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2026-2027 Thank you for choosing Albert Lea Area Schools! Families may request an enrollment packet or fill out the online forms by the red enroll button below. If you have any enrollment related questions, including open-enrollment, please contact Dani Bryant at 507-379-4806 or dani.bryant@alschools.org.

WHAT IS ECFE? Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) is an Albert Lea Area Schools program that provides parenting information and support for parents with children ages Birth to Grade 3. Parent-child activities and classes are also available for families with children ages Birth to 5 years old (not yet enrolled in kindergarten). A variety of classes, preschool options, and outreach activities are offered for all age groups. What does a typical ECFE class include? Parent-Child Activity TimeFamilies explore a classroom filled with developmentally appropriate play materials and learning activities planned by a licensed early childhood teacher.Parent Education TimeParents meet with a licensed parent educator to share support, experiences, and information about child development and parenting techniques.Children’s Activity TimeChildren learn with the early childhood teacher and practice social skills as they interact with one another.

What is Early Childhood Screening? Early Childhood Screening is a quick and simple check of how your child is learning and growing. It helps identify possible health or learning concerns so children can receive support before starting school. What to expect at your child’s screening appointment: A trained professional will check your child’s: Vision and hearing Height and weight Immunization records Large and small muscles Thinking, language, and communication skills Social and emotional development Is there a cost? No. Early Childhood Screening is FREE. All children are required to complete a screening before starting kindergarten in a Minnesota public school. When should I schedule an appointment? Screening at age 3 is recommended, but children may be screened anytime between age 3 and the start of kindergarten, as required by Minnesota state law. Earlier is better! The goal of screening is to ensure children are on track for school readiness and to provide support if additional time or experiences are needed. How to Schedule an Appointment To schedule your child’s screening, please call or email:Jessica Tovar | 507-379-4838 | jessica.tovar@alschools.orgor CLICK HERE to fill out a contact form.Please note: Registration is no longer available through our online system. All appointments must be scheduled by phone or email.

What is it? Early Childhood Screening is a quick and simple check of how your child is learning and growing. It identifies possible health or learning concerns so children can get help before starting school. What to expect at a screening appointment: Vision and hearing Height and weight Immunization review Motor development Thinking, language, and communication skills Social and emotional development Is there a charge? IT'S FREE - All children must participate in order to start kindergarten in a Minnesota public school. When should I schedule an appointment? Screening at 3 is preferred, but a child may be screened between the ages of 3 and the start of kindergarten, as required by Minnesota state law. Earlier is better! The purpose of Early Childhood Screening is to identify children who may need additional time and experiences to be ready for school.

What is ‘Experiential Education’? Experiential Education is a teaching philosophy which engages learners with direct experiences. It focuses on moral values, increasing knowledge and awareness, developing life skills, and understanding their contribute.

Tiger Cub Child Care Center is excited to serve the Albert Lea Area Schools' staff, family and the surrounding community. We provide an environment that encourages adventure, creativity, health self-concepts, respect for others, responsible behavior and positive attitudes. We look forward to providing quality child care in the Albert Lea area for years to come. Please note: Our licensed child care center is for children six weeks - preschool age. Tiger Cub Child Care will strengthen families and support the ability of all parents to provide the best possible environment for the health, growth and development of their children. We will provide a comprehensive curriculum based on best practices and research on early brain development and learning. At Tiger Cub Child Care we offer a wide variety of activities to promote children's brain development, including curriculum provided by Creative Curriculum Gold. Our infant & toddler child care programs are licensed by the Minnesota Department of Human Services (651-431-6500). We are currently licensed to serve up to 44 children at a time in the infant and toddler/preschool classrooms, 16 infants and 28 toddlers/preschool age. The maximum child to staff ratio is 7:1 for toddlers/preschool and 4:1 for infants. Infant Program (6 weeks – 15 months) Contracted Rate: Weekly 40 hour/week minimum Hours per day Amount per Week Based on Full Contract Daily Drop-In Cost Option A- 8 hours $280.00 $70.00 Option B- 8.5 hours $297.00 $70.00 Option C- 9 hours $315.00 $70.00 Option D- 9.5 hours $333.00 $70.00 Option E- 10 hours $350.00 $70.00 Contracted Rate: WeeklyToddler Program #1 (16 mo.–preschool age) 40 hour/week minimum Hours per day Amount per week Based on Full Contract Daily Drop-In Cost Option A- 8 hours $260.00 $65.00 Option B- 8.5 hours $276.00 $65.00 Option C- 9 hours $292.00 $65.00 Option D- 9.5 hours $309.00 $65.00 Option E- 10 hours $325.00 $65.00 Please review the following documents prior to registration. Tiger Cub Child Care Center Parent Handbook 2025-2026 2025-2026 Tiger Cub Child Care Center Calendar Tiger Cub Child Care Center Emergency Plan

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