ACES is a fun, educational + recreational child care program for school age children aligning with MAPS elementary schools.
MAPS Preschool - All of our high quality programming options offer age appropriate learning for children ages 3–5 years
Where It All Begins!
2025-2026 - We are still accepting applications.
2026-2027- Applications open the end of January 2026!
MAPS preschool is a fee based school year 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.
PROGRAM OPTIONS
3 years old by September 1st
MAPS 3's Morning Preschool (3 days per week for 2.5 hours/day)
Center for Learning or Eagle Lake Elementary (25-26 only)
MAPS 3's Afternoon Preschool (3 days per week for 2.5 hours/day)
Center for Learning
Tuition Costs: $1665/year or $185/month
(No transportation or extended care for MAPS 3's)
4 years old by September 1st
MAPS 4's Full Day Preschool (M-F) 8 am to 2:30 pm
Tuition Cost $5850/year or $650/month (includes breakfast and lunch)
MAPS Preschool Plus
(M-F) 7:30 to 8 am early care, 8 am to 2:30 pm preschool, 2:30 to 5:30 pm late care
Tuition Cost $9,000/year or 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.
NOTE: Students with an active special education IEP and a district paid placement in preschool should complete the Mankato Area Public Schools enrollment through infinite campus. This ELEYO application is not needed unless you are requesting Preschool Plus. Preschool Plus is an application process and not guaranteed.
January 2026 Applications Open
March 2026 Round 1 Application Selection and Notification
March - August Ongoing selection and notification
May 15th Scholarship Applications available
July-October Scholarships Awarded
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Mankato Area Public Schools Early Learning- 507-625-4620
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