Connections Preschool

• Early childhood is a remarkable time of psychological, physical, social and academic development.
• Learning is a social process where children grow through play, exploration and inquiry.
• Families are a child's first and most influential teachers.
• Each child has unique strengths.
• Children thrive in a safe environment where their needs are met through mutual respect, nurturing and consistency.
• Strong family, school and community partnerships help ensure a child's success in school.
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All Connections Preschool teachers are employees of District 196 and are licensed by the Minnesota Department of Education in Early Childhood Education. Teachers facilitate learning by individualizing activities and carefully implementing curriculum while engaging children in fun and meaningful activities.

Meet Our Teacher

District 196 Information

Early Childhood Screening - District Service Center, 14301 Diamond Path, Apple Valley, MN 55124. Call 651-423-7899.

Early Childhood Special Education - For information on evaluations and early intervention, call 952-388-1900.

Kindergarten and Magnet Schools - General information for incoming kindergarten families. Or go directly to kindergarten enrollment to start the pre-enrollment process.

New Baby - Do you have a new baby? Are you new to town? If so, please contact Student Information Services at 651-423-7640 with your family’s updated information so you receive important program information and updates.

School Attendance Locator

Activity Ideas

• Macaroni Kid Community Resources
• ECFE Sings Lyrics

Favorite Links

• Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University
• Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning at Vanderbilt University
• Common Sense Media
• Conscious Discipline
• The Ellyn Satter Institute - Models for Feeding Dynamics and Eating Competence
• Head Start (CAP of Scott, Carver & Dakota Counties) - accepting applications for 2021-2022 school year
• Healthy Children (American Academy of Pediatrics)
• Help Me Grow Minnesota
• Kids in the House
• Mary Sheedy Kurcinka, Ed.D.
• Mom Enough
• Pacer Center - Champions for Children with Disabilities
• ParentAware - Tools and information to find quality childcare and early education
• Parenting Counts
• PBS Parent Resources
• Positive Discipline
• Simplicity Parenting
• Zero to Three

Parent Advisory Council Members Needed

The ECFS (Early Childhood Family Services) Parent Advisory Council supports Early Childhood programming within District 196. This programming includes Early Childhood Family Education, Connections Preschool and Family School. The Parent Advisory Council is a highly valued resource for District 196 ECFS and assists in the development, planning and monitoring of Early Childhood Family Education programs within the District. Parents involved in any District 196 Early Childhood programs are welcome to join.

Meetings are held from 7:15-8:15pm via Zoom on the third Tuesday of every month during the school year. New members are always welcome. This is a wonderful opportunity to enhance the programs and make connections with other parents. For more information, please click here and a staff member will be in touch with you. We look forward to meeting you!