2. Page 2
Welcome
You are the most
important teacher
Welcome to our schools! Richfield and Bloom-
ington Public Schools’ early learning programs
are aligned with the elementary school your
child will attend to best prepare your child to
succeed in school.
We understand that parents are the most
important teachers, and we partner with our
parents and families to offer the very best in
early childhood and family education. Our
team of parent educators and early child-
hood teachers offer support and education
for your child and your family. Please join us for a parent infant class (free for first time par-
ents!), a class for you and your on-the-move toddler, or one of our preschooler parenting
groups.
We are committed to providing preschool opportunities for all children. We’ve simplified our
preschool program to offer more choices for more families, with sliding fee, age-specific
classes. Preschoolers attend in their district of residence, typically in their neighborhood
school or a nearby early childhood center. For Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE)
classes, families in both districts can attend classes at any of our three Early Learning Cen-
ters at Central, Pond, or Southwood.
Don’t forget to take advantage of the free screening check-in when your child turns three
by calling 952-681-6200. It’s a great way to get to know our schools and get feedback on
your child’s learning and growth.
We are eager to welcome your family and young children as an important part of our
school communities.
Les Fujitake Steve Unowsky
Superintendent, Bloomington Public Schools Superintendent, Richfield Public Schools
Thank you, Parent Advisory Council (PAC)! A parent-driven volunteer group, PAC advises
the Bloomington/Richfield Early Learning Services Department and advocates on our be-
half. Council input has been invaluable in planning early learning programs, services, and
activities for families with young children birth–age 5. PAC-sponsored special events and
fundraisers have expanded our resources while strengthening family and community rela-
tionships. To join or learn more, go to www.facebook.com/groups/brecfepac.
3. What’s Inside:
Help Your Child Thrive.................................................................. 4
ECFE Classes for Babies............................................................... 5
ECFE Classes for Toddlers & Twos............................................6–7
ECFE Classes for Threes & Fours.................................................. 8
How to Register for ECFE/Fees.................................................... 9
About Our Preschools................................................................ 10
Preschool for Threes................................................................... 11
Preschool for Fours................................................................12–13
How to Register for Preschool/Tuition.................................14–15
At-A-Glance Preschool............................................................. 16
At-A-Glance ECFE classes......................................................... 17
Class Locations........................................................................... 18
Preschool Application Form..................................................... 19
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Early Learning Contacts
How to Contact Us
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4-year-old preschool registration�������������������������������952-681-6212
En español...................................................................... 952-681-6219
General questions........................................................... 952-681-6200
Find us on the web:
www.earlyed.info
br.thatscommunityed.com
www.facebook.com/brearlylearningservices.81015
To contact the Parent Advisory Council:
brecfepac@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/groups/brecfepac
Scan this QR code
to go directly to
www.earlyed.info
All photos by Debra Goebel Photography. Graphic design by Cynthia Fogard.
4. Help Your Child Thrive!
Early Childhood Special Education
E
arly Childhood Special
Education (ECSE) provides
services for families with
children from birth–five years
who have been identified with a
developmental delay. Children
birth-two years (often initially iden-
tified through Help Me Grow) will
receive services in their natural
setting, either a family’s home
or child care, with the child’s
caregivers. For preschoolers (chil-
dren 3–5 years old), services will
take place in a preschool setting
designed to meet individual edu-
cational needs. Please call with
questions about our services or
about your child’s development.
Bloomington residents, call
952-806-8903; Richfield residents,
call 612-243-3047.
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Early Childhood
Screening: Calling
all three-year-olds!
E
arly Childhood Screening is a free check in
about your child’s learning and development.
Screening takes about 45 minutes and includes
a check up on your child’s vision, hearing, small and
large muscle skills, language, and thinking skills. With
game-like activities and one of our trained screening
staff, it’s a great chance to connect with your school
district. Parents also have a chance to learn about
resources and all children will receive a free book.
Screening is best done just after your child’s third
birthday and is required before Kindergarten and for
entrance to many early learning programs, including
ours. Screening takes place year round at our three
Early Learning Centers—Central, Pond,
and Southwood—and at the Vol-
unteers Enlisted to Assist People
(VEAP) office at 9600 Aldrich Av-
enue in Bloomington.
Help Me Grow
H
elp Me Grow is a group of service
providers working together to pro-
vide free early intervention referral
services to assist families in finding and
coordinating resources for their birth
to three-year-old children. The website
has great information on development
for young children up to five years, and
parents or caregivers can make refer-
rals to ECSE on this site. Residents of both
Richfield and Bloomington can call 952-
563-8900, or go to helpmegrowmn.org to
schedule a screening. Please call with any
questions! Because some children need a
little extra help to
learn and grow.
