Peggy Knutson, Instructor
Cassie Nelson, Instructor
Melissa Schmitt, Instructor
Hawks Nest Early Childhood Center
2000 Black Oak Avenue
320-269-5026  Peggy Ext. 5141 Cassie Ext. 5140 Melissa Ext. 5139
E-Mail : SWNS

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.

2023-24 Classes offered:
Ms. Peggy's
Monday-Friday Mornings ................8:00-10:45 AM
(4 yrs. or older by Sept. 1, 2024) $240.00 monthly*

Monday-Friday Afternoons.........................12:00-2:45 PM 
(4 yrs. or older by Sept. 1, 2024) $240.00 monthly*

Ms. Cassie's
Monday-Friday Mornings.................8:00-10:45 AM
(4 yrs. or older by Sept. 1, 2024) $240.00 monthly*

Monday-Friday Afternoons....................12:00-2:45 PM
(4 yrs. or older by Sept. 1, 2024) $240.00 monthly*

Ms. Melissa's
Monday/Wednesday/Friday Mornings....................8:00-10:45 AM
(3 yrs. or older by Sept. 1, 2024) $190.00 monthly*

Monday/Wednesday/Friday Afternoons...................12:00-2:45 PM
(3 yrs. or older by Sept. 1, 2024) $190.00 monthly*

Tuesday/Friday Mornings...................8:00-10:45 AM 
(3 yrs. or older by Sept. 1, 2024) $145.00 monthly*

*Early Learning Scholarships are available based on income eligibility and school readiness needs. Those that qualify for free or reduced lunches automatically qualify for a reduced rate.

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

FALL 2024 Registration is open March 1st, 2024 online:
Online Registration
If you need help with a username and password, please call our office at 269-5026.