KidKare is the BHM schools preschool and school age child care program available at Hanover, Montrose, Northwinds, Parkside and Tatanka schools.
Preschool is an important part of building the skills your child will use as they move toward Kindergarten age. It is an exciting time for children to grow through learning with friends. During our Bison Preschool classes, children will experience large and small group activities that focus on language development, building social skills, pretend play, early academics including, early literacy, math, and writing skills. There are also opportunities for art, science, and outdoor play activities. Our preschool classes are taught by Licensed Early Teachers in partnership with Early Childhood Special Education teachers and are created for all children.
Bison Preschool offerings include, Three, Four, and Five Day All Day Options
Please Note: Parents are responsible for transportation to and from preschool.
Unique Offerings:
Bison Explore Nature Preschool This unique Bison Preschool option (Hanover Elementary and Montrose Early Education Center) provides children with all of the opportunities of a traditional preschool program with a Nature Inspired focus. Children will have access to indoor and outdoor learning opportunities. Join us as we learn more about the natural world and our place in it.
Bison All Day Preschool This Bison Preschool option is designed for 4 and 5 year old children the year before Kindergarten. This offering will focus on building friendships, early academic skills, and routines similar to Kindergarten, including eating breakfast and lunch at school. In addition, students will also have a quiet rest time as part of their school day.
A $50 non-refundable registration fee will reserve a place for your child in the class
9 monthly payments are dueSeptember 2024 – May 2025
2 days per week = $120 per month
3 days per week = $150 per month
4 days per week = $240 per month
5 days per week = $775 per month
No family will be turned away due to inability to pay. Tuition assistance may be available. Contact Jen Greenhagen, Early Childhood Coordinator, at jgreenhagen@bhmschools.org or call 763.682.8753 for more information.
BHM ECFE has received the No Child Left Inside grant to support our Ready Set Grow Nature-Based Preschool program, beginning in the 2023-24 school year. Our RSG Nature-Based Preschool program will be located at 2 sites: Hanover Elementary and the Montrose Early Education Center.
