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Little Wildcats Preschool is designed to prepare children and families for the transition to kindergarten. We focus on pre-reading, writing, and communication skills, number awareness and social skills. Certified teachers and classroom assistants plan daily large group activities, focused small group activities, a snack time and individual choice time at learning centers in the classroom. Authentic assessments are used to insure that children are on track for school success. The Little Wildcats Preschool curriculum is aligned with the curriculum of the Chisago Lakes Elementary schools.
Enrollment for the 2022-2023 School Year will open on Tuesday, March 1 at 8:00am.
Little Wildcats Preschool
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Located at two elementary schools in the Chisago Lakes School District
- Primary School in Chisago City, MN
- Taylors Falls Elementary in Taylors Falls, MN
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Two, three, and five days-a-week classes
- Monday-Fridays for 4-5 year olds
- Monday, Wednesday & Fridays for 4-5 year olds
- Monday & Wednesday or Tuesdays & Thursdays for 3 year olds
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Monthly Price
- 4 & 5s year olds:
- 3 days per week - $160/Month
- 5 days per week - $267/month
- 3 year olds
- 2 days per week - $107/Month
- Tuition assistance available
- 4 & 5s year olds:
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Requirements
2021-2022 School Year Requirements
- 4 & 5 year olds: 3 or 5 days/week class
- Must be 4 on or before September 1st of that school year
- 21-22 School Year - Must be 4 by 9/1/2021
- Must be 4 on or before September 1st of that school year
- 3 year olds: 2 days/week class
- Must be 3 on or before September 1st of that school year
- 21-22 School Year - Must be 3 by 9/1/2021
- Must be 3 on or before September 1st of that school year
- Must be toilet trained and independent in using the bathroom
2022-2023 School Year Requirements
- 4 & 5 year olds: 3 or 5 days/week class
- Must be 4 on or before September 1st of that school year
- 22-23 School Year - Must be 4 by 9/1/2022
- Must be 4 on or before September 1st of that school year
- 3 year olds: 2 days/week class
- Must be 3 on or before September 1st of that school year
- 22-23 School Year - Must be 3 by 9/1/2022
- Must be 3 on or before September 1st of that school year
- Must be toilet trained and independent in using the bathroom
- 4 & 5 year olds: 3 or 5 days/week class
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Childcare
Childcare is provided at each school (Primary & Taylors Falls), see Kids Club for more information.
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Busing
Busing is provided to Little Wildcats Preschool students if they are 4 years old by September 1 of that school year (22-23 school year - 4 by 9/1/2022). Please note that if your child recieves special education services, arrangements are made through the Early Childhood Special Education department.
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Tuition Assistance
Tuition assistance is available for those families that qualify. You must be enrolled in Little Wildcats Preschool to apply. Go here for more information.
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Contact
Carmen Woeltge
- Family Services & Education Director
- 651-213-2281
- cwoeltge@isd2144.org
Tamira Kealy
- Early Childhood Administrative Assistant
- 651-213-2282
- tkealy@isd2144.org
Little Wildcats Preschool Care
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Located at 2 schools in the Chisago Lakes School District
Must be enrolled in Little Wildcats Preschool to attend.
- Taylors Falls Elementary
- Primary School
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Age Qualifications
Your child must be 4 by September 1st of that school year
- Must be 4 by 9/1/22 for the 2022-23 School Year
Must be toilet trained and independent in using the bathroom
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Provide care before, during, and after Little Wildcats Preschool
- Early Morning Care - 6:00-9:00 am
- Before Little Wildcats Preschool - 9:00-12:50 am
- After Little Wildcats Preschool - 11:30 am - 3:30 pm
- Full Day Care (Opposite Little Wildcats Preschools Days) - 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
- Late Afternoon Care - 3:30-6:00 pm
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Payment Information
- All families are responsible to pay for time reserved according to your contract, not time attended
- Fees are paid monthly on the first business day of each month for that month of care
- September care is due September 1
- Early Morning Care - $8/session/child
- Before Little Wildcats Preschool - $12/session/child
- After Little Wildcats Preschool - $12/session/child
- Full Day Care (Opposite Little Wildcats Preschools Days) - $20/session/child
- Late Afternoon Care - $8/session/child
- No occasional use offered to preschoolers
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Schedule Changes
- For each schedule change there is a $15 schedule change fee per family
- Requires a one week notice
- Contact both the office and your Little Wildcats Preschool Care site
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Cancellation Of Services
- Requires a two week notice
- Contact both the office and your Little Wildcats Preschool Care site
- You may re-enter on a first-come first-served basis; there may be a wait list to re-enter
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Lunch & Snacks
For the 2021-2022 school year, breakfast and lunch are provided through the USDA free lunch program. You may send your child with a lunch from home if you'd like.
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Contact
Ian Lexvold
- Kids Club Coordinator
- 651-213-2608
- ilexvold@isd2144.org
Primary Staff
- 651-213-2276
- Cell - 612-964-8063
- kidsclubps@isd2144.org
Taylors Falls Staff
- 651-213-2176
- Cell - 612-964-8057
- kidsclubtf@isd2144.org