Courses and classes for individuals 18+
Early Childhood & Family Education
Early Childhood Screening is recommended at age 3 and required for all children before they enter kindergarten. Screening includes a quick check of a child's development, hearing and vision screening, height & weight and social emotional development.
The goal of our preschool programs are to help preschoolers enter school with the skills and behaviors necessary to be successful in future learning.
Programs for youth Birth-18
Karate, Pickleball, Massage
Provides opportunities for youth to learn new concepts and develop skills in a variety of topic areas.
Provides fun accessible, and positive youth sports experiences by emphasizing fundamentals and the spirit of the game, as well as, sportsmanship, personal development, and athletic growth.
Classes for Children 2 to 5 years old
Courses for families with a child - newborn to 1 year old - No separating
REGISTRATION FOR 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR OPENS MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12 @ 8:00AM
ANCHOR YOURSELF EARLY
Looking for a preschool experience for your child? The Hibbing Early Learning Center is for you. Our preschool includes both a 3 year old and 4 year old program. Located at the Washington Elementary in the new HIBBING EARLY LEARNING CENTER, 2100 12th Ave E, Hibbing MN.
The mission of our preschool programs are to provide a developmentally appropriate environment that enriches each child socially, emotionally, and academically. In this effort, we maintain a 4 out of 4 star Parent Aware rating. Our teachers hold Early Childhood licenses from the state of MN and participate in continuing education in the field of Early Childhood. The curriculum includes instruction in early literacy, math, physical development, social/emotional development, social studies, and science which follow the Minnesota Early Childhood Indicators of Progress (ECIPS). Our staff also works closely with District 701 staff in an effort to prepare students for Kindergarten and beyond. We desire to provide a safe, nurturing environment for each child.
We maintain a 10:1 student to staff ratio with a maximum class size of 20 students in our 4 y/o program and 7:1 ratio with a maximum of 16 students in our 1/2 day Three School program.
PROGRAMS OFFERED:
COST:
Hibbing Public Schools are required by state School Readiness statute to establish a sliding fee scale for Preschool students. The sliding fee scale establishes a recommended amount of payment for service based on family income and family size. No child will be excluded because of a family's inability to pay. The fee for Preschool is waived for children who qualify for Educational Benefits (i.e. Free or Reduced Lunch/FRLP) or who receive special education services (on an IEP). Below are the standard rates for Ready-Set-Go (4 and 5 y/o) and 1/2 Day Three School (3 and 4 y/o). CLICK HERE FOR SLIDING FEE SCALE, for those that qualify.
AGE ELIGIBILITY:
REGISTRATION:
Registration does not guarantee a spot in the program. Registration is pending until review and approval takes place in May. The registration fee will be charged at the time the registration is approved. A reduced tuition may be approved upon receipt of financial documentation.
BEFORE/AFTER CARE (Ready-Set-Go only):
Drop off before care will be available beginning at 7:30AM each school day, at no additional charge. After school care will be available until 5:30PM for a limited amount of students for an additional fee ($12/day). Before and After Care services will not be available on regularly scheduled non-school days, vacations, breaks, and emergency closure days. Details and registration for after school care will be available later this spring. This will be a separate registration process. Children are expected be potty trained in order to enroll in After School Wrap Care. After School Wrap Care is only available to those enrolled in our full day Ready-Set-Go program.
TRANSPORTATION (Ready-Set-Go only):
Transportation will be available on a NEED basis. Please indicate your need during the registration process and an Early Learning Center staff person will reach-out to discuss potential availability and options. Transportation spots will be limited and priority given to (1) students who qualify for Pathway (I, II) scholarships, (2) families who could not attend otherwise due to lack of personal transportation, (3) all other transportation requests will be evaluated on an individual basis. Transportation is only available to those enrolled in our full day Ready-Set-Go program.
PRESCHOOL HANDBOOK:
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