MAPS Preschool & Voluntary Pre Kindergarten

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

MAPS Preschool 2022-23 Registration Opened January 24, 2022. MAPS Preschool is a fee based, first come first served enrollment.

The MAPS Preschool brochure for the 2022-23 school year is available below.

MAPS Preschool Brochure 2022-23 (English)
MAPS Preschool Brochure 2022-23 (Somali) - for a video of this information- click here(coming soon!)
MAPS Preschool Brochure 2022-23 (Spanish)- for a video of this information- click here(coming soon!)

Online registration is preferred. Click Here to register online.

Registration forms are also available in the brochures above or by visiting our office The Family Learning Center-at 820 Hubbell Ave., Mankato, MN

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. Please contact Collene Rezac crezac1@isd77.org or at 507-625-4620 for additional information or questions.

For more information, forms and resources for those enrolled, see TABS at the bottom of this page. Forms for 22-23 will be updated and linked soon!

Fees

2022-23 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.

Locations

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 (This location will close June of 2022)

Early Learning Center-15 Map Dr., Mankato NEW LOCATION starting fall of 2022!!

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

Parent Orientation

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

Preschool Forms

Complete and return forms: (updated forms will be linked when available for the 22-23 school year)

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

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. 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)

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