Mankato Area Public Schools Preschool

Where It All Begins!

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

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

Cost $185/month (there will be no transportation or extended care for MAPS 3's in 25-26)

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

(The 3's morning class at the Center for Learning is currently full. Applicants will be placed on a waiting list. There are still openings in the morning 3's class at the Eagle Lake location.)

Preschools 3's Afternoon Preschool (T/W/TH) 12:15 to 2:45 pm at the Center for Learning

4 years old by September 1st

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

Cost $650/month includes breakfast and lunch

Preschool Plus (4's Full Day Preschool PLUS extended care)

(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.

NOTE: Students with an active special education IEP and a district paid placement in preschool should complete the district registration through infinite campus. This ELEYO application is not needed unless you are requesting Preschool Plus. Preschool Plus is not guaranteed.

January 29th Applications Open

February 28th Round 1 Application Selection and Notification

March - August Ongoing selection and notification

May 15th Scholarship Applications available

July Scholarships Awarded

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