Preschool

Welcome to StormHawks 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.
We are a school community that balances social-emotional development with academic learning. StormHawks Preschool aligns with Eastern Carver County Schools’ K-12 curriculum and overall strategic plan. We work closely with special education and kindergarten teachers to foster a successful transition to kindergarten.

We welcome every learner. All preschool classrooms:

Offer developmentally appropriate programs that support active learning and promote children’s progress in all developmental areas.
Feature play, exploration, and personalized learning.
Foster an environment that will prepare children for kindergarten in district schools.
Are led by licensed teachers through the Minnesota Department of Education. Many have Masters degrees in teaching or related fields.
Partner with Eastern Carver County Early Childhood Special Education.
Are four-star Parent Aware rated, promoting high-quality education opportunities for our youngest learners.

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24/25 School Year Information

Parent Advisory Council

La Academia Preschool

StormHawks Wrap Around Care

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. Wrap around care aligns with StormHawks Preschool by using the Zones of Regulation and the Pyramid Model to promote healthy social emotional development in our youngest learners.

Wrap around care is available on your child’s scheduled preschool days. This service is optional at the Family Learning Center and a required part of the day at our elementary locations.
The Free School Meals bill ensures breakfast and lunch is provided at no cost to families during the 24/25 school year. Snack is included in the daily fee.

2024/2025 Preschool Options

StormHawks Taste of Preschool

Ages 2.5-3.5 years by 9/1/24

For young learners who would like a sample of the preschool experience, we offer Taste of Preschool. Children develop social skills while making new friends, discovering new ideas through creative play, and gaining independence.

The Monday/Wednesday class section includes parent education on Mondays.

Family Learning Center	Monday & Wednesday	9:30-11:30 AM	$160/month
Family Learning Center	Tuesday & Thursday	9:30-11:30 AM	$160/month

StormHawks Nature Preschool

Ages 3.5-5 years by 9/1/24

Experience the magic of nature in our StormHawks Nature Preschool: a place where children learn and grow surrounded by the beauty of the outdoors; the ultimate classroom for curious young minds. We invite children who are eager to learn through discovery and comfortable spending extended time outdoors to dive into hands-on learning through nature exploration. Through a natural environment, children will continue their personalized academic growth in multiple curriculum areas including social-emotional, cognitive, physical and creative development with a strong emphasis on pre-math and pre-literacy skills.

To fully participate, children must have prerequisite skills including full toilet training and the ability to remain attentive and stay with the group. Families receive a recommended list to ensure proper outdoor gear. The class includes field trips to Camp Fire Minnesota, with ongoing collaboration between their naturalist staff and our preschool teacher.

Nature Preschool FAQs

Family Learning Center	Monday through Friday	1:15-3:45 PM	$430/month
Optional Wrap Around Care
Care in the morning	choose your days, 2-5 days	7:00 AM-1:15 PM	$31/day
Care in morning and afternoon	choose your days, 2-5 days	7:00 AM-1:15 PM and 3:45-5:30 PM	$37/day

StormHawks 3 Year Old Preschool

Age 3 years by 9/1/24

StormHawks Preschool is committed to meeting the needs of every learner. The curriculum has a strong emphasis on social-emotional, cognitive, physical, and creative development while introducing pre-math and pre-literacy skills. Both on and off-site field trips are a part of our classroom experiences. Parents are welcome and encouraged to visit on field trips and participate in special preschool events.

FLC AM Classes
Family Learning Center	Tuesday/Thursday	9:30 AM -12:00 PM	$180/month
Family Learning Center	Monday/Wednesday/Friday	9:30 AM -12:00 PM	$270/month
Family Learning Center	Monday through Friday	9:30 AM -12:00 PM	$430/month
Optional Wrap Around Care
Care in the afternoon	choose your days, 2-5 days	12:00-5:30 PM	$31/day
Care in morning and afternoon	choose your days, 2-5 days	7:00-9:30 AM and 12:00-5:30 PM	$37/day

FLC PM Class
Family Learning Center	Monday through Thursday	1:15-3:45 PM	$360/month
Optional Wrap Around Care
Care in the morning	choose your days, 2-5 days	7:00 AM-1:15 PM	$31/day
Care in morning and afternoon	choose your days, 2-5 days	7:00 AM-1:15 PM and 3:45-5:30 PM	$37/day

VES AM Classes
Victoria Elementary	Tuesday/Thursday	9:15-11:45 AM	$180/month
Victoria Elementary	Monday/Wednesday/Friday	9:15-11:45 AM	$270/month
Victoria Elementary	Monday through Friday	9:15-11:45 AM	$430/month
Victoria Preschool must choose one Wrap Around Care
Care in the afternoon	choose your days, 2-5 days	11:45 AM-6:00 PM	$31/day
Care in morning and afternoon	choose your days, 2-5 days	6:30-9:15 AM and 11:45 AM-6:00 PM	$37/day

StormHawks 4 Year Old Preschool

Ages 4 years by 9/1/24 and 5 years not yet in kindergarten

Formerly StormHawks Kindergarten Connection.
StormHawks Preschool is committed to meeting the needs of every learner. The curriculum focuses on social-emotional, cognitive, physical, and creative development with a strong emphasis on pre-math and pre-literacy skills. For our older preschool students, teachers increase their instructional time on pre-math and pre-literacy skills. Our pre-math and pre-literacy curriculum aligns with Eastern Carver County Schools K-12 curriculum, creating a strong foundation for a successful start to Kindergarten. Both on and off site field trips are a part of our classroom experiences. Parents are welcome and encouraged to join us on field trips and participate in special preschool events.

