Early Childhood
Welcome to Columbia Heights Public Schools Early Childhood programs.
We invite you and your children to learn and grow with our Early Childhood programs! We recognize that the first five years are an important time of exploration, adaptation and development. We provide engaging activities, classes and programs in developmentally appropriate environments at various locations in the District and in the community. Our experienced and licensed early childhood educators provide safety and security, along with differentiated instruction to meet your child’s individual learning level in both our ECFE and PreK 3 programs!
Following Minnesota’s Early Learning Standards, our curriculum and assessment are aligned from Birth to Grade 3. We utilize The Creative Curriculum in our Early Childhood programs, along with GOLD assessment for our 3-5-year-olds. For our parents/guardians, we utilize the Parent Education Core Curricular Framework in our ECFE classes.
Our PreK 3 and PreK 4 programs are Four Star Parent Aware rated to ensure your child is provided the highest level of education and care. Our half-day to all-day programs provide families with options of blending PreK and child care.
Join our Early Childhood PTO! Our council is comprised of parents/guardians involved in our Early Childhood programs. Benefits include: providing input and feedback, creating new friendships, support from other members, developing leadership skills, and having FUN! Meetings are monthly to provide input and feedback about programming and community needs, plan events, and raise funding for classroom materials. For more information or to join, call 763-528-4518.
Early Childhood Handbooks
Early Childhood Contact
Karissa Ouren
Early Childhood Coordinator
763-528-4518 | OurenK@colheights.k12.mn.us
1460 49th Ave. NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421
To schedule screenings, sign up for ECFE classes, or sign up for PreK 3 call Irene Ventura Solano, Community Education Administrative Assistant at 763-528-4517 or email VenturaI@colheights.k12.mn.us
ECFE/PreK 3 Mission Statement
We, the Early Childhood staff, are committed to serving all families through support, education, empowerment and advocacy. We strive to help families achieve their individual goals in their own unique style. We recognize that families and society change, and we will be flexible and respond in ways that promote healthy families. Our goal is to provide a positive, developmentally appropriate introduction to the school setting and ongoing support for all family members.
