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3s Preschool
Discover a place where children are inspired to wonder,create, learn, and dream. At Minnetonka Preschool, a love of learning is ignited by providing children with opportunities to learn about the world around them through hands-on exploration. Research-based curriculum focuses on social/emotional and cognitive development, as well as literacy, language, math and motor skills. Minnetonka preschool is part of Minnetonka Public Schools and is committed to world-class, child-centered excellence. Minnetonka Preschool fees are billed on the first of every month from October 1, 2022 to May 1, 2023. The first month’s tuition and annual registration fee, both of which are non-refundable, are due at the time of registration. The annual registration fee for Minnetonka Preschool is $100.00. * 3s preschool sections 419-2, 419-4 and 419-7 are not eligible for Lunch Bunch Tuesday/Thursday 8:30 am-11:00 am $235 Tuesday/Thursday 9:00 am-11:30 am $235 Monday/Wednesday/Friday 8:30 am-11:00 am $319 Monday/Wednesday/Friday 9:00 am-11:30 am $319 Monday-Thursday 8:45 am-11:15 am $403 Monday-Thursday 9:00 am-11:30 am $403 Monday-Thursday 12:30 pm-3:00 pm $4038:30 - 11:00 AM Ages 3 yr. - 4 yr.Mon-Thu, Sep 12 - May 18 2023 8:45 - 11:15 AM Ages 3 yr. - 4 yr.Mon/Wed/Fri, Sep 12 - May 19 2023 9:00 - 11:30 AM Ages 3 yr. - 4 yr.View all 7 SectionsPopular -
4s Preschool
Discover a place where children are inspired to wonder, create, learn, and dream. At Minnetonka Preschool, a love of learning is ignited by providing children with opportunities to learn about the world around them through hands-on exploration. Research-based curriculum focuses on social/emotional and cognitive development, as well as literacy, language, math and motor skills. Minnetonka preschool is part of Minnetonka Public Schools and is committed to world-class, child-centered excellence. Minnetonka Preschool fees are billed on the first of every month from October 1, 2022 to May 1, 2023. The first month’s tuition and annual registration fee, both of which are non-refundable, are due at the time of registration. The annual registration fee for Minnetonka Preschool is $100.00. * 4s preschool sections 419-10 and 419-13 are not eligible for Lunch Bunch 4s Preschool Fees Monday/Wednesday/Friday Monday/Wednesday/Friday 8:30 am-11:30 am 8:45 am-11:45 am $343 $343 Monday-Wednesday 12:45-3:45 pm $343 Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday 12:30-3:30 pm 12:45-3:45 pm $343 $343 Monday-Thursday Monday-Thursday 8:30-11:30 am 8:45-11:45 am $469 $469 Monday-Thursday 12:30-3:30 pm $469 Monday-Friday 8:30-11:30 am $556 Monday-Friday 8:45-11:45 am $556Mon/Wed/Fri, Sep 12 - May 19 2023 8:30 - 11:30 AM Ages 4 yr. - 6 yr.Mon-Thu, Sep 12 - May 18 2023 8:30 - 11:30 AM Ages 4 yr. - 6 yr.Mon/Fri, Sep 12 - May 19 2023 8:30 - 11:30 AM Ages 4 yr. - 6 yr.View all 12 SectionsPopular -
Baby & Me
Birth-12 months/Non-separating Meet other parents either in-person or online and enjoy time with your new baby! Spend the entire class together, engaged in sensory and movement activities and a licensed educator-led discussion. Learn about your baby’s growth and development, how to develop healthy eating and sleeping habits and what research tells us about your baby’s important first experiences. To meet COVID expectations, registration and attendance is restricted to one adult per child. If you are on maternity/paternity leave for a limited time and only able to attend a few classes, let us know and we will prorate your fee. Expecting a new baby after Sept. 1, 2022? We will start a midyear class based upon your child’s age as of Jan.1, 2023. Prorated fees apply. -
Connect & Play
Birth-Prekindergarten Welcome to this free, monthly opportunity to connect with other parents of young children and play in a space specifically designed for little ones. Choose the day that works best for your families schedule, Mondays or Wednesdays. You do not have to be enrolled in a class to participate, however advanced registration is required. To meet COVID expectations, registration and attendance is restricted to one adult per child. -
Connect & Play
Birth-Prekindergarten Welcome to this free, monthly opportunity to connect with other parents of young children and play in a space specifically designed for little ones. Choose the day that works best for your families schedule, Mondays or Wednesdays. You do not have to be enrolled in a class to participate, however advanced registration is required. -
Crawlers & Scooters
6-12 months/Non-separating As your baby grows, you encounter a world of new experiences and milestones together. Start your morning by connecting with others who are experiencing the joys and challenges of parenting older infants. -
Curious Climbers
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 Family & Special Education Collaborative Class
Ages 12-35 Months Early Childhood is a time of exploration and discovery. Co-taught with general education and special education staff, this class provides a wonderful opportunity for families to participate in engaging activities filled with motor, social, and sensory play that parents and children can experience together. A licensed parent educator will provide resources and parent discussions on a variety of parenting topics chosen by the group including parenting children with unique needs. During child separation time, the children will be supported by both a licensed general education early childhood teacher as well as an early childhood special education teacher. -
