Preschool/day care options in Delano
Wee Tiger Preschool Is Offered Through Community Education: Wee Tiger Preschool classes for children 33 months up to kindergarten enrollment are offered through Delano Community Education.
The program is offered to all families living in District 879. Classes are conducted throughout the school year at the Community Education Center. Wee Tiger Preschool is a Four Star Parent Aware rated early childhood program.
The Wee Tiger Preschool uses the Creative Curriculum classroom model; The Houghton-Mifflin pre-k reading and math curriculum provide the core academic curriculum which prepares students to transition to kindergarten at the Delano Elementary School. The daily schedule includes time for pre-reading, pre-math, expressive arts, dramatic play, large and small motor skills, music, literature, large group instruction, gym or outdoor play, sharing and a snack. Teachers utilize the GOLD Assessment/Work Sampling method of providing feedback on students’ progress to parents at the fall and spring conference.
Wee Tiger Preschool’s goal is to foster each child’s self-image, confidence, and positive attitude toward learning and school while preparing for the academic structure of kindergarten. All classes are taught by a State of Minnesota licensed teacher. Students have the option of expanding their day by attending the lunch bunch/Extended Day and Preschool Ed-Venture Club activities during the afternoon for a fun and educational school day.
For more information, call the Early Childhood programs office at (763) 972-6210, ext. 4.
Tiger Kids Club (Grades k-4) and Tiger Cubs (ages 3 - 5) Working parents love the high quality, affordable childcare offered by Tiger Kids Club (TKC), which is open from 6:30 a.m. until 6 p.m. throughout the year, including summer and a number of non-school days during the school year. TKC serves children from kindergarten through grade 4.
Tiger Kids Club offers homework help, supervised small- and large-group games, field trips, enrichment programs and easy access to community education offerings. TKC also provides a breakfast and snacks.
The Tiger Cubs program, a unique child care and pre-school program, provides a full-day, pre-kindergarten experience for children ages 3 and 4. Through a variety of experiences, young learners will be exposed to pre-math, pre-reading, writing skills, language activities, science and art exploration, large- and fine-motor activities, as well as all the other benefits TKC provides. For additional information, please call the program coordinator, at (763) 972-6210 ext. 3.
Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE): Early Childhood Family Education offers parent-child classes and family activities for parents and their young children from birth to kindergarten enrollment which foster the growth and development of children, enrich family life, and provide information and support for parents.
Early Childhood Family Education recognizes that families provide children their first and most important learning environment, and that parents are children’s first and most significant teachers.
The mission of ECFE is to strengthen families through the education and support of all parents in providing the best possible environment for the healthy growth and development of their children. ECFE is the beginning and first link young families have with District 879 schools. For more information, call (763) 972-6210 ext. 4.
Do you have a child between the ages of 3 and 5 (not yet in kindergarten)? If so, has your child participated in Early Childhood Health and Developmental Screening? ECHDS allows for a quick check on a child’s overall development prior to entering school. Parents should receive a letter from the school district inviting them to schedule an appointment for their child to participate in ECHDS when the child is 3 1/2 to 4 years of age. For more information about ECHDS, call the Early Childhood Programs office at (763) 972-6210, ext. 4.
Joyful Heart Preschool: Joyful Heart Preschool promotes the growth and development of preschool children, ages 33 months to pre-kindergarten.
The school provides a safe, enriching, and educational experience in a loving Christian environment. Christian values are integrated into the programs to enhance development and positive self-esteem for all students.
Full-day preschool includes “Adventure Club,” in which students explore the community through field trips, interaction with guest speakers, and enrichment activities including cooking, art projects, music and science. Joyful Heart Preschool’s curriculum also includes a reading program designed to promote reading skills and foster a love for lifelong reading. New in 2012 is a math program from Highscope.
Throughout the year, the children enjoy a variety of weekly themes and fun activities. At Joyful Heart Preschool, every child is treated as a unique individual created in God’s image. The school nurtures and provides an education tailored to your wonderful, special child. For more information, call (763) 972-2393, press 4 and the pound sign
Mt. Olive Lutheran Preschool: Preschool curriculum is offered for 3- and 4-year-olds at Mt. Olive Lutheran Preschool. Mt. Olive Lutheran Church, a member of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS), operates Mt. Olive Lutheran School, which has been offering a Christian education to children for more than 50 years.
The staff of Mt. Olive is dedicated to providing excellent educational services to children and their parents, so that each child can take their place in society as the salt of the earth. For more information, call (763) 972-2442.
Cherub Corner Child Care: Cherub Corner Childcare Center serves children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old. The center is open daily from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. and adjoins St. Joseph’s Church on River Street in Delano.
Its families appreciate the non-denominational Christian values and home-like environment. It offers the highest-quality childcare to families in and around the Delano area, where children find laughter, warmth, and respect. The classroom structure provides an intimate setting that feels like family with a nurturing and loving atmosphere.
Rather than a one-size-fits-all approach, its experienced, caring, and committed teachers design developmentally appropriate curriculum to foster children’s self confidence, creativity, and social skills. It provides the best, safest, and most stimulating learning environment possible for children so that parents may have complete peace of mind when they leave their children in their care.
For more information on Cherub Corner, visit www.cherubcorner.com or call (763) 972-2628 to schedule a tour.
Private Day Care: For an up-to-date listing of home-based daycare operators in the Delano area, contact Wright County Human Services at (763) 682-7488 or visit www.co.wright.mn.us.
Listings are also available from Child Care Choices, Inc. at 800-288-8549 or www.childcarechoices.net.
