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Early Childhood Programs

The first 5 years of a child’s life are the most important for their development.

Dassel-Cokato Early Childhood is here to help guide parents/caregivers of young children during these critical years by supporting families and giving children opportunities to discover and learn along with their parents/caregivers.

 

• PLAY AND LEARN PRESCHOOL offers preschool opportunities for children ages 3-5.

• EARLY CHILDHOOD FAMILY EDUCATION offers a variety of classes where parent and child (ages birth-5) will grow and learn together.

• EARLY CHILDHOOD SCREENING is a quick and simple check on how children ages 3-5 are developing. Screening is best done close to 3, but is required before kindergarten.

• INDIVIDUALIZED PARENT EDUCATION gives parents/caregivers an opportunity to visit with a parent educator about any parenting questions that you may have.

Contact Us!

Angela Smith, Early Childhood Coordinator
Phone: 320-286-4120

Email: angela.smith@dc.k12.mn.us

Have you had a baby, adopted a child, or recently moved to the community?

It is important for us to maintain accurate and up-to-date census information to better serve the residents of our Dassel-Cokato community.  Please take a moment to complete the online Dassel-Cokato Census Information Form, https://bit.ly/DCcensus, for all children ages Birth-6 living in your home. This will ensure that you will receive timely school information and aid in proper planning for your school district. 

• You will be notified of Early Childhood Screening
• You will be provided with preschool and kindergarten enrollment information.
• The elementary school will be anticipating your child when it is time for kindergarten.
• The district will have accurate information for planning and projections of growth at D-C Schools.
• Our school district will receive proper funding from the state government for early childhood programs, such as Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) and Play and Learn Preschool.