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Mankato Area Public Schools Preschool

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

Center for Learning

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

Center for Learning 

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.

  • Preschool-Sliding fee, Voluntary Prekindergarten funding and Income based scholarship opportunities for eligible families.  
  • Preschool Plus Extended Care-  MAPS accepts Child Care Assistance. 

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


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