WBLAS Community Services & Recreation

School Year 2020-2021 REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! (as of 5/4/20) Birch- Full Hugo- Full Lakeaires- Full Otter- Full More Bear FUNdamentals Information can be found at https://communityservices.isd624.org/youth/bearfundamentals **New for 2020-2021 School Year student must be 4 years old by September 1 (changed from October 1). Bear FUNdamentals is a year-before-kindergarten full day program focused on providing, nurturing and engaging opportunities for learning and play that prepare children for kindergarten. Located at Birch, Hugo, Lakeaires, and Otter Lake Elementary Schools from 9:00 am-3:45 pm, you can also register for Extended Day hours before or after school. Click here for a complete list of fees, deadlines, and more information. Bear FUNdamentals focuses on children's emotional, social, physical and intellectual growth. Children work on listening skills, language and literacy, thinking and math skills, and social development through meaningful, interactive play. Content is based on Creative Curriculum, and the program is staffed at a 1:10 ratio, taught by passionate instructors who encourage curiosity, discovery, and problem-solving in a stimulating, structured, and fun environment. Choose from a variety of different contract options! Additionally, transportation may be available to your child depending on school choice and current routes. A minimum contract of 3 consistent days per week is required. Registration fees are charged at time of registration and are non-refundable. School Year 2020-2021 Registration Fee- $40/kid Full Day Contracts (6:30 am-6:00 pm) include AM & PM Extended Day care and Bear FUN programming from 9 am-3:45 pm and no additional registration is required. If you are only needing AM or PM Extended Day option in addition to Bear FUN you will want to register for a School Day Bear FUN Contract and also register for Extended Day, there is a $20 Registration Fee (for Extended Day) when your child is dually enrolled in Bear FUN and Extended Day. You will have to log in and register for Extended Day separately if you are on a Bear FUN School Day Contract. Registration for Extended Day OPENS February 18- Aug 7, 2020. Not sure what days you want/need or what to register for? Call 651-407-7511 for help!

Registration dates for 2020-2021 School Year: School Year 2020-2021 Registration Deadline extended to August 7, 2020. All registration after the deadline will register via the wait list option and approved based on space available. Not sure what your School Year 2020-2021 needs are? Get registered and we will work with families to update contract needs, you will have until August 7th to make changes without penalty, changes after 8/7 will have a $10 Contract Change Fee and based on space available, Contract withdrawals require a 2 week notice after 8/7 and non-refundable registration fee. **Subject to change due to possible School Year 2020-2021 changes Extended Day is the District's school age care program, providing before and after school care and full-day programming on school release days and in the Summer. Sites are open Monday-Friday, 6:30am-6pm. Extended Day is offered at all elementary schools. Processing registrations takes a minimum of 5 business days. Once your registration has been processed, you will receive a confirmation email that will include your designated start date. In addition, you will receive a follow up Welcome email from the Billing and Registration Clerk with a Child Survey Link and need to know information. Find more information here. Registration Fees: Early Bird Registration Fee from February 18-28, 2020: $30/child Registration Fee from February 29- Aug. 7, 2020: $40/child, start the first day of school Registration Fee after Aug. 7, 2020: $50/child, approved based on space available *Registration Fees are charged at the time of approval and are non-refundable. Find more information such as pricing and Registration Deadlines at the WBL Extended Day- School Year or WBL Extended Day-Summer Not sure what contract you need/want? Call 651-407-7511 for help!

UPDATE: 7/1/20 Our preschool classes have been put on hold temporarily due to planning for social distancing in the classrooms. Thank you for your patience while we create safe environments for all of our families. (Exception: North Oaks Preschool Location) White Bear Lake Area Preschool offers school-year long classes for children ages 3 to 5. The program includes: Licensed teachers and trained assistants in every classroom Low child/teacher ratio Ongoing assessment using Teaching Strategies Gold to measure students growth in all areas of early childhood development On-site specialists to meet individual needs Creative Curriculum used in all classes Outdoor play area and gyms designed and equipped especially for young children Click here for 2020-2021 Preschool Registration Guide