Welcome to the Early Childhood/Preschool application and registration page. We offer preschool programs to children ages 3-5. We also offer an Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) option for those with children birth to 5 that we call Footsteps.
Online Applications and Registration for the 2023-2024 school year will open on March 7th, 2023 at 8AM. Please contact Chelsie Dinges in the Elementary School Main Office for information on registration.
Please see information and instructions below for the registration process!
Once registration is open, the links to respective applications for our programs are to the right, along with other documents to download, view, and complete.
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REGISTRATION DIRECTIONS
Once registration is open, please follow these steps:- Find the box on the right (you may need to scroll down the page) that corresponds to the program you are interested in for enrolling your child. You will see a number of links relating to forms and documents that you will need to print and complete.
- First, complete the online application for the program that you would like to enroll your child in.
- Return to the registration page (a link is provided at the conclusion of the online form) to download, print, and complete the other documents provided for that program.
- Please return the completed documents to the Dover-Eyota Elementary Office. They can either be dropped off or mailed.
Dover-Eyota Elementary
27 Knowledge Rd. SE
Eyota, MN 55934
- All forms and registration payments must be turned in to complete your child's enrollment in our Early Childhood Programs.
- Note that all programs require a registration payment to be made by June 1, 2023. Specific costs for each of our programs are listed below and are also available on the Early Childhood Brochure link.
- Any further questions should be directed to Chelsie Dinges at the Elementary Office at 507-545-2632.
- Note that class offerings do need a minimum number of registered students for them to run. If an offering doesn't meet a minimum, you will be notified and other options can be discussed with you.
- Your child is officially enrolled once you have received a receipt for the registration payment.
INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROGRAMS
ECFE (Footsteps):
Our ECFE classes are for children from birth to age five. Parents attend these sessions with their children. There are two (mixed age) class time options for the 2023-2024 school year and each meets once per week: Monday Evening 4:00-5:30pm or 5:30-7:00pm, Wednesday Morning open gym from 9:00-9:30 and class time 9:30-11:00am. Parents select one of the 90 minute class time options to enroll in that best fits their family's weekly schedule. The ECFE class consists of a two part structure. The 90 minute class is structured with the first part as parent/child together time. Parents and children participate in organized activities and an educational circle time. The second part is parent/child separation time. Parents meet with a parent educator to discuss parenting topics, while children enjoy a preschool experience with the child educator and playtime with other children. Classes are offered throughout the school year, with a payment breakdown of three sessions (fall, winter, and spring). There is no registration fee, however, registering early will give you the best chance at getting in the class time you select. Our registration deadline is June 1, 2023. There are 3 payments of $45 each due at the start of each trimester during the school year. A total of $135 if done as individual payments each trimester, or $125 if paid in full ($10 savings) at the start of the school year. Footsteps also offers a family discount on multiple children enrolled. (3rd child is free!) The enrollment limit for Footsteps is 12 children per class. Note that for Footsteps, the Emergency Contact Form is not needed since parents attend at the same time the students do. All other paperwork should be turned in at the office at the time of registration.
Our program for three-year-old children is called "Look At Me I'm 3!" This program is for children who are at least 3 years old by September 1 of the school year in which they are enrolling. It meets twice per week on Wednesday and Friday mornings from 8:00 until 11:00 AM. There is no transportation to or from this class and parents are responsible for getting their child to class and picking them up. Your child is officially enrolled once you have received a receipt for the registration payment, the registration payment of $110 is due June 1, 2023, and then there are 9 additional monthly payments of $110 each during the school year. Note that there is a discount for automatic withdrawals each month, and a bigger discount for a full payment. The Payment Schedule for this program will be made available at Conference/assessment days. Enrollment minimums for the Look At Me I'm 3 Classes are 10 children. This means that we open up additional sections of Look at Me I'm 3 Classes at increments of 10 (e.g. 20 students = 2 separate classes).
LRP:
Our class for 4-5 year olds is called LRP. This stands for "Learning Readiness Program". Children should be at least 4 years old by September 1 of the school year in which they are enrolling. There are two separate classes that are offered. The morning group meets 3 days a week (Monday, Tuesday and Thursday) from 8:00-11:00 AM. and is $211 per month. The afternoon class meets Monday through Friday (5 afternoons per week) from 11:45 AM - 2:45 PM and is $281 per month. Please note a clarification on the transportation that is provided for the morning and afternoon classes, as they are a little different: For morning classes, students ride to the Elem on bus routes and then, and then can be transported with a $360/year or $40/month bus fee back home or to daycare after class for in-district locations. For Afternoon Class students, a bus can pick up students from home or daycare for in-district locations with a $360/year or $40/month bus fee, and then students can ride their assigned bus home. Your child is officially enrolled once you have received a receipt for the registration payment, the registration payment ($110 for either class option) is due June 1, 2023. After that, there are 9 additional monthly payments (again, either $211 or $281 depending on your choice) made throughout the school year. The Payment Schedule for this program will be made available at Conference/assessment days. Enrollment limit for LRP is 18 children per class. Note that there is a discount for an automatic withdrawal each month, and a bigger discount for a full payment.
TRANSITIONS CLASS:
We are also offering a Transitions Class for students that are at least 5 years old by December 15 of the school year in which they are enrolling. This class is offered as one session that meets three times per week, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday for full days from 8:00AM - 2:45PM. The enrollment limit for the Transitions Class is 18 children per class. Your child is officially enrolled once you have received a receipt for the registration payment, the registration payment of $110 is due June 1, 2023. After that, there are an additional 9 monthly payments of $318 made throughout the school year The Payment Schedule for this program will be made available at Conference/assessment days. Note that there is a discount for an automatic withdrawal each month, and a bigger discount for a full payment.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
All of our programs are taught by teachers with 4-year college degrees in education. The preschool teachers have special training in early childhood education and years of experience working with children in this age group.
