Centaur Plus is a DHS-certified, fee-based child care program designed to support families with school-age children by offering a safe, structured, and engaging environment outside of regular school hours. We serve students in Preschool through 5th grade at Brooklyn Center Elementary School. Our program runs year-round and includes care during: After-school hours dismissal - 5:00pm Non-school days 7:30am - 4:00pm Summer break 7:30am - 4:00pm Children in Centaur Plus participate in a variety of enriching activities that promote creativity, teamwork, and physical activity. Daily programming may include arts and crafts, science experiments, outdoor play, group games, and quiet time for reading or homework. Our experienced staff work to build strong relationships with each child, helping them feel welcomed, supported, and excited to attend. Centaur Plus is a great option for working families seeking reliable child care that blends fun, learning, and friendship in a consistent and caring setting. Register using the link below https://bccs286.arux.app/

Centaur Plus is a DHS-certified, fee-based child care program designed to support families with school-age children by offering a safe, structured, and engaging environment outside of regular school hours. We serve students in Preschool through 5th grade at Brooklyn Center Elementary School. Our program runs year-round and includes care during: After-school hours dismissal - 5:00pm Non-school days 7:30am - 4:00pm Summer break 7:30am - 4:00pm Children in Centaur Plus participate in a variety of enriching activities that promote creativity, teamwork, and physical activity. Daily programming may include arts and crafts, science experiments, outdoor play, group games, and quiet time for reading or homework. Our experienced staff work to build strong relationships with each child, helping them feel welcomed, supported, and excited to attend. Centaur Plus is a great option for working families seeking reliable child care that blends fun, learning, and friendship in a consistent and caring setting. Register using the link below https://bccs286.arux.app/

Centaur Preschool offers a full-day, DHS-certified program designed to provide children 33 months and older with a strong foundation for school success. Through an engaging, play-based curriculum, children explore the world around them with curiosity, creativity, and confidence. Our program blends preschool learning, child care support, and social-emotional development to meet the needs of both children and families. Centaur Preschool operates as a combined classroom, where 3 to 4-year-old students learn and grow together in a supportive, inclusive setting. This model allows for peer learning, leadership opportunities for older students, and individualized support for each child based on their developmental stage. Please note: Half-day child care is only available for children enrolled in Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK/Pre-K). Centaur Preschool is open from 7:30am - 2:30pm on all school days. After school childcare is available through our Centaur Plus program. Please register using this link https://bccs286.arux.app/ Age Requirements: School-Year Program: Children must be 33 months old by September 1st to enroll. Children who are 4 years old by September 1st must be enrolled in our Pre-K program. If you have questions about age eligibility or placement, please email us at childcareprograms@bccs286.org. Students enrolled in Centaur Preschool are not eligible for district transportation.

Centaur Preschool offers a full-day, DHS-certified program designed to provide children 33 months and older with a strong foundation for school success. Through an engaging, play-based curriculum, children explore the world around them with curiosity, creativity, and confidence. Our program blends preschool learning, child care support, and social-emotional development to meet the needs of both children and families. Centaur Preschool operates as a combined classroom, where 3 to 4-year-old students learn and grow together in a supportive, inclusive setting. This model allows for peer learning, leadership opportunities for older students, and individualized support for each child based on their developmental stage. Please note: Half-day child care is only available for children enrolled in Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK/Pre-K). Centaur Preschool is open from 7:30am - 2:30pm on all school days. After school childcare is available through our Centaur Plus program. Please register using this link https://bccs286.arux.app/ Age Requirements: School-Year Program: Children must be 33 months old by September 1st to enroll. Children who are 4 years old by September 1st must be enrolled in our Pre-K program. If you have questions about age eligibility or placement, please email us at childcareprograms@bccs286.org. Students enrolled in Centaur Preschool are not eligible for district transportation.

The Early Childhood Centaur Plus program provides before, after school, non-school day and summer child care for students ages 3-5 attending Preschool & Pre-K.

In Pre-K, our 4 year old students spend time working on Social and Emotional Learning while working on Pre-K skills, including name writing, letter identification, letter sounds, picture naming, rhyming, alliteration, Concepts About Print (CAP) skills, and so much more. Active learning time gives students the opportunity to practice being a good friend and sharing in a safe and teacher-guided environment. Program options include: Morning Session: Monday - Friday from 7:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Afternoon Session: Monday - Friday from 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. *Please note - Registration is not complete until Brooklyn Center Droplet registration is completed online - https://app.droplet.io/form/NwPRYK Please call our Early Learning Office at 763-561-4480 opt. 5 with any questions. Required Documentation to be uploaded in Droplet: Copy of Birth Certificate (Passport and Baptismal Certificate also accepted) Proof of Residency Most current immunization records Please note that child care will only be provided for students attending AM Pre-K. If you are interested in child care, please register your child for AM Pre-K, and register for Pre-K Child Care using this link

3’s Preschool - AM (3 years old 9/1) Who it’s for: 3-year-olds who attend preschool only in the morning Schedule: 7:30 AM–10:15 AM Focus: Structured preschool learning in a short, morning session Child Care Option: After school child care from 10:15-2:30 is offered to AM students only. Please see the After Preschool Child Care site to enroll. Extended day child care is also offered from 2:30-5:00pm through Centaur Plus, if interested, please see the Centaur Plus site to enroll. 3’s Preschool - PM (3 years old by 9/1) Who it’s for: 3-year-olds who attend preschool in the afternoon Schedule: 11:30 AM–2:15 PM Focus: Same preschool curriculum as the AM option, just later in the day Child Care: Child Care is offered through Centaur Plus from 2:30-5:00pm. Please see the Centaur Plus site to enroll.