Community Education Program Updates
Lakeville Area Schools Community Education
2020-21 Distance Learning 2.0 (11/13/20)
As always, the health and safety of our participants and staff is of the utmost importance. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, please be aware that the Lakeville Area Schools Community Education Department activities, programs and services will look different this year.
We are working to adapt our programs to follow the most current Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) guidance. These include health screenings, frequent hand washing and hygiene standards, social distancing and small group sizes, extensive cleaning, and limits on visitors and observations. These strategies are being implemented to mitigate the risk of COVID-19 exposure in Community Education programs while continuing to provide you with the innovative and engaging programs you have come to expect. These strategies may change as new MDH and MDE guidance is received and if the level of community transmission increases to the point where programming must be adjusted. Please check back periodically for up-to-date information.
Community Education Offices
Juniper Path Building, 17686 Juniper Path, #200, Lakeville
- The Community Education offices at the Juniper Path Building will be closed to the public beginning Wednesday, November 25. Appointments with Community Education staff may be scheduled. Please visit LakevilleAreaCommunityEd.org for more information.
- For Early Childhood Family Education, Early Childhood Screening and Small Wonders Preschool please see the Early Childhood Education section.
- For Wonder Zone Preschool-Age Child Care and Kid Zone Before / After School School Age Child Care please see the Child Care section.
Appointments: Meetings can be scheduled with staff via video conferencing, phone or in person appointment. Click here for more information.
For more information on Juniper Path Building Office Hours call 952-232-2150 or email Community Education Administrative Assistant Lisa.Wright@isd194.org.
Community Education Early Childhood Education Programs
Crystal Lake Education Center, 16250 Ipava Avenue, Lakeville
Appointments: Meetings can be scheduled with staff via video conferencing, phone or in person appointment.
For more information on Crystal Lake Education Center call 952-232-3000 or email Cindy.Magnuson@isd194.org or Lisa.Piller@isd194.org.
Early Childhood Family Education
Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) will hold it’s last day of in-person instruction or screening will be Tuesday, Nov. 24. ECFE and Early Childhood Screening will begin Distance Learning 2.0 and virtual screening on Thursday, December 3 depending upon each student’s schedule.
Contact: For more information on Early Childhood Family Education call 952-232-3014 or email ECFE@isd194.org.
Early Childhood Family Education Program Website
Early Childhood Screening
Early Childhood Screening will hold it’s last day of in-person screening will be Tuesday, Nov. 24. ECFE and Early Childhood Screening will begin Distance Learning 2.0 and virtual screening on Thursday, December 3 depending upon each student’s schedule.
Contact: For more information on Early Childhood Screening call 952-232-3000 ext. #3 or email ECScreening@isd194.org.
Early Childhood Screening Program Website
Small Wonders Preschool
Small Wonders Preschool will hold it’s last day of in-person instruction will be Friday, Nov. 20. Small Wonders Preschool will begin Distance Learning 2.0 on Thursday, December 3 depending upon each student’s schedule.
Contact: For more information on Small Wonder Preschool call 952-232-3013 or email Small Wonders Preschool Manager Lisa.Piller@isd194.org.
Small Wonders Preschool Program Website
Wonder Zone Preschool-Age Child Care
During PreK-12 distance learning, the District will offer fee-based child care for preschool-age children at Crystal Lake Education Center. Priority will be given to children of all Tier 1 critical workers, however the program is planning to accommodate all currently registered Wonder Zone students.
District staff will support students with their Small Wonders Preschool distance learning and provide enrichment activities.
Health screenings, including temperature checks, will be conducted in accordance with district plans.
Wonder Zone Preschool-Age Child Care will be offered on regular preschool days. Child care will be closed on non-school days like Winter Break and teacher workshop days, for example.
Starting Date: Monday, November 30
Times: 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Location: Crystal Lake Education Center for all preschool-age children 3 to 6 years of age
Group Size: Group sizes will be as per MDE/MDH guidelines, with typical groups sizes of 10 students
Fees: 5 Full Days, $40/day
3 or 4 Full Days, $44/day
Schedule: A minimum of 3 days per week are required
Meals: Free meals will be provided through the Student Nutrition Department
Transportation: Not available
Register for Wonder Zone starting at 12:30 pm, Friday November 13 (isd194.ce.eleyo.com). Note all families must re-register. Registration DEADLINE is November 18th to be able to start the week of November 30.
