Early Childhood Screening includes a quick check of a child's development, hearing and vision screening, height & weight and social emotional development.
Kids & Company is a out of school time child care program for ages 3 - grade 6. We offer a fun, safe, and caring environment where kids can be kids and families can have the peace of mind knowing their children are being cared for!
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. Resources and recommendations will be shared.
Tuition Asssistance information for preschool & Childcare
Assistance is available for paying for preschool & childcare.
Sliding Fee Scale for School Readiness Preschool Programs
Little Agates & Little Mariners are School Readiness preschool programs. Your household gross income may qualify for reduced tuition.
In addition to the sliding fee scale, families with incomes within the Free & Reduced Lunch guidelines may be eligible for Pathway 1 or 2 Early Learning Scholarships.
If you qualify, please apply for both scholarships.
The Northland Foundation is helping connect families in our region with state Pathway 1 Early Learning Scholarships up to $8,500 per child, per year. Children ages 3 to 4 years old may qualify based on household income.
Children ages birth to 5 years whose parents are under the age of 21, have experienced homelessness within the past 24 months, are in foster care, or receiving child protective services also may qualify for scholarships up to $10,000 per child, per year and will receive priority for funds.
The money is paid directly to the Parent Aware-rated setting of the family’s choice, to help families cover the cost. The setting must be part of Parent Aware. It may be a licensed family child care, child care center, Head Start program, preschool, or school-based prekindergarten program.
The Pathway 2 Scholarships are specific to Little Agates & Little Mariners Preschool. The Pathway 2 scholarship covers the entire cost of Preschool tuition.
Pathway 2 Scholarship applications should be submitted to Kim Lenski, 137 Banks Blvd., Silver Bay, MN 55614
May be available to families who are employed, seeking employment, or are in school or training. Apply for CCAP benefits by calling our office, picking up an application or going on-line.
