Register

• The Edina Family Center accepts payments by American Express, Visa, Master Card or Discover credit/debit cards.
• Upon acceptance of your Early Childhood Family Education, Preschool, All Day Pre-Kindergarten, Extended Learning or weekly parenting class registration, your credit card on file will be charged one month’s fee. This will be applied towards your first month’s tuition. All other parenting classes (book studies, single-topic discussions and those that meet monthly) will be charged the full amount.
• A $50 nonrefundable registration fee will be charged for classes that meet on a weekly basis for the duration of the school year. For preschool classes, this fee will be charged at the time your contract is accepted.
• Once classes begin, your card on file will be charged on the first day of each month for the next month’s tuition. For example, on September 1, you will be charged for October tuition.
• Sibling Care fees (if requested) will be added to your monthly Early Childhood Family Education, (ECFE), year-long weekly parenting and/or preschool class payment.
• All non-ECFE classes will receive monthly invoices approximately 3 business days prior to credit cards being charged.
• A late payment fee of $20 per month will be assessed on all declined credit/debit card and bank account transactions.
• Late pick-up fee is $1.00 per minute after class has ended.
• In order to ensure an equitable process, a lottery will be used for classes without a parenting component (classes beginning in 0003, 0045, All Day PreK and Extended Learning). Priority is given to Edina Public School residents.

Cancellations

• All requests for changes or cancellations must be made in writing. Send your requests via email to Early.Learning@Edinaschools.org
• Cancellations must be received via email by May 1, in order to receive a refund for September 2025 tuition. ELC charges a $20 cancellation fee. The $50 registration fee is nonrefundable.
• September tuition is non-refundable beginning May 2.
• If you cancel your class after the school year has begun, a 30-day notice before departure is required. Otherwise, you will be charged in full for the next month's tuition.
• Tuition must be paid continuously regardless of absences, including family emergencies, vacations, or work travel. To withdraw your child from preschool, submit a written notice to the ELC at least 30 days before the departure date. Upon returning, contact the ELC about available openings. You may re-register if space permits. To guarantee your child's spot during an extended absence, you must continue paying tuition. 
• Cancellation policies for ELC classes do not apply to ECFE parenting classes. However, cancellations must be received in writing to Early.Learning@edinaschools.org. A $20 cancellation fee will apply.

Change Requests

• Change requests are only permissible BEFORE the FIRST day of class and must be received prior to August 1. must be received at least five business days prior to the effective date of the requested change.
• Change requests made after the school year has started will follow the cancellation and re-enrollment process. 

Refunds

• No refunds are given for monthly class fees that have already been processed.
• There are no refunds for emergency, weather closings, or for days missed due to illness or vacation.
• No refunds are given should conditions require classes to switch to Distance Learning. For example, due to a Pandemic and/or the inability to safely staff a classroom.

Toilet Training Policy

• Children age 3 and older should be toilet trained during the day. It is important for children to be independent using the bathroom, however, we realize children grow and develop at their own pace. Please contact the ELC prior to class starting if your child is not toilet trained so we can connect you to your teacher to work out a plan.