School Readiness
Otter Preschool
QUICK LINKS:
*Link to the Fergus Falls ISD 544 Otter Preschool Registration 2023/2024 (Posted March 6th, 2023)
*Link to Otter Preschool Program Information Letter 2023/2024 (Posted March 6th, 2023)
*Link to the Otter Preschool School Supply List 2023/2024 (Posted March 6th, 2023)
*Link to the Fergus Falls ISD 544 School District Kindergarten Registration 2023/2024 (Posted March 1st, 2023)
Information from the Fergus Falls ISD 544 Health Office -COVID-19 screening and protocol can be found here. (Aug. 2020)
***Click on Link to Make an Online Tuition Payment for OTTER PRESCHOOL https://fergusfalls.revtrak.net/ Here are the printed directions for making a payment online.
(Online payment for current enrolled families only)
Fergus Falls Public School’s School Readiness
“Otter Preschool”
A 4 Star Parent Aware rated program!
School Readiness Otter Preschool is a public school program for children ages 3 to 5. This program is a collaborative of the School Readiness and Early Childhood Special Education programs. Our goal is to have a program which offers developmentally appropriate play and learning experiences that set the foundation for success in school. School Readiness is a 4 Star Parent Aware rated program, eligible to use Early Learning Scholarships.
Otter Preschool is for everyone! Otter Preschool offers two or four half days per week, Monday through Thursday. No one is turned away for inability to pay. Reduced fees are available to families as they qualify.
Otter Preschool:
Highly Qualified staff- Early Childhood teachers are licensed by the MN Board of Teaching.
Offers developmentally appropriate play and learning experiences that set the foundation for success in school.
Provides an environment for children to develop their social skills through early friendships and play.
Encourages children to explore and participate in hands-on learning that encourages creativity and problem solving.
Provides a relaxed and safe environment where children participate in music and movement, creative arts, science and discovery, language and literacy, and mathematical experiences through the use of developmentally appropriate curriculum and assessment built on the state early learning guidelines.
Provides large motor space for physical growth and development.
2023/2024 Otter Preschool Program Information Letter ---> (Information Letter)
2023/2024 Otter Preschool Registration page click here---> (Registration page)
Or Registration Forms can be picked up at the Lincoln School Building and can be turned in by mail or in-person.
2023/2024 Otter Preschool School Supply list can be printed here ---> (School Supply List)
2023/2024 Otter Preschool Handbook can be found here --->(Handbook)
2023/2024 Early Childhood Program Calendar can be found here --->(Calendar- coming soon)
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**All Otter Preschool classes are at the NEW Lincoln School (Former Target building) 2300 College Way, Fergus Falls, MN 56537
Otter Preschool Classes
2023/2024 Classes: Sept- May CLASSES BEGIN SEPTEMBER 2023 Enrollment is on-going throughout the year.
2023-2024 Otter Preschool Options
3yr. olds by Sept. 1st 2023
2x HALF days AM (3yrs) Monday & Wednesday 8:30-11:30 AM
2x HALF days PM (3yrs) Monday & Wednesday 12:30-3:30 PM
2x HALF days AM (3yrs) Tuesday & Thursday 8:30-11:30 AM
2x HALF days PM (3yrs) Tuesday & Thursday 12:30-3:30 PM
4x HALF days PM (3yrs.) Mon., Tue., Wed., Thur. 12:30-3:30 PM
(See letter for Monthly Tuition Charges)
4yr/5yr olds by Sept. 1st 2023
4x HALF day PM (4-5yrs) Mon., Tue., Wed., Thur. 12:30-3:30 PM
2x FULL day (4-5yrs) Monday & Wednesday 8:30-3:30 PM
2x FULL day (4-5yrs) Tuesday & Thursday 8:30-3:30 PM
4x FULL day (4-5yrs) Mon., Tue., Wed., Thur. 8:30-3:30 PM
(See letter for Monthly Tuition Charges)
*For full day classes school meals additional daily charge if used
Early Drop off for AM classes (3-5yrs) 7:45-8:30am
When enrolled in 2 days a week class additional $15/mon.
When enrolled in 4 days a week class additional $25/mon.
Registration Fee: $30 Non refundable registration fee per child due at time of application
**Early Learning Scholarships and Free and Reduced rates available for all classes based on family eligibility.
2023/2024 Otter Preschool Program Information Letter ---> (Information Letter)
2023/2024 Otter Preschool Registration page click here---> (Registration page)
Or Registration Forms can be picked up at the Lincoln School Building and can be turned in by mail or in-person.
2023/2024 Otter Preschool School Supply list can be printed here ---> (School Supply List)
2022/2023 Otter Preschool Handbook can be found here --->(Handbook)
2022/2023 Early Childhood Program Calendar can be found here --->(Calendar- coming soon)
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Tour our Building
Click here to check out this virtual 360 tour of the Lincoln building. Once in the front door turn to the left and move through the secure entrance just like the real building. Then click on the dots and move through the space.
Have fun exploring!
Video Credit: Jesse Thorstad
Fergus Falls ISD 544 Kindergarten Information!
Click here for Kindergarten Readiness Information
Click here for the Fergus Falls Kindergarten Readiness Guide
Click here for Kindergarten Registration
Otter Food Services: foodservices.fergusotters.org/
Click here to visit the District Food Services Programs which includes:
Non-Discrimination Meal Statement:
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.
USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.
For more information
For program and registration information, feel free to stop by or call our office:
Melissa Amundson, Early Childhood Education Administrator
Molly Danielson, Secretary
Physical location: 2300 College Way Fergus Falls, MN 56537
Mail: 601 Randolph Ave Fergus Falls, MN 56537
Fax: 218-414-2682
Phone: 218-998-0544 Ext. 8900