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Registration is OPEN to all families for the 2024-2025 school year.

Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools is an E-STEM school district.  E-STEM stands for Environmental, Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.  At Circle of Friends Preschool, we utilize both indoor and outdoor settings to learn about the world around us in real, meaningful ways. 


OPTIONS AND FEES

Whether you choose a School Readiness or Nature School Readiness classroom setting, the E-STEM educational philosophy is integrated throughout all of our preschool programming. 

  • School Readiness:  These preschool class options are located at Edgewood School. Classes do access both the indoor and outdoor learning environments.
  • Nature School Readiness:  This preschool class option is located at Jeffers Pond Elementary. The outdoors is the primary classroom with indoor spaces available as needed. We go outside in rain, snow & sunshine. We are able to assist with providing outdoor clothing as needed.

First Months Tuition

September's tuition will be billed on July 1, with a due date of July 15th.

Declined/Late Payment Fees

  • Declined Payment Fee - $25 / Transaction: This fee is assessed when payment by debit card, credit card, or bank account is declined.
  • Late Payment Fee - $10 / Invoice: If payment of the monthly invoice is not received by end of day on the invoice due date, a late payment fee will be assessed.

Childcare Options

Child care options for students enrolled in Edgewood School are available through Kids' Company, the school district's child care program. Care is available for an additional fee and as a separate registration through Kids' Company. For more information visit the child care website.

HOW TO REGISTER

Two ways to register

1. Log in/create an Eleyo account.

2. Download, print and fill out our paper registration and return it to us at earlylearning@plsas.org.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

If your family is in need of a scholarship to help with preschool tuition, a Pathway I Early Learning Scholarship application must be completed and submitted directly to the Families First of Minnesota office in Rochester Minnesota.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Families First of Minnesota communicates directly with families, they do not provide application status or scholarship award information directly to Circle of Friends Preschool. Be sure to keep our office updated on the progress of your application and the award status.

How do I apply for an Early Learning Scholarship?

To apply for a Pathway I - Early Learning Scholarship, the legal guardian of the child must follow these steps:

  1. Print and complete the application.  Please be sure that all required areas have been completed and the application has been signed in ink.  Electronic signatures will not be accepted.
  2. Include required proof of income either Option 1 or Option 2, listed on the application.  The application will be returned if appropriate documents are not provided.
  3. Submit your original application to the Families First office in-person or by mail to:  Families First of Minnesota |  Early Learning Scholarships  |  126 Woodlake Drive SE  |  Rochester, MN 55904
    (Faxed or emailed applications will not be considered for a scholarship)

If you have questions about this application or scholarship program, please contact Families First of Minnesota directly: 1-888-450-2773 (Carver, Dakota and Scott County residents). 
List of Area Administrators and eligibility criteria

Sliding tuition scale is available and is based on your family size and income level. Please click here to see if your family qualifies.