Preschools
First United Methodist Preschool
121 North 6th Street
785-776-7030 or e-mail solsen@fumcmanhattan.com
Susan Olsen, Director
Hours and services
- MWF 9 to 11:30 a.m., 4 to 5 years
MWF 12:45 to 3:15 p.m., 4 to 5 years
TTH 9 to 11:30 a.m., 3 years
TTH 12:45 to 3:15 p.m., 3½ to 4 years
M to F 12:45 to 3:15 p.m., 4½ to 5 years - Licensed: 69
Preschool classes: 3 to 5 years - Snack provided
- Children’s day out: 12 months to pre-k
Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday 9:15 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Special features
- Christian-based curriculum
- Experienced teachers
- Small classes (8-12 students and 2 teachers)
- Financial aid scholarships available
- Program offered during school year (September to May)
Manhattan/Ogden USD #383
Four Year Old Preschool
2600 Kimball Avenue
785-587-2830 to see if your child qualifies
Shelley Asitrup, Principal
Kristie Butler, Assistant Principal
Please contact us to see if your child qualifies
Hours and services
- 7 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., daycare
8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., preschool
3:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., daycare - Breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack provided
Special features
- Special needs children
- ESL
St. Lukes Preschool
330 Sunset Avenue
785-539-2604
Kathy Meyer, Director
Hours and services
- MWF 9 to 11:30 a.m., 4 to 5 years
TTH 9 to 11:30 a.m., 3 years
TTH 12:30 to 3 p.m., 3 years
MW 12:30 to 3 p.m., 4 years - 3 to 5 years
Licensed: 23 - Snack provided
Special features
- Christian education
- Field trips
- Highly trained staff
Trinity Community Preschool
1110 College Avenue
785-539-3921
Susan Houtz, Director
Hours and services
- MWF 9 to 11:30 a.m., 4 to 5 years
TTH 9 to 11:30 a.m., 3 years - 3 to 5 years
Licensed: 40 - Snack provided
Special features
- Mid-September to Mid-May
- Planned preschool program
- Small classes 12 to 14 per class
- Highly trained professional teachers
- Established in 1964
- Child-centered preschool program
- Large fenced playground area
- Special guest lectures
Panda Preschool
785-587-2020
Larry Liotta, Program Administrator
Hours and services
- Half or all day
8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. - 3-5 years
Special features
- Accommodates students with special needs
- Special education teachers
Manhattan Catholic Schools
Pre-Kindergarten
306 South Juliette
785-565-5050 or e-mail lroggenkamp@mcscardinals.org
Linda Roggenkamp, Director
Hours and services
- 7:42 to 10:43a.m., 11:4to 2:43 p.m.
- Full day and second class forthcoming
- 4 years by August 31
Licensed: 12 - Lunch and snack provided
Special features
- Certified preschool curriculum
BEBE Language Academy,
2605 Allison Avenue
785-320-7101 or e-mail bebelearning@me.com
Marisol Apodaca, Director
Hours and services
- 7.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m.
- Preschool classes: 2 ½ to 5 years old
- Licensed: 26
- Snack provided, lunch available
Special Features
- Bilingual preschool – Spanish Immersion program
- Small classes of 10 – 14 students per class
- First aid/ CPR Certified teachers
- Full year program available