FREE
CHILDREN’S BOOK
at screening!
5. parents and infants:
second timers
Prenatal to 12 months
Second time parents
This class is especially for parents who
have a baby and one or more older
children. In addition to baby-focused
curriculum, opportunities and chal-
lenges that come with having siblings
will be part of this class.
Friday 10–11:30 am PC
401P-A Session 1 (9/9/16–1/13/17)
401P-B Session 2 (2/3–5/26/17)
padres e infantes
De prenatal a 12 meses
Disfrute actividades en las áreas de
movimiento, música, y ejercicio. Los
padres aprenden acerca del desar-
rollo infantil emocional, social, y físico
por medio de pláticas que se enfo-
can en los intereses del grupo. Los
padres y sus bebés no se separan du-
rante esta clase.
Thursday 1:30–3 pm CS
601R-A Session 1 (9/8/16–1/12/17)
601R-B Session 2 (2/2–5/25/17)
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Babies
What is
ECFE?
E
CFE stands for Early
Childhood Family Ed-
ucation, a community
education program of the
Bloomington and Richfield
public schools. We provide
classes, programs, and ser-
vices for families with young
children from birth to kinder-
garten age. A typical ECFE
class includes parent discus-
sion, facilitated by a parent
educator, while children
learn together in an early
childhood classroom. Par-
ents and children later join
each other for fun learning
activities. In other classes,
parents and children spend
the entire time interacting
and learning together.
parents and
infants:
welcome baby!
Prenatal to 12 months
First time parents
Enjoy activities in the areas
of movement, sensory expe-
rience, music and exercise.
Parents learn about their
baby’s emotional, social
and physical development
through discussions focused
on the interests of the group.
Parents and infants do
not separate in this class.
Families can repeat sessions
based on availability.
Wednesday 1:30–3 p.m. PC
201P-A Session 1 (9/7/16–1/11/17)
201P-B Session 2 (2/1–5/24/17)
Friday 1:30–3 p.m. PC
301P-A Session 1 (9/9/16–1/13/17)
301P-B Session 2 (2/3–5/26/17)
parents and infants:
all parents
Prenatal to 12 months
Open to all parents
Enjoy activities in the areas
of movement, sensory ex-
perience, music and exer-
cise. Parents learn about
their baby’s emotional,
social and physical devel-
opment through discussions
focused on the interests of
the group. Parents and in-
fants do not separate in
this class.
Monday 6–7:30 pm PC
501P-A Session 1 (9/12/16–1/9/17)
501P-B Session 2 (1/30–5/22/17)
All catalog information is
subject to change.
free
6. toddler topics
session 1
routines, rules, self-regulation:
supporting children’s
development
12 to 24 months
Toddlers have the important development
goals of learning to become more indepen-
dent, deal appropriately with their emotions,
and begin to follow daily routines. This semes-
ter-long session will focus on the developmen-
tal needs of toddlers with regard to their grow-
ing brains and bodies! Other topics identified
by enrolled parents will also be covered.
Non-separating
Friday 9:30–11:15 am CS
261R-A Session 1 (9/9/16–1/13/17)
Separating
Wednesday 8:30–10:15 am CS
361R-A Session 1 (9/7/16–1/11/17)
Wednesday 10–11:45 am SW
461S-A Session 1 (9/7/16–1/11/17)
For 18–35 months
toddler topics
session 2
talk, sing, read: language
and your toddler’s brain
12 to 30 months
Children who hear lots of language—espe-
cially supportive and increasingly complex lan-
guage—are more prepared for learning to read.
Give your child a boost in this area: learn songs,
engaging ways to read, and strategies to keep
you talk, talk, talking. Other topics identified by
enrolled parents will also be covered.
Non-separating
Friday 9:30–11:15 am CS
261R-B Session 2 (2/3–5/26/17)
Separating
Wednesday 8:30–10:15 am CS
361R-B Session 2 (2/1–5/24/17)
Wednesday 10–11:45 am SW
461S-B Session 2 (2/1–5/24/17)
For 20–40 months
Toddlers Twos
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Sibling
Care
S
ibling care is avail-
able for ECFE classes.
Registration is required
for the entire session. See
page 9 for sibling care
fees. Sibling care may
be cancelled due to low
enrollment. After the first
week of each session, sib-
lings cannot be accepted
without prior notice.
Siblings need immunizations
too! Students and siblings
must provide proof of age-
appropriate immunizations
or exemption prior to
attending class.
All catalog information is subject to change.
