early childhood center

Small World Preschool

Peggy Knutson, 4/5 Teacher

Melissa Schmitt, 4/5 Teacher

Whitney Sandven, 3/4 Teacher

Hawks Nest Early Childhood Center & Community Education

2000 Black Oak Avenue

320-269-5026  Peggy Ext. 5141 Melissa Ext. 5140 Whitney Ext. 5139

Small World Nursery School is a Community Education program for children three to five years of age who are not yet enrolled in Kindergarten.  The nursery school program is designed to assist parents with the emotional, social, intellectual and physical development of their preschool child.  Activities are directed by a licensed and experienced preschool teacher.  Classes are held from early September through late May.  Fees are charged to pay for program costs.  Early Learning Scholarships are available based on income eligibility and school readiness needs.  We are a four star Parent Aware rated school readiness program with a goal of preparing all children for kindergarten.

2025-26 Classes offered:
Ms. Peggy's
Monday-Friday Mornings ................8:00-10:45 AM
(4 yrs. or older by Sept. 1, 2025) $240.00 monthly*

Monday-Friday Afternoons.........................12:00-2:45 PM 
(4 yrs. or older by Sept. 1, 2025) $240.00 monthly*

Ms. Melissa's
Monday-Friday Mornings.................8:00-10:45 AM
(4 yrs. or older by Sept. 1, 2025) $240.00 monthly*

Monday-Friday Afternoons....................12:00-2:45 PM
(4 yrs. or older by Sept. 1, 2025) $240.00 monthly*

Ms. Whitney's
Monday/Wednesday/Friday Mornings....................8:00-10:45 AM
(3 yrs. or older by Sept. 1, 2025) $190.00 monthly*

Monday/Wednesday/Friday Afternoons...................12:00-2:45 PM
(3 yrs. or older by Sept. 1, 2025) $190.00 monthly*

Tuesday/Friday Mornings...................8:00-10:45 AM 
(3 yrs. or older by Sept. 1, 2025) $145.00 monthly*

*Early Learning Scholarships are available based on income eligibility and school readiness needs. Those that qualify on the Application for Education Benefits, automatically qualify for a reduced rate.

Any questions contact the Community Ed Office at 269-5026.

FALL 2025 Registration is open March 1st, 2025 online:
Online Registration
If you need help with a username and password, please call our office at 269-5026.

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