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Mankato Area Public Schools Preschool

Where It All Begins!

 Exciting things are coming to the MAPS Preschool Program for the 2025-2026 school year! 

Applications open January 29th at 7:30 am  


MAPS preschool is a fee based program that offers high quality programming and age appropriate learning for 3 and 4 year old children. For more information, please visit our MAPS preschool website and review the program guide. 

  • Sliding fee and Income based scholarship opportunities are available for eligible residents of the district.
  • Voluntary Prekindergarten funding is available with updated criteria due to legislative changes. Eligibility will be determined from your preschool application.

NEW PROGRAM OPTIONS FOR 2025-2026

3 years old by September 1st

Preschool 3's (T/W/TH)  8:15 to 10:45 am at the Center for Learning or Eagle Lake Elementary

Preschools 3's (T/W/TH) 12:15 to 2:45 pm at the Center for Learning or Eagle Lake Elementary

Cost $185/month 

4 years old by September 1st

Preschool 4's (M-F) 8 am to 2:30 pm at the Center for Learning

Cost $650/month includes breakfast and lunch 

Preschool Plus (M-F) 7:30 am to 5:30 pm at the Center for Learning 

(7:30 to 8 am early care, 8 am to 2:30 pm preschool, 2:30 to 5:30 pm late care)

Cost $1,000/month flat fee includes preschool, extended care, breakfast and lunch 


There is a $25 non-refundable registration fee for an accepted application. You will not be charged a registration fee if the class is full.


January 29th          Applications Open

February 28th        Round 1 Application Selection and Notification

March - August      Ongoing selection and notification

May                       Scholarship Applications available

July                        Scholarships Awarded


Please reach out to our office if you need this information translated or need support with registration. 

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Mankato Area Public Schools Early Learning- 507-625-4620 

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Contact Info
Address:
15 Map Dr
Mankato, MN 56001
Phone:
Fax:
(507) 207-3196

MAPS Preschool 2025-2026