7. toddler or twos year rounders
12 to 36 months
Here’s your
opportunity to
sign up for a
year-long class.
Like our other
classes, parents
discuss a va-
riety of topics
while children
socialize under
the care of
an early child-
hood teacher
and later join
parents for ac-
tivities. Unlike other classes, parents have a whole school year to
get to know each other and explore topics thoroughly. Children
develop longer-term relationships with classmates and have the
same teacher all year. You can enroll for both sessions up front or
register for one session at a time.
parents and kids night
13 to 35 months
Looking for an evening class
that includes a time for parent
discussion and activities with
your child? You’ve found it. First,
parents and children participate
together in a variety of fun learn-
ing activities; then children learn
together with an early childhood
teacher while parents meet, set-
ting discussion topics with the
parent educator according to
their interests.
See page 6 for 36–K class.
Monday 6:15–8 pm PC
267P-A Session 1 (9/12/16–1/9/17)
267P-B Session 2 (1/30–5/22/17)
learning to separate
18 to 36 months
Help young toddlers make a
gradual transition from spend-
ing the entire class together
with their parents to eventually
separating. We’ll offer activities
for parents and children to do
together as well as encourage
children to participate inde-
pendently. You will not sepa-
rate the first few weeks, but
during informal parenting dis-
cussions, children are given a
chance to explore with parents
at a distance. Security items
(blankets, stuffed animals, etc.)
encouraged.
Thursday 10:30 am–12:15 pm CS
213R-A Session 1 (9/8/16–1/12/17)
For 18–30 months
213R-B Session 2 (2/2–5/25/17)
For 23–36 months
Toddlers Twos
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All catalog information is
subject to change.
Follow Along
If you have concerns about your child’s growth and develop-
ment, the Follow Along program will answer questions for you
from birth up to three years of age.
Available in English y en español. Parents complete a ques-
tionnaire, return it to Public Health and receive results and
suggested fun activities for you and your child. If needed, a
nurse will call you and discuss choices for further evaluation or
tips on how to help your baby’s brain grow.
www.bloomingtonmn.gov/cs/public-health/family-health
or 952-563-8900
Session 1 (9/6/16–1/13/17)
260S-A 12–24 mos. Monday 10–11:45 am SW
260R-A 12–24 mos. Tuesday 9:30–11:15 am CS
261P-A 24–36 mos. Monday 10–11:45 am PC
261S-A 24–36 mos. Tuesday 10–11:45 am SW
262R-A 24–36 mos. Thursday 8:30–10:15 am CS
Session 2 (1/30–5/26/17)
260S-B 12–24 mos. Monday 10–11:45 am SW
260R-B 12–24 mos. Tuesday 9:30–11:15 am CS
261P-B 24–36 mos. Monday 10–11:45 am PC
261S-B 24–36 mos. Tuesday 10–11:45 am SW
262R-B 24–36 mos. Thursday 8:30–10:15 am CS
8. Threes Fours
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All catalog information is subject to change.
Bloomington-Richfield Early Child-
hood recommends that children be
screened at age 3. Screening is free,
it’s easy and it’s good for your child!
Early childhood screening helps
• You find out how your child is doing.
• Connect you with early childhood
programs and services.
• Answer your parenting questions.
Call to make an appointment:
952-681-6200
Las Escuelas Públicas de Blooming-
ton y Richfield recomiendan que los
niños sean evaluados a la edad de
tres años. La Evaluación es fácil y es
buena para su hijo(a).
La Evaluación de la Niñez Temprana
ayuda a
• Saber como está creciendo su niño.
• Conectarlo con programas de la
niñez temprana y otros servicios.
• Contestar las preguntas que puedan
tener los padres.
Llame para hacer una cita:
952-681-6219
Trường Mầm Non của Bloomington-
Richfield khuyến khích các trẻ em
nên có giám định vỡ long ở độ 3 tuổi.
Giám định này miễn phí, dễ dàng và
rất có lợi cho con của quý vị!
Giám Định Vỡ Lòng giúp
• Quý vị biết khả năng hiểu biết hiện
tại của con quý vị.
• Nối Kết quý vị với các chương trình
và giáo dục vỡ lòng.
• Giúp giải đáp các thắc mắc mà quý
vị có về giáo dục các em.
Xin gọi để lấy hẹn:
952-681-6200
Early Childhood Screening
Bloomington iyo Richfield waxay ku
talinayan in caruurta 3 jirka ah baari-
tan la mariyo. Baaritankas oo ah mid
lacag la’aan ah aadna u fudud una
wanagsan cunugada!
Baaritaanka hore ee carruurnimada
wuxuu ka caawiya
• Waxad oganaysa siduu ilmahaagu
yahay.
