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Welcome to Early Childhood

We believe in the critical importance of early learning opportunities and intervention for the optimal development of the whole child.

Our Locations

White Bear Lake Area Schools' Early Childhood Program provides services, classes and support for families with children from birth to kindergarten at eight convenient locations.

Our inclusive early childhood program options honor the unique gifts of every child in the White Bear Lake school community.

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Birch Lake Elementary (BL)
1616 Birch Lake Ave., White Bear Lake

Lakeaires Elementary (LK)
3963 Van Dyke St., White Bear Lake

Normandy Park Education Center (NP)
2482 East County Road F, White Bear Lake

Oneka Elementary (OE)
4888 Heritage Parkway N., Hugo

Otter Lake Elementary (OT)
1401 County Road H2, White Bear Township

Tamarack Nature Center (TAM)
5287 Otter Lake Road, White Bear Township

Vadnais Heights Elementary (VH)
3645 Centerville Rd., Vadnais Heights

Willow Lane Elementary (WL)
3375 Willow Ave., White Bear Lake

ANGELA DRANGE

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES ECSE
School: (651) 653-3101

Early Childhood Special Education Program Supervisor Angela Drange oversees the Early Childhood Special Education program and is the EC liaison to the District's Special Services Parent Advisory Council.

JENNIFER CHAPPUIS

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF EARLY CHILDHOOD
School: (651) 653-3102

Assistant Director of Early Childhood Programs Jennifer Chappuis oversees Early Childhood Family Education, School Readiness+, School Readiness, Title, Preschool Programs, Outreach and Early Childhood Screening programs.