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Thank you for your interest in our program. We are accepting applications for the 2023-2024 school year beginning in February. If you are interested in signing up to be on our wait list, please e-mail our school. (*We are looking for additional staff for our program to expand enrollment. If interested, please contact our school via e-mail).

First-Rate Curriculum

This is an educationally-based environment for your child.

We have a great all-day program filled with many educational and fun activities for children 33 months - 5 years old. We have over 2000 sq feet of indoor space and over 2000 sq feet of outdoor space available for the children to learn, explore and discover through language, art, music, science, gardening and cooking activities. Como Park Language and Arts Preschool and Childcare Center offers a professionally-designed, thematic curriculum, complete with lesson plans, assessments, progress reports, and newsletters for parents to use as a guide. Children learn through hands-on play and structured activities in our well-organized learning centers. Our classroom is organized into "learning environments." These are the places within our classroom where the children can find the toys and materials related by theme, interest, and skill. These activities and toys can be used independently by the children, or with teacher direction, to reinforce and enrich skills and concepts they need. Learning environments are an excellent way to individualize the curriculum to meet the varying needs of young children. At Como Park Language and Arts Preschool and Childcare Center, we make sure that every child is involved in stimulating activities everyday. And, of course, we make sure they have fun. Children learn best when they are having fun! At Como Park Language and Arts Preschool and Childcare Center, we recognize that parents and guardians may have a difficult schedule, and we support them the best we can. We offer a flexible schedule. Parents can chose from either three, four or five full days a week. We recognize the importance of work and the stress and demands placed on parents. We strive to make it easier on parents by giving them the knowledge that their children are in good hands.

Dedicated Staff

The two owners are also the head teachers for the center. Laurie Erickson has a Master's degree in Family Education and has a Parenting License from the University of Minnesota. Laurie has over 30 years experience as a director and head teacher. Co-owner Nancy Shellum has a degree in Spanish and Foreign Studies from the University of Minnesota. Nancy has over 25 years experience as a preschool teacher and also has taught many community programs for St. Paul Public Schools. All of our teachers pass a background check, and the program is licensed through the State of Minnesota.

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*Additional fees:

NON-REFUNDABLE YEARLY REGISTRATION DEPOSIT $150.00 After acceptance into the program, a tuition deposit of $150.00 is required with a completed enrollment agreement. This deposit is non-refundable.

A two week tuition deposit is due when families accept the entrance invitation into our program. The deposit is applicable to the last two weeks of attendance and is refundable if you do not attend our center. The registration fee is non-refundable.

TUITION PAYMENTS

Tuition is due in advance of care. Tuition payments must be submitted in two-week increments and are due on your first scheduled attendance day of the two-week period. Tuitions are pro-rated for the entire school year. Parents and guardians will need to set up direct deposit with the school business manager once your child is enrolled in CPLAPCC.

COMO PARK LANGUAGE AND ARTS PRESCHOOL AND CHILDCARE CENTER

1503 Hamline Ave North St. Paul, MN 55108

651-646-0310

Thank you for your interest in our program. We have a great all-day program filled with many educational and fun activities for children 33 months –entrance into kindergarten. We have over 2000 sq feet of indoor space and over 2000 sq feet of outdoor space available for the children to learn, explore and discover through language, art, music, science, gardening and cooking activities. This is an educationally-based environment for your child.

The two owners are also the head teachers for the center. Laurie Erickson has a Master’s degree in Family Education and has a Parenting License from the University of Minnesota. Laurie has over 30 years experience as a director and head teacher. Co-owner Nancy Shellum has a Bachelor’s degree in Spanish and Foreign Studies from the University of Minnesota. Nancy has over 25 years experience as a preschool teacher and also has taught many community programs for St. Paul Public Schools.

We offer a FULL DAY PROGRAM from 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Choices for days are either 3, 4 or 5 FULL DAYS.

Attached is the initial application for the 2022-2023 school year. To secure a spot, please return the completed application form along with a $150 NON-REFUNDABLE registration fee. After acceptance into the program, you will receive additional paperwork, including a parent contract and COVID waiver. Please return completed paperwork and payment for the first two weeks of tuition. Once spots are filled, we will start a waiting list for any spots that may open later.

If you have questions about our program or wish to schedule a virtual visit, please contact the center via e-mail at cplapcc@gmail.com or 651-646-0310.

We look forward to caring for your child!!

Nancy Shellum and Laurie Erickson.

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