• Wuxuu kugu xiriya barnamijyada
iyo adeegyada horaanta xananada
caruurta.
• Waxad jawaab u helesaa walid ahan
su’aalaha aad qabtid.
Soo wac si aad balan u qabsatid:
952-681-6200
Preparando a los niños
para la escuela: El
poder de los padres
36 meses a kindergarten
Aprenda lo que significa estar
completamente preparado
para el kindergarten. Identi-
fique lo que puede hacer para
apoyar en la preparación de su
hijo para ser inteligente, feliz, sa-
ludable, y un buen compañero
de clase cuando haga la tran-
sición al kindergarten.
Wednesday 10:30 am–12:15 pm CS
250R-A Session 1 (9/7/16–1/11/17)
350R-B Session 2 (1/1–5/24/17)
parents and kids night
36 months to kindergarten
Parents and children partici-
pate together in a variety of fun
learning activities; then children
learn together with an early
childhood teacher while par-
ents meet with a parent educa-
tor and discuss topics of their
choice. 13–35 mo. class, page 7.
Monday 6:15–8 pm PC
367P-A Session 1 (9/12/16–1/9/17)
367P-B Session 2 (1/30–5/22/17)
preschool
year rounders
36 months to kindergarten
Parents have a whole school
year to get to know each
other and explore topics
thoroughly. Children develop
longer-term relationships with
classmates and have the
same teacher all year. You
can enroll for both sessions up
front or register for one session
at a time.
36–48 MONTHS
Thursday 10–11:45 am SW
264S-A Session 1 36–48 months
(9/8/16–1/12/17)
264S-B Session 2 36–48 months
(2/2–5/25/17)
Friday 10–11:45 am PC
265P-A Session 1 36–48 months
(9/9/16–1/13/17)
265P-B Session 2 36–48 months
(2/3–5/26/17)
36 MONTHS–KINDERGARTEN
Tuesday 3–4:45 pm PC
263P-A Session 1 36 months–K
(9/6/16–1/10/17)
263P-B Session 2 36 months–K
(1/31–5/23/17)
9. ECFE Registration
Am I in?
Yes—we will notify you if the class
is full or cancelled.
Ages
Children must be the appropriate
age on the first day of classes.
Class Refund/Cancellation
Policy
A full refund is issued for
cancellations before the session
begins (minus a $10 processing
fee). After the first week, refunds
are prorated. No refund midway
through classes. The $10 processing
fee applies each time you change
classes. We may cancel a class (or
sibling childcare) due to insufficient
enrollment one month before it is
scheduled to begin.
Class Sites
Classes are held at three sites.
See individual class descriptions
for locations.
PC • Pond Center
9600 3rd Avenue S.
Bloomington, MN
952-681-6200
CS • Central Education Center
7145 Harriet Avenue S. Door #5
Richfield, MN
612-243-3000
SW • Southwood
4901 West 112th St.
Bloomington, MN
952-806-8900
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• Use your family’s annual income and the ECFE fee
scale to determine the class fee. Please don’t let fees
keep you from participating in an ECFE class. No one
will be turned away because of inability to pay.
• Bloomington and Richfield residents have priority if
classes fill. A $15 surcharge applies to families who are
not residents of Bloomington or Richfield.
Fee Scale
ECFE Fees
Program Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4
ECFE Class $0 $41.00 $128.50 $257.00
Sibling Care $0 $22.00 $65.00 $129.00
Registration fee for all income levels: $0
Total
Family
Size
Family’s yearly gross income
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4
2
$0–
$20,709
$20,710–
$31,860
$31,861–
$39,825
$39,826 +
3
$0–
$26,117
$26,118–
$40,180
$40,181–
$50,225
$50,226 +
4
$0–
$31,525
$31,526–
$48,500
$48,501–
$60,625
$60,626 +
5
$0–
$36,933
$36,934–
$56,820
$56,821–
$71,025
$71,026 +
6
$0–
$42,341
$42,342–
$65,140
$65,141–
$81,425
$81,426 +
(one child in one class)
Register for ECFE online or in person using
Mastercard, Visa, Discover, or ACH.
Registration opens on Monday, January 25, 2016, at 12
noon. Classes will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis
until classes are full. Register early to secure your spot!
To register online, go to www.br.thatscommunityed.com
and follow the prompts to create a new account.
You may also register in person at Pond Center, 9600 3rd
Avenue S. in Bloomington, between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Registration is ongoing until classes fill.
