Adult Programs
Intergenerational Programming
Preschool ECFE Classes
Special Events/Trips
Youth Programs
Mid-Day Movers & Night Owls
Learners will engage in fun, interactive activities, both indoor and outdoor that promote reading and math readiness as well as social emotional development.
Discover a place where young children are excited to come and learn!! Junior Jakes (3‛s) Preschool at the Aitkin Children‛s Center is a four star parent aware rated program taught by highly qualified and licensed instructors. Activities within the schedule emphasize social emotional development as well as reading readiness and math readiness skills. A typical class period will contain: large group circle, story time, small group stations, free choice centers, snack, large muscle time within the gym or outdoors, as well as music and movement. Children must be 3 prior to September 1, 2025 and potty trained (with the exception of children who have a documented health/educational need).
If your child is enrolled in a 1/2 day program they can attend Kids Club for the other 1/2 of the day. Contact Community Education for more information.
No Class Sep 24, Dec 24, Dec 26, Dec 29, Dec 31, Jan 2 & Feb 16
Full - waiting list
No Class Sep 25, Nov 27, Dec 23, Dec 25, Dec 30 & Jan 1
No Class Dec 23, Dec 25, Dec 30 & Jan 1