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Early Learning Scholarship Programs - Think Small

Gives families financial support to help pay for early child care and education to prepare their young children for school. Scholarships may be up to $7,500 is for a 12-month period. The scholarship must be used at a Minnesota child care or early learning program that is Parent Aware rated. Scholarship are provided through a grant from the Minnesota Department of Education with funds from Minnesota State Appropriation 124D.165.

Last assured

04/02/2024

Physical Address

10 Yorkton Court, Saint Paul, MN 55117

Hours

8:30 am - 5 pm Monday - Friday

Fax

(651)645-0990

Voice

(651)641-0332

Application process

Funding for scholarships varies throughout the year; call to see if the program is accepting applications or if a waitlist is available

Fee

Vary by service

Required documents

Application/registration form and supporting documents

Eligibility

Low-income families with a child age 3 or 4 in Aitkin, Anoka, Carlton, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Itasca, Ramsey, Scott, Saint Louis, or Washington counties

Languages

Spanish

Somali

Hmong

Service area

Anoka County, MN
Carlton County, MN
Carver County, MN
Dakota County, MN
Hennepin County, MN
Itasca County, MN
Ramsey County, MN
Saint Louis County, MN
Scott County, MN
Washington County, MN

Agency info

Think Small

Supports access to good care and nurturing in children's earliest years to help them develop their full potential. Works to secure child-centered products and services that promote best practices in early care and education.

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