This free, mandatory screening is for all Minnesota children and is best done when your child is 3 years old. Screening is a simple, careful check of your young child's speech and language, thinking skills, physical development, and social/emotional health. It is designed to ensure the healthy growth of students to be successful in any educational setting, and if needed, connect them to resources that will support their development. The process will obtain a MN Student ID number for your child. For school district enrollees, screening must be completed prior to registering in district preschool or Kindergarten programming.

This free, mandatory screening is for all Minnesota children and is best done when your child is 3 years old. Screening is a simple, careful check of your young child's speech and language, thinking skills, physical development, and social/emotional health. It is designed to ensure the healthy growth of students to be successful in any educational setting, and if needed, connect them to resources that will support their development. The process will obtain a MN Student ID number for your child. For school district enrollees, screening must be completed prior to registering in district preschool or Kindergarten programming.

This free, mandatory screening is for all Minnesota children and is best done when your child is 3 years old. Screening is a simple, careful check of your young child's speech and language, thinking skills, physical development, and social/emotional health. It is designed to ensure the healthy growth of students to be successful in any educational setting, and if needed, connect them to resources that will support their development. The process will obtain a MN Student ID number for your child. For school district enrollees, screening must be completed prior to registering in district preschool or Kindergarten programming.

This multi-age class for children ages 20 months and up will have a wide range of early learning activities! Each week will feature a new theme with a variety of literacy, math, sensory exploration, art and motor activities. Parent education discussion topics will be chosen based on the interests of the group. Age: 21 months-5 years (not in Kindergarten) 7 Sessions Date: TUESDAY’S - Jan 26, Feb 2, 9,16, 23, March 2,9 Time: 10:00-11:30 AM Location: Minnewaska Elementary School, Room 111 Fee: Sliding Fee Scale Sibling care is available for an additional fee of $10 per child for the 7 weeks. Class limit: 12 Registration closes: Sept 23 Instructors: Sue Currens, Child Educator Stephanie Thoen, Parent Educator

Explore why babies do what they do and how parents can guide them during their first two years of life. Meet other parents and enjoy the play areas that will be set up for parent and child to interact. Time will be set aside for Parent Education discussion topics. Sibling care is available. Age: 0-20 months 6 sessions Dates: Monday’s Jan 25, Feb 1, 8, 22, Mar 1, 8 Time: 10:30-11:30 Location: Minnewaska Elementary School, Room 111 Fee: Sliding Fee Scale Sibling care is available for an additional fee of $10 per child for the 6 weeks. Class limit: 10 Registration closes: Sept 23 Instructor: Sue Currens

Calling all little movers and their grown-ups! Join us for a fun-filled opportunity for children ages birth to age 7 and their caregivers to explore, play, and connect. Climb, run, jump, and play in a safe, welcoming space designed for young children. Meet other families and make new friends. Encourage active play, build motor skills, and create lasting memories together. Bring your energy, curiosity, and sense of adventure! Whether your little one is a crawler, toddler, or preschooler, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Date: Saturday’s Jan 9, 23, Feb 6,20, March 6, 20, 2027 Time: 10-11:30 Location: Minnewaska Area Elementary School, Glenwood FREE Children must be supervised by a parent or caregiver at all times.