Session 1: September 6, 2016–January 13, 2017 (15 weeks)
Session 2: January 30–May 26, 2017 (15 weeks)
Students and siblings must provide proof of age-appropriate
immunizations or exemption prior to attending class. Call
952-681-6268 if you have questions about immunizations.
Questions? Call 952-681-6221.
10. Preparing Your Child for a Bright Future!
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Bloomington-Richfield Public Schools’
Preschool Programs:
A New Name and a New Focus!
Bloomington-Richfield Public Schools take pride
in investing in our youngest learners and in
preparing children and families for success in
school. We have expanded our class offerings
for the 2016–2017 school year. New this year:
• District Preschool for Three-Year-Olds
Two or three half day-per-week options.
Formerly Bright Beginnings.
• District Preschool for Four-Year-Olds
Three or five half day-per-week classes or
three full day-per-week classes. Formerly Kids
Count or Kinderprep.
• Additional Opportunities for Integration
More preschool classes are integrated with
Early Childhood Special Education students and staff this year,
providing children opportunities to learn and grow together.
• Sliding Fee Scale for All Preschool Classes
• Limited Bus Transportation for Four-Year-Old Preschool
Why Parents Choose District Preschool Programs
A Four Star Parent Aware Rated Program!
Bloomington-Richfield was one of the first programs in the state to earn a four-star rating from
Minnesota’s Parent Aware—the highest rating possible! The Parent Aware rating system helps parents
find preschools and childcare programs focused on high quality early learning and kindergarten
readiness.
Our Students: Children who attend district preschool
programs enter kindergarten with the skills they
need to be successful students throughout their
educational careers.
Our Teachers: Highly qualified and experienced
state-licensed teachers.
Our Curriculum: Research-based, developmentally
appropriate, and aligned with the school district’s
goals and Minnesota state learning standards.
Our Families: Families are valued partners with the
school in supporting their children’s learning.
Our Focus on Learning: As part of the school district,
classes have access to school resources including
specialists, facilities, and programs that support chil-
dren’s learning and development.
About Our Preschools
11. Preschool for Threes
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Preschool Classes for Three-Year-Olds
For children who are 3 by
Sept. 1, 2016
At three, your child may be go-
ing to school for the first time. Our
preschool program will provide
a positive introduction to school.
Your child will have opportunities
to practice social skills and to par-
ticipate in math, language, art
and music activities that will help
build a foundation for success
throughout the preschool years.
All families are welcome. Priority
registration is given to children
with demonstrated need based
on family income, language, de-
velopment, and family factors.
Early Learners Academy (ELA)
For children who are at least 3 by Sept. 1, 2016
Early Learners Academy is a quality childcare
program designed to meet the needs of families
who desire an all-day early education experience
for their three- to five-year-old child. ELA is housed
within three award-winning elementary schools
in Bloomington (Poplar Bridge and Westwood
elementary schools and Hillcrest Community
School), with highly qualified instructors whose focus
is to prepare children for kindergarten. Program
hours: 6:30 am–6 pm.
ELA Registration and Fees
Online registration for ELA is required at
www.br.thatscommunityed.com. Registrations open
Tuesday, January 19, 2016, at 12 noon. Limited
scholarships are available; more information at
Think Small, www.thinksmall.org. There is not a sliding
fee scale for ELA classes.
Location Days Times
Pond MWF 9:45 am–12:15 pm
Pond T/Th 9:45 am–12:15 pm
Pond Th/F 9:45 am–12:15 pm
Southwood T/Th 9:45 am–12:15 pm
Southwood T/W/Th 1:30–4 pm
Central T/Th 9–11:30 am
Central MWF 9–11:30 am
Registrations open on
January 25, 2016, and are
ongoing until classes are full.
All catalog information is
subject to change.
Fees
Class and registration
fees are on a sliding scale
based on family size and
income, making pre-
school affordable for all.
Please see page 15.
12. Preschool for Fours
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Preschool Classes for Four-Year-Olds
Fees
Class and registration
fees are on a sliding scale
based on family size and
income, making pre-
school affordable for all.
Please see page 15.
In Richfield:
Centennial
Sheridan Hills
STEM School
In Bloomington:
Indian Mounds
Oak Grove
Valley View
Washburn
All catalog information is
subject to change.
For children who are 4 by Sept. 1, 2016
The year before kindergarten is an exciting
time, as your child’s abilities and inde-
pendence grow by leaps and bounds!
Preschool classes for four-year-olds focus
on helping your child develop the skills
necessary for success in kindergarten
and beyond. Our high quality curriculum
provides large and small group learning
experiences in literacy, writing, math, mu-
sic, art, and science.
