Play and Learn Preschool

    • Play and Learn Preschool - the first step in your child's educational journey with Dassel-Cokato Schools. We are a public school readiness program for children ages 3 to 5. Understanding that young children learn best through play, your licensed early childhood teachers intentionally design the classroom environment to encourage exploration and learning through play following research-based curriculum and the State on Minnesota Early Learning Standards. Play and Learn Preschool embraces curiosity and hands-on problem solving while providing children with daily opportunities for social and emotional development.

    • 3 year old classesMust be 3 by Sept 1 & use the restroom independently
      (Transportation is not available for 3-year-old classes.)

      Mondays & Thursdays 8:00-11:00 a.m.

      Tuesdays & Fridays 8:00-11:00 a.m.

      Tuesdays & Fridays 12:15-3:15 p.m.  

      4-5-year-old classes

      Must be 4 by September 1

      Transportation is available, see more info below.

      Cokato Elementary - Tues / Wed/ Fri - 8:00-11:00 a.m. 

      Cokato Elementary - Tues / Wed/  Fri - 12:15-3:15 p.m.

      Dassel Elementary - Mon/ Wed/ Thurs- 8:00-11:00 a.m.

      Dassel Elementary - Mon / Wed/ Thurs-12:15-3:15 p.m.

      Early Childhood Center - Mon & Thurs- 12:15-3:15 p.m.

      Optional transportation may be an option for the 4 & 5-year-old preschool classes for families with bus routes within the school district boundaries. *New beginning Fall 2024, optional bus transportation HOME will also be available for the ages 4-5 Monday/Thursday afternoon class held at the Early Childhood Center.

      NOTE: Preschool families choosing to use MID-DAY busing who live or will be transported to/from daycare from the:
      • Northside of HWY 12 must enroll in an a.m. class
      • Southside of HWY 12 must enroll in a p.m. class
      • In town may choose either a.m. or p.m. class

      NOTE: If your address, or daycare address, is within the elementary school walking zones, bussing would only be available for mid-day transportation.

      If your child will NOT be using bus transportation or will be attending Little Chargers Childcare before/after preschool, you may register for either section.

      Preschool Tuition

      2 Day/Week Classes: $100 Monthly Installments OR $900 for the full school year 
      3 Day/Week Classes: $145 Monthly Installments OR $1,305 for the full school year

      Please do not let preschool tuition deter you from enrolling your child. Reduced tuition is available based on family need and/or income eligibility guidelines. Full and partial scholarships may also be available. Please call 320-286-4120 to inquire.

    • Transportation FeesFees are for the use of Mid-Day Transportation only: $20/month.
      Reduced tuition transportation fees are $15/$10 per month as it applies based on reduced/free lunch family qualifications.

      Transportation may be an option for the 4 & 5 year-old preschool classes held at Dassel or Cokato Elementary Schools for families with bus routes within the school district boundaries.  *New beginning Fall 2024, optional bus transportation HOME will also be available for the ages 4-5 Monday/Thursday afternoon class held at the Early Childhood Center. 

      NOTE: If your address, or daycare address, is within the elementary school walking zones, bussing would only be available for midday transportation - subject to the above specifications. 

      NOTE: Students choosing to use busing who either live or will be transported to/from daycare from the:

      • Northside of HWY 12 must enroll in an a.m. class

      • Southside of HWY 12 must enroll in a p.m. class

      If your child does NOT use transportation, you may register for either section.