Centennial Community Education

May 2022 update: Registration for the 22-23 school year is continuing for remaining seats. Full-day classrooms at Blue Heron and Centennial are now full. You may still select these locations as your first choice to be added to the waiting list. Scroll down to the green Enroll Now button. All registrations must be reviewed by the preschool coordinators prior to approval. Please contact us at 763-792-6120 or email earlychildhood@isd12.org if you have not heard from us by two weeks after your registration. The Centennial School District provides high-quality part-day and full-day preschool experiences. Classrooms are located at each of the elementary schools in the Centennial School District as well as the Early Childhood Center. (Part-day classes are only offered at the Early Childhood Center.) Centennial Preschool is held in classrooms with a 1 to 9 staff-to-student ratio, taught by licensed teachers using Creative Curriculum for Preschool and assessment tools approved by the State of Minnesota. Our preschool program has earned a 4-Star Parent Aware rating. Centennial Preschool emphasizes: Kindergarten Readiness The goal of Centennial Preschool is to help children enter kindergarten with the skills and behaviors necessary to be successful learners. Being ready for kindergarten includes both academic skills such as literacy, math, science, and art, and social/emotional skills such as listening, following directions, sharing, and problem solving. Play-Based Learning Centennial Preschool weaves a learning through play philosophy into each class. Since students learn by doing, we focus on the process of creating rather than the product created. Learning happens when children are given space, materials, and time to play. Students engage in teacher-selected activities that are designed to grow their imagination, large-muscle, fine-motor, social-emotional, and thinking skills. Parental Involvement Part-day classes include a weekly parent attendance day, while full-day classes offer regular opportunities for parent engagement. Centennial Preschool places an emphasis on parental involvement because research has shown that early childhood programs that involve parents and children learning together are more effective than programs that focus only on the child.

ECFE Is here for you and your child! ECFE welcomes parents or caregivers to attend classes with a child from birth to age 5. Classes are organized by age to provide developmentally-appropriate activities. Parent education is an important part of ECFE, and all weekly classes include a discussion period with a licensed parent educator. Weekly classes meet the entire school year; one-time and 3-week-long classes are also available.

Entering kindergarten is a major transition in the life of a child and their parents. Gearing Up for Kindergarten is a program specifically designed for children who would otherwise be entering kindergarten with no preschool experience. The program provides more school readiness support in a structured classroom environment, taught by a licensed Centennial preschool teacher. Parents/caregivers receive support through online webinars and resources. Registration opens April 4. Class placement will begin as registrations are received; you should receive a confirmation within one week. Gearing Up for Kindergarten Class Fee: $80/child* Age (minimum): 5 by Sept. 1, 2021 Schedule: 9:00-11:30am, Mon-Thurs Dates: August 8-11, 15-18 Location: Early Childhood Center at Rice Lake (door C) *Scholarships are available for qualifying students. Update 5/25/22: All registrations received at this time will be placed on a waiting list, as the class has reached capacity. Questions? Please call us at 763-792-6120 or email earlychildhood@isd12.org

Kids Club is childcare provided by ISD #12 - Community Education. Kids Club offers two separate childcare sessions: one session is for care provided during the school year; the other session is care provided during summer months. Summer Kids Club is for children who will be entering kindergarten through 6th grade that upcoming September.

Registration for this program has closed. Centennial Early Childhood welcomes students entering kindergarten in the fall to start their summer with 9 days of play! Meet new friends and special guests, go on field trips, and more. Registration continues until full. Class Fee: $216/child* Age (minimum): 5 by Sept. 1, 2022 Schedule: 9:00am-3:00pm, Tues-Thurs** Dates: June 14-16, 21-23, 28-30 Location: Early Childhood Center at Rice Lake (door C) *Scholarships are available for qualifying students. ** Before & after care is available for an additional fee. More information in registration process. Pre-K Program Dates On-Site Activities Field Trip June 14-16 Bruce the Bug Guy Bug Scavenger Hunt- outside Puppet Theater- Part 1 Cooking Experience N/A June 21-23 Reptile Experience Puppet Theater- Part 2 High Touch Tech Science Hyland Park- Chutes and Ladders June 28-30 KidsCreate Mobile Art Studio MN Orchestra- Kinder Konzerts Puppet Theater- Part 3 Children’s Museum A snack will be provided, but all participants will need to bring a cold lunch all 9 days. Activity centers and stations will be planned with a focus on Kindergarten readiness skills. Students will have time to play with and meet new friends in a nurturing, age appropriate environment. Before and After Wrap Around Care To register: call Dawn Turnblad at 763-792-6193 or email kidsclub@isd12.org. Include the type of care you need and a registration will be created for you. Space is limited. Kids Club Schedule Times Cost Before Pre-K Program Only (must register for all 9 mornings) 6:30 am - 9:00 am $13/25/morning After Pre-K Program Only (must register for all 9 afternoons) 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm $13.25/afternoon Before and After Pre-K Program (must register for all 9 mornings and afternoons) 6:30 am - 9:00 am 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm $19.00/day

Pre-K Kids Club is childcare provided by ISD #12 - Community Education, providing childcare during the school year. To receive Pre-K Kids Club before and/or after school services, children must be enrolled for Centennial Preschool during their school day (9:30 AM-4 PM).