All families are welcome. Priority registra-
tion is given to children with demonstrated
need based on family income, language,
development and family factors. Final
class placement is at the discretion of
Early Learning Services.
Registrations open on January 25, 2016,
and are ongoing until classes are full.
Transportation
Limited transportation is available, on a
sliding fee basis, for children who live or at-
tend child care in the school’s designated
attendance area and attend 5-day-per-
week preschool classes.
Early Learning Center Locations
Open to all children in the Bloomington-
Richfield school districts at the Pond and Southwood Early
Learning Centers in Bloomington. See chart on the following page.
Elementary School Locations
Open to children who live or attend childcare within the
attendance areas for the following schools. Preference is given
to students who live within the elementary school boundaries
described with the chart on the following page.
13. Preschool for Fours
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Location Days Times
Pond M–F 9:45 am–12:15 pm or 1:30–4 pm
Pond M/W/F 9:45 am–4 pm
Pond M/W/F 9:45 am–12:15 pm
Southwood M–F 9:45 am–12:15 pm or 1:30–4 pm
Southwood M/W/F 9:45 am–4 pm
Southwood M/W/F 9:45 am–12:15 pm
Early Learning Center Locations
To find your home elementary school in Bloomington, go to:
https://bloomington.enrollview.org/schools.
In Richfield, families living east of Nicollet may register for Centennial
or Richfield STEM. Families living west of Nicollet may register for Sheri-
dan Hills or Richfield STEM.
Location Days Times
BLOOMINGTON
Indian Mounds M–F 9–11:30 am or 12:50–3:20 pm
Oak Grove M–F 9–11:30 am or 12:50–3:20 pm
Valley View M–F 9–11:30 am or 12:50–3:20 pm
Washburn M–F 9–11:30 am or 12:50–3:20 pm
RICHFIELD
Centennial M-F 8:40–11:10 am or 12:40–3:10 pm
Richfield STEM M-F 7:45–10:15 am
Sheridan Hills M-F 8:40–11:10 am
Elementary School Locations
14. Preschool Registration
Preschool Registration Dates
Registration opens on Monday, January 25, 2016, at 12 noon
and is ongoing until classes are full.
Classes are subject to cancellation due to insufficient enrollment.
Enrollment will be confirmed upon receipt of required forms.
Preschool Class Registration
How to register for preschool:
Online
Preferred method! Go to www//br.thatscommunityed.com and
register using Mastercard, Visa, Discover, or ACH.
In Person
Stop by the Pond Family Center, 9600 3rd Avenue S. in Bloom-
ington, Monday–Friday, 8 am to 3:30 pm, to register in person.
Fees and Information
In August, families will receive an information packet. Preschool
classes begin in September and end in early June, 2017.
Preschool tuition and the registration fee are on a sliding scale
based on family size and income, making preschool affordable
for all. Please see page 15 for fee information.
All families are welcome. Priority registration is given to children
with demonstrated need based on family income, language,
development and family factors.
Limited transportation is available for 5-day-per-week preschools.
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Registration
Checklist
†† Completed
application form
†† Birth certificate
†† Immunization docu-
mentation required
†† Registration fee
†† Copy of 2015 tax form
(For Income Levels 1–3)
†† Children must be toilet
trained by the first day
of class
†† Early Childhood
Screening completed
or appointment
scheduled (see below)
Students will not
be allowed to start
school unless ALL
documentation is
complete.
Early Childhood
Screening
Completion of Early Childhood
Screening is required for all
students in the Bloomington-
Richfield preschool programs
before class begins. To sched-
ule an appointment, call
952-681-6200 and be sure
to mention that your child is
registering for the Bloomington-
Richfield preschool program.
Questions?
952-681-6200
www.earlyed.info
All catalog information is
subject to change.
15. Tuition Fees
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Preschool Tuition Payments and Reduced Tuition Information