For more information on Wonder Zone Preschool-Age Child Care call 952-232-2157 or email Extended School Services Coordinator Julie.Ryan@isd194.org
Wonder Zone Preschool-Age Child Care for Small Wonders Preschool Students
Dedicated sections of Wonder Zone will be opened to serve children currently enrolled in Small Wonders Preschool full-day classes (9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.) who desire child care. If capacity allows, additional dedicated sections of Wonder Zone may also be opened to serve children currently enrolled in half-day sections of Small Wonders Preschool as well as children receiving in-person instruction based upon identified individual needs. Current Small Wonders tuition will cover the cost of care for the same number of hours. A distance learning option will still be available for all currently enrolled Small Wonders Preschool families who choose this option.
These dedicated sections of Wonder Zone Preschool-Age Child Care will be offered on regular preschool days. Child care will be closed on non-school days like Winter Break and teacher workshop days, for example.
Please look for upcoming communications from Small Wonders Preschool and Wonder Zone on options and details.
Free and Fee-Based School-Age Child Care for Tier 1 Critical Workers
During PreK-12 distance learning, the District will provide free school day child care to eligible children of critical workers in Tier 1 industries as defined by the State of Minnesota. The care for children of critical workers is intended for extreme circumstances in which no parent or guardian is at home, as all of the parents or legal guardians in the child’s household are Tier I critical workers. Under revised state guidance, it is required that in order to receive free school day child care all of the parents or legal guardians in the child’s household are critical workers in Tier 1 industries.
As capacity allows, the District may provide fee-based school day child care to a two-parent/guardian household with only one Tier 1 critical worker.
Eligible children must be District-enrolled, school-age (Kindergarten to age 12) children of Tier 1 critical workers
To determine if you are a Tier I critical worker visit Appendix A in the 2020-21 Planning Guidance for Minnesota Public Schools In, general, the Tier 1 critical workers list as defined by the State of Minnesota is:
- Healthcare and public health
- Law enforcement, public safety and first responders
- Food and agriculture
- Judicial Branch (essential services)
- National Guard (activated under a Governor Executive Order)
- Educators in pre-K through grade 12 settings
- School staff providing instruction or caring for children of critical workers
- Child care and school-age care providers
After you have registered for School Day Child Care 2.0 you will need to provide proof of eligibility for child care. This needs to be a current letter from your employer stating the employee name, position and that they are a Tier 1 Critical Worker. All parents or legal guardians in the child’s household need to submit their letters together. Please email this to julie.ryan@isd194.org. Registrations will not be processed until we receive this proof of eligibility. Delays in submitting your proof of eligibility could affect your chances of getting into child care.
Families not eligible for school say child care as a Tier 1 worker are encouraged to visit mn.gov/mmb/childcare/families for a listing of local child care providers.
Contact: For more information on Wonder Zone Preschool-Age Child Care call 952-232-2157 or email Extended School Services Coordinator Julie.Ryan@isd194.org
Wonder Zone Child Care Program Website
School Day Child Care 2.0 (K-Age 12)
During PreK-12 distance learning, the District will provide free school day child care to eligible children if all of the parents or legal guardians in the child’s household are critical workers in Tier 1 industries. As capacity allows, the District may provide fee-based school day child care to a two-parent/guardian household with only one Tier 1 critical worker. If further capacity allows, the District may provide fee-based school day child care to families who qualify for free and reduced-price lunch.
District staff will support students with their online learning and provide enrichment activities. Students will bring their individual District-issued iPads to child care.
Health screenings, including temperature checks, will be conducted in accordance with district plans.
School Day Child Care 2.0 will be offered on regular school days. Child care will be closed on non-school days like Winter Break and teacher workshop days, for example.
Starting Date: Monday, November 30 for K through age 12
Times: 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location: Up to four elementary schools may be used for K-5 School Day Child Care 2.0. Sites will be based upon enrollment. Kenwood Trail Middle School may be used based upon enrollment for children in grade 6 and 7, age 12 and under
Group Size: Group sizes will be as per MDE/MDH guidelines, with typical groups sizes of 15 students
Fees: $20/day for a two-parent/guardian household with only one Tier 1 critical worker
Schedule: A minimum of 3 days per week are required
Meals: Free meals will be provided through the Student Nutrition Department
Transportation: Free transportation will be provided at the start (8:30 a.m.) and end of the school day (3:00 p.m.)
Register for School Day Child Care 2.0 starting at noon, Friday November 13 (isd194.ce.eleyo.com). Note all families must re-register. Registration DEADLINE is November 18th to be able to start the week of November 30.
