Delano Public Schools Preschool Welcome future Tigersl! Our learning themes are planned around The Creative Curriculum. Assessments are embedded using Teaching Strategies Gold. Both of these align to Minnesota and Delano standards, preparing your child for Kindergarten. Children age 33 months up to Kindergarten enrollment. Child must be completely toilet trained. Preschool Options HALF DAY (AM) & (PM) PRESCHOOL: This is our structure learning time. During this time, children will participate in developmentally appropriate curriculum, play, and activities. EXTENDED DAY PRESCHOOL (only available to children the year before Kindergarten): This is an extension option of the half day preschool program, including lunch, recess, enrichment activities related to our current learning themes, and time for free choice play and exploration. Half Day Preschool (AM) REGISTRATION Limited space is still available! Contact our coordinators to ask about our available options. Becca Seiberlich - becca.seiberlich@delanoschools.org Dawn Hilgers - dawn.hilgers@delanoschools.org REGISTRATION FEES - $50/child for preschool - $35/child or $50/family annual registration (if attending wrap-around care) - $20 Activity Fee AM PRESCHOOL (8:30-11:30 am) for ages 3/4 and 4/5 $30 per day Registration Options: - 2 days/week - Tues/Thurs - 3 days/week - Mon/Wed/Fri - 4 days/week - Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs - 5 days/week - Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs/Fri TO REGISTER: CLICK HERE Extended Day Preschool Only for ages 4/5 students that will be attending Kindergarten in 2025-26. REGISTRATION Limited space is still available! Contact our coordinators to ask about our available options. Becca Seiberlich - becca.seiberlich@delanoschools.org Dawn Hilgers - dawn.hilgers@delanoschools.org REGISTRATION FEES - $50/child for preschool - $35/child or $50/family annual registration fee (if attending wrap-around care) - $20 Activity Fee EXTENDED DAY PRESCHOOL (8:30 am-2:30 pm) for ages 4/5 $45 per day Registration Options: - 2 days/week - Tues/Thurs - 3 days/week - Mon/Wed/Fri - 4 days/week - Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs - 5 days/week - Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs/Fri TO REGISTER: CLICK HERE Wrap-Around Care REGISTRATION School Year 24-25 Limited space is still available! Contact our coordinators to ask about our available options. Becca Seiberlich - becca.seiberlich@delanoschools.org Dawn Hilgers - dawn.hilgers@delanoschools.org REGISTRATION FEES - $35/child or $50/family annual registration fee (in addition to preschool registration fee) HALF DAY PRESCHOOL (AM ONLY) - $10/day - Before Preschool (6:45-8:30 am) - $25/day - After AM Preschool (11:30 am-5:45 pm) - If you registered for both Before Preschool (6:45-8:30 am) and After AM Preschool (11:30 am-5:45 pm), you will receive a discounted rate of $25/day (only applies if you are registered for both on the SAME days). EXTENDED DAY PRESCHOOL - $10/day - Before Preschool (6:45-8:30 am) - $18/day - After Extended Day Preschool (2:30-5:45 pm) - If you registered for both Before Preschool (6:45-8:30 am) and After Extended Day Preschool (2:30-5:45 pm), you will receive a discounted rate of $18/day (only applies if you are registered for both on the SAME days). TO REGISTER: CLICK HERE Additional Information Report an Absence Weather Policy Waivers and Forms Family Handbook Report An Absence Parents are required to report all absences. Preschool: During the school year, messages need to be delivered to DPSP no later than 8:30 am. Families do need to call in the absence, even if attending an after school class/camp. You may call the attendance line, 763.972.6210, press 2 (Please indicate their name, classroom or teacher, date of absence, and the reason for their absence.) Or Submit a form online: Report an Absence Note: This form is not for Vacation / Sick Day Credits. If you would like to utilize a credit you must also submit the Vacation/Sick Day credit Form which goes to our billing department.