A variety of half-day preschool options are
available for 3- and 4-year olds
living in School District 196
District 196
Connections
Preschool
Come! Learn! Play!
District 196
Connections
Preschool
Early childhood is a time of great discovery! Support your 3- or 4-year
old child’s growth by enrolling them in a half-day preschool program led
by licensed early childhood teachers. Families may qualify for financial
assistance for fee-based classes; some attendance areas also have classes at
no cost for eligible families. Some classrooms are offered in conjunction with
Early Childhood Special Education.
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Connect to Skills: What to Expect
Young children are eager to learn and play. Every Connections Preschool class gives children
an opportunity to play with other children while learning important prekindergarten skills,
such as listening and cooperation. Beginning math, reading and writing skills are introduced.
Children assume increasing personal responsibility and independence as they grow and
develop. Classes are well staffed to meet the needs of all children.
Connect with Experience: Licensed Teachers
All Connections Preschool teachers are fully licensed by the Minnesota Department of
Education in early learning principles and techniques. Teachers lead hands-on activities that
address children’s individual needs and interests, while providing important prekindergarten
content. Staff support and training is provided through School District 196.
Connect with School: Prepare for Kindergarten
The curriculum used in all Connections Preschool classrooms follows the standards outlined
in the Minnesota Early Childhood Indicators of Progress. It is aligned with School District 196’s
K-12 learning standards. Implementation of curriculum content helps young children develop
their skills, such as:
• social and emotional
• cognitive
• language and literacy
• physical and motor
• creativity and art
Connect to Learning: Parents as Partners
Parents are children’s first and most important teachers. All Connections Preschool classes
offer ways for parents to be actively involved in their child’s education by volunteering in
class, participating in field trips or attending parenting workshops. Parents are strongly
encouraged to get involved in as many ways as they can, which will boost their child’s
chances for school success, now and in the future. For the 3-year old, there is an opportunity
to attend a weekly parenting class that meets throughout the school year.
Connect to Values: Early Learning Beliefs
Connections Preschool staff believe:
• Early childhood is a remarkable time of
psychological, physical, social and academic
development.
• Learning is a social process where children
learn through play, exploration and inquiry.
• Families are a child’s first and most influential
teachers.
• Each child has unique strengths.
• Children thrive in a safe environment where
their needs are met through mutual respect,
nurturing and consistency.
• Strong family, school and community
partnerships help ensure a child’s success in
school.
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Before Enrolling in Preschool
• Early Childhood Screening: 4-year old children must go through a free early childhood
and development screening before entering a preschool program. Screening is done
by trained staff and includes a review of: vision and hearing, height and weight,
immunizations, development and health. Please call 651-423-7899 to schedule a
screening appointment.
• Immunizations: Your child’s immunizations must be up to date. Contact your child’s
health provider or the Dakota County Public Health Department (www.co.dakota.mn.us
or 952-891-7528) to learn about immunization requirements.
English Class for Parents
Preschool for Children
Parents interested in learning English can attend
Family School with their preschool aged children.
Family School is a preschool option for families
where parents learn English skills while children
attend FREE preschool. Classes meet Monday,
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings.
Call 952-431-8316 for more information.
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• All programs are half day, offered September 2015 through May 2016.
• Programs for 3-year olds are for children who are 3 on or before September 1, 2015.
• Programs for 4-year olds are for children who are 4 on or before September 1, 2015.
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Locations
edar Valley Learning Center – serving Cedar Park students
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14420 Glenda Drive, Apple Valley
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Dakota Valley Learning Center – serving districtwide students
4679 144th Street W., Apple Valley
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Echo Park Elementary – serving Echo Park students
14100 County Road 11, Burnsville
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Highland Elementary – serving districtwide students
14001 Pilot Knob Road, Apple Valley
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Southview Elementary – serving Southview students
1025 Whitney Drive, Apple Valley
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Lone Oak Rd.
Thomas Lake Elementary – serving Greenleaf, Oak Ridge and districtwide students
4350 Thomas Lake Road,
Eagan
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Westview Elementary – serving Westview students
225 Garden View Drive, Apple Valley
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Woodland Elementary – serving Glacier Hills students
945 Wescott Road, Eagan
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• Call 952-388-1960
• Email ConnectionsPreschool@District196.org
• Visit www.District196.org/ecfe
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District 196 Connections Preschool Application form
Application information:
• Complete this application form (one for each child) and mail it to: District 196 Connections Preschool, DVLC,
4679 144th Street W., Apple Valley, MN 55124 OR submit an application online at www.District196.org/ecfe/
preschoolregistration
• Applications are due by March 13, 2015. Applications received after March 13 will be processed until classes are filled.
• Confirmations will be sent by April 24, 2015 for applications that were received by the March 13 deadline.
• Once confirmed, families paying the full fee will be required to submit the first month’s fee to hold their placement.
PLEASE PRINT
Child’s information (last name, first name)
Name _________________________________________________________________________  Male  Female
Date of birth (month, day, year)_______________________Language spoken at home____________________________
Has your child had an Early Childhood Screening?  Yes  No
Parent/guardian information (last name, first name)
Name__________________________________________________________________________  Male  Female
Address, city, state, ZIP_______________________________________________________________________________
Home phone_____________________________________Work phone_______________________________________
Email address (please print clearly)_____________________________________________________________________
Class preferences
Time of day:  Morning  Afternoon  No preference
Location: (list top two choices - see pages 5 and 6):
1. ___________________________________________
2. ___________________________________________
 No preference
For 3-year olds only:
I want to attend class one afternoon every week with my child  Yes
(program opportunity for Dakota Valley Learning Center – 3’s)
 No
Fee assistance (select one)
 I can pay the full class fee of $130/mo for 3’s, $170/mo for 4’s (don’t complete box)
 I will need help paying the fee (please fill in box below)
 I am applying to the M-F free program for 4’s (please fill in box below)
_______________ Total number of parents and children in your family
_______________ Total annual income (include all family income, including wages, child support, subsidies) OR
_______________ Total monthly income (include all family income, including wages, child support, subsidies)
Check any of the following public assistance programs that your family currently qualifies for:
 Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP)
 Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP)
 Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
 Head Start
 Food Support (SNAP)
 Free and Reduced-Price Lunch Program (FRLP)
 Foster Care
Families may be asked to provide proof of income or public assistance participation.
All information provided is confidential.
Submit completed application form by March 13, 2015 to:
District 196 Connections Preschool, DVLC, 4679 144th Street W., Apple Valley, MN 55124
or online at www.District196.org/ecfe/preschoolregistration
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District 196 does not engage in unlawful discrimination on the basis of race,
color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, status with
regard to public assistance, sexual orientation or age. The School District
Attorney, 3455 153rd Street West, Rosemount, MN 55068, 651-423-7883, has
been designated to respond to inquiries regarding the non-discrimination
policies, including inquiries under Title IX.
Jane K. Berenz, Superintendent
Khia Brown, Director of Community Education
District 196 School Board
Rob Duchscher, Chairperson
Jackie Magnuson, Vice Chairperson
Gary Huusko, Clerk
Art Coulson, Treasurer
Joel Albright, Director
Mike Roseen, Director
Bob Schutte, Director
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