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

Classes start the week of September 13, 2021

MAPS Preschool 2021-22 Registration:
The MAPS Preschool brochure for the 2021-22 school year will be mailed to families with age eligible children residing in the Mankato Area Public Schools boundaries and is available below.

MAPS Preschool Brochure 2021-22 (English)
MAPS Preschool Brochure 2021-22 (Somali) - for a video of this information- click here
MAPS Preschool Brochure 2021-22 (Spanish)- for a video of this information- click here

Registration is now open: Some classes are filled. You can request to be added to our waiting list.

Click Here to register online. Registration forms are also available in the brochures above.

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.

Fees

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 Size	Early Learning Scholarship eligible- full scholarship	Reduced Fee- pay 50%	Pay in full
2	31,894	31,895- 40,922	40,923+
3	40,182	40,182- 51,504	51,505 +
4	48,470	48,471- 62,106	62,107
5	56,758	56,759-72,758	72,759 +
6	65,406	65,407- 83,411	83,412 +
7	73,344	73,345- 94,163	94,164 +
8	80,346	80,347- 103,198	103,199+

Locations

Parent Orientation

Welcome Letter

Conference booking letter

Conference HOW TO book tutorial

Preschool Family Handbook 2021-22
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:

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 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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