Childhood experts agree: "Attending a high-quality program prepares kids for kindergarten and beyond. There's increasing evidence that children gain a lot from going to preschool," says Parent Advisor Kathleen McCartney, PhD, Dean of Harvard Graduate School of Education, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. "At preschool, they become exposed to numbers, letters, and shapes and, more important, they learn how to socialize -- get along with other children, share, and contribute to circle time."
Children who attend high-quality preschool enter kindergarten with better pre-reading skills, richer vocabularies, and stronger basic math skills than those who do not.
If you are interested in enrolling your child in one of our high-quality pre-school programs for the upcoming school year, registration will be open starting March 7th, 2023 by 8AM. Application process includes the online application forms and some documents that you will have to download and fill out and return to us at the Elementary Office. Registration is on a first-come basis, with priority given to in-district families. Registration does fill very fast, so be sure to get all forms and fees in early to ensure placement. Once classes are full, you may have to be put on a waiting list, or when applicable register for your second or third choice of classes.
If you have any questions, please contact the Dover-Eyota Elementary office (Chelsie Dinges) at 507-545-2632 or 888-273-0189.
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| Look At Me I'm 3! application and forms (Be sure to view and complete all items in box below) |
Checklist for Look At Me I'm 3! Registration (Informational - Download and use to make sure all items for registration and payments are completed)
Early Childhood Brochure (Informational)
Look At Me I'm 3! Online Application (complete this form)
Childcare Immunization Form (print out, complete and bring to Elem Office)
Emergency Contact Form (print out, complete and bring to Elem Office)
ECFE and School Readiness Parent Questionnaire (print out, complete and bring to Elem Office)
Field Trip Permission Slip for Look at Me I'm 3! (print out, complete and bring to Elem Office)
Inclement Weather Procedures for Look at Me I'm 3! (Informational)
Copy of Child's Birth Certificate (More Information at this link)
Look at me I'm 3 supply list
Look at me I'm 3 supply list McNallan
Minnesota Language Survey (print out, complete and bring to Elem Office)
D-E Nurse Info Form (print out, complete and bring to Elem Office)
D-E Policy 799 (Informational - Please be familiar with this policy prior to completing the Early Childhood Payment Agreement)
Early Childhood Payment Agreement (Be sure to read the D-E Policy 799 first (link above) and then please print out, review and complete this form and bring to the Elem Office)
Automatic Monthly Payment Release Form (optional - download, review, print out,complete and bring to Elem Office if you wish to have automatic monthly payments for the program)
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| LRP application and forms (Be sure to view and complete all items in box below) |
Checklist for LRP Registration (Informational - Download and use to make sure all items for registration and payments are completed)
Early Childhood Brochure (Informational)
Learning Readiness (LRP) Online Application Form (complete this form)
Childcare Immunization Form (print out, complete and bring to Elem Office)
Emergency Contact Form (print out, complete and bring to Elem Office)
ECFE and School Readiness Parent Questionnaire (print out, complete and bring to Elem Office)
Field Trip Permission for LRP (print out, complete and bring to Elem Office)
Inclement Weather Procedure for LRP (Informational)
Copy of Child's Birth Certificate (More Information at this link)
LRP supply list (informational)
LRP suppply list Einsman
LRP AM Class Transportation forms (complete and return to office)
LRP PM Class Transportation forms (complete and return to office)
Minnesota Language Survey (print out, complete and bring to Elem Office)
D-E Nurse Info Form (print out, complete and bring to Elem Office)
D-E Policy 799 (Informational - Please be familiar with this policy prior to completing the Early Childhood Payment Agreement)
Early Childhood Payment Agreement (Be sure to read the D-E Policy 799 first (link above) and then please print out, review and complete this form and bring to the Elem Office)
Automatic Monthly Payment Release Form (optional - download, review, print out, complete and bring to Elem Office if you wish to have automatic monthly payments for the program)
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| Transitions Class application and forms (Be sure to view and complete all items in box below) |
Checklist for Transition Class (Informational - Download and use to make sure all items for registration and payments are completed)
Early Childhood Brochure (Informational)
Transitions Class Online Application Form (complete this form)
Childcare Immunization Form (print out, complete and bring to Elem Office)
Emergency Contact Form (print out, complete and bring to Elem Office)
ECFE and School Readiness Parent Questionnaire (print out, complete and bring to Elem Office)
Field Trip Permission for Transition Class (print out, complete and bring to Elem Office)
Inclement Weather Procedure for Transition Class (Informational)
Copy of Child's Birth Certificate (More Information at this link)
Transition Supply List (Informational)
Transportation form- complete and return to the office
Minnesota Language Survey (print out, complete and bring to Elem Office)
D-E Nurse Info Form (print out, complete and bring to Elem Office)
D-E Policy 799 (Informational - Please be familiar with this policy prior to completing the Early Childhood Payment Agreement)
Early Childhood Payment Agreement (Be sure to read the D-E Policy 799 first (link above) and then please print out, review and complete this form and bring to the Elem Office)
Automatic Monthly Payment Release Form (optional - download, review, print out, complete and bring to Elem Office if you wish to have automatic monthly payments for the program)
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