Northfield Community Education

Early Ventures strives to provide high quality care in a safe, nurturing learning environment that fosters the physical, social, emotional, and academic development of each child. The Early Ventures preschool rooms have been awarded four stars, the highest possible rating through Parent Aware. Program Options Infants (6 weeks-approximately 16 months) Toddlers (approximately 16 months-36 months) Preschool (approximately 36 months-kindergarten entrance) Days and Hours of Operation September-August (closed most Federal holidays, 2 days before summer, and 1 week before the start of the school year) 6:30 am - 5:30 pm Rates for September 2022-August 2023 Infant (Caterpillar Room) Toddler (Bee and Ladybug Rooms) *Preschool (Firefly and Butterfly Rooms 2 Day (TTH) $79/Day $72/Day $70/Day 3 Day (MWF) $74/Day $65/Day $63/Day 4 Day (Flexible) $68/Day $60/Day $58/Day 5 Day (M-F) $62/Day $55/Day $53/Day *Children in the Firefly Room (2 years before K) that are not yet potty trained will be be charged that toddler rate that corresponds with their schedule. Children in the Butterfly Room (1 year before K) must be fully potty trained. Early Ventures requires one month written notice for any schedule changes or withdrawal from the program.

Why should your family choose Hand in Hand Preschool? We help prepare students for kindergarten success and beyond! We have a team of licensed teachers and support staff who make early childhood their priority. We have co-taught classrooms with smaller class limits, bilingual staff, and consultation with district speech, social work, physical and occupational therapists on a daily basis. Our classrooms are integrated, meaning we serve all children with many different backgrounds, abilities and interests. Hand in Hand uses district-aligned curriculum and assessment that is research based and child focused. Our program has strong partnerships with local schools, colleges, ReadingCorps and AmeriCorps, local care centers, the Northfield Library and more! There is also financial assistance and transportation available for a small fee! Additional information regarding Hand in Hand extended day for our 5 full day students will be coming soon! 2022-2023 Hand in Hand Rates: (*Unless receiving a scholarship) 2 day am classes: $147 per month 3 day am classes: $208 per month 3 day pm classes: $213 per month 4 day pm classes: $273 per month 5 day am class: $344 per month 5 day full day class: $800 per month **There will also be a yearly snack/milk fee. Class follow the K-12 school calendar. AM classes run 8:45-11:30, PM classes run 12:45-3:45 pm and All-day classes run 8:45-3:45. Each week on Wednesday AM classes run 9:45-12:00 and PM classes run 1:15-3:45 for Professional Learning Communities (PLC's).

Kid Ventures is a school-age care program operated through Community Education with Northfield Public Schools. The mission of Kid Ventures is to provide care for school-age children in a safe, enriching environment that supports the individual needs of children and families while building positive relationships. Throughout Kid Ventures, children will participate in a variety of hands-on activities that build social, emotional, physical, and academic development. Kid Ventures is offered at all elementary schools from 6:30 am- school start and until 6:00 pm after school ends, Monday through Friday. Kid Ventures is also open at one location in the summer and on most non-school days. Kid Ventures summer registration opens in March and school year registration opens in April. Summer 2022 Rates 5 Days/Wk $44/Day 4 Days/Wk $46/Day 3 Days/Wk (MWF) $49/Day 2 Days/Wk (TTH) $51/Day Variable (minimum of 20 days for the summer) $55/Day Before & After PLUS $22/Day Summer Themes and Field Trips Week Theme Friday Field Trip June 14-17 Summer Kickoff Scheid Park Water Days June 20-24 Little Creatures of the Land RAD Zoo (on site field trip) June 27-July 1 Stars and Stripes The Works (on site field trip) July 4-8 Rainforest Expedition Faribault Aquatic Center July 11-15 Rollercoaster Tycoon Waseca Water Park July 18-22 Animals All Around Us Kid Create Studio (on site field trip) July 25-29 Sail the Seven Seas Cascade Bay Aug 1-Aug 5 Wild World of Sports Hyland Park Reserve Aug 8-Aug 12 Catch a Wave River Springs Water Park Aug 15-19 Race Around the World Elm Creek Park Reserve Aug 22-24 The Final Countdown Closed 2022-2023 School Year Rates *Must be registered for a minimum of 2 days per week, unless only registering for Wednesday mornings before school. All school year registrations must be received by August 8th, 2022. Registrations received after August 8th will be placed on the wait list or have a delayed start. Before School $7.50/Day After School $11.50/Day Non-School Day $43/Day 1 Hour ONLY Wed Late Start $3/Day