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TUITION & SCHOLARSHIPS 

Assistance is available to help families pay for preschool & childcare.


If your family qualifies for Free or Reduced lunch, please apply for all options depending on your child's enrollment. 

Please confirm your income for the Preschool sliding fee scale and apply for scholarships when you register. Tuition and scholarship funding directly supports programming. Funding is limited and awards are competitive.

Sliding Fee Scale 


Preschool is funded with tuition. If paying the full amount is a hardship for your family, your household gross income may qualify for  reduced tuition. 

To determine your tuition on the sliding fee scale, please provide Community Education with a copy of your taxes, W2 or last two pay stubs. 

In addition to the sliding fee scale, families with incomes under the Free & Reduced Lunch guidelines may be eligible for Pathway 1 or 2 Early Learning Scholarships. 

If you qualify, please apply for both Pathway 1 & 2 scholarships.

Free & Reduced Lunch eligibility guidelines

Pathway 1 Early Learning Scholarships 


Pathway 1 funds may be used at Little Agates Preschool, Little Mariners Preschool & Little Mariners Childcare Center.  Pathway 1 scholarships typically cover 100% of Little Agates & Little Mariners Preschool tuition. 


The Northland Foundation is helping connect families in our region with state Pathway 1 Early Learning Scholarships up to $15,000 per child, per year. Children ages 3 to 4 years old may qualify based on household income. Income qualification is based on the Free or Reduced lunch eligibility.


Scholarships are paid directly to the Parent Aware-rated setting of the family’s choice. 


The Pathway I Early Learning Scholarship application can be completed online. To create an account, visit the Early Learning Scholarships Hub.

If you prefer, you may Mail Pathway 1 application and documentation to
Northland Foundation
202 West Superior St, Suite 800
Duluth, MN 55802


Scholarship priority areas include child(ren) 
  • with a teen parent
  • currently in foster care
  • in need of child protective services
  • parent in a mental health treatment program 
  • who experienced homelessness in the last 24 months
  • who have experienced domestic violence 
  • with an incarcerated parent 
  • with a parent in a substance use treatment program 

Pathway 2 Early Learning Scholarships


Pathway 2 Early Learning Scholarships are available for children attending Little Mariners and Little Agates Preschools. Pathway 2 scholarships cover the entire cost of tuition. Scholarship funds are limited, so please apply when you register. 


Pathway 2 Scholarships cover 100% of Little Agates & Little Mariners Preschool tuition. 

Mail Pathway 2 applications and documentation to 


Kim Lenski
137 Banks Blvd.
Silver Bay, MN 55614


218-226-4437 extension 8158


klenski@isd381.org


Child Care Assistance Program

CCAP funds may be used to help pay Little Mariners Childcare Center or Kids & Co tuition.

CCAP

Funds may be available to families who are employed, seeking employment, or are in school or training. Apply for CCAP benefits by calling the office, picking up an application or online.

Two Harbors office                

616 3rd Ave                             
Two Harbors, MN 55616         

218-834-8400                       

Silver Bay Service Center   

99 Edison Blvd.     
Silver Bay, MN 55614
 

218-226-4443               

                      Lake County Human Services