MAPS Preschool -

Registration Information:
Information for the 2020-21 school year will be mailed to families with age eligible children residing in the Mankato Area Public Schools boundaries. Registration forms are also available below.
Registration for 2020-21 will begin on January 27th for 4-5 year old preschool programs and January 28th for 3-4 year old preschool programs. Registration can be completed online, in person at the Family Learning Center or by mail to 820 Hubbell Avenue. Preschool forms for 2020-21 are available below. These forms will not be accepted until the dates listed above. *Important note- Preschool start & end times will be 8:00 AM-11:00 AM for morning sections and 12 PM-3 PM for afternoon sections.

Eagle Lake 3's and Eagle Lake 4-5's are currently full and taking a waiting list. Other sections are still available. If you would like to be put on the waiting list, please contact our office.

MAPS Preschool Program Information
MAPS Preschool Registration Form 2020

MAPS Preschool Registration form 2020-21 (as fillable PDF)

Mankato Area Public Schools’ Preschool program can help children transition to kindergarten by providing a learning environment to help them succeed. The program:
• has a four-star rating from *Parent Aware, which notes Mankato Area Public Schools’ Preschool is committed to providing quality education for preparing children for kindergarten.
• Aligns with Mankato Area Public Schools’ practices.
• Provides a high staff to student ratio.
• Encourages parent involvement because it’s an important part of the district’s preschool program and is key to children’s learning success.
• Offers morning and afternoon classes at multiple sites

Scholarships and reduced tuition are available on a sliding fee scale. Proof of income is required. Additional forms will be sent to families requesting tuition assistance.

For scholarship/reduced tuition and tuition questions, please contact Rachel Kamm at rkamm1@isd77.org or at 507-625-4620.

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Fees

2020-21 Preschool Fees
4 day per week, 3 hours per day      $1350 per year- or 9 monthly payments of $150
3 day per week, 3 hours per day      $990 per year- or 9 monthly payments of $110
2 day per week, 3 hours per day      $810 per year- or 9 monthly payments of $90

Payments are due on the 1st of each month September-May. A two week notice is required if you wish to no longer have your child enrolled in the MAPS preschool program. Scholarships and reduced tuition are available on a sliding fee scale. Proof of income is required.

Family Size	Early Learning Scholarship eligible- full scholarship	Reduced Fee- pay 50%	Pay in full
2	30,451	30,452- 39,480	39,481 +
3	38,443	38,444- 49,776	49,777 +
4	46,435	46,436- 60,072	60,073 +
5	54,427	54,428-70,328	70,329 +
6	62,419	62,420- 80,394	80,395 +
7	70,411	70,412- 91,230	91,231 +
8	78,403	78,404- 101,256	101,256+

Curriculum and Assessment

Curriculum
The Creative Curriculum by Teaching Strategies -Covers the developmental areas of social-emotional, physical, language, cognitive, literacy, math, science, social studies and the arts. The classroom environment is setup to facilitate learning through hands on, play based activities. Teacher directed learning in small and large group instruction times. The curriculum aligns with the Minnesota Early Learning Standards and MAPS practices for Kindergarten transitions.

Pyramid Model -Social Emotional curriculum for Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies
Building a classroom community and promoting peer relationships, social skill building , and positive behavior guidance are the main focus of the strategies used.

Assessments/Screeners
Our tools are researched based and used for lesson planning and individualized teaching. These assessments allow us to provide data for students transitioning into our MAPS Kindergarten classrooms.
TSG Gold- Ongoing observation based assessment that partners with the Creative Curriculum Goals and Objectives. This assessment is used program wide.

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