and

protection services. 612-348-4111 or www.hennepin.us

• CAPSH (Community Action Partnership for Suburban Hennepin) – Energy assistance. 952-933-9639 or www.capsh.org

• VEAP (Volunteers Enlisted to Assist People) – Emergency service provider & food shelf. 952-888-9616 or

www.veapvolunteers.org

• Bloomington Public Health – Low-cost immunizations clinics. 952-563-8900 or www.bloomingtonmn.gov

• Minnesota Housing Link - Affordable housing resources and information. 612-522-2500 or www.housinglink.org

TRANSPORTATION• Transit Link - Curb-to-curb minibus service available for the general public where regular transit route service is not

available. 651-602-5465 or www.metrocouncil.org

For additional resources or questions, contact the Edina Resource Center at www.edinaresourcecenter.com or 952-848-3936.

EDINA RESOURCE CENTER – HERE TO HELP YOU!

CHILD CARE AND EDUCATION


HOW TO DETERMINE YOUR ELIGIBILITY: 1. Locate your household size

2. Locate your household income

3. Refer to the percentage in the grid to determine your monthly tuition discount

4. Complete and return the financial assistance form on the opposite page, along with income verification*

* Financial Assistance and Income Verification is required prior to registration. Verification includes income tax return and/or two months pay statements.

If you qualify for reduced tuition, the Minnesota Department of Education has Early Learning Scholarships available that can eliminate your reduced fee. Go to www.thinksmall.org or call 651-641-6604 for more information.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE 2016-2017

HOUSEHOLD INCOME RANGE

HOUSEHOLD SIZE

100%DISCOUNT

80%DISCOUNT

60%DISCOUNT

40%DISCOUNT

20%DISCOUNT

2 $15,930 - $20,709 $20,710 - $25,010 $25,011 - $29,471 $29,472 - $33,612 $33,613 - $38,073

3 $20,090 - $26,117 $26,118 - $31,541 $31,542 - $37,167 $37,168 - $42,390 $42,391 - $48,015

4 $24,250 - $31,525 $31,526 - $38,073 $38,074 - $44,863 $44,864 - $51,168 $51,169 - $57,958

5 $28,410 - $36,933 $36,934 - $44,604 $44,605 - $52,559 $52,560 - $59,945 $59,946 - $67,900

6 $32,970 - $42,341 $42,342 - $51,135 $51,136 - $60,255 $60,256 - $68,723 $68,724 - $77,842

EXAMPLE Family of 4 with $50,000 income is eligible for 40% discount on monthly class fees.

The Edina Family Center is committed to making preschool education affordable and accessible. We recognize that the cost of preschool can be a source of concern for families.

Please contact us at 952-848-3908 or email email [email protected] to learn more about how financial assistance is determined and to discuss any special circumstances you may have.


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Early Childhood Immunization Form Must be on file before a child attends any early childhood programs*

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Indicate vaccine type: DTaP or DTPPolio (IPV, OPV)

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Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR)• Required for children 15 months and older• 1st dose on or after 1st birthday• 2nd dose at 4-6 years

Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib)• 2-3 doses in the first year• 1 dose required after 12 months or older• For unvaccinated children 15-59 months, 1 dose is required• Not required for children 5 years or older

Varicella (chickenpox)• Required for children 15 months and older• 1st dose on or after 1st birthday• 2nd dose at 4-6 years

Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV)• Required for children age 2 - 24 months• 3 doses in the first year• 4th dose after 12 months• At least 1 dose is recommended for children age 24-59 months

in child careHepatitis B (hep B)

• 2-3 doses in the first year• 3rd dose (final dose) by 18 months

Hepatitis A (hep A)• 2 doses separated by 6 months for children 12 months and older

RecommendedRotavirus (2-3 doses between 2 and 6 months)

Influenza (annually for children 6 months or older)

