Registration for the 2024/2025 School Year
Children must be 4 years old by September 1, 2024 and fully toilet trained to enroll at Stepping Stones Preschool for 2024/2025. We are dedicated to serving all children, regardless of race, creed or religious or church affiliation.
To learn more about our preschool program or to set up a tour, please contact the preschool office at 218.910.5686 and ask to speak with the Preschool Director, Laura Kangas.
Licensing
Stepping Stones Preschool is licensed by the Minnesota Department of Human Services. Questions regarding licensing can be directed to the licensing division of the Department of Human Services, 651-431-6500.
Class Offerings
We have openings in both, morning and afternoon. Children may join a class at any time in the year. Please contact Laura Kangas at 218.910.5686!
Register Your Child at Stepping Stones Preschool
To register your child:
- Download a registration form and return it to Stepping Stones Preschool on or after February 1. Forms may be submitted in person or via email. (Emailed forms may be sent to preschool@grefc.org.) A $50 non-refundable registration fee is due at the time of initial registration, also payable either in person or online. Your registration is not complete and not held until we have both your completed registration form and your $50 registration fee.
- Registration prior to February 1 will not be accepted.
- Submit all additional paperwork and first month’s tuition by August 1, 2024 to complete your registration.
Tuition & Fees
All tuition payments and fees are NON-REFUNDABLE.
Monthly Tuition: Due on the 1st of each month, October through May. Tuition each month for the 2024/2025 school year will be $180.
Late Tuition: Accounts not current by the 5th of each month will receive a $5 late fee. Accounts more than one month overdue will result in the end of the child’s enrollment at Stepping Stones unless special arrangements have been made with the preschool.
Late Pick-Up Fee: We will extend a 10-minute grace period for pick-up. After the first 10 minutes, you will be charged $5 for every 5-minute period the caregiver is late.
Tuition will not be reduced for holidays, illness, vacation, extended absences, inclement weather or any unanticipated school closures.
Payment Options
- You may use our Online Payment menu to submit any payments using a credit/debit card. There is a short form to fill out on your first visit to this program.
- You may mail a check made out to Stepping Stones Preschool.
- We cannot process credit/debit cards other than through our online payment option at this time.
- We do not accept cash.
We require a 30-day notice if you wish to withdraw your child from preschool.
Mailing Address
Stepping Stones Preschool
34384 County Road 63
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Preschool Office 218-327-9343
preschool@grefc.org