Early Childhood/Preschool
Sartell-St. Stephen ISD 748 offers a variety of fee-based preschool options to help you prepare your child for future school success. Our teachers are licensed by the State of Minnesota and use approved curriculum that supports the developmental needs of early learners.
Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE)
"Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) is based on the idea that parents provide their child's first and most significant learning environment and parents are children's first and most enduring teachers. ECFE works to support you as a parent/caregiver and to strengthen and empower families. The goal is to enhance the ability of all parents and other family members to provide the best possible environments for their child's learning and development." - Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)
Sartell-St. Stephen ISD 74o Early Childhood Family Education is an opportunity for parents/caregivers and children to learn and grow together. Classes provide age-appropriate activities, parent education, and teacher-child time. Early Childhood
Preschool
The Sartell-St. Stephen Early Childhood program has received a 4-star rating from Parent Aware, the highest award available.
Parent Aware uses the Classroom Assessment and Scoring System (CLASS®) to provide on-site observation for centers serving preschool children, applying for a Three- or Four-Star Rating. The CLASS® tool is used to review the quality of adult-child interactions in the classroom in three areas: emotional support, classroom organization, and instructional support. Research tells us that children in classrooms with higher CLASS® scores make greater academic and social gains when compared to children in classrooms with lower CLASS® scores. This is especially true for at-risk children. Early Childhood
Wraparound Childcare
The Boys and Girls Club of Central Minnesota offers childcare for wraparound or extended hours on school and some non-school days.
Preschool (4 year olds): KIDSTART
The Boys & Girls Club of Central Minnesota offers extended day services through KIDSTART, preschool wraparound childcare.