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06/03/2026

A little dirt, a lot of teamwork, and a big impact! 🌱 It was all hands on deck at the Center for Learning Prairie and School Forest as we mulched trees, pulled weeds, and planted prairie plants. Thank you to everyone who pitched in to help care for these special outdoor learning spaces!

06/02/2026

Get up close and personal with amazing birds of prey from the Raptor Center next Tuesday! Join the Blue Earth County Library right here at the Center for Learning at 10:30 AM to learn all about the habits of raptors and the role they play in local environments.

Get up close and personal with amazing birds of prey from the Raptor Center next Tuesday! Meet us at the Center for Learning at 10:30 AM to learn all about the habits of raptors and the role they play in local environments.

06/01/2026

This summer the Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation is hosting two in-person Conscious Discipline trainings led by Anne Hoff — July 15 in Austin and July 22 right here at the Center for Learning!

✨Register by June 29! https://smifoundation.org/.../early-childhood-trainings/

🍎Don't forget to register! Join us for two in-person Conscious Discipline® trainings led by Anne Hoff — July 15 in Austin and July 22 in Mankato! Each course provides six Develop-approved credits.

Register by June 29!
✨Austin: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/working-the-conscious-discipline-program-maximizing-every-moment-tickets-1985736901527?aff=oddtdtcreator
✨Mankato: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/working-the-conscious-discipline-program-intro-to-school-family-tickets-1985738084064?aff=oddtdtcreator

05/28/2026

Looking for full day care for your preschooler? Check out our Preschool Plus Program!

Preschool Plus offers extended care for 4-year-olds in a safe, engaging, and familiar environment before and after the school day! Families can enjoy flexible scheduling with drop-off available as early as 7:15 AM and pick-up anytime before 5:30 PM.

Spots are filling quickly, apply today!
https://mankato.ce.eleyo.com/child-care/2/mankato-area-public-schools-preschool

05/27/2026

Please note the updated Summer Office Hours at the Center for Learning:
Monday 7:30-3:00
Tuesday 7:30-3:00
Wednesday 7:30-3:00
Thursday 7:30-3:00
Friday 7:30-12:30
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Questions or need assistance? We’re here for you! Call 507-625-4620 to schedule a time to come in or leave a message, and we’ll be happy to help.

05/23/2026

REMINDER:
All Mankato Area Public Schools district and school offices are closed on May 25th in observance of Memorial Day.

05/12/2026

☀️ Summer Mini Camps Registration is open —we can’t wait to explore, play, and learn together this summer!

🕘 Time: 9:00–10:00 AM (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)
📍 Location: Center for Learning
👨‍👩‍👧 Who: Parents and children ages 2–5
🚫 Please note: No sibling care available
🌼 Camp Lineup:
• Flowers & Plants: July 7, 8, 9
• Nature Play Adventures: July 14, 15, 16
• Rainbow Adventures: July 21, 22, 23
• Oceans & Beaches: July 28, 29, 30

Join us for hands-on fun, discovery, and making sweet summer memories together! 🌞

https://mankato.ce.eleyo.com/search?it[]=EcfeCategory&redirected_yet=true

05/06/2026

MAPS Early Learning 3 year olds have been busy building their fine motor and counting skills in the most fun way! ✂️🐛

They carefully cut out pieces of the Hungry Caterpillar and worked together to stretch it all the way along the classroom wall. Such great teamwork and learning in action! 💚📚

05/04/2026

We loved celebrating creativity at our Early Learning Art Show and Open House! 🎨✨

Thank you to all the families and friends who came out to support our young artists—it meant so much to see the space filled with encouragement, smiles, and excitement. 💛

A huge shoutout to our incredible staff for the time, care, and creativity they poured into bringing this event to life. 👏🖌️

And of course, we are so proud of our students! 🌟 Their hard work, imagination, and joy shined through in every single piece on display.

What a beautiful celebration of learning, creativity, and community! 🖼️ 💕

05/01/2026

Don’t miss Parent and Child Aquatics this summer!

💦 Parent and Child Aquatics 💦

A gentle, fun introduction to the water for children ages 6 months to 2 years with a parent in the pool. This class helps build early water confidence, safety skills, and positive experiences in the water.

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents learn safe support techniques, how to guide early swim skills, and basic water safety.
👶 Children focus on water comfort and safe entries and exits.

📍 Sessions:

Session A
Dakota Meadows Middle School Pool
June 1 to 4, 5:45 to 6:15 PM
Fewer than 5 spots left
$40

Session B
East High School Pool
June 22 to 25, 5:45 to 6:15 PM
Full, waiting list
$40

Session C
Dakota Meadows Middle School Pool
July 13 to 16, 5:45 to 6:15 PM
$40

Session D
East High School Pool
August 3 to 6, 5:45 to 6:15 PM
Fewer than 5 spots left
$40

Make your child’s first water experiences safe, fun, and memorable. 💙