Providing a foundation for success in kindergarten and beyond
4-Star Parent Aware Rated Preschool
Early childhood is a remarkable time of physical, social, emotional
and academic development, so the choice of a preschool program is
important. District 622 Preschool is ready to prepare your child for
success in Kindergarten and beyond. According to Parent Aware, “a
program earning a Four Star [rating] shows
that it is equipped to offer the very best in
quality care, assuring parents that it is doing all
it can to prepare their children for school.”
Well-Qualified Staff
Our well-qualified and experienced teachers are committed to the
social and academic success of your child. They have degrees in
early childhood or related fields. Staff nurture children’s emotional
development and academic progress using established and
innovative best practices.
Safe, Nurturing Environment
Children thrive in a safe environment where their needs are met
through respect, nurturing and consistent rituals and routines. Each
child has unique strengths that we build on each and every day. All
children are welcomed and celebrated for who they are.
Social Skills
Learning is a social process where children learn through inquiry,
exploration and play. Your child learns social skills such as listening,
cooperation and sharing. Our goal is for your child to develop a
positive self-image, so he/she has the confidence to succeed in
school.
Curriculum
Children learn through hands-on classroom experiences. Curricula
aligns with the Minnesota state standards and promotes skill
development in all areas needed for Kindergarten. District 622 uses
Creative Curriculum as our primary tool to set up the classroom
environment and teach a variety of topics, which we call Studies.
We use Teaching Strategies Gold as our comphrehensive online
assessment tool. In addition, we use Early Childhood Workshop to
structure our daily schedule and we use Second Step as a resource
to teach children Social Emotional strategies. Numbers Work (Math)
and Classroom Engagement are also two initiatives that are woven
into our daily work with your children.
Family Engagement
As a child’s first and most influential teacher, parents are our primary
partner in supporting a child’s learning. All preschool classes provide
opportunities for parents to be actively engaged in their child’s
education. Through meaningful parent involvement, children will be
better prepared for success in kindergarten and beyond.
Early Childhood & Family Programs
Beaver Lake Education Center
1060 Sterling St. N, Maplewood, MN 55119
Office hours: 8:00 am–4:00 pm Monday–Friday
651-702-8411 [email protected]
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