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.
Play and Learn Prechool
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Angela Smith, Early Childhood Coordinator
Phone: 320-286-4120
Email: angela.smith@dc.k12.mn.us
2025-2026 Preschool Classes
3 year old classes
(Must 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.
3-4-5 year-old classes
Early Childhood Center: Mon & Thurs- 12:00-3:00 p.m.
Optional bus transportation HOME will also be available for the ages 3-4-5 Monday/Thursday afternoon class held at the Early Childhood Center. Students must be 4 years old to be eligible for afternoon transportation.
4-5 year-old classes
Must be 4 by September 1st.
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.
Optional transportation may be an option for the 4 & 5-year-old preschool classes for families with bus routes within the school district boundaries.
Preschool Tuition 2025-2026
2 Day/Week Classes: $122 Monthly Installments OR $1,098 for the full school year
3 Day/Week Classes: $168 Monthly Installments OR $1,512 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 Fees
Fees 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. Optional bus transportation HOME will also be available for the ages 4-5 Monday/Thursday afternoon class held at the Early Childhood Center.
Please Take Note
Mid-Day Busing:
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
Walking Zone:
If your address, or daycare address, is within the elementary school walking zones, bussing would only be available for mid-day transportation.
Registering for Preschool Sections:
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.