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Preschool Openings & Registration

 If you would like assistance finding a preschool that will best fit your child, contact our Early Childhood Community Navigator MaKayla Oxley 507-438-6869, or our main office at 507- and they can assist you on your preschool journey.

Safe and efficient transportation service for preschool aged children in Austin who otherwise may not be able to attend preschool due to a transportation barrier. This service is a trusted, reliable, and affordable option for parents. Bus rides are $1 each way.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

  • Please be sure your child is registered for preschool before applying.

  • ​Placement letters will be sent to the household address this Summer.

  • Please closely evaluate your need before applying as the Rainbow Route was created to address transportation barriers.​​

  • 7% of households in Mower County have no vehicle, while 30% of households only have one. The Rainbow Route was created to address true barriers such as these. (For more information, visit: www.mncompass.org/profiles/county/mower)

Applelane Chilecare Center
1900 8th Ave NW Austin, MN 55912
(507)433-0070

Program
Age
Days
Time
Weekly Price
Spots Available
Infant
6 wks - 16 mo
221
Toddlers
16mo-33mo
207
Preschool Age
3yr
Full day
Mon-Fri
204
6
Preschool Age
3 1/2 yr
Full Day
Mon-Fri
204
8
Preschool Age
4yr - 6yr
Full day
Mon-Fri
204
4

Parents Please Note:
 
Apple Lane offers every day from 9-11:30 preschool in each class for all the children in our child care program at no extra charge, will only pay the weekly rate.

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22-23 Registration

Registration Opens February 28th

Please contact Applelane at

507-433-0070 to discuss the registration process.

Apple Lane offers child care and preschool scholarship opportunities. Please connect with office staff on application procedures.

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Program
Age
Days
Time
Monthly Fee
Open/Full
Discovery
3
Mon-Thur
8:00am-10:45am
175
Full
Discovery
3
Mon-Thur
11:30am-2:15pm
175
Full
K-Prep
4
Mon-Thur
8:00am-10:45am
0
Full
K-Prep
4
Mon-Thur
11:30am-2:15pm
0
Full

22-23 Registration

Online registration opens March 23rd Pre-K Online Enrollment Checklist  Please prepare for online registration by providing the following documents available for upload during the registration process:  Student birth certificate (requested, but not required)  Current immunization records  Legal Custody document (if applicable)  Parents/Guardians Who Currently Have an Austin Public School Campus Parent Portal Account and Wish to Register Their Child for Pre-School  To register through the parent portal, please login to your portal account, choose "More" (on the left of the screen). Next, choose "Online Registration". (This process saves time. As an existing parent you are able to review your current data in the application.)  BEGIN ONLINE PRE-SCHOOL REGISTRATION WITH APS CAMPUS PARENT PORTAL  No Current Students in Austin Public Schools?  Use the link below to start an application to register your student.  BEGIN ONLINE PRE-SCHOOL REGISTRATION 

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Congregational Preschoool
1910 3rd Ave NW Austin, MN 55912
(507)219-0840

Program
Age
Days
Time
Monthly Fee
Open/Full
Morning Class
3yr - 4yr
Thurs & Fri
8:45am - 11:45am
95
8 Openings
Morning Class
4yr - 5yr
Mon-Fri
8:45am - 11:15am
195
8 Openings
Morning Class
4yr - 5yr
Mon, Tue, Wed
8:45am - 11:15am
130
8 Openings/Fall 2023
Summer Session
Mon, Tue, Wed
8:45am - 11:30am
230

22-23 Registration

Registration Opens March 7th

For Registration Form Click :  HERE

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Discovery Learning Center
802 2nd Ave SW Austin, MN 55912
​(507)437-2875

Program
Days
Time
Age
Weekly Fee
Open/Full
Infants
Mon - Fri
7:00am 5:00pm
6wk - 15mo
140
Infants
20 hr/wk
6wk - 15mo
73
Toddlers
Mon - Fri
7:00am 5:00pm
16mo - 33mo
135
Full
Toddlers
20 hr/wk
16mo - 33mo
70
Preschool Age
Mon - FrI
7:00am 5:00pm
34mo - Kindergarten
140
5 or 6 spots
Preschool Age
20 hr/wk
34mo - Kindergarten
67
5 or 6 spots

Call 507-437-2875 for registration information

Semcac Head Start
300 16th St NE Austin, MN
(507)703-0977

Program
Age
Days
Time
Open/Full
Toddlers
24mo - 36mo
7:45am - 3:15pm
Full
Preschool Age
36mo - Kindergarten
Mon - Thurs
8:00am - 11:30pm
Full
Preschool Age
36mo - Kindergarten
Mon - Thurs
11:30am - 3:15pm
1 Opening
Preschool Age
36mo - Kindergarten
Mon - Thurs
7:45am - 3:15pm
Full
Home Visits
Pregnant Mothers -33mo
Mon - Fri
Variable
17 Openings

22-23 Registration

TO APPLY – ENROLL YOUR CHILD  ONLINE:  Head Start & Early Head Start Enrollment Application can now be completed and submitted online! Completing this application does not guarantee your enrollment. After completing and submitting your online enrollment application, we will be in touch with you. If you need to paste the link in your browser: https://www.semcac.org/head-start/head-start-application/    OR  PRINTED/OTHER:  Download the Head Start Application, 2021-2022 school year   Completing this application does not guarantee your enrollment.  After completing this application, contact the Semcac office in your county (Semcac County Contact Center). Please read instructions in the beginning of the application. 

