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Charger Kids Club: School-age childcare program Charger Kids Club is a school-age childcare program for preschool through 5th-grade children. We operate before and after school, non-school days, and weekdays in the summer. We understand the privilege and importance of providing care for your children. Each child is unique and special, and we provide programming focusing on social, emotional, and creative development. We are thrilled you have chosen Charger Kids Club as a partner in your child’s early childhood years. Our caring staff offers a wide variety of programming, like arts and crafts, physical education, outdoor games, and so much more! Little Chargers Childcare: Preschool wraparound care program Little Chargers Childcare offers childcare services to enrolled DC Plan and Learn preschool students in two locations: Cokato Elementary and the DC Community Ed. and Early Childhood Center. Our program is a balanced, high-quality opportunity that provides recreation, social skill development, basic skills reinforcement, and academic enrichment. Our dedicated staff provides a nurturing and fun environment for Little Charger Childcare students. While this program is not an extension of preschool, it will include fun theme-based activities that support it. Plenty of time will be dedicated to child-directed play, and children will have opportunities to provide input into the types of activities available. Children must be enrolled in DC Play and Learn Preschool to be eligible for care. If a preschool section is full and your child has been added to a waitlist, families can register for full-time care with Little Chargers Childcare while waiting for a preschool spot. Families can choose between full-time care and preschool days only. Families seeking full-time care will receive registration priority. A rest time is provided daily. We recommend registering for an afternoon preschool class if your child does not nap. Students must be fully potty trained. For more information, please visit our website: Charger Kids Club/ Little Chargers Childcare REGISTRATION INFORMATION How to register or make updates to a current contract Please have the following information on hand before beginning your registration Your desired schedule Emergency contacts other than parents/guardians & authorized pick-ups Health and medication information Electronic payment method (credit card or ACH) Scroll to the bottom of the page and select the section of care you wish to register for. On the next page, select the green “Enroll Now” button. CREATING A NEW CONTRACT: Scroll till you see the "New Contract" section. Below, you will find the registration options. MAKING CHANGES TO A CONTRACT: To make changes to your current contract, scroll down to the "Current and Upcoming Contracts" section and select the contract you wish to update. Choose the child you would like to register and follow the prompts. (you can only register one child at a time) Verify your child's information is correct: name, birthdate, grade, and school. Verify emergency contacts and authorized pick-up contacts. Please provide the names and contact information for two emergency contacts besides the parents. Designating Emergency Contacts in Your Arux Childcare Account: Log into your Arux Childcare account. Navigate to the "Manage Authorized Pickups" section. To indicate an emergency contact, add #1, #2, #3, etc., in the "Description" or "Notes" area next to their phone number, reflecting their priority as emergency contacts. If you do not want the person listed as an emergency contact, leave the "Description" or "Notes" area blank. By following these steps, you can effectively prioritize and organize contacts for emergency situations. When adding authorized pick-up persons, you do not need to include their address.

The Dassel-Cokato Craft Fair is sponsored by the Dassel-Cokato Early Childhood Advisory Council as a fundraiser. All proceeds from the booth fees and lunchroom food sales go directly to support community early literacy enhancements, preschool and Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) scholarships, playground upkeep, community outreach, and a variety of other programming needs as they arise. The council thanks you for your support! Dassel-Cokato Craft Fair Saturday, November 2, 2024 9:00 am-2:00 pm Dassel-Cokato High School This event is open to all handmade and created item craft vendors only. (No direct sales companies/representatives.) 10' x 10' Booth Space = $55 12' x 14' Booth Space = $75 Space is limited.

At ECFE we understand the importance of the early years in a child’s development. Right from birth you shape your child’s development and set the stage for future learning and growth. This is why we offer a variety of classes that provide information, encouragement, and support for you and your child. All ECFE classes are led by licensed teachers who help children discover and learn through activities and play using art, science, movement, games, and stories. Our teachers create a learning environment where children thrive and parents/caregivers receive information, friendship, and support.

Ages 3-5. Early Childhood Screening is a FREE and simple check to assist parents in improving the educational readiness and health of young children through the early detection of factors that may impede their learning, growth, and development. Screening is ideally performed as close to age 3 as possible, but is mandated by the State of MN to be completed before kindergarten. Early screening can detect possible health or learning concerns to enable a child to get help before they begin kindergarten. DON’T WAIT! During the screening a well-qualified staff of nurses and early childhood staff will “play games” to check: Thinking, Language and Communication Skills Social & Emotional Development • Large & Small Muscle Development Hearing & Vision • Height & Weight Choose the appointment date that works for you! Tuesday, October 15 Tuesday, November 26 Friday, January 17 Friday, February 21 Schedule an appointment online or call 320-286-4120.

Play and Learn Preschool - the first step in your child's educational journey with Dassel-Cokato Schools. We are a public school readiness program for children ages 3 to 5. Understanding that young children learn best through play, your licensed early childhood teachers intentionally design the classroom environment to encourage exploration and learning through play following research-based curriculum and the State on Minnesota Early Learning Standards. Play and Learn Preschool embraces curiosity and hands-on problem solving while providing children with daily opportunities for social and emotional development.

A variety of learning opportunities are offering to students from preschool through high school after school, on non-school days, and during the summer, including recreation, enrichment opportunities & special events. You will find everything from arts, STEM, theatre and music lessons, as well as many athletic activities, like volleyball, ski club, strength & conditioning, football, gymnastics, and football, to name a few.