Program Details
Waseca Independent Public School District
School-based Preschool: School Readiness, School Readiness Plus, Voluntary Prekindergarten
Public preschool programs help preschool age children prepare to enter kindergarten.
Description
Programs are designed to support 3- and 4-year-olds so they experience a successful transition to kindergarten.
The programs are offered by public school districts and some charter schools. Preschool program options vary by district.
About This Location
This school district offers preschool programming (School Readiness, School Readiness Plus, and/or Voluntary Prekindergarten). Preschool program options and funding differ in each district. Your local school district can help you figure out what program options and tuition supports are available. Each program has different payment and eligibility information described below.
Features
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Area Served by County
- Waseca County
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Payment
- Free / no cost to everyone
- Private pay
- Sliding fee scale
Eligibility
School Readiness: Children 3 years to kindergarten enrollment who meet one or more of the following:
- Qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch
- Is an English learner
- Is homeless
- Has an Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
- Is identified through health and developmental screenings, or defined as at-risk by the school district
School Readiness Plus (SRP): Minnesota children who are 4 years old by September 1 in the calendar year in which the school year begins and meet one or more of the following risk factors:
- Qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch
- Is an English learner
- Is homeless
- Has an Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
- Is identified through health and developmental screenings, or defined as at-risk by the school district
- In foster care
Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK): Minnesota children who are 4 years old by September 1 in the calendar year in which the school year begins. Districts may develop criteria giving enrollment priority to students with risk factors.
Application Instructions
Contact your local school district office or school for enrollment information.
Fee
School Readiness: Programs have a sliding fee scale. Fees may be waived for families unable to pay.
School Readiness Plus: Free to eligible children. A child who is 4 years of age as of September 1 and who does not demonstrate any of those risk factors is eligible to participate on a fee-for-service basis.
Voluntary PreKindergarten: All children who meet the age requirement are eligible to participate free of charge. Due to a limited number of seats available, districts may develop criteria giving enrollment priority to students with risk factors.
Location
501 Elm Ave E, Waseca, MN, 56093
Area Served
Waseca Public School District
Phone Numbers
- Primary Contact for this program: 507-835-2222
Websites
- School-based Preschool: School Readiness, School Readiness Plus, Voluntary Prekindergarten
- Waseca Independent Public School District
Other Services at this Location
- Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) Classes and services for parents of young children focusing on ways to support children's learning and development.
- Early Childhood Screening A quick check to see how a child is growing and developing.
- Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Birth to Two Services and support for eligible infants and toddlers with developmental concerns and disabilities and their families.
- Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Three to Kindergarten Entrance Services and support for eligible young children aged 3 up to Kindergarten entrance
- Kindergarten Kindergarten supports children's social, emotional and cognitive development through play, structured activities, and interaction with peers
- Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs Public school districts offer a variety of early childhood education programs and services for families and young children aged birth to kindergarten entrance.
Last Update
11/21/2024