MAPS Preschool & Voluntary Pre Kindergarten

2021-22 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 Learning Center (Early Learning Main Office)-  820 Hubbell Ave., Mankato
Rosa Parks Elementary- 1001 Heron Dr. ,  Mankato
Franklin Elementary- 1000 North Broad St., Mankato
Eagle Lake Elementary- 500 LeSueur Ave., Eagle Lake
Early Childhood Center- 2077 Lookout Dr. , North Mankato

Kennedy Elementary- 2600 East Main St., Mankato (VPK Specific Site)

Welcome Letter

Conference booking letter    

Conference HOW TO book tutorial

Preschool Family Handbook 2021-22

Preschool Family Orientation Video 21-22 (40 min)
Classroom Supply List

21-22 Masking Email notice 8-24-21

MAPS Preschool Daily Student at home Health Screening
Curriculum Information 
Curriculum Goals
Pencil Grasp- parent packet
Alphabet printing- parent packet
Pyramid Model (social/emotional)- information sheet 

Click on any of the above to link to a viewable document

Complete and return forms:

1.MAPS Preschool- Emergency Information Contact form
2.MAPS  Preschool- Parent/Guardian Authorization form
or
1.MAPS Voluntary Preschool (Kennedy)- Emergency Contact form
2.MAPS Voluntary Preschool (Kennedy)- Parent Guardian Authorization form

3.MAPS Media Release
4.Health Census Form


Reference forms:
Preschool Calendar 2021-22
Preschool Classroom Supply List

Click on any of the above to view and print forms

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. Curriculum- Objectives for Development and Learning- parent packet

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.  Pyramid Model (social/emotional) information sheet- parent packet

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.

Curriculum information packet

Pencil grasp- parent packet
Alphabet Printing- parent packet

MAPS Preschool Is.......Video (16 min)