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  • Early Childhood Special Education Preschool

    Early Childhood Special Education partners with Anoka-Hennepin Schools Early Learning preschool program to offer preschool learning opportunities for children identified with special needs. The program is aligned with the Anoka-Hennepin Schools elementary curriculum, which helps children prepare for kindergarten. Students participate in hands-on learning activities that are educational and fun. Classes are taught by licensed teachers at locations throughout the district. Teachers monitor child progress and development throughout the year. Children gain skills and experiences in: Following routines and rules Cooperating with other children Literacy, books and writing Science, math, art and music
  • Four-year-old Preschool - Tuition based

    Four-year-old preschool - Tuition based Classes are 2.75 hours per day with morning and afternoon options Two, three or four days per week Parents provide transportation Four-year-old preschool classes are open to all families with a child four years of age on or before September 1, 2024. Families who live outside of Anoka-Hennepin School District boundaries can register after the initial registration lottery Tuition based on income and family size. Income verification is required. If you have not completed the Pre-Registration Form, follow this link
  • Four-year-old Preschool: Income eligible free preschool with transportation

    Four-year-old preschool - Income eligible free preschool with transportation Classes are 2.75 hours per day with morning and afternoon options Four days per week, Monday through Thursday Classes are open to residents of the Anoka-Hennepin School District with a child four years of age on or before September 1, 2024 who income qualify. Verify your Anoka-Hennepin Schools attendance area before continuing. Transportation is INCLUDED. Class location and time determined by transportation availability and routing If you have not completed the Pre-Registration Form and income verification, follow this link. You will need your income verification documents to complete this form. If you are not a resident of the Anoka Hennepin School District you are not eligible to register for this option - review other Anoka-Hennepin Schools Preschool options. Student class placement Specific class placement for morning or afternoon classes is based on school district bus routes. Families will be notified of their child's preschool class schedule by June 15, 2024. Registrations are welcome throughout the year and will be placed as space is available until all classes are full. Meals As part of the USDA Free and Reduced School Meals Program, children attending preschool will be served breakfast, snack or lunch depending on the site.
  • Four-year-old Voluntary Prekindergarten

    Four-year-old preschool - Voluntary Prekindergarten Classes are 2.75 hours per day with morning and afternoon options Five days per week. Classes closely align with the Anoka-Hennepin Elementary School District Calendar Transportation is included No income eligibility guidelines Four-year-old Voluntary Preschool classes are open to families with a child four years of age on or before September 1, 2024. Families must be a resident of the Anoka-Hennepin School District and live in or attend child care in the attendance areas of: Adams Elementary School Evergreen Park Elementary School Madison Elementary School Monroe Elementary School University Avenue Elementary School If you have not completed the Pre-Registration Form, follow this link Verify your school attendance area before continuing. * If you are not a resident of the Anoka-Hennepin School District or if your elementary school is not included on the above list, you are not eligible to register for Four-year-old Voluntary Prekindergarten - review other Anoka-Hennepin Schools Preschool options. Student class placement Specific class placement for morning or afternoon classes is based on school district bus routes. Families will be notified of their child’s preschool class schedule by June 15, 2024. Registrations are welcome throughout the year and will be placed as space is available until classes are full. Meal/Snack As part of the USDA Free and Reduced School Meals Program, children attending preschool will be served breakfast snack or lunch depending on the site and class time.
  • Option 1 - Four-year-old Preschool

    Option 1 - Four-year-old preschool Free, half-day (2.75 hours/day) Monday-Thursday preschool option with transportation included. NOTE: For registrations beginning September 2, 2023 Thank you for your interest in Anoka-Hennepin Schools Preschool program. Although registration started in March, there is still availability in some classes. Your registration will go to holding status until our staff can review the registration then scan our sites for availability. When a match to one of your preferred classes is found, you will be contacted so the registration can be completed and your child's start date can be confirmed. If no match is made, you will be contacted for another possible option. From September 2 to 17, registrations will not be processed while staff prepare for the start of the school year. Registrations will be processed in order of the date they were received beginning September 18 with the preschool start dates beginning the week of September 25. Option 1 is open to families who meet all three criteria: Are residents of the Anoka-Hennepin School District* with a child four years of age by September 1, 2023, Meet annual household income guidelines (listed below), AND Live or attend daycare in the following school attendance areas: Verify your school attendance area before continuing. * If you are not a resident of the Anoka Hennepin School District or if your elementary 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 please submit this as soon as possible. This must be received within two weeks of registration. Without proof of income, your child will not be placed in a class. Households with more than ten family members may call the Anoka-Hennepin Schools Preschool office at 763-506-1500 for further guidance. Household members include all people living in the same household, related or not (such as grandparents, other relatives, or friends) who share income and expenses. *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) Food Support (SNAP) – copy of acceptance letter Head Start Foster Care OR #2 – One of the following income verification methods for all members of the household who are working: Copy of 2022 Tax Return with the Adjusted Gross Income and number of dependants listed. Copy of 2022 W2 form for parents/guardians 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 2023. 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-Thursday with both morning and afternoon sessions. Classes closely align with the Anoka-Hennepin School District calendar and run September 2023 through May 2024. Meals As part of the USDA Free and Reduced School Meals Program, children attending preschool in the morning will be served breakfast or a snack. Children attending preschool in the afternoon will be served lunch or a snack.
  • Option 2 - Four-year-old Preschool

    Option 2 - Four-year-old preschool - Option 2 Free, half-day (2.75 hours/day) every day preschool option with transportation included. No income eligibility guidelines. NOTE: For registrations beginning September 2, 2023 Thank you for your interest in Anoka-Hennepin Schools Preschool program. Although registration started in March, there is still availability in some classes. Your registration will go to holding status until our staff can review the registration then scan our sites for availability. When a match to one of your preferred classes is found, you will be contacted so the registration can be completed and your child's start date can be confirmed. If no match is made, you will be contacted for another possible option. From September 2 to 17, registrations will not be processed while staff prepare for the start of the school year. Registrations will be processed in order of the date they were received beginning September 18 with the preschool start dates beginning the week of September 25. 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, 2023 AND Live in or attend child care in the attendance areas of the schools listed below: Verify your school attendance area before continuing. * If you are not a resident of the Anoka Hennepin School District or if your elementary 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 Specific class placement for morning or afternoon classes is based on school district bus routes. Families will be notified of their child’s preschool class schedule before August 2023. Registrations are welcome throughout the year and will be placed as space is available until classes are full. Class schedule Classes are held Monday-Friday with both morning and afternoon sessions. Classes closely align with the Anoka-Hennepin School District calendar. Meals As part of the USDA Free and Reduced School Meals Program, children attending preschool in the morning will be served breakfast. Children attending preschool in the afternoon will be served lunch.
  • Three-year-old Preschool

    Three-year-old preschool - Tuition based Classes are 2.75 hours per day with morning and afternoon options Two or three days per week Parents provide transportation Three-year-old preschool classes are open to all families with a child three years of age on or before September 1, 2024. Families who live outside of Anoka-Hennepin School District boundaries can register after the initial registration lottery. Tuition based on income and family size. Income verification is required. If you have not completed the Pre-Registration Form, follow this link.