Minnetonka Community Education

18-24 months | gradually-separating At 18-24 months, your curious toddler is exploring their environment in several ways and adding new words to their spoken vocabulary every day! Learn ways to interact with your child through fun activities and share about your experience with this new stage of independence in an educator-led discussion.

Early Childhood Screening is required by the State of Minnesota for all preschool-aged children (ages three to five), before entering public school. It is a free and simple check on how your child is growing and developing, and is structured to include fun games that will assess multiple areas of your child’s health and development, including: Vision, hearing and physical growth Health and immunization history Social and emotional development Fine and gross motor ability Cognitive development Speech, language and articulation Screening supports your child’s readiness for kindergarten and promotes positive developmental outcomes. Screening may also lead to referrals for early learning opportunities. Note: Although Early Childhood Screening is required within 30 days of entrance into Kindergarten/Kindergarten Ready Start in Minnesota’s public schools, screening is not a kindergarten entrance test. For more information, view the Minnesota Statute here. For additional information about Minnetonka's Early Childhood Screening click here. Minnetonka Early Childhood Screening takes place at: 18707 Old Excelsior Blvd., Minnetonka, MN 55345 (Directions: Hwy. 7 to Vine Hill Road (go north). Take the first right turn onto Old Excelsior Blvd. (directly behind the Midas Auto Shop). Location is 1/4 mile on right (next door to Sunrise Senior Living)). IMPORTANT ONLINE REGISTRATION NOTES: To Complete Registration: Select "Enroll," Click the shopping basket to select "Check Out for $0." You must complete both steps. When online registration is successful, you will receive a confirmation email with the appointment date and time a few minutes after registering. Your registration is not complete if you do not receive a confirmation email. If you need assistance, please call Kate Van Horne at (952) 401-6840. We do not accommodate walk-in appointments. Only one parent/guardian and no siblings. Early Childhood Screening will follow the COVID guidelines determined by the State of MN. To view the current guidelines, please visit https://www.minnetonkaschools.org/district/program..

Early Childhood Screening is required by the State of Minnesota for all preschool-aged children (ages three to five), before entering public school. It is a free and simple check on how your child is growing and developing, and is structured to include fun games that will assess multiple areas of your child’s health and development, including: Vision, hearing and physical growth Health and immunization history Social and emotional development Fine and gross motor ability Cognitive development Speech, language and articulation Screening supports your child’s readiness for kindergarten and promotes positive developmental outcomes. Screening may also lead to referrals for early learning opportunities. Note: Although Early Childhood Screening is required within 30 days of entrance into Kindergarten/Kindergarten Ready Start in Minnesota’s public schools, screening is not a kindergarten entrance test. For more information, view the Minnesota Statute here. For additional information about Minnetonka's Early Childhood Screening click here. Minnetonka Early Childhood Screening takes place at: 18707 Old Excelsior Blvd., Minnetonka, MN 55345 (Directions: Hwy. 7 to Vine Hill Road (go north). Take the first right turn onto Old Excelsior Blvd. (directly behind the Midas Auto Shop). Location is 1/4 mile on right (next door to Sunrise Senior Living)). IMPORTANT ONLINE REGISTRATION NOTES: To Complete Registration: Select "Enroll," Click the shopping basket to select "Check Out for $0." You must complete both steps. When online registration is successful, you will receive a confirmation email with the appointment date and time a few minutes after registering. Your registration is not complete if you do not receive a confirmation email. If you need assistance, please call Kate Van Horne at (952) 401-6840. We do not accommodate walk-in appointments. Only one parent/guardian and no siblings. Early Childhood Screening will follow the COVID guidelines determined by the State of MN. To view the current guidelines, please visit https://www.minnetonkaschools.org/district/program..

