Community Education--Eastern Carver Co Schools

Community Education responds to the needs of the community. We know that learning takes place at all ages, all levels, and across all socioeconomic and cultural sectors. We know our community embraces a wealth of resources, and Community Education is positioned to offer a variety of quality learning opportunities ranging from hobbies, passions, life-skills, professional development, and more!

Club Care is an optional, fee-based, before- and after-school child care program for students kindergarten through 5th grade. The program is in high demand due to its excellent quality, convenience and competitive fees. Enrollment in Club Care is not guaranteed, and each school has a limited enrollment capacity. Club Care curriculum is developed based on the needs and interests of students and with the philosophy that learning is a year-round process. During the summer months, activities and events are planned to include academic enrichment, social skill development and active play and recreation.

Enrollment for the 25/26 school year begins Wednesday, Jan. 8 for current early childhood families. We invite new families to begin enrolling on Wednesday, Jan. 22. For specific questions about registration or class options, please contact Annie at mattsona@district112.org or 952-556-6407. At StormHawks Preschool, we provide an immersive classroom experience where creativity, imagination, and discovery thrive. Our inclusive classrooms are designed to inspire a love for learning in an engaging, stimulating, and academically rich environment. Children participate in fun, challenging, and creative activities while building friendships, learning routines, and gaining independence. We are committed to balancing social-emotional growth with academic learning, ensuring every child feels supported and empowered. Aligned with Eastern Carver County Schools’ K-12 curriculum and strategic plan, we work closely with special education and kindergarten teachers to facilitate a smooth transition to kindergarten. What Makes StormHawks Preschool Exceptional? Inclusive and Developmentally Appropriate: Programs promote active learning and progress across all developmental areas. Play-Based and Personalized Learning: Exploration and hands-on activities. Kindergarten Readiness: Classrooms prepare children for a seamless transition to district schools. Highly Qualified Teachers: Licensed by the Minnesota Department of Education, many of our teachers hold Master’s degrees in teaching or related fields. Strong Partnerships: Collaboration with Eastern Carver County Early Childhood Special Education ensures comprehensive support for all learners. Parent Aware Four-Star Rated: Recognized for providing high-quality educational opportunities for our youngest learners Complete information can be found at eccs.mn/preschool

StormHawks Preschool provides an immersive classroom environment where creativity and imagination abound! Our inclusive classrooms help students discover a love for learning in an engaging, stimulating, and academically rich environment. Your child will interact in a learning environment filled with fun, challenging, and creative learning activities while making friends, learning educational routines, and becoming more independent. To complement the preschool day, we offer wrap around care on opposite ends of the day. StormHawks Wrap Around Care is an option-based childcare program including active play, hands-on experiential learning, and the option to choose from multiple activities that highlight a wide variety of interest areas. The childcare day focuses on social and emotional development as well as the needs and interests of children ages 3 years old to entering kindergarten.

Summer SMILES This program offers lower ratios and programming geared toward children ages 3 through entering 1st grade, with tailored activities and daily schedules for each age group. Children must be age 3 by 9/1/2025 in order to attend Summer 2025 programming. Summer Club Care This program provides a variety of supervised activities and experiences aimed at promoting social, physical, and intellectual development in a fun and engaging environment for students going into 1st - 5th grade. Summer PULSE This program is designed to meet the needs of entering 5th - 8th grade students as they grow into responsible teens. At times, young people will be outside of the direct supervision of adults with clear expectations about appropriate boundaries and rules. Different age groups will have different boundaries in terms of supervision.