Contact: For more information on School Day Child Care 2.0 for K-Age 12, call 952-232-2154 or email Extended School Services Billing Clerk Jean.Paulson@isd194.org
Kid Zone Before and After School Child Care (K-5)
During PreK-12 distance learning, the District will provide fee-based before and after school child care to any children based upon capacity, but Tier 1 critical workers will be given priority registration. Fee-based care may also be available for children receiving in-person instruction based upon identified individual needs.
Health screenings, including temperature checks, will be conducted in accordance with district plans.
Before and After School Child Care will be offered on regular school days. Child care will be closed on non-school days like Winter Break and teacher workshop days, for example.
Starting Date: Monday, November 30
Times: 6:30-8:30 a.m. and 3:00-6:00 p.m.
Location: Up to four elementary schools may be used for Before and After School Child Care. Sites will be based upon enrollment.
Group Size: Group sizes will be as per MDE/MDH guidelines, with typical groups sizes of 15 students
Fees: Before School, $14/day
After School, $15/day
Schedule: A minimum of 3 days per week are required
Meals: Free meals will be provided through the Student Nutrition Department
Transportation: Not available
Register for Kid Zone Before and After Care starting at noon, Friday November 13 (isd194.ce.eleyo.com). Note all families must re-register. Registration DEADLINE is November 18 to be able to start the week of November 30.
Contact: For more information on Kid Zone Before and After School Child Care, call 952-232-2154 or email Extended School Services Billing Clerk Jean.Paulson@isd194.org.
Kid Zone Child Care Program Website
K-5 Youth Enrichment and Youth Service Development
In-person or online programming for Youth Enrichment and Youth Service Development programs, grades K-12, will continue to be offered while providing health screenings, frequent hand washing, social distancing, small group sizes, extensive cleaning and limits on visitors and observation. Community Education will confirm all class and program status via email with currently enrolled participants.
Youth Enrichment and Youth Service Development programs will follow the Participation Dial model as described in the Activities, Athletics and Community Facility Use section to determine in-person programming.
For more information on K-5 Youth Enrichment call 952-232-2158 or email Amy.Halloran@isd194.org
For more information on Middle & High School Enrichment call 952-232-2172 or email Pamela.Mcnutt@isd194.org
K-5 Gymnastics
In-person Gymnastics classes for all ages will continue to be offered while providing health screenings, frequent hand washing, social distancing, small group sizes, extensive cleaning and limits on visitors and observation. Community Education will confirm all class and program status via email with current enrolled participants.
Gymnastics will follow the Participation Dial model as described in the Activities, Athletics and Community Facility Use section to determine in-person programming.
For more information on Gymnastics call 952-232-2169 or email Katey.Radant@isd194.org
K-5 Cheerleading
In-person Cheerleading classes for all ages will continue to be offered with health screenings, frequent hand washing, social distancing, small group sizes, extensive cleaning and limits on visitors and observation. Community Education will confirm all class and program status via email with current enrolled participants.
Gymnastics will follow the Participation Dial model as described in the Activities, Athletics and Community Facility Use section to determine in-person programming.
For more information on Cheerleading call 952-232-2172 or email Pamela.Mcnutt@isd194.org
K-5 Aquatics and Safety
In-person Swim Lessons will continue to be offered while providing health screenings, frequent hand washing, social distancing, small group sizes, extensive cleaning and limits on visitors and observation. Community Education will confirm all class and program status via email with current enrolled participants.
Aquatics and Safety programs will follow the Participation Dial model as described in the Activities, Athletics and Community Facility Use section to determine in-person programming.
For more information on Aquatics & Safety call 952-232-2169 or email Katey.Radant@isd194.org
Adult Enrichment
In-person and online Adult Enrichment programs and classes will continue to be offered while providing health screenings, frequent hand washing, social distancing, small group sizes, extensive cleaning and limits on visitors and observation. Community Education will confirm all class and program status via email with current enrolled participants.
Adult Enrichment programs will follow the Participation Dial model as described in the Activities, Athletics and Community Facility Use section to determine in-person programming.
For more information on Adult Enrichment call 952-232-2170 or email Amanda.Cambronne@isd194.org
Adult Basic Education (ABE)
Adult Basic Education will offer distance learning for English as a Second Language (ESL), GED, Basic Skills and Writing classes. One-on-one appointments will be available to currently enrolled students for assistance and questions. Enrollment for new students will continue by phone or in-person by appointment.
For more information on Adult Basic Education call 952-232-2162 or email LakevilleABE@isd194.org
Adult Basic Education Program Website
Overview of Community Education Program Health Precautions
Please review our most up to date Safety and Health Precautions for all Community Participants here.