3 Day Classes

Meets Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday

8:45 - 11:30 Am or 12:30 - 3:15 PM

full day is available with enrollment in both morning and afternoon programs, with Lunch and rest time from 11:30 - 12:30

$439 per month for 9 months

Tuition assistance and full scholarships are available


MORNING CLASS (3 DAY AM)

Children grow and learn at an astonishing rate. A first school experience should be an extension of the love and care they have at home.

The 3-Day AM class often serves as a first “out of home” school experience for young children. The class emphasizes beginning independence, creative interactive play, learning centers, experiential art, stories, literacy, music, laughter, and fun.

This class is taught by experienced, well educated teachers and features small class sizes and a ratio of 6:1 or better. As an example, the 2022-23 school year has nine children, with a ratio of 3:1.

To attend 3 Day AM, children must be 3 years old by September 1st (though exceptions are made for children with fall birthdays to start late on their 3rd birthday if space allows), and because Jean Lyle is not licensed for diapering, must be potty trained by the first day of school.

Teachers in this class hold these credentials:

  • Two bachelor’s degrees & 7 years experience with this age group

  • A bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, a Minnesota Teaching License for pre-k & 7 years experience with this age group (5 years Special Education experience)

  • A bachelor’s degree, a master’s degree, a Minnesota Teaching License for k-6, a Minnesota Teaching License for ESL k-12 & 10 years experience with this age group


AFTERNOON CLASS (3 DAY PM)

Young children in our afternoon preschool learn in a mixed-age, play-based environment with a focus on social and emotional development and school skills.

This mixed-age class allows younger children the chance to attend two years in a row and offers older children the opportunity to take on leadership roles in the classroom. This class works especially well for families who prefer a shorter school week, and for children who are not early risers.

This class is taught by experienced, well educated teachers and features small class sizes and a ratio of 6:1 or better. As an example, the 2022-23 school year has nine children, with a ratio of 3:1.

Teachers in this class hold these credentials:

  • A bachelor’s degree, a Minnesota Teaching License for prek-6, & 21 years experience with this age group

  • A Child Development Associate &6 years experience with this age group

  • A bachelor’s degree, a master’s degree, a Minnesota Teaching License for k-6, a Minnesota Teaching License for ESL k-6 & 10 years experience with this age group

“ The teachers love the children and value their individual interests and skills. They go above and beyond to make each of the kids feel special. As such the kids truly love being at Jean Lyle.”
— Bethany, Jean Lyle Parent
“If I had to imagine a better place for a kid to start school than this, I’d be hard pressed to conceive of a place.”
— Doug, Jean Lyle Parent