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Discovery Club School Age Child Care
Where families learn & grow together.
1/2 Day Nature-based Pre-K
Saint Paul Public Schools Nature Discovery Pre-Kindergarten is a fee-based program offering both full and 1/2 day Pre-K options, with extended day and after-school childcare options through Discovery Club (DC). Nature Discovery Pre-K class is open to children that turn 3 years old by September 1 and are not Kindergarten eligible.
Nature PreK provides licensed teachers and curriculum that focuses on learning in a nature-based setting as well as bringing nature into the classroom. This program will run on the Saint Paul Public Schools calendar.
Extended Day Care Options For the 25-26 School Year:
St. Anthony Park Location offers:
Extended day care (11AM-2PM) is available to students enrolled in Nature Pre-K and are 3 years old by September 1, 2025. Discovery Club after school care (2PM-6PM) is available to students enrolled in Nature Pre-K and are 4 years old by September 1, 2025. Please register for the WHOLE DAY you want your child at school.
JJ Hill Location:
After school Discovery Club child care is available to students who are 4 years old by September 1, 2025 and attending Nature Discovery PreK at J.J. Hill. Discovery Club is available from 3-6pm Monday-Friday at the J.J. Hill location. Families may elect to sign up for Discovery Club for a minimum of 3 and up to 5 days per week. The cost per day is $18.55. Discovery Club enrollment and fees are separate from Nature Discovery PreK. To learn more about Discovery Club, please visit their website. If you are interested in enrolling your Nature Discovery PreK student in after school Discovery Club, you can enroll online now.