The Mounds Park Academy Early Childhood Education Program is designed to provide

a flexible, family-friendly educational foundation for ages 3½-5 year olds that supports

the intellectual, emotional and social needs of children in a positive and nurturing

environment. The program focuses intently on discovery, creative exploration and

natural curiosity by facilitating the education of the whole child.

EARLY CHILDHOOD AT MPA

Our PreSchool and PreK Educational Goals and Philosophy:

A deep commitment to young children and families.

We kindle a delight in learning and focus intently on the development and education of the whole child.

We provide a classroom environment where each child is valued and where warm, nurturing relationships are evident.

We address all areas of the young learner including cognitive, physical, and social-emotional development.

We plan a relevant curriculum that provides structure as well as flexibility in responding to the needs of individual children.

We present academic concepts in an integrated and embedded fashion.

We provide a safe, collaborative, and engaging environment.

We provide parents with feedback and assessment regarding their child on a regular basis.

We develop emerging literacy skills and offer exposure to a wide base of quality children’s literature.

We integrate Design Thinking concepts into our curriculum to encourage our youngest students to exercise creativity in problem solving .

Explore our full curriculum guide at www.moundsparkacademy.org

MPA is serious about educating the whole child. They have an excellent arts program from PreK-12, have strong academics, and put a lot of emphasis on helping children grow into independent thinkers and leaders.

- Lower School parent

Experience MPA for yourself. Schedule a visit today.

Office of Admission • 651-748-5577admission@moundsparkacademy.org

Our PreSchool program was developed for 3½–5 year olds as a flexible option to fit the differing

needs of families. Students attend school for full days, but flexible scheduling options allow families

to write their own schedule ranging from two to five days per week. PreSchool students can also

attend Panther Club, our fun, safe and educational before and after school care program available

each day from 7:30 AM–5:30 PM. Our PreSchool classroom focuses on joyfully educating the whole

child and introducing your young student to a wide variety of academics including Math, English,

Science, Reading, Writing and specialities like Art, Music, Physical Education, and Technology.

PreSchoolFlexible scheduling in a joyful academic environment

The MPA PreK program is designed to be the year before Kindergarten and is for children who are

at least 4 years old by September 1st of the academic year. Our philosophy is rooted in the National

Association for Young Children’s guidelines for developmentally appropriate practice. Each child’s

developmental level is respected and instruction is geared toward the individual’s needs. Social and

emotional development and group skills are shaped by guided play and group participation.

PreKindergartenSchool Readiness—The year before Kindergarten

4–5 year old students

3 ½–5 year old students

Student:Teacher

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Flexible Scheduling for Families: 2, 3, 4 and 5 day options