St. Francis Area Schools

Recreational and learning opportunities are available for adults. Courses, both in person and online, offer affordable, fun and convenient lifelong learning opportunities.

Youth Enrichment offers courses in Arts & Crafts, Decorating, Choir, Computer/Technology, Karate, Music, and Science.

Clubs or opportunities offered to secondary students including high school fall performance dance team, trap club and ski/snowboard clubs.

St. Francis Area Schools Community Education offers both Classroom and Behind the Wheel Instruction.

ECFE is a place where parent or grandparents and young children learn and play together and can meet other families with young children. We are one of nearly 350 in the state of Minnesota offered through school districts. We believe all families deserve support, information, and opportunities to be involved in their children's learning. We recognize that parents are the first and most important teachers of their children. ECFE provides information on getting ready for school, discipline, child development, communication and growing together as a family.

ECFE is a place where parents or grandparents and young children learn and play together and can meet other families with young children.We are one of nearly 350 in the state of Minnesota offered through school districts. We believe all families deserve support, information, and opportunities to be involved in their children's learning. We recognize that parents are the first and most important teachers of their children. ECFE provides information on getting ready for school, discipline, child development, communication and growing together as a family.,

Early Childhood Screening should be done soon after the child's third birthday. Screening is a FREE, simple check of a young child's health and development; it does not determine kindergarten readiness. Register online or call 763-753-7187 for an appointment or if you desire information on conscientious objector.

Field Trips are events for children and parents. You will find something for everyone in your young family-babies, preschoolers, moms and dads! Register early as some events fill fast. You can register online, by mail or drop off your registration at the Early Childhood Family Center. No refund on fees after the deadline date.

Kids Connection is a comprehensive child care program for children in Kindergarten through grade 5 that provides a safe, fun experience and offers families a variety of child care options. Kids Connection is open 6:00 am - 6:00 pm., Monday - Friday. Just 4 Kids is our 3-5 year old, full day child care option for children who are 3 by September 1. Children participate in various activities in a safe, nurturing, well supervised environment. Kids Connection Summer 2025 Rates Registration Fees By April 12 After April 12 Summer Care Fees K-5th PreKindergarten One Child $35.00 $50.00 1-11 Days $40.00/day $43.00/day Each Add'l Child $10.00 $10.00 12-30 Days $38.00/day $41.00/day Activity Fee $40.00/child $40.00/child 31-50 Days $36.50/day $39.50/day 51-55 Days $33.00/day $36.00/day Drop in fee: $42.50/45.50 per day ** Kids Connection credits are not offered for partial days. Children enrolled in Summer School must attend field trips or be picked up at the end of summer school. Kids Connection cannot provide care after summer school on field trip days. Kids Connection 2024-2025 & 2025-2026 School Year Rates Priority Registration is offered to contracts requesting full time care Monday - Friday regardless of registration date. Contracts requesting 4 days will be approved after full time contracts. All other contracts will be approved in the order they were received. Effective 8/20/24: Due to the high demand for childcare, until Kids Connection is fully staffed, if a schedule change results in the reduction of weekly attendance days the approved contract will be returned to the wait list. Registration fee: One Child $35.00 Each Additional Child: $10.00 Morning Care Fixed Contract Pick Your Days Afternoon Care Fixed Contract Pick Your Days 1 Day per week $14.00 $15.50 1 Day per week $13.50 $15.00 2 Days per week $13.00 $14.50 2 Days per week $12.50 $14.00 3 Days per week $11.50 $13.00 3 Days per week $11.00 $12.50 4 Days per week $11.25 $12.75 4 Days per week $10.75 $12.25 5 Days per week $10.60 $12.10 5 Days per week $10.10 $11.60 Add A Drop In Day $15.50/day $19.00/day Add A Drop In Day $15.00/day $18.50/day Drop In Only Contract $19.00/day Drop In Only Contract $18.50/day Pick Your Days Contracts must be submitted online a minimum of 3 weeks before the requested care date. Any dates submitted less than 3 weeks in advance will be billed a drop in care rate. AM & PM Same Day Care Fixed Contract Pick Your Days KC Express 8:25AM Start 1 Day per week $27.50 $29.00 Consistent Schedule $3.00 per day 2 Days per week $25.50 $27.00 Pick Your Days $5.00 per day 3 Days per week $21.84 $23.34 Non School Days 4 Days per week $21.34 $24.84 By Registration Deadline $36.50 per day 5 Days per week $20.10 $21.60 After Deadline $46.50 per day Just 4 Kids 2024-2025 & 2025-2026 School Year Rates Priority Registration is offered to contracts requesting full time care Monday - Friday regardless of registration date. Contracts requesting 4 days will be approved after full time contracts. All other contracts will be approved in the order they were received. Effective 8/20/24: Due to the high demand for childcare, until Kids Connection is fully staffed, if a schedule change results in the reduction of weekly attendance days the approved contract will be returned to the wait list. Registration fee: One Child $35.00 Each Additional Child: $10.00 Morning Care Fixed Contract Pick Your Days Afternoon Care Fixed Contract Pick Your Days 1 Day per week $15.00 $16.50 1 Day per week $14.50 $16.00 2 Days per week $14.00 $15.50 2 Days per week $13.50 $15.00 3 Days per week $12.00 $13.50 3 Days per week $11.50 $13.00 4 Days per week $11.75 $13.25 4 Days per week $11.25 $12.75 5 Days per week $11.10 $12.60 5 Days per week $10.60 $12.10 Add A Drop In Day $16.50/day 20.00/day Add A Drop In Day $16.00/day $19.50/day Drop In Only Contract $20.00 per day Drop In Only Contract $19.50 per day Pick Your Days Contracts must be submitted online a minimum of 3 weeks before the requested care date. Any dates submitted less than 3 weeks in advance will be billed a drop in care rate. AM & PM Same Day Care Fixed Contract Pick Your Days Non School Days 1 Day per week $29.50 $31.00 By Registration Deadline $39.50 per day 2 Days per week $27.50 $29.00 After Registration Deadline $49.50 per day 3 Days per week $22.80 $24.30 4 Days per week $22.30 $23.80 5 Days per week $21.10 $22.60 Just 4 Kids 2024-2025 & 2025-2026 All Day and Preschool Hours Rates Priority Registration is offered to contracts requesting full time care Monday - Friday regardless of registration date. Contracts requesting 4 days will be approved after full time contracts. All other contracts will be approved in the order they were received. All Day Care 6AM - 6PM Fixed Contract Pick Your Days Before Preschool After Preschool Fixed Contract Pick Your Days 1 Day per week $50.00 $51.50 ECFC After Preschool $25.00/day $27.00/day 2 Days per week $50.00 $51.50 Before Preschool $25.00/day $27.00/day 3 Days per week $41.00 $42.50 9:00AM - 3:00PM $40.00/day $42.00/day 4 Days per week $39.75 $41.25 SFE 11:00AM-3:00PM $28.00/day $30.00/day 5 Days per week 36.20 $37.70 SFE 2:30PM - 6:00PM $28.00/day $30.00/day ALL REGISTRATION FEES and/or ACTIVITY FEES are NON-REFUNDABLE and due at the time of contract approval. Effective 8/20/24: Due to the high demand for childcare, until Kids Connection is fully staffed, if a schedule change results in the reduction of weekly attendance days the approved contract will be returned to the wait list. DROP IN care is NOT guaranteed. You must call the site and ask if there is availability or request care online through your ELEYO account.

