Open Door Preschool is committed to providing a preschool experience to as many children as possible. We offer the opportunity. Our teachers have many years of experience in working with children and are certified by the Minnesota Department of Education. Open Door Preschool has been welcoming and engaging children in Northfield, Minnesota since 1966.
Our classes for children 3-6 years old are based on a 2-day or 3-day schedule to meet the needs of busy families. Open Door focuses on the social, emotional, physical and educational needs of each child. We recognize every child as an individual and attempt to foster unique and creative attributes through a variety of play-based learning experiences.
Our goal is to build positive self-images and enable each child to shine! Open Door works in partnership with the Biology Department at St Olaf College. Children from Open Door visit the St Olaf Prairie/wetlands three times a year to observe the seasonal changes under the guidance of selected students from the Biology Department.
Our classes for children 3-6 years old are based on a 2-day or 3-day schedule to meet the needs of busy families. Open Door focuses on the social, emotional, physical and educational needs of each child. We recognize every child as an individual and attempt to foster unique and creative attributes through a variety of play-based learning experiences.
Our goal is to build positive self-images and enable each child to shine! Open Door works in partnership with the Biology Department at St Olaf College. Children from Open Door visit the St Olaf Prairie/wetlands three times a year to observe the seasonal changes under the guidance of selected students from the Biology Department.
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Following a 1965 childcare survey in Northfield, Open Door Nursery School (now Open Door Preschool) was formed as a non-profit corporation.
The Congregational Parish House was selected as the school's first site, and Mrs. Ginny Butler and Mrs. Dorothy Pfoutz were hired as teachers.
Open Door's founders believed that preschool should be accessible to all children.
The Board of Directors asked the local community to contribute funds for scholarships, and eleven Head Start children were able to attend classes.
The Congregational Parish House was selected as the school's first site, and Mrs. Ginny Butler and Mrs. Dorothy Pfoutz were hired as teachers.
Open Door's founders believed that preschool should be accessible to all children.
The Board of Directors asked the local community to contribute funds for scholarships, and eleven Head Start children were able to attend classes.
Our teachers have many years of experience in working with children and are certified by the Minnesota Department of Education.
Our director, Marja Steinberg, has an Elementary Education degree from Luther College.
She taught elementary school in the Prior Lake-Savage district for 10 years before staying home with her 3 young children.
She has a background in environmental education and a passion for creating learning environments that are welcoming to all and nurture the whole child.
Our two-day lead teacher, Sue Anderson, graduated from St. Olaf College with an education degree focusing on family life science.
Our director, Marja Steinberg, has an Elementary Education degree from Luther College.
She taught elementary school in the Prior Lake-Savage district for 10 years before staying home with her 3 young children.
She has a background in environmental education and a passion for creating learning environments that are welcoming to all and nurture the whole child.
Our two-day lead teacher, Sue Anderson, graduated from St. Olaf College with an education degree focusing on family life science.
Open Door Preschool provides a positive, nurturing environment for a child's total growth.
Art, music, dramatic play, story time, large and small motor activities as well as social interactions in a play setting are all a part of the developmentally appropriate program at Open Door.
We encourage effective interaction providing opportunities for emotional, physical, cognitive and social growth.
The staff at Open Door seeks to nurture self-esteem and to develop healthy attitudes toward self, others and school.
Art, music, dramatic play, story time, large and small motor activities as well as social interactions in a play setting are all a part of the developmentally appropriate program at Open Door.
We encourage effective interaction providing opportunities for emotional, physical, cognitive and social growth.
The staff at Open Door seeks to nurture self-esteem and to develop healthy attitudes toward self, others and school.
Open Door Preschool is a four star parent aware program.
For parents that meet the financial guidelines, complete funding for the program is available.
This money is available on a first come, first served basis.
We encourage you to complete the financial forms that pertain to your eligibility.
We are able to offer scholarships through parent aware Pathway I and Pathway II, and on a more limited basis through Open Door.
All applicants must follow and complete the registration procedure and pay the $55.00 non-refundable registration fee.
For parents that meet the financial guidelines, complete funding for the program is available.
This money is available on a first come, first served basis.
We encourage you to complete the financial forms that pertain to your eligibility.
We are able to offer scholarships through parent aware Pathway I and Pathway II, and on a more limited basis through Open Door.
All applicants must follow and complete the registration procedure and pay the $55.00 non-refundable registration fee.
Open Door Preschool is committed to providing a preschool experience to as many children as possible.
We offer the opportunity to apply for an Early Learning Scholarship through our Parent Aware Star Rating.
Funding is available for up to $7500/year for all three to five year-olds that meet the required financial need.
Information regarding this option along with the required application form, which must be sent directly to the address listed on the application, is available for download here.
This must be read completely prior to filling out the application.
We offer the opportunity to apply for an Early Learning Scholarship through our Parent Aware Star Rating.
Funding is available for up to $7500/year for all three to five year-olds that meet the required financial need.
Information regarding this option along with the required application form, which must be sent directly to the address listed on the application, is available for download here.
This must be read completely prior to filling out the application.
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