Edina Community Education Services

There are two summer program options: Book Buddies and Kindergarten Camp. Both run from 9am to 12pm. Book Buddies sections begin June 8 and end on July 17. Participants may select one Book Buddy section. Book Buddies provides an enriched pre-school experience for children ages 3-5. The books-of-the-week set the stage for the activities, art projects, group time, music, games, outdoor playtime, snack time and much more. Kindergarten Camp runs two weeks from July 20-30. Participants may select one week. Kindergarten Camp is a collaboration with Edina Public Schools kindergarten staff. Each session will offer enrichment and an integrated curriculum of language and literacy, math, science and dramatic play. Get your child excited for kindergarten!

Do you need a little extra care for your child before or after their preschool class? Would you like your child to have an additional day of learning? The Edina Early Learning Center offers Extended Learning, so you can add time before or after your child’s preschool class. Extended Learning is held in a classroom with planned and play-based activities such as playground/gym time, creative art projects, and circle time with literacy and science. Your child is escorted by classroom staff to/from their preschool class. How It Works: Children must be registered for an Edina Early Learning Center class to be eligible for our Extended Learning option Extended Learning is open from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday - Friday. We follow the Edina Public Schools calendar, so when Edina Schools are not in session, Extended Learning is closed. Extended Learning is closed on Early Release Days. Extended Learning is available on class days and non-class days. Families may combine up to two time slots per day. Extended Learning is offered on a space available basis. Extended Learning will be billed to your credit card on file, the first of each month for the next month’s tuition. Children must be 33 months or older on 9/1/2020. Register for Extended Learning when you register for your school year class, or as soon as you know your school year schedule and need for Extended Learning. (Please note that children will have quiet body time from 1:30-2:30.)

Your child will learn and discover social, emotional, physical and intellectual growth appropriate for 4 and 5 year olds which will provide a solid foundation for lifelong learning. Students will understand more concrete ideas, expand their memory and recall, and deepen their connections to their classmates. Our preschool is designed to offer the right balance of structured and unstructured activities intended to help prepare every child for kindergarten. Your child must be four by 9/1/2020.

New for 2020-21 Expanded class times for three-year olds! The Edina ELC offers 2, 3 and 5-day preschool options for three-year olds. With imagination in full gear, three year olds love to ask questions and share their thoughts about everything. Classrooms encourage curiosity and exploratory play for this independent stage of development. This is also a time when kids begin to develop and understand friendships. Expanding on this social and emotional maturation allows for students to make their first real friendships while discovering an excitement for their own intellectual curiosity. Your child must be age 3 years old by 9/1/20.

SCHOOL YEAR - Before/After school care - Non-School Day care SUMMER All-day care; choose the days that work for you. Click on links below for more information about the programs. Kids Club and Wise Guys