Early Childhood Screening is required by the State of Minnesota for all preschool-aged children (ages three to five), before entering public school. It is a free and simple check on how your child is growing and developing, and is structured to include fun games that will assess multiple areas of your child’s health and development, including: Vision, hearing and physical growth Health and immunization history Social and emotional development Fine and gross motor ability Cognitive development Speech, language and articulation Screening supports your child’s readiness for kindergarten and promotes positive developmental outcomes. Screening may also lead to referrals for early learning opportunities. Note: Although Early Childhood Screening is required within 30 days of entrance into Kindergarten/Kindergarten Ready Start in Minnesota’s public schools, screening is not a kindergarten entrance test. For more information, view the Minnesota Statute here. For additional information about Minnetonka's Early Childhood Screening click here. Minnetonka Early Childhood Screening takes place at: 18707 Old Excelsior Blvd., Minnetonka, MN 55345 (Directions: Hwy. 7 to Vine Hill Road (go north). Take the first right turn onto Old Excelsior Blvd. (directly behind the Midas Auto Shop). Location is 1/4 mile on right (next door to Sunrise Senior Living)). IMPORTANT ONLINE REGISTRATION NOTES: To Complete Registration: Select "Enroll," Click the shopping basket to select "Check Out for $0." You must complete both steps. When online registration is successful, you will receive a confirmation email with the appointment date and time a few minutes after registering. Your registration is not complete if you do not receive a confirmation email. If you need assistance, please call Kate Van Horne at (952) 401-6840. We do not accommodate walk-in appointments. Only one parent/guardian and no siblings. Early Childhood Screening will follow the COVID guidelines determined by the State of MN. To view the current guidelines, please visit https://www.minnetonkaschools.org/district/program..

33 Months-5 Years At ECFE, we know the importance of children (and adults!) spending time outside. We have a lovely outdoor space adjacent to our building and are offering a parent-child class that connects young learners with nature, creativity and scientific inquiry. This is a non-separating class where children and parents explore activities in our outdoor learning center and go on nature walks to Lake Minnetonka! We will meet rain or shine, dress appropriately. In case of inclement weather, we will follow our Minnetonka Preschool & Early Childhood Family Education Parent Handbook guidelines and meet indoors.

3-5 years (must be 3 by 9/1/2022) Is your morning preschooler enrolled in an afternoon language exploration program? Or, is your afternoon preschooler, enrolled in a morning language exploration class? If you answered "yes" to either question, you may need Lunch Bunch. Lunch Bunch provides a time for Minnetonka Preschoolers to eat and socialize with their peers. Parents provide a bag lunch. Children are escorted by a staff member to and from preschool and language exploration programming. Children must be enrolled in Minnetonka Preschool in order to participate in Lunch Bunch. If your child is enrolled in Junior Explorers childcare opposite of their preschool day, Lunch bunch is not needed The following preschool sections are not compatible with Lunch Bunch 419-2, 419-4, 419-7, 419-10 and 419-13. Lunch Bunch Fees Tuesday 11:30 AM-12:30 PM 418-1 $442 Thursday 11:30 AM-12:30 PM 418-2 $403 Friday 11:30 AM-12:30 PM 418-3 $325 Single days of Lunch Bunch may be available if space permits at a cost of $14/day. Call 952-401-6812 for availability.

24-36 months/Separating Between the ages of two and three your child is a mover and shaker in a world full of wonder and discovery. Explore this world with them and gather for a discussion with other parents experiencing life with a toddler who is talking, becoming independent and challenging rules with a new found confidence.

Is your schedule open on Wednesday mornings and you have one or more children between the ages of 12-48 months? Then this class is for you. Join other families with young children for fun, hands-on activities followed by discussion with a licensed parenting educator. Conversation topics may range from behavior strategies to eating and sleeping routines. Please register each child separately.

Enroll your preschooler in a nature-focused class with your licensed Minnetonka preschool teachers. The majority of class time occurs in the Outdoor Learning Center, connecting young learners to nature, creativity and scientific inquiry. Daily activities include: a nature walk, large group read aloud, free exploration, snack (provided by parents), and journaling. Must be 3 by September 1, 2021.