Anoka-Hennepin Community Education

Four-year-old preschool - Option 1 Free, half-day Monday-Thursday preschool option with transportation included. Option 1 is open to families who: are residents of the Anoka-Hennepin School District with a child four years of age by September 1, 2020, meet the income guidelines listed below, AND live or attend daycare in the following school attendance areas: Verify your school attendance area before continuing. If your school is not included on the above list, you are not eligible to register for option 1 - review other Anoka-Hennepin Schools Preschool options. Income guidelines Proof of income* is required to complete the registration. This must be received within two weeks of registration. Without proof of income, your child’s registration will not be placed in a class and their registration may be withdrawn. *The following are examples of the required documentation accepted for proof of income (use either #1 or #2): #1 – Proof of participation in one or more of the following programs: Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) Free and Reduced-Price Lunch Program (FRLP) Food Support (SNAP) – copy of acceptance letter Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Head Start Foster Care OR #2 – One of the following income verification methods for all members of the household who are working: Copy of Tax Return page with the Adjusted Gross Income listed Copy of current W2 Two most recent pay stubs Student class placement Students will be placed in morning or afternoon classes based on school district bus routes. Families will be notified of the preschool class schedule before August 2020. Registrations are welcome throughout the year and will be placed as space is available until all classes are full.

Four-year-old preschool - Option 2 Free, half-day every day preschool option with transportation included. No income eligibility guidelines. Option 2 is open to families who: are residents of the Anoka-Hennepin School District for a child four years of age by September 1, 2020 AND live in or attend daycare in the attendance areas of the schools listed below Verify your school attendance area before continuing. If your school is not included on the above list, you are not eligible to register for option 2 - review other Anoka-Hennepin Schools Preschool options. Student class placement Families who register by 10 a.m. February 28, 2020 will be placed at class locations through the lottery and notified if their child was selected through the lottery, on Monday, March 2, 2020. Families who register after the lottery, will be placed at class locations as space is available until classes are full. Registrations are welcome throughout the year and will be placed as space is available until all classes are full. Class schedule Classes are held Monday-Friday with both morning and afternoon sessions. Classes align with the Anoka-Hennepin School District calendar.