ACES is a high quality school age child care program in a fun, educational and recreational environment. The ACES Program offers the very best care, with a wide array of age appropriate activities and field trip opportunities.
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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
Preschool Registration for School Year 17-18 has begun. Registrations are taken on a first come first serve basis. You may register online or in or office at the Family Learning Center, 820 Hubbell Avenue, Mankato.
ECFE Registration
Registration for Spring Parent/Child classes will begin on Monday, February 13th. You may complete your registration online or in our office. To view our class offerings, click the Early Learning Catalog on the bottom of this page.
School Year Registration
School Year 17-18 priority registration for current Hoover, Rosa Parks, Eagle Lake and Monroe ACES families will open on Wednesday, April 5th at 7:30 am. Families will have 1 week to register before it closes on Wednesday, April 12th at 11:59 pm.
Registration for remaining current ACES families and the general public will open on Wednesday, April 19th at 7:30 a.m. The registration deadline is Friday, August 25th at 4:30 pm.
Registrations can be completed online or in person at the Lincoln Community Center ACES office.
School Year Registration
Registration for current school year Connections families and the general public will open on Wednesday, April 19th at 7:30 a.m. The registration deadline is Friday, August 25th at 4:30 pm.
Registrations can be completed online or in person at the Lincoln Community Center ACES 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.
Connections - New Name!
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!
