Fillmore Central takes pride in the programs that are offered at all levels of child development. Children are continually developing and we know that there are a lot of questions to go with all of these stages. We are very fortunate to be able to offer a variety of programs for families with children birth to five.
School Readiness
The primary goal of the Fillmore Centrals School Readiness program is to welcome students to the school setting, help them feel comfortable in a classroom and give them the tools to be ready when entering kindergarten. With a 4 Star Parent Aware Rating, parents know that our program goes above and beyond to prepare children for school and life. For more information and resources please visit parentaware.org.
Our preschool experience is offered to students three to five years of age. Special education students are also integrated into our classrooms, allowing friendships to form and differences to be accepted.
A very important piece of our program is offering transportation for our students and we could not do this without our dear van driver friend Gene.
Early Childhood Special Education Program (ECSE)
Fillmore Central School Readiness, ECFE and the One Block Child Care Center work side- by side with the ECSE staff and students. Early intervention helps identify any difficulties or delays in the developmental process and intervenes at the very earliest stages to help a child progress to their full potential.
Services for students under the age of three are delivered with a family-centered model. Instruction often occurs in the home, with district staff/consultants making home visits to work directly with children and to provide parents with strategies to facilitate child development.
Services for students aged three to five are delivered with a center-base approach. A variety of classes are offered to meet the needs of children with various developmental needs. Classes include activities which allowsECSE students the opportunity to learn and play with typically developing peers. Specialized services are provided within the classroom.
If you have concerns about a child’s development or for more in-depth information on your child’s developmental milestones; visit helpmegrowmn.org.
Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE)
ECFE is geared toward birth-five and exists to strengthen families through the education and support of all parents in providing the best possible environments for the healthy growth and development of their children.
We conduct sessions in Harmony and Preston. At every session, children play, sing and get to know new friends, have circle time with songs, stories and activities. Parents share parenting skills and ideas, new and up-to-date information on topics that relate to your child’s development are available, and parents form a support network and friendships. ECFE offers special family events throughout the year geared toward families with young children. We are gearing up for ECFE On-The-Go sessions this summer that will bring educational materials into a daycare setting to spend time with the kids.
In celebration of the Week of the Young Child, Fillmore Central ECFE will be sponsoring a free showing of The Bee Movie at the JEM Theatre in Harmony on Tuesday, April 17 at 6 p.m. for children up to age five and their families.
One Block at A Time Childcare Center
Our mission at One Block at A Time is to provide children with successful starts through healthy, nurturing learning environments. We are currently a 2 Star Parent Aware rated program and are working towards our 4 Star rating. For more information and resources please visit parentaware.org.
We provide care for children six weeks to five years, Monday through Friday, 6 a.m.-6 p.m. There are five classrooms to provide age appropriate activities. This well-designed childcare environment follows Minnesota early learning standards to allow kids of all ages to inspire curiosity and enhance their learning. All of the staff are state license qualified, CPR/First Aid certified and continue to keep up to date on current child care training.
SAC (School Age Childcare)
SAC is designed to offer a safe and supervised environment for school aged children. We offer a variety of activities to channel children’s energies into positive growing experiences. Offering a caring, trusting and relaxed environment, where children can have fun, be adventurous and gain respect for themselves and others.
Community Education
In addition to early childhood programs, Fillmore Central Community Education seeks to improve the quality of life by providing lifelong learning opportunities for all members of the community at every age.
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