1. Circle your family size.
2. Follow across the chart to find your gross income.
3. Circle your income level and follow the column down to the class fee chart.
4. Find the fee for the class you are registering for and circle the monthly fee and registration fee.
Family’s Yearly Gross Income
Family Size Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4
2 $0–$20,709 $20,710–$31,860 $31,861–$39,825 $39,826 +
3 $0–$26,117 $26,118–$40,180 $40,181–$50,225 $50,226 +
4 $0–$31,525 $31,526–$48,500 $48,501–$60,625 $60,626 +
5 $0–$36,933 $36,934–$56,820 $56,821–$71,025 $71,026 +
6 $0–$42,341 $42,342–$65,140 $65,141–$81,425 $81,426 +
Registration Fee
Registration Fee $0 $9.00 $30.00 $60.00
Class Monthly Fee (Yearly tuition is divided into 10 equal monthly payments)
Program Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4
2 days a week $0 $22.00 $67.50 $135.00
3 days a week
(2.5 hours)
$0 $30.00 $93.00 $186.00
3 days a week
(5.75 hours)
$0 $68.00 $213.00 $426.00
5 days a week $0 $51.00 $160.00 $320.00
Transportation Monthly Fee (5-day-per-week classes only)
Busing (optional) $0 $8.00 $25.00 $50.00
Family Size
Number of adults
Number of children
Total family size
Annual Income
Annual earnings from work before deductions—
include income from all adults in the household
Other income
Total annual gross income
Income verification is required for income levels 1–3, and must accompany the registration. Bring a
copy of the front page of your 2015 1040 tax form.
Registration fee + Monthly fee + Transportation fee = TOTAL DUE
with application
Find your fee:
All catalog information is subject to change.
16. Locations open to children
who live within the school
attendance areas listed below
and demonstrate need (income,
language, development and/or
family factors)
Classesfor
4-year-olds
Mornings
Afternoons
Daysoffered
Transportation
offered
BLOOMINGTON
Indian Mounds Elementary 4 4 4 M–F 4
Oak Grove Elementary 4 4 4 M–F 4
Valley View Elementary 4 4 4 M–F 4
Washburn Elementary 4 4 4 M–F 4
RICHFIELD
Centennial Elementary 4 4 4 M–F 4
Sheridan Hills Elementary 4 4 M–F 4
STEM School 4 4 M–F 4
Locations open to all
children districtwide
Classesfor
3-year-olds
Classesfor
4-year-olds
Mornings
Afternoons
Daysoffered
Transportation
offered
BLOOMINGTON
Pond – 3’s 4 4 MWF
Pond – 3’s 4 4 T/Th
Pond – 3’s 4 4 Th/F
Pond – 4’s 4 4 4 M–F 4
Pond – 4’s 4 Full day MWF
Pond – 4’s 4 4 MWF
Southwood – 3’s 4 4 T/Th
Southwood – 3’s 4 4 T/W/Th
Southwood – 4’s 4 4 4 M–F 4
Southwood – 4’s 4 Full day MWF
Southwood – 4’s 4 4 MWF
RICHFIELD
Central – 3’s 4 4 T/Th
Central – 3’s 4 4 MWF
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Preschools At-A-Glance
All catalog information is subject to change.
17. Page 17
ECFE At-A-Glance
ECFE Schedule at a Glance, 2016–2017 School Year
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
Toddler Year Rounders
Sessions 1 2:
12–24 months
9:30–11:15 a.m.
Toddler Topics
Session 1: 12–24 months
Session 2: 12–30 months
8:30–10:15 a.m.
Twos Year Rounders
Sessions 1 2:
24–36 months
8:30–10:15 a.m.
Toddler Topics
(non-separating)
Session 1: 12–24 months
Session 2: 12–30 months
9:30–11:15 a.m.
Twos Year Rounders
Sessions 1 2:
24–36 months
10–11:45 a.m.
Parents Infants:
2nd timers
Sessions 1 2
Prenatal–12 months
10–11:30 a.m.
Toddler Year Rounders
Sessions 1 2:
12–24 months
10–11:45 a.m.
Twos Year Rounders
Sessions 1 2:
24–36 months
10–11:45 a.m.
Toddler Topics
Session 1: 18–35 months
Session 2: 24–41 months
10–11:45 a.m.
Threes Year Rounders
Sessions 1 2:
36–48 months
10–11:45 a.m.
Threes Year Rounders
Sessions 1 2:
36–48 months
10–11:45 a.m.
Preparando a los niños
para la escuela (Free)
Session 1 2:
36 meses
a kindergarten
10:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
Learning to separate
Session 1: 18–30 months
Session 2: 23–36 months
10:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
Preschool
Year Rounders
Session 1: 36 months–K
Session 2: 36 months–K
3–4:45 p.m.
Parents Infants:
1st timers
Sessions 1 2
Prenatal–12 months
1:30–3 p.m.
Padres e infantes
Sessions 1 2
De prenatal a 12 meses
1:30–3 p.m.
Parents Infants:
1st timers (Free)
Sessions 1 2
Prenatal–12 months
1:30–3 p.m
Parents Infants:
All Parents
Sessions 1 2
Prenatal–12 months
6–7:30 p.m.
Parents Kids Night!
Toddlers
Sessions 1 2
13–35 months
6:15–8 p.m
Parent’s and Kid’s Night!
Preschoolers
Sessions 1 2
36 months–K
6:15–8 p.m.