5th dose not required if 4rd dose was given on or after the 4th birthday

4th dose not required if 3rd dose was given on or after the 4th birthday

Minnesota law requires children enrolled in early education programs to be immunized against certain diseases or file a legal medical or conscientious exemption.Parent/Guardian: You may attach a copy of the child’s immunization history to this form OR enter the MONTH, DAY, and YEAR for all vaccines your child received. Enter MED to indicate vaccines that are medically contraindicated including a history of disease, or laboratory evidence of immunity and CO for vaccines that are contrary to parent or guardian’s conscientiously held beliefs. Sign or obtain appropriate signatures on reverse. Complete section 1A or 1B to certify immunization status and section 2A to document medical exemptions (including a history of varicella disease) and 2B to document a conscientious exemption. Additionally, if a parent or guardian would like to give permission to the early education program to share their child’s immunization record with Minnesota’s immunization information system, they may sign section 3 (optional).For updated copies of your child’s immunization history, talk to your doctor or call the Minnesota Immunization Information Connection (MIIC) at 651-201-5503 or 800-657-3970.


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Name _______________________________________________________

A. Medical exemption: No child is required to receive an immunization if they have a medical contraindication, history of disease, or laboratory evidence of immunity. For a child to receive a medical exemption, a physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant must sign this statement:I certify the immunization(s) listed below are contraindicated for medical reasons, laboratory evidence of immunity, or that adequate immunity exists due to a history of disease that was laboratory confirmed (for varicella disease see * below). List exempted immunization(s):

Signature of physician/nurse practitioner/physician assistant _______________ Date

*History of varicella disease only. In the case of varicella disease, it was medically diagnosed or adequately described to me by the parent to indicate past varicella infection in ___________ (year)

Signature of physician/nurse practitioner/physician assistant (If disease occured before September 2010, a parent can sign.)

B. Conscientious exemption: No child is required to have an immunization that is con-trary to the conscientiously held beliefs of his/her parent or guardian. However, not following vaccine recommen-dations may endanger the health or life of the child or others they come in contact with. In a disease outbreak, children who are not vaccinated may be excluded in or-der to protect them and others. To receive an exemption to vaccination, a parent or legal guardian must complete and sign the following statement and have it notarized:I certify by notarization that it is contrary to my conscien-tiously held beliefs for my child to receive the following vaccine(s):

Signature of parent or legal guardian _______________ Date

Subscribed and sworn to before me this: _______ day of ______________________ 20______

Signature of notary (A copy of the notarized statement will be forwarded to the commissioner of health.)

2. Exemptions to Immunization Law. Complete A and/or B to indicate type of exemption.

3. Parental/Guardian Consent to Share Immunization Information (optional): Your child’s early childhood program is asking your permission to share your child’s immunization documentation with MIIC,

Minnesota’s immunization information system, to help better protect children from disease and allow easier access for you to retrieve your child’s immunization record. You are not required to sign this consent; it is voluntary. In addition, all the information you provide is legally classified as private data and can only be released to those legally authorized to receive it under Minnesota law.

I agree to allow early childhood program personnel to share my child’s immunization documentation with Minnesota’s immunization information system:

Signature of parent or legal guardian Date

Instructions, please complete:Box 1 to certify the child’s immunization status Box 2 to file an exemption (medical or concientious) Box 3 to provide consent to share immunization information (optional)

A. Children who are 15 months or older: For children who are 15 months or older and who have

received all the immunizations required by law for early childhood programs:

I certify that that the above-named child is at least 15 months of age and has completed the immunizations which are required by law for child care.

Signature of Parent / Guardian OR Physician / Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant / Public Clinic _______________ Date

B. Children who are 15 months or younger: For children who are younger than 15 months OR have

not received all required immunizations: I certify that the above-named child has received the

immunizations indicated. In order to remain enrolled this child must receive all required vaccines within 18 months from initial enrollment date. The dates on which the remaining doses are to be given are:

Signature of Physician / Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant / Public Clinic _______________ Date

1. Certify Immunization Status. Complete A or B to indicate child’s immunization status.

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