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Preschool Options at Mesabi East
Mesabi East Early Childhood Programs provide a warm, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning experience for young children and their families. We invite families to apply and join a program designed to support your child’s growth through hands-on learning, structured routines, and meaningful social development.
Our Early Childhood classrooms nurture curiosity, creativity, confidence, and a love for learning, helping children build the foundational skills they need for success in kindergarten and beyond. At Mesabi East, we believe early learning is about more than academics. It’s about helping children learn how to communicate, solve problems, work with others, and feel safe and supported as they explore the world around them.
We understand that every child develops at their own pace, and every family has unique needs. That’s why Mesabi East offers multiple early childhood options, plus Structured Day Programming for families who need additional care. Whether your child is starting their first school experience or preparing for the transition to kindergarten, we’re here to help them learn, grow, and thrive.
Preschool Options at Mesabi East
Mesabi East Early Childhood Programs provide a warm, engaging start for young learners through hands-on activities, structured routines, and meaningful social development.
Our programs help children build confidence, curiosity, and the foundational skills they need for kindergarten and beyond.
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Below are common questions families ask about Mesabi East Early Childhood Programs. If you don’t see your question listed, please contact Heather Seppala and we’ll be happy to help.
Programs are available for children who will be 3, 4, or 5 years old by September 1st, depending on the option selected.
The 3 and 5 day programs run all day. The 3 year old program ends an hour early. Additional care is available for the last hour for an additional fee.
No. Pre-K is recommended, but it is not required for Kindergarten enrollment.
Programs are based on your child’s age as of September 1st. We also consider your child’s developmental readiness and your family’s schedule needs. If you are unsure which program to select, please contact Heather Seppala and we can help guide you.
Your application is not considered complete until all required paperwork and enrollment forms have been submitted. We try to reach out by July 1st to let you know the status of your application.
Families enrolling a child for the first time will need to provide a birth certificate and complete all required enrollment forms. If needed, we can make a copy of your birth certificate.
Spots are limited and programs may fill quickly. If a class reaches capacity, families may request to be placed on a waiting list.
Some programs have a tuition cost of $30 per day (or $30 per additional day for 5-Day Pre-K). Families may use parent fees, Early Learning Scholarships, and some IEP services when applicable.
Yes. Families may be able to use Early Learning Scholarships and some additional supports to help cover tuition costs. If you have been awarded an Early Learning Scholarship, it may also be used for Structured Day Programming.
Structured Day Programming is an additional care option for enrolled students who need extra time at school beyond their Preschool or Pre-K classroom schedule. Families may request structured days based on their needs.
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