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Frequently Asked Early Childhood Questions
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If your question or answer is not listed here, please call us at 651-213-2281 or email us at clcommed@isd2144.org.
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When does registration begin?
Posted by:Early Childhood class registration begins Tuesday, March 1 at 8:00 am for the 2023-2024 school year.
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How do I register for your early childhood programs?
Posted by:Online only at www.isd2144.ce.eleyo.com/
Information on how to set up an Eleyo account found at www.isd2144.org/earlychildhood.
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If my child has an IEP, how does preschool registration work?
Posted by:Please contact your child's case manager to discuss class assignment.
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What classes are classified as an Early Childhood class?
Posted by:Little Wildcats Preschool, Ready For Kindergarten, Early Childhood Family Ed (ECFE), Early Childhood Screening, Early Childhood Special Ed (ECSE)
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Are your programs Parent Aware rated?
Posted by:Yes, we have a 4 star (out of 4) Parent Aware rating.
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What is the teacher to student ratio?
Posted by:For all of our preschool programs (Little Wildcats Preschool and Ready For Kindergarten), the teacher to student ratio is 1:10 or less.
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Does my child need to be toilet trained?
Posted by:Children must be toilet trained and independent in the bathroom to attend Little Wildcats Preschool and Ready For Kindergarten. Children do not need to be toilet trained for our Early Childhood Family Ed. classes.
See the Little Wildcats Preschool or Ready For Kindergarten handbook for further information.
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Are meals provided in your early childhood programs?
Posted by:We do not offer meals or snacks in any of our programs. ECFE, Little Wildcats and Ready For Kindergarten parents are asked to bring a snack for their child.
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What’s the difference between Ready For Kindergarten and Little Wildcats Preschool?
Posted by:Ready For Kindergarten is only offered on Mondays and Wednesdays half days, mornings or afternoons. On Mondays the parent attends with the child and Wednesdays the child attends the class alone. There is no busing provided. Sibling care is provided on Mondays. Monthly tuition is based on a sliding fee scale which is determined by your family's annual income and there is no registration fee. This program is held at the Primary School in Chisago City.
Little Wildcats Preschool has half day options (mornings or afternoons): 3 year olds can attend Monday and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays. 4-5 year olds can attend on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays or Monday-Friday. Children attend the class alone on all days. Busing is provided (see Little Wildcats Preschool busing question for more information). Monthly tuition is a flat fee and a $35 nonrefundable registration fee is required. This program is held at Primary School in Chisago City or Taylors Falls Elementary in Taylors Falls. -
What are the similarities and differences between the 3 and 5 day curriculum?
Posted by:Similarities
• Curriculum - Core Knowledge
• Daily schedule/Routine
Differences
• Consistency coming to school every day
• More practice with the new skills they are learning to be kindergarten ready
• More time to expand their learning about the themes and child interest areas
• Teachers have more time to get to know each child and differentiate their instruction
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Do you offer full day preschool?
Posted by:We do not offer full day preschool. You may enroll in a wrap around childcare program called Kids Club. You may find more information at www.isd2144.org/kidsclub.
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What is offered for 4 year olds? 4 by 9/1/2022.
Posted by:MWF and M-F Little Wildcats Preschool and Monday/Wednesday Ready For Kindergarten. Both offer morning and afternoon class options.
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What is offered for 3 year olds? 3 by 9/1/2022.
Posted by:Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday morning or afternoon Little Wildcats Preschool, Monday/Wednesday morning or afternoon Ready For Kindergarten, or our Friday 3 Year Olds ECFE class.
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Is nap time offered in preschool?
Posted by:Nap time is not offered in any our early childhood programs.
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What are the prices for Little Wildcats Preschool?
Posted by:2022-2023 School Year
• $35 nonrefundable registration fee applies to all classes
• M-F AM/PM - $267/Month
• M/W/F AM/PM - $160/Month
• M/W or T/TH AM/PM - $107/Month
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Does Little Wildcats Preschool offer any financial assistance or discounts?
Posted by:Little Wildcats Preschool offers financial assistance for those who qualify. To find detailed information on this, go here.
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Does preschool honor flex dependent dollars?
Posted by:You'll have to check with your provider, each one does it differently. Some do preschool and childcare, some only do childcare.
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When does my child's early childhood screening need to be completed by?
Posted by:It is required for every child that is currently enrolled in Little Wildcats Preschool and Ready For Kindergarten programs. The screening needs to be completed by December of that school year.
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Can my child get screened in another school district?
Posted by:Yes, as long as it’s in the state of Minnesota. If they are screened in another state, they will need to get screened again.
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Is busing provided for Little Wildcats Preschool?
Posted by:Yes, but your child must be 4 by September 1 of that school year (22-23 school year, 4 by 9/1/2022). No busing is provided during the middle of the day (11:30 am or 1:00 pm times). Contact Mike Negley (651-213-2023 or mnegley@isd2144.org) for more information and to register.
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What bus apps do you have?
Posted by:The school district currently uses the Remind Me app. If you have other questions on notifications and other apps, contact the bus garage.
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How do I get involved in the Early Childhood Parent Advisory Council?
Posted by:Contact Carmen Woeltge at 651-213-2281 or cwoeltge@isd2144.org.