Early Education Profile 2022-23
This not a course. Please do not complete this registration unless you have been asked to do so. -
Every Child Outdoors
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. -
Just Toddling
12-18 months | gradually separating Toddlers are curious, busy and on the go! -
Lunch Bunch 2022-2023
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. -
Movers & Shakers
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. -
Multi-age
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. -
Multiples -Twins & Triplets
1-4 years | separating Meet other parents of multiples and share joys and challenges, while finding the information and support that you need. Gain ideas for managing sleep, discipline, toileting, eating and more through parent discussion. Please register each child individually. -
Nature Adventure
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. -
Night Owls
1-5 years/Separating Night Owls is a great way to reconnect with your child(ren) after a long day. Join other families for fun activities, followed by an educator-led discussion. Conversation topics range from behavior strategies to eating and sleeping routines. There will be no class on November 8, 2022 (General Election Night) -
Once Upon A Time-Family Storytime
Minnetonka Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) and Helping Us Grow (HUG) invites you and your family to join us for story time for the kids! Your family will have a chance to visit with other parents with small children (birth-36 months) and enjoy stories and songs together. Older siblings are welcome. Each family will go home with a free book for their home library!Fri, Oct 7 11:00 - 11:45 AM Minnetonka Community Education Center Fri, Nov 4 11:00 - 11:45 AM Minnetonka Community Education Center Fri, Dec 2 11:00 - 11:45 AM Max Age 3 yr.View all 8 SectionsPopular -
Open Gym
18 months-Prekindergarten Turn your winter Wednesdays and Saturdays into family fun time. Our open gym time allows for you to play with your child, while they burn energy. Spend time running, climbing, throwing and riding. Wear comfortable shoes. Wednesdays 4-5 p.m. and Saturdays 9:30-10:30 a.m. $5 per child/$10 per family. Space is limited to 35 children. Registration is required. No refunds will be issued for cancellations or non-attendance. Fees are non-transferable and cannot be applied to another Open Gym day. -
Parents & Preschoolers
The preschool years are a time of wonder and learning as well as new challenges for parents. Experience fun activities with your child and then join with other parents to discuss topics relevant to this age range. This is a separating class. -
Pre-3s Preschool-(Ages 31-35 Months Old by 9/1/2022)
Discover a place where children are inspired to wonder, create, learn, and dream. At Minnetonka Preschool, a love of learning is ignited by providing children with opportunities to learn about the world around them through hands-on exploration. Research-based curriculum focuses on social/emotional and cognitive development, as well as literacy, language, math and motor skills. Minnetonka preschool is part of Minnetonka Public Schools and is committed to world-class, child-centered excellence. Minnetonka Preschool fees are billed on the first of every month from October 1, 2022 to May 1, 2023. The first month’s tuition and annual registration fee, both of which are non-refundable, are due at the time of registration. The annual registration fee for Minnetonka Preschool is $100.00. Pre-3s Preschool Fees Tuesday/Thursday 9:15-11:15 am $235 -
Preschool & ECFE Parent Workshops
Parent Workshop: Preparing for the Transition to Kindergarten-August 9, 2022 6:00-7:00 PM Going to kindergarten is a milestone event for every child and family. You and your child may have a variety of emotions, including excitement, anticipation, and worry about the unknown. The good news is parents and caregivers can help prepare their child for the transition to kindergarten. In this workshop, we will discuss strategies for strengthening your child’s skills, developing routines and strategies for a successful start to school. Parent Workshop: My Child is Going to Preschool for the First Time-August 10, 2022 6:00-7:00 PM Starting preschool marks the beginning of a new chapter in your child’s development. Your child will be making friends, learning new skills and gaining confidence and independence. You may be wondering how best to prepare your child for this transition. In this workshop, we will explore ways to prepare, support and encourage your child’s new adventure. Parent Workshop: Play and Learn Handling School Breaks and Changes in Routine-Saturday November 5, 2022 10:00-11:00 AM As we look ahead to the holiday season and school breaks, these disruptions to routine can be difficult for many children. This time of year can be filled with special events, traditions and activities. In this workshop, we will introduce tips and strategies for handling school breaks and changes in routine. Ultimately, we want to find ways to make the breaks and seasonal activities enjoyable for you and your child. -
Rise & Shine
1-5 years | separating A Saturday morning learning adventure! Enjoy time playing and learning together through activities designed for you and your child. Boost your parenting skills through parent discussion while children interact with their peers and teachers.
