School Year 2020-2021 Limited Space Available- Call 651-407-7511 to see availability More Bear FUNdamentals Information can be found at https://communityservices.isd624.org/youth/bearfundamentals **New for 2020-2021 School Year student must be 4 years old by September 1 (changed from October 1). Bear FUNdamentals is a year-before-kindergarten full day program focused on providing, nurturing and engaging opportunities for learning and play that prepare children for kindergarten. Located at Birch, Hugo, Lakeaires, and Otter Lake Elementary Schools from 9:00 am-2:45 pm, you can also register for Extended Day hours before or after school. Click here for a complete list of fees, deadlines, and more information. Bear FUNdamentals focuses on children's emotional, social, physical and intellectual growth. Children work on listening skills, language and literacy, thinking and math skills, and social development through meaningful, interactive play. Content is based on Creative Curriculum, and the program is staffed at a 1:10 ratio, taught by passionate instructors who encourage curiosity, discovery, and problem-solving in a stimulating, structured, and fun environment. Choose from a variety of different contract options! Additionally, transportation may be available to your child depending on school choice and current routes. A minimum contract of 3 consistent days per week is required. Registration fees are charged at time of registration and are non-refundable. School Year 2020-2021 Registration Fee- $40/kid Full Day Contracts (6:30 am-6:00 pm) include AM & PM Extended Day care and Bear FUN programming from 9 am-2:45 pm and no additional registration is required. If you are only needing AM or PM Extended Day option in addition to Bear FUN you will want to register for a School Day Bear FUN Contract and also register for Extended Day, this is now an option to add under your BearFundamentals contract. Not sure what days you want/need or what to register for? Call 651-407-7511 for help!