FLC AM Classes
Family Learning Center	Monday/Wednesday/Friday	9:30 AM -12:00 PM	$270/month
Family Learning Center	Monday through Friday	9:30 AM-12:00 PM	$430/month
Optional Wrap Around Care
Care in the afternoon	choose your days, 2-5 days	12:00-5:30 PM	$31/day
Care in morning and afternoon	choose your days, 2-5 days	7:00-9:30 AM and 12:00-5:30 PM	$37/day

FLC PM Class
Family Learning Center	Monday through Friday	1:15-3:45 PM	$430/month
Optional Wrap Around Care
Care in the morning	choose your days, 2-5 days	7:00 AM-1:15 PM	$31/day
Care in morning and afternoon	choose your days, 2-5 days	7:00 AM-1:15 PM and 3:45-5:30 PM	$37/day

BCE AM Class
Bluff Creek Elementary	Monday through Friday	8:30 -11:00 AM	$430/month
Bluff Creek Preschool must choose one Wrap Around Care
Care in the afternoon	choose your days, 2-5 days	11:00 AM-6:00 PM	$31/day
Care in morning and afternoon	choose your days, 2-5 days	6:30-8:30 AM and 11:00 AM-6:00 PM	$37/day

CHN AM Class
Chanhassen Elementary	Monday through Friday	8:30 -11:00 AM	$430/month
Chanhassen Preschool must choose one Wrap Around Care
Care in the afternoon	choose your days, 2-5 days	11:00 AM-6:00 PM	$31/day
Care in morning and afternoon	choose your days, 2-5 days	6:30-8:30 AM and 11:00 AM-6:00 PM	$37/day

LAA PM Class
La Academia	Monday through Friday	1:15-3:45 PM	$430/month
La Academia Preschool must choose one Wrap Around Care
Care in the morning	choose your days, 2-5 days	6:30 AM-1:15 PM	$31/day
Care in morning and afternoon	choose your days, 2-5 days	6:30 AM-1:15 PM and 3:45-6:00 PM	$37/day

VES PM Class
Victoria Elementary	Monday through Friday	1:15-3:45 PM	$430/month
Victoria Preschool must choose one Wrap Around Care
Care in the morning	choose your days, 2-5 days	6:30 AM-1:15 PM	$31/day
Care in morning and afternoon	choose your days, 2-5 days	6:30 AM-1:15 PM and 3:45-6:00 PM	$37/day

Registration Begins on Friday, Jan. 12

Registration opens for all on Friday, Jan. 12 at 8 a.m. All families may submit their enrollment online on 1/12/24 and after.
Current StormHawks Preschool, ECFE participants, and their siblings receive priority placement beginning January 12 and continuing through January 23. Requests are processed in the order they are received.
Beginning on January 24, we will begin processing new family contracts in the order they were received, as space allows.

StormHawks Teachers

StormHawks Preschool teaching staff is outstanding! All of our preschool teaching staff are held to the highest standards through the Minnesota Department of Education and PELSBE - Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board. Many of our teachers have obtained their Masters degree as well! They care deeply about the success of each student and they go the extra mile to be sure each child feels special and capable. Our school family atmosphere is inviting and inclusive for all parents and young learners.

Family Resources

handbook
(taste, half day, connect)

23/24 Calendar
(Taste, Half Day, Connect)

Join the Early Childhood PTA

Handbook (Wrap Around Care)

23/24 Calendar
(Full Day Care)

2024/2025 Transportation Request

Vacation/Sick Day Request (Full-Day Care)

23/24 Calendar
(Nature)

Financial Aid Request
(all years)

student health
info form

2024/2025
Registration Form

request to exclude student information

Contacts

Annie Mattson Administrative Assistant StormHawks Preschool MattsonA@district112.org 952-556-6407	Rita Mortensen Administrative Assistant Wrap Around Care MortensenR@district112.org 952-556-6401	Amanda Baumann Early Childhood Teacher on Special Assignment BaumannA@district112.org 952-556-6420	Jackie Hrapsky Early Childhood Specialist HrapskyJ@district112.org 952-556-6494

District Transportation transportation @district112.org 952-556-6161	Danielle Fields Supervisor Early Childhood Programs FieldsD@district112.org 952-556-6411

Locations

Family Learning Center
110600 Village Rd Chaska, MN 55318
(Taste, Half-Day, Full-Day Care & Preschool, PreK-K Connection)

La Academia
1800 Chestnut St Chaska, MN 55318
(Full-day Care & Preschool: Dual Language Spanish)

Victoria Elementary
9300 Red Fox Dr Victoria, MN 55386
(Full-day Care & Preschool)

Bluff Creek Elementary
2300 Coulter Dr Chanhassen, MN 55317
(Full-Day Care & Preschool)

Chanhassen Elementary
7600 Laredo Dr Chanhassen, MN 55317
(Half-Day, Full-day Care & Preschool)

StormHawks Preschool is offered at buildings where classroom space is available. With the exception of the Family Learning Center, StormHawks locations may change from year-to-year, dependent on K-5 enrollment.

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