Northfield Community Education

Registration for September 2024-August 2025 will open online for new families on March 7th, 2024 at 8:00 am. Early Ventures is currently WAITLIST only for 2023-2024. Thank you for considering the Early Ventures program at the NCEC. Unfortunately, Early Ventures is currently at its licensed capacity in all classrooms. By submitting a registration, you are registering for the waitlist. We will let you know if anything becomes available to accommodate care. 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 2024-August 2025 Infant (Caterpillar Room) Toddler (Bee and Ladybug Rooms) *Preschool (Firefly and Butterfly Rooms 2 Day (TTH) $83/Day $76/Day $74/Day 3 Day (MWF) $78/Day $69/Day $66/Day 4 Day (Flexible) $72/Day $64/Day $62/Day 5 Day (M-F) $66/Day $59/Day $57/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.

Gift Certificates from Northfield Community Education can be used for early childhood, youth enrichment and recreation AND adult enrichment and recreation classes.

24-25 Registration opens for new families at 8:00 a.m on Thursday, March 7th. We welcome you to our open house that evening from 5:45-6:45 pm! Why should your family choose Hand in Hand Preschool? We help prepare students for school success! 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, AmeriCorps, local care centers, the Northfield Library and more! There is also financial assistance, transportation and extended day for our 5 full day students available. 2024-2025 Hand in Hand Rates: (*Unless receiving a scholarship) 2 day am classes: $160 per month 3 day am and pm classes: $225 per month 4 day pm classes: $295 per month 5 day am class: $370 per month 5 day full day class: $875 per month Monthly transportation fees are $46 for 2 days, $58 for 3 days, $68 for 4 days or $79 for 5 days unless receiving scholarship **There will also be a yearly snack/milk fee. Class follow the K-12 school calendar. AM classes run 9-11:45 am, PM classes run 1-3:45 pm and All-day classes run M-F 9-3:45. Each week on Wednesday AM classes run 9:45-12:00 and PM classes run 1:15-3:45 pm for Professional Learning Communities (PLC's).

Registration for the 2024-2025 school year opens April 5th at 8 am. Registration for Summer 2024 will open online on March 7th at 8:00 am. The summer program will be located at Spring Creek and will run M-F from Tuesday, June 11th-Wednesday, August 21st. KV will be closed Wednesday, June 19th, Thursday, July 4th, and Friday, July 5th. Hours are 6:30 am-6:00 pm. Kid Ventures is currently WAITLIST only for the 2023-2024 school year. Thank you for considering the Kid Ventures program at Bridgewater, Greenvale Park, or Spring Creek. Unfortunately, Kid Ventures is currently at its staffing capacity at all three locations. By submitting a registration, you are registering for the waitlist. We will let you know if anything becomes available to accommodate care. 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 2024 Rates Consistent Schedule (minimum of 2 days/wk) $47/Day Variable (minimum of 20 days for the summer) $57/Day Before & After Full Day PLUS $24/Day KV 2024 Summer Themes and Field Trips: Week Theme Friday Field Trip June 11-14 Summer Vibes The Fun Lab June 17-21 Dino-Mite RAD Zoo (on site) June 24-28 Treasure Island Bloomington Aquatic Center July 1-5 From Sea to Shining Sea CLOSED July 8-12 Stellar Space Trekkers Hyland Park Reserve July 15-19 Earth, Wind, & Fire Apple Valley Aquatic Center July 22-26 Jungle Journey Central Park & Sea Quest July 29-Aug 2 Dancing through the Decades MN History Museum Aug 5-Aug 9 Medieval, Mythical, & Magical River Springs Water Park Aug 12-16 Things with Wings Nickelodeon Universe Aug 19-21 That’s a Wrap! Closed Friday 2024-2025 School Year Rates Children must be registered for a minimum of 2 days per week, unless only registering for Wednesday mornings before school. Registrations are approved on a first come, first served basis. Registration will remain open until August 1st OR we reach our staffing capacity, whichever comes first. Registrations received after August 1st or after we reach capacity will be placed on the wait list. Before School $8.25/Day *Drop-In: $10.25/Day After School $13.00/Day *Drop-In: $15.50/Day 1 Hour ONLY Late Start Wednesday $3.00/Day Non-School Day $47.00/Day *Drop-Ins are ONLY for children with an established KV contract (Ex. child attends T/Th afternoons and needs to add a random Wed). Drop-Ins will be approved as space and staffing allow. There is NOT a drop-in only contract.

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