What is the difference between attending full or half-day?
Being at school for a longer period of time can really benefit some children but may not be helpful for other children. You know your child the best. Please consider: Does your child have the stamina for a full-day experience? Does your child still need a nap? Can your child be away from you for the whole day? You want to set your child up for success.
Why do you have so many options for preschool?
We strongly feel that parent choice is very important. Families have different situations and needs, so we like to offer options that can work for your child and you.
Why do you not offer 5 full days of preschool?
Once your child starts kindergarten, they will transition to this schedule. They will be attending school for a long time. We feel it is critical for young children to have unstructured time and developmentally appropriate opportunities. Our preschool-aged childcare program does this very well. They offer care on non-school days and before and after preschool classes. All day, five days a week school experiences are provided in kindergarten.
What if my child gets ill or injured while at preschool?
All of our preschool locations have a nurse and the appropriate facility to help your child with all of their health needs.
How many students are in a classroom?
Classroom sizes vary from 18-20 students. It depends on enrollment. Classroom maximum is 20 students.
How many staff members are in the classroom?
We follow the guidelines from the MN Department of Education. For every 10 students, there is one adult. All classrooms have a licensed teacher and a paraprofessional. Some sections of preschool have an additional early childhood special education teacher. In those cases, there are 15-20 students with 3 adults.
Does my child need to bring lunch?
As part of a permanent program through the State of Minnesota, free meals will be provided for all students. This includes one breakfast and one lunch per school day for preschool students enrolled in a full-day class. For those in half-day morning classes, breakfast will be provided. For those in half-day afternoon classes, snack will be provided. Students who are enrolled in Preschool WRAP childcare before, after or on non-preschool days may also receive meals during the hours they are in attendance.
Does my child have to be potty-trained?
Children should be toilet trained during the day. It is very important for children to be independent using the bathroom. However, we do realize that children grow and develop at their own pace.
Do you have a rest time?
During preschool, there are no scheduled rest times. Students that attend WRAP have a daily rest time in the afternoon. Some kids nap at that time.
Do you have conferences?
Beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, all preschool parents will have the opportunity to conference with their child’s teacher twice per year. You may request another conference at any time.
When should my child complete early childhood screening?
Anytime after your child’s third birthday, screening should be completed. We screen children ages 3-5 years old. Waiting until your child is older does not mean they will do better. Preschool scholarship recipients must screen by November 1. We require all children enrolled in district preschool to be screened by December 1.
