Mankato Community Education

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 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 Cost $185/month (there will be no transportation or extended care for MAPS 3's in 25-26) 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. 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 Scholarship Applications available July Scholarships Awarded Please reach out to our office if you need this information translated or need support with registration. Fadlan la xidhiidh xafiiskayaga haddii aad u baahan tahay in macluumaadkan la turjumo, ama aad u baahan tahay taageero luuqad kale oo diiwaan-gelin ah. Si usted necesita ayuda con la traducción de esta información en español o en otro idioma favor de llamar a nuestra oficina. Mankato Area Public Schools Early Learning- 507-625-4620

Ages 18 and Up, Under 18 must be accompanied by adult Payment options - $40 monthly (Automatic payment on the 1st of each month of the session) $5 drop-in fee (Processed at the pool. Cash, credit, or check). Card payments can be saved to make future drop-in payments without a physical card. Designed swim workouts, not swimming lessons. Lanes are divided by ability, and workouts are scaled to each lane. Each workout varies in distance, swim strokes, drills, and speed. Mankato Community Education and Recreation is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for participants, staff and the community we serve by following guidance from the Minnesota Departments of Health and Education. Aquatic programs are held at the Mankato East High School Pool. Please park in the far east parking lot near Thomas Park and enter the building through Door 9.

These activities are made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

Purchase a punch card and clay coupon (each sold separately) to use the Pottery Studio facilities and supplies. Each visit counts as one use. Punch cards and clay/glaze card are valid for one year from the purchase date. To participate in studio activities, all users must purchase a Consumables Clay Card. This card covers 25 pounds of clay, access to studio glazes, and space in the kiln for firing. Our pottery lab is equipped with potter's wheels, slab roller, extruder, hand building tools, glazes, greenware storage, and electric kilns. This is not an instructional class. Artists should be able to use the studio and equipment independently, however a studio supervisor will be present for technical questions. In our studio, you pay based on use. We only allow clay sold by our studio. We know the products we use / sell to students are safe for our kilns and will produce a good quality product. The studio, managed by Mankato Community Education Leisure + Enrichment Program keeps in inventory high quality supplies and equipment for artist use. The studio and CE cannot be held responsible for work that in the process of drying or firing is damaged or broken. Our studio is available for independent artist use in part because of volunteers and funding provided by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

A 4 oz bottle of Minnesota Clay Co. brand potter's slip. Comes in Black, Green, Terra Cotta, Blue, and Gold.

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 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 Cost $185/month (there will be no transportation or extended care for MAPS 3's in 25-26) 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. 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 Scholarship Applications available July Scholarships Awarded Please reach out to our office if you need this information translated or need support with registration. Fadlan la xidhiidh xafiiskayaga haddii aad u baahan tahay in macluumaadkan la turjumo, ama aad u baahan tahay taageero luuqad kale oo diiwaan-gelin ah. Si usted necesita ayuda con la traducción de esta información en español o en otro idioma favor de llamar a nuestra oficina. Mankato Area Public Schools Early Learning- 507-625-4620

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 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 Cost $185/month (there will be no transportation or extended care for MAPS 3's in 25-26) 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. 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 Scholarship Applications available July Scholarships Awarded Please reach out to our office if you need this information translated or need support with registration. Fadlan la xidhiidh xafiiskayaga haddii aad u baahan tahay in macluumaadkan la turjumo, ama aad u baahan tahay taageero luuqad kale oo diiwaan-gelin ah. Si usted necesita ayuda con la traducción de esta información en español o en otro idioma favor de llamar a nuestra oficina. Mankato Area Public Schools Early Learning- 507-625-4620

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 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 Cost $185/month (there will be no transportation or extended care for MAPS 3's in 25-26) 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. 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 Scholarship Applications available July Scholarships Awarded Please reach out to our office if you need this information translated or need support with registration. Fadlan la xidhiidh xafiiskayaga haddii aad u baahan tahay in macluumaadkan la turjumo, ama aad u baahan tahay taageero luuqad kale oo diiwaan-gelin ah. Si usted necesita ayuda con la traducción de esta información en español o en otro idioma favor de llamar a nuestra oficina. Mankato Area Public Schools Early Learning- 507-625-4620

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 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 Cost $185/month (there will be no transportation or extended care for MAPS 3's in 25-26) 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. 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 Scholarship Applications available July Scholarships Awarded Please reach out to our office if you need this information translated or need support with registration. Fadlan la xidhiidh xafiiskayaga haddii aad u baahan tahay in macluumaadkan la turjumo, ama aad u baahan tahay taageero luuqad kale oo diiwaan-gelin ah. Si usted necesita ayuda con la traducción de esta información en español o en otro idioma favor de llamar a nuestra oficina. Mankato Area Public Schools Early Learning- 507-625-4620

Solo Studio Time For Artists at Lincoln’s Pottery Studio Are you a working artist who does not have a home studio and needs uninterrupted studio time to access equipment and complete work for your next deadline? We have just what you need at the Lincoln Community Center Pottery Studio. Packages give the artist exclusive access to the studio and equipment. No instructional guidance, facility use expectations enforced, skilled use of studio equipment required & thorough clean up after each use expected. Use Packages Available for $100 per month Includes: 5 hour studio sessions available (day & evening reservations available) Private use of studio and studio equipment Guaranteed 4 sessions per month (up to 5 hours per session) 1 day a week, for 5 consecutive weeks (unless holiday or building closed) Clay, glaze & firing sold separately ($30 per 25 lb block of clay) No outside clay or glaze allowed Contact Mel Schmidt to reserve and schedule your sessions. mschmi3@isd77.org or call 507-387-5501 and ask for Mel. Kilns fired every 2-3 weeks, giving artists the ability to complete work on deadline. Limited storage included with purchase of private studio use package. Clay and glaze sold separately from Lincoln Community Center. We do not allow the use of outside clay.

This professional learning services course is provided by MAPS Early Learning Licensed Professionals and introduces some practical applications to enhance your abilities in forming secure, calm and reliable relationships with the children in your care. Gain insight into new ways to understand challenging behaviors and explore strategies for responding to children's social emotional needs. Calm and reliable connection with an early care provider is the foundation for children's engagement and all learning in the classroom.