preschool
classes

AGE: 3-4 YRS
Class Size: 16 children

Our half-day preschool programs for children ages 3–4 are designed to support every aspect of early childhood development through meaningful, play-based learning. Each classroom encourages curiosity, creativity, independence, and confidence while helping children build lasting friendships in a nurturing environment.

Our Approach

At Monona Grove Nursery School, each classroom is thoughtfully designed to support children’s intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development. Teachers create engaging environments where children can freely explore a variety of activities while discovering their own interests.

Learning Through Play Every Day

We believe children learn best through play. Our teachers provide meaningful materials, gentle guidance, and plenty of time for exploration—encouraging every child to try new experiences, make new friends, and grow with confidence.

Parents & Teachers as Partners

As a parent cooperative, we believe families play an essential role in every child’s education. With a parent helping in the classroom each day, teachers can focus their full attention on supporting every child.

Building Independence

We encourage children to become confident and capable by developing independence, self-help skills, and social-emotional growth through everyday experiences.

A Community of Learners

Children thrive in a supportive community. We encourage sharing, communication, kindness, and cooperation while helping every child develop meaningful relationships.

Group Time

Outdoor Time

Free Choice Time

Large Motor Skills

Snack Time

Why MGNS Is a Great Preschool for Your Child

Watch our teachers and school leaders share how MGNS creates a nurturing, play-based learning environment where children feel safe, supported, and excited to learn every day.

MGNS Schedule

Morning
Classes

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

9:00 am – 11:00 am

mon – FRI

Toddler Time

Choose one or more days per week

8:45 am – 11:45 am

mon – WED

Starfish

Preschool

THU – FRI

Penguins

Preschool

8:40 am – 11:45 am

TUE – FRI

Dolphins

Afternoon
Classes

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

12:40 pm – 3:45 pm

TUE – FRI

Sea Otters

Mixed age Preschool/4K ● Choose 3 or 4 days per week

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Rates

Program

Days per Week

Monthly Tuition

Annual Tuition

Starfish

Days per Week

$510

/mo

$5100

/yr

Penguins

Days per Week

$405

/mo

$4050

/yr

Sea Otters Preschool

Days per Week

$510

/mo

$5100

/yr

Sea Otters Preschool

Days per Week

$625

/mo

$6250

/yr

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Popular Questions

What are the age requirements for enrollment?

All kids enrolling as tuition-paying preschoolers must be at least 3 years old by December 1st of the school year for which they are enrolling. All preschool students must be completely potty trained.

What does fully potty trained mean?

Our state license requires that all students are fully potty trained by the start of school. Fully potty trained means that they can let us know when they need to go, can use the bathroom independently, and if they have an accident- they can change their own clothes.

What does “Parent Coop” and “Helping Parent” mean?

Since its founding, MGNS has been a parent cooperative school. We believe that families and teachers are partners in a child’s first school experience.

As part of our cooperative model, each family is required to serve as a “Helping Parent” in the classroom each semester. Helping Parents stay for the entire class session, provide a snack, assist with cleanup, and engage in play and learning activities with the children. It is a special opportunity to be part of your child’s school day and connect with the classroom community.

A Helping Parent may be any adult designated to represent your family. For the safety of our students, all Helping Parents must complete a background check. In addition, each family contributes to the school by taking on a Parent Co-op job. These volunteer roles help support the day-to-day operation of MGNS and may include tasks such as assisting with fundraisers, making playdough, doing classroom laundry, maintaining the playground, and more.

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