DISCOVERY LEARNING FAMILY NIGHTS Join us weekly at your child’s site for an enriching experience designed for both you and your child. Each session includes: » Parent-Child Activities – Create special memories with hands-on fun. » Student Enrichment – Your child will learn and grow with our School Readiness Teachers. » Parent Education – Connect with licensed Parent Educators to explore relevant and practical parenting topics. Child care is available for siblings during parent involvement class times for an additional fee; arrangements must be made in advance. These sessions are a wonderful opportunity to bond with your child, meet other parents, and gain valuable insights into parenting. We can’t wait to see you there! RSVP calendars will be shared with you prior to the start of the school year.

Welcome to Early Childhood family education (ECFE) - Where Families Learn and Grow Together!

Discover a place where children can explore, learn, laugh and grow! ISD 728 Discovery Learning Preschool is highly recognized and sought-after preschool program with a 4-star rating from Parent Aware. Classes will be listed here when available!

Discover a place where children can explore, learn, laugh and grow! ISD 728 Discovery Learning Preschool is highly recognized and sought-after preschool program with a 4-star rating from Parent Aware. Classes will be listed here when available!

NEW! Mixed-Age Preschool Class (Ages 3 & 4) at Handke, meeting Monday–Thursday mornings. Designed for older 3s and younger 4s (birthdays between June 1–December 31, 2026), this class brings children together in an ISD 728 Discovery Learning Preschool classroom led by highly trained School Readiness teachers. A great option for families looking for a supportive, mixed-age experience tailored to meet children at all stages of development.

Welcome to Early Childhood family education (ECFE) - Where Families Learn and Grow Together! Looking for a fun and supportive place to connect with your little one—and with other parents, too? ECFE is just the spot! Our age specific classes are designed for families with children from birth to kindergarten, offering a welcoming environment where learning, laughter, and connection happen every day. Please note that ECFE has limited classes during the summer months.

About Early Childhood Screening Follow these steps to make an appointment Step 1: Select your ‘Featured Course’ or 'View All Courses In Early Childhood Screening' Step 2: View dates and times Step 3: Click the Enroll Now button to select your date, time, and location Step 4: Sign in or create your Eleyo account Step 5: Click the box next to your child’s name Step 6: Click the Enroll Selected People button Step 7: Answer the required enrollment questions Step 8: Click on the Answer and Enroll People button Step 9: Click the green Check Out button Step 10: Click the green Continue button Step 11: Click on the green Print Receipt button (“Your order is complete! You will be receiving a confirmation email with a link to the required forms”) Step 12: Complete the parent registration form, the link to this is in the confirmation email. If you do not receive a course confirmation email within a few minutes after registering, your registration is not complete and your appointment is not valid. If you need assistance with registration, please email ecscreening@isd728.org or call 763-241-3525 ext 5510. Early Childhood Screening is a FREE, simple check of how your child is growing, developing and learning. State law requires children to be screened between the ages of 3 to 5 years old. The state of Minnesota requires a health and developmental screening for every child before kindergarten entry into a public school. ISD 728 Elk River School District offers this service at no cost. Screening is not a substitute for health care from your family physician, dentist, or other health care providers. Early Childhood Screening checks: Fine and gross motor skills Vision and hearing Speech and language development Height and weight Cognitive and social development Immunizations Appointments typically take one hour.