welcome to mankato community education & Recreation
your online registration site for early childhood, aces and connections
Early Learning
Early learning classes, parenting classes, preschool and early childhood screening.P: (507) 625-4620 Family Learning Center 820 Hubbell Avenue, Mankato
ACES
School age child care program offering before and after school care.
P: (507) 387-5501 Lincoln Community Center 110 Fulton Street, Mankato
Connections
After school activities for middle school students.
P: (507) 387-5501 Lincoln Community Center 110 Fulton Street, Mankato
Preschool Registration
MAPS Preschool 2018-19 Registration:
Information will be mailed to families with age eligible children residing in the Mankato Area Public Schools boundaries. Preschool registration begins Monday, January 8th. Registration for MAPS Preschool can be made online at www.mankato.thatscommunityed.com or in person at 820 Hubbell Avenue.
Registration for Spring ECFE & Ready for Kindergarten classes will begin on Monday, February 5. Spring classes will begin Monday,March 5th. To view our class offerings, click the Early Learning Catalog on the bottom of this page.
Summer 2018 Registration
Current 2017-18 School Year & Returning 2017 Summer Families
Registration Begins:
Wednesday, Apr 11, 2018 @ 7:30 am
Registration Begins:
Monday, Apr 23, 2018 @ 7:30 am
Summer 2018 Registration is currently open. Registration deadline is Friday, August 24, 2018 @ 4:00pm
Registrations can be completed online or in person at the Lincoln Community Center ACES office.
School Year Registration
Registration for school year Connections will open May 15th.
Registrations will be available online or in person at the Lincoln Community Center Connections office.
Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten Program
Voluntary Pre-kindergarten was established by Governor Dayton and the 2016 Minnesota Legislature for the purpose of preparing children for success as they enter kindergarten the following year. Mankato Area Public Schools was granted funding for the Kennedy Elementary Preschool site. To be eligible for this free preschool program you must reside within Kennedy or Washington Elementary boundaries. Transportation is available. Restrictions apply. Registration is taken on a first come, first serve basis and is processed through the Mankato Area Public Schools- Early Learning Department. For questions, please contact us at 507-625-4620 or at the Family Learning Center, 820 Hubbell Avenue. Online registration is not available. You must register in person at the Family Learning Center. Registration begins Monday, January 8th.
Connections (formerly ENCORE) youth have the opportunity to participate in fun filled age appropriate activities with community service based learning experience. Connection youth will be able to provide input into what types of activities and projects they would like to participate in. Click the photo to visit the Connections website!
ACES Parent Handbook
The ACES Parent Handbook outlines the program guidelines and procedures, non school day information, pricing, and contract options. For access to the parent handbook and additional information about the program, click the photo to visit the ACES website!
