Impact and Programs
Accomplishments
We provided high-quality learning and child care to 107 children and their families. 44% received tuition assistance or were teachers' children; 56% paid full tuition. All our children performed at or above age appropriate developmental expectations based on individual assessments. Eighteen children "graduated" from our pre-K program, including nine who otherwise would not have had the opportunity to experience a school setting and build the necessary academic and social skills to be kindergarten-ready. We expanded the number of children we can serve from 70 to 116 by opening a second center in the community.
Current Goals
Reserve 50% of our seat capacity for children from low-income families.
Enroll up to 50% capacity children from low income families.
Maintain NAECY and Parent Aware standards in our delivery of curriculum and child care.
Community or Constituency Served
We serve children from six weeks to five years of age, and their families. Half our capacity is dedicated to children from low-income families. The target population for financial assistance are families at or below 185% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. These families often also experience hunger, homelessness, lack of access to quality early education and care, and barriers to employment.
Geographic Area Served
Our families live primarily within the boundaries of the Wayzata School District, including all or parts of Wayzata, Plymouth, Orono, Minnetonka, Medina, Medicine Lake and Corcoran.
