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
Voice
Voice
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.