Preschool Place 15 School Readiness is a program for families with children age 3 to kindergarten that is Parent Aware 4-Star rated. Preschool Place 15 provides a safe environment where young children of all abilities can grow and experience success, and their parents can be partners in learning. This program addresses development in all areas with particular attention to early literary and social skills. Programming takes place September through May. A non-refundable registration fee of $45 for preschool classes will be charged at the time of confirmation. REGISTRATION FOR 25-26 PRESCHOOL BEGINS 1/26/25 AT 4 PM If you are requesting transportation, you MUST submit a Preschool Transportation Form. *REGISTRATION IS CONSIDERED INCOMPLETE IF NOT SUBMITTED.

During the month of July we will be offering three Preschool Summer Camps. Each camp will have a different theme. Children must be at least 3 years of age by 7/1/2025 and independently toileting themselves. Location: Early Childhood Family Center Days: Tuesday, Thursday Time: 9:00 am - 11:30 am Fee: Based on income/ $34 - $95,000 +, $28 - 50,000-95,000, $20 - 0-50,000 *PP1111 -July 8, 10 Bugs, Birds and Butterflies: Investigate the similarities and differences of bugs, birds and butterflies during this camp. What do they eat? What colors are they? Are they big or small? See, hear and create different types through stories, songs and activities. *PP1112 -July 15, 17 Painting Galore: Green, red, orange and blue. You can create your own colors too. Painting with different objects each day. Your creations will be plenty as you explore and play. *PP1113 -July 22, 24 Outdoor Explorers: Experience the great outdoors through songs, art and stories. Take a nature walk, plant flowers and listen to the many sounds of nature. Time each day will be spent outside, so make sure to dress for the weather.

Community Education Rec Department offers activities for youth.