Learning Ventures Child Care

Three types of childcare are available as we start the 2020-21 school year in a hybrid learning format.

• Before & After School on Learning at School Days
• Child Care on Learning at Home Days
• School's Out Care

Before and After School Care will be provided at the elementary school your child attends. Lighthouse and Westwood students will choose an elementary site. Busing to and from their school will be provided, families will need to complete this form and send to transportation to reserve busing. 

Learning at Home Days Child Care sites are to be determined and will depend on participation numbers. The Learning at Home Days Child Care may occur at your child's school, another school in the district or potentially at a location in our community if space within the school is not available. 

8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

We do have an early drop-off option for a fee of $15. Allows drop-off as early as 6:30 a.m.

We do have a late pick-up option for a fee of $13. Allows pick-up as late as 6:00 p.m.

Child Care Assistance is available through the county in which you live. Spring Lake Park Schools Learning Ventures is eligible to accept County Assistance. 

During 2020-21 we are offering a Copay system for qualifying families for the "Learning at Home Days" Child Care Program, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Proof of income will be required to be eligible for the Copay amounts.

"Learning at Home Days" Child Care Copay Amounts for Qualifying Families with Proof of Income (2019 Tax Statement, Pay Stubs, etc)

No. Childcare is not available to families choosing the full-time distance learning model.

Registration periods will be opened throughout the year to accommodate changes in the school learning model. Spots will be filled as they are available.

Per Executive Order 20-82 a school district operating a hybrid or distance learning model must provide school-aged care for Eligible Children at no cost during the time those children are not receiving instruction in the school building during regular school hours. This school-age care must be provided for district or school-enrolled school-age children age 12 and under who are the children of critical workers in Tier 1 of the state critical worker list. Children of Tier 1 workers only will be cared for at no cost during the typical school hours.

Tier 1 Worker List per Executive Order 20-82. (Please be prepared to show current Employee ID, Letter from Employer, Current Pay Stub)

• Healthcare and public health
• Law enforcement, public safety and first responders
• Food and agriculture
• Judicial Branch (essential services)
• National Guard (activated under a Governor Executive Order)
• Educators and school staff providing in-person instruction or caring for children of critical workers
• Childcare and school-age care providers

If a family needs care before or after school, they must register for Learning Ventures at their school site.

Yes. We are open when School's Out for many of the days. Check out the School's Out webpage for more information.

As in past school years, we do not hold spots for students. Registration will be available as space is available.

During regular "school hours" students will participate in their distance learning activities. Staff will support and supervise distance learning activities. Communication between parents and childcare staff is key to best support students in distance learning. Site staff will be in touch about daily schedules for care and what students should bring with them each day.

Learning Ventures will follow all SLP Health & Safety measures and procedures     SLP Health & Safety 

As required by Minnesota Department of Health for Certified Centers, our staff are operating under the guidance of a Covid-19 Preparedness Plan that protects children, families, staff and community. Parents who would like to review the plan should ask staff for a copy.

Some of our health and safety practices specific to childcare settings.

• At arrival before parents leave, children will be screened for wellness. Students who do not meet MDH guidelines will not be able to stay on-site. Staff will provide parents with follow-up instructions necessary before students can return to attend.
• Students will be expected to wash their hands at arrival and frequently throughout the day. Toys, equipment, materials and spaces will be washed and sanitized frequently throughout the day.
• We will create small pods of students and staff, using larger group spaces when possible. Intermingling between pods will be strictly restricted.
• Spaces will allow for social distance of at least 6 feet between individuals at play, at table activities, at meals, and other activities.

What happens if my child's class or school is closed because of COVID-19? Do I have to pay for care, or will my account be credited?

Learning Ventures will follow MDH protocols if a site has a positive COVID-19 case. In some cases, it may not cause an entire location to close. If the protocol results in a closure or suspension of care, families will be credited or refunded for the days care is not provided. LV will work with the Spring Lake Park Schools COVID Coordinator and use the structure outline in the 2020-21 Safe Learning Plan.

What are your safety and physical distancing practices?

Learning Ventures will create 'pods' of students to limit exposure. Pods will participate in a variety of activities  within their pod and assigned room or outside area. LV will follow the same social distancing and cleaning practices as the school.

Are masks required?

Yes, masks are required for students and staff. Per Executive Order 20-81 masks are required in the school buildings. All students and staff are required to wear a mask at LV. During snack and mealtimes masks will not be required, but physical distancing will be in effect. When you drop off or pick up your child, please wear a mask.

Yes, we anticipate that spots will be limited for all programming.  Tier 1 employees are encouraged to complete registration as soon as possible and will be prioritized at the open of our Fall 2020 Registration period, August 13-August 26.  After August 26, we will do our best to accommodate Tier 1.

Breakfast and lunch are available through Nutrition Services and your family's meal account. If you prefer, you may send a bag lunch and beverage. If you would like, you may also send an afternoon snack for your child.