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The Clubhouse program is an enrichment program designed to extend your Preschooler's day or provide an opportunity for your young ones to start getting exposed to a school setting! You choose the days that your child will regularly attend. Morning Clubhouse is a multi-aged classroom designed for children 18 months to 5 years. Join us for activities that enrich your child’s development! This program offers flexible scheduling making it a great standalone option or an add-on to other programs. Under 3: $32/day 3+ $27/day Afternoon Clubhouse is designed for children ages 3-5. This program is an extension of Preschool and offers flexible scheduling. Must be potty trained. 12:30-4:00pm: $35/day 1:45-4:00pm: $20/day 2:45-4:00pm: $12/day

Orono Early Learning's Discovery Kids program is Full-Day Educationally Focused Childcare. Discovery Kids is DHS licensed, NAEYC accredited, and is 4-Star Parent Aware rated. Every Discovery Kids classroom utilizes the state-approved Creative Curriculum, which honors creativity and respects the role that teachers play in making learning exciting and relevant for every child. Discovery Kids is designed for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years. Age Range Descriptions: Infant: 6 weeks to 16 months Toddler: 16 months to 33 months Preschool: 33 months to 5 years Hours: 7:00am - 5:00pm Current Rates: Infant 5 Day Schedule - $474/week Toddler 2 Day Schedule (Tuesday/Thursday) - $203/week 3 Day Schedule (Monday/Wednesday/Friday) - $288/week 5 Day 8:00am-4:00pm Schedule - $304/week 5 Day Schedule - $380/week Preschool 2 Day Schedule (Tuesday/Thursday) - $177/week 3 Day Schedule (Monday/Wednesday/Friday) - $242/week 5 Day 8:00am-4:00pm Schedule - $265/week 5 Day Schedule - $325/week To join the waitlist, a nonrefundable deposit equal to one full-time week of tuition (based on your child's age group) is required. Upon enrollment, this deposit will be applied as a credit toward your first month’s tuition.

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Orono Early Learning's Preschool programs are Play-Based following Creative Curriculum and GOLD Assessment tools as recommended by the State of Minnesota. Our Preschool classes also incorporate Nature-Based learning and the Character COUNTS! pillars in conjunction with Orono Public Schools. Orono Early Learning is NAEYC Accredited and 4-Star Parent Aware Rated. Preschool Year 2025/2026 Ages are as of September 1, 2025. Must be potty trained. Breakfast & Lunch now provided for all Preschool programs! Ages 3-4 years -T/Th 9:15am-12:30pm $262/month -M/W/F 9:15am-12:30pm $363/month Ages 3-5 years -M-Th 9:15am-2:45pm $995/month Ages 4-5 years -T/Th 9:15am-12:30pm $262/month -M/W/F 9:15am-12:30pm $363/month -M-F 9:15am-12:30pm $635/month -M-F 9:15am-1:45pm $999/month

The Spartan Kids program is offered by the the Community Education department of Orono Schools to meet the unique learning and care needs of school-age children. Before and/or after school child care is available during the school year. Full-day child care is offered on most non-school days. Our teaching staff works to meet the social needs of each child and support his/her success in school. CLICK HERE for our website, which answers many FAQ's about the Spartan Kids program.

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