COLOR KEY
Central
Southwood
Pond
All catalog information is subject to change.
free free free
18. Page 18
Class Locations
LyndaleAve.
NicolletAve.
PortlandAve.
12thAve.
CedarAve.
PennAve.
HumboldtAve.
Quinn
NesbittRoad
FranceAve.
NormandaleRoad
24thAve.
W. 84th St.
494
90th St.
102nd St.
93rd St.
86th St.
98th St.
96th St.
88th St.
35W
90th St.
106th St.
108th St.
Xerxes
110th St.
Old Shakopee Road
94th St.
OldShakopeeRoad
Killebrew Drive
1
8
5
2
3
3
7
9
4 6
88th St.
2
3
70th St.
I-494
Highway 62
Crosstown
W. 76th St.
75th St.
68th St.
66th St.
FranceAve.
Xerxes
Penn
35W
Lyndale
Nicollet
35W
Portland
Bloomington
Highway77
CedarAve.
12thAve.
York
1
Sheridan
4
Bloomington Class Sites
1 Hillcrest Center (ELA)
9301 Thomas Road
2 Indian Mounds Elementary
9801 11th Ave. So.
3 Oak Grove Elementary
1301 West 104th St.
4 Poplar Bridge Elementary (ELA)
8401 Palmer Road
5 Valley View Elementary
351 East 88th St.
6 Washburn Elementary
8401 Xerxes Ave. So.
7 Westwood Elementary (ELA)
3701 West 108th St.
8 Pond
9600 - 3rd Ave So.
9 Southwood
4901 West 112th St.
Richfield Class Sites
1 Centennial
7315 Bloomington Ave. So.
2 Central Education
Center—Enter Door #5
7145 Harriet Ave. So.
3 Richfield STEM
7020 12th Ave. So.
4 Sheridan Hills
6400 Sheridan Ave. So.
19. Preschool Application
2016–2017 School Year
Program you are interested in:
†† Preschool for 3s
†† Preschool for 4s
Early Childhood Screening:
• Children must be screened before entering preschool.
• If your child has not been screened, call 952-681-6200
to schedule an appointment.
• If your child has already been screened, he/she does
not need to be screened again.
Child’s Name:
Last First Middle
Date of Birth: o Male o Female
Home address:
City: Zip Code:
Has your child received Special Education services or therapy? o Yes o No
Allergies:
Medical concerns or conditions:
Where will your child attend Kindergarten? (school name)
Parent/Guardian one
Name: Relationship to child
Last First
Address:
Email address:
Phone: (home) (work) (cell)
Parent/Guardian two
Name: Relationship to child
Last First
Address:
Email address:
Phone: (home) (work) (cell)
Total household family monthly income: $___________ Total number of family members:
Total Due from page 15
Please tell us which programs you are interested in:
3 Year Old Preschool:
o 2 days/week o 3 days/week
4 Year Old Preschool:
o 3 days/week full day o 3 days/week half day o 5 days/week half day
Students and attending siblings must provide proof of age-appropriate immunizations or exemption
prior to attending class. Call 952-681-6268 if you have questions about immunizations.
Return applications to:
Pond Center
9600 3rd Ave. So.
Bloomington, MN 55420
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Dated material:
please deliver between
January 5–9, 2016
Bienvenidos! Llame
al 952-681-6219 para
información en español.
Join us for the
Early Learning Expo
Food, Fun, and Information!
Important
Dates
January 12, 2016
Early Learner’s Academy
Information Night at Poplar
Bridge School
January 21, 2016
Early Learning Expo at
Southwood
January 25, 2016
Preschool and ECFE
registrations open
April 26, 2016
Early Learning Expo at
Richfiled STEM
September 6, 2016
First day of ECFE session 1
January 13, 2017
Last day of ECFE session 1
January 30, 2017
First day of ECFE session 2
May 26, 2017
Last day of ECFE session 2
Preschool start dates vary.
Dates will be included in
your confirmation letter.
Learn about the programs and services for families
with children prenatal–kindergarten offered through
Bloomington and Richfield Public Schools as well as other
service providers. Find out more about our Four-Star Parent
Aware rated preschools and application process. No pre-
registration necessary. More information: 952-681-6200.
Watch Facebook for up-to-date info about
events at both sites at www.
facebook.com/brearlylearningservices.81015
IN BLOOMINGTON:
January 21 from 4:30–6:30 pm
Southwood Early Learning Center
4901 West 112th Street
Bloomington, MN 55437
IN RICHFIELD:
April 26 from 4:30–6:30 pm
Richfield STEM
7020 12th Avenue South
Richfield, MN 55423
