About Little Chargers Childcare (Ages 3-5)

Welcome to Little Chargers Childcare, our preschool wraparound care program!

Little Chargers Childcare offers childcare services to enrolled DC Play and Learn Preschool students. Our program is a balanced, high-quality opportunity that provides recreation, social skill development, basic skill reinforcement, and academic enrichment. Our dedicated staff provide a nurturing and fun environment for students attending Little Chargers Childcare. We offer care at two locations: Cokato Elementary and the Early Childhood Center. This program is an excellent flow from preschool to care, where children participate in fun, theme-based activities that support their preschool learning.

• Students must be enrolled in DC Play and Learn Preschool to be eligible for care.
  • If a preschool section is full and your child is on a waitlist, families may register for full-time care at Little Chargers Childcare while waiting for a preschool spot to open.
• Families may choose between full-time care and preschool-day-only care.
• A daily rest time is provided. If your child does not nap, we recommend registering for an afternoon preschool class.
• All students must be able to use the bathroom independently. (recognize the need to go, use the bathroom alone, and change clothing if needed).
• Summer care requires a separate registration before the start of summer.

School year locations and information for 2026-2027

• Little Chargers Childcare COKATO Site
  • This location serves 4 and 5-year-old preschoolers Monday-Friday.
  • Phone: 320-286-4100 ext. 1356
  • Hours: 6:30 am-5:30 pm
  • Address: Cokato Elementary, 200 5th St. S, Cokato, MN 55321.
  • Enter through door E on the east side of the building.

•  Little Chargers Childcare DASSEL Site (No longer available 2026-27)
  • This location serves 4 and 5-year-old preschoolers Monday-Thursday (All-day care held at Cokato on Fridays).
  • Phone: 320-286-4100 ext. 1535
  • Hours: 6:00 am-6:00 pm
  • Address: Dassel Elementary, 131 Williams Ave. E, Dassel, MN 55325.
  • Enter through door C on the East side of the building.

• Little Chargers Childcare CENTER Site (Now also serving our Dassel families)
  • This location serves 3 and 4-year-old preschool classes AND 4 and 5 -year-old preschool classes M-F.
  • Phone: 320-286-4100 ext. 1028
  • Hours: 6:30 am-5:30 pm
  • Address: Community Education & Early Childhood Center, 4852 Reardon Ave. SW, Cokato, MN 55321.
  • Enter through door B on the west side of the building.
     
• SUMMER: Charger Kids Club Prek-5th grade
  • Our Summer program serves preschool through 5th grade.

  • Summer care requires a separate registration. Please see “Summer Information” in our Quick Links.

  • Phone: 320-286-4100 ext. 1356

  • Hours: 6:30 am-5:30 pm NEW HOURS Starting Summer of 2026
  • Summer 2026 location: Cokato Elementary
  • Address: Community Education & Early Childhood Center, 4852 Reardon Ave. SW, Cokato, MN 55321.
  • Enter through door B on the west side of the building.

Supervisors:

Jennifer Todnem, School Age Care Coordinator
320-286-4100 ext. 1334 (Office)
Jennifer.Todnem@dc.k12.mn.us

Amy Dimmler, Director of Community Services
320-286-4100 ext. 1022
amy.dimmler@dc.k12.mn.us