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Pacelli Catholic School
311 4th St NW Austin MN 55912
(507)437-3278

Program
Age
Day
Time
Cost
Open/Full
Shamrock Zone Childcare
Mon - Fri
6:30am - 6:00pm
Contracted 3.75 per hr Non-Contracted 4.50 per hr
Preschool
33mo - 4yr
Mon - Fri
8:30am - 2:30pm & Fri 8:30am - 11:00am
380 per 10mo or 316.67 per 12mo
13 Openings
Montessori
33mo - 5yr
Mon - Fri
8:30am - 2:30pm & Fri 8:30am - 11:00am
450 per 10mo or 375 per 12 mo
2 Openings
Preschool/K-Prep
4yr - 5yr
Mon - Fri
8:30am - 2:30pm & Fri 8:30am - 11:00am
380 per 10mo or 316.67 per 12mo
13 Openings

22-23 Registration

Registration Opens March 1st Online registration on Family Portal Create an Account: Please create a parent portal account and bookmark this page for your reference to apply. Complete the online application. After creating your account, you will be able to log in to enroll your child/ren, apply for tuition assistance, print forms for your records, check on the status of your application, and much more. Instructions for Creating a Family Portal Login Please go to www.factsmgt.com. Select Parent Log In from the menu bar and FACTS Family Portal from the drop-down menu. After the FACTS Family Portal Login screen opens, please select Create New Family Portal Account. Enter (PC-MN) into the District Code field. Enter in the Email field your email address as provided in your application to the school. Click the Create Account button. You will receive an email from FACTS SIS Customer Support containing a link that will allow you to create your username and password. For security purposes the link will remain active for 6 hours. Please click on the link. A Change/Create Password screen will open. You may use the default username provided, or create a new username. Then type in your desired password into the Password field and Confirm Field. Click on the Save Username and/or Password button. Close the window. Log into Family Portal as instructed above. What Do You Need to Apply? You will need your child/ren's basic information along with vaccination records (which can be requested from their doctor and faxed right to the school at 507-433-5693), most recent copies of your family's 1040 tax forms. A registration fee is also due with your registration to guarantee a spot for your child. You can view more about our registration fees, tuition costs, and flexible payment plans on our Tuition Page. I Don't Have a Computer, How Can I Apply? Call our main office at 507-437-3278 to schedule an appointment with the Enrollment Director.  How Old Does My Child Have to Be to Start School? Preschool: Tiny Shamrocks must be 33 months old and toilet trained ( No pullups). K-Prep must be 4. Montessori must be 33 months old and toilet trained (No pullups). 

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Wee Learning Center
306 2nd St NW Austin, MN 55912
(507) 433-6463

Program
Age
Days
Time
Monthly Fee
Open/Full
Childcare
16mo - 5yr
Mon - Fri
`
Contracted Hrs
Preschool
3yr
Tue - Fri
9:00am - 11:30am
200
1 Spot
Preschool
3yr
Tue - Thurs
12:30pm - 3:00pm
170
6 Spots
Preschool
4yr - 5 yr
Mon - Fri
9:00am - 11:30am
230
Full
Preschool
4yr - 5yr
Mon - Thurs
12:30pm - 3:00pm
200
Full

22-23 Registration

Registration opens March 9th

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YMCA
501 4th Ave NE Austin, MN 55912
​(507)433-1804

Program
Age
Days
Time
Monthly Fee
Open/Full
Sprouts
33mo - 3 yr
Thurs & Fri
8:30am - 11:00am
100
7 Openings
Stepping Stones
4yr - 5yr
Mon - Wed
8:30am - 11:00am
137
5 Openings
Building Blocks
4yr - 5yr
Mon - Fri
12:00pm- 2:30pm
200
10 Openings

**​Financial assistance of up to 20% off tuition is available through the YMCA of Austin to make sure every child has the opportunity to a preschool education. Scholarship opportunities may be available through funding received from the United Way of Mower County. Contact Melissa Hussey at 507.433.1804 ext 105 or at mhussey@ymcaatacrc.org for more information. Financial Assistance is based on a number of factors, including family size and income.

23-24 Registration

Registration Opens to the public March 20th

Our preschool program provides an enriching early childhood experience, centering on the emotional, social, physical, self-help, and academic development of a child. We recognize the importance of play for healthy brain development and the joy in learning students experience from our engaging teachers and rich environment. Students receive a session of swimming lessons at no additional cost and get to enjoy the amenities of our facility including the indoor playground and wood gym as part of their daily routine.

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Additional Options

These Preschool options are in surrounding areas to Austin. Some may be within Mower County and some may be outside of the county. Austin Aspires recognizes that some of our community members travel for work and it may be easier to find care closer to that location. These openings may not be current or up to date but we strive to provide you with the most current information!

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