Noah's Ark
April 2026 Parent Information
Dear Parents,
The Week of the Young Child is an annual celebration hosted by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) celebrating early learning, young children, their teachers, and families. This year's event is April 6-10, 2026!
Here are a few fun activities we have planned for the week:
Music Monday April 6th- Listen to our favorite music and make musical instruments.
Dress as your favorite musician or instrument.
Tasty Tuesday April 7th- We plan on exercising and having a healthy snack.
Athlete or Math Geek-dress as your favorite athlete or scholar.
Work Together Wednesday April 8th- Each class will work together to plant a classroom plant.
Wacky Wednesday-dress in your wackiest attire!
Artsy Thursday April 9th- Create a classroom masterpiece.
Each classroom will dress in a specific color.
Infants-red, Younger toddlers-black, Older toddlers-purple, Penguins-Green, Pre-K-Blue
Fun Filled Friday April 10th- Stop in your child’s classroom at drop off for a donut and take a picture with your child.
Have your child wear their pajamas to school and bring a toy or stuffed animal to share. (Make sure your child’s toy is labeled)
Monthly reminders from the Office:
Our cut off time to drop off children is 9:30am each morning. If your child has an appointment and will not be at school by 9:30am please check in with the directors.
If your child is going to miss a day please email or give us a call.
For those of you who are on Facebook go and like our Facebook page. (Noah’s Ark Child Development Centers Inc.)
Tuition Reminders:
Weekly tuition is due on Monday or Tuesday each week. Monthly tuition is due the first of each month. Please pay weekly tuition no later then Tuesday and monthly tuition no later then the first week of the month in order to avoid $20 late fee. If tuition is not paid your child will be unable to attend until your account is current. There are 5 weeks in the month of April. If paying monthly please multiply the weekly rate by five. As always if you have questions regarding tuition please feel free to stop in the office.
Tuition is due regardless of absent, illness, or vacation days. If your child has been absent, tuition can be paid on the first day that your child returns to the center.
Subsidy Co-pays are always due every other week. Please make sure your co-pay is paid by March 30th, April 13th , & April 27th.
Extra Curricular Activities
Soccer class is optional for all children ages 2 and up. The Spring session begins April 1st, 2026. If interested in registering for the Spring season reach out to twincities@soccershots.com or by calling 651-300-0134.
Growing with music classes is for all ages. Classes are $8/week and meet on Tuesdays. Please let Audrey or Alise know if you are interested in signing up. Just a reminder that we are billed for music classes at the beginning of each month. If you no longer wish to have your child in music classes we need to know before the first of the month. April music tuition is $40.00.
Upcoming Events 2026
April 6th-April 10th- Week of the Young Child-more details coming soon
Family Fun Friday April 10th- 7-9am at drop off
Parent Teacher Conferences April-May 2026-Look for sign up sheets
Wednesday May 6th- Picture Day beginning at 7:30am
Thursday May 7th- Mommy Muffins 7-9am
Wednesday May 20th- Preschool Graduation 3pm in the gym
Friday June 19th- Donuts for Dads 7-9am
Dates Closed 2026-2027
Thurs. May 7th, 2026- Close at 4pm for staff development
Fri. May 8th, 2026 Closed for cleaning
Mon. May 25th, 2026- Closed for Memorial Day
Fri. July 3rd, 2026- Closed for the 4th of July
Mon. Sept. 7th, 2026- Closed for Labor Day
Thurs. Oct. 15th, 2026- Close at 4pm for staff development.
Fri. Oct. 16th, 2026- Closed for cleaning day
Thurs. Nov. 26th, 2026- Closed for Thanksgiving
Fri. Nov. 27th, 2026- Closed
Thursday Dec. 24th, 2026- Closed
Fri. Dec. 25th, 2026- Closed
Thurs. Dec. 31st, 2026- Close @4pm
Fri. January 1st, 2027- Closed