Welcome to Manistee Area Public Schools
Time to Sign Up for MAPS Kindergarten, Begindergarten & Pre-School
Register Today!
We are excited for your student to start their first step on a journey that begins in early childhood and continues through high school!
Registration information can be submitted online by clicking on one of the buttons below. Please send us your information ASAP. Once we receive your information, we will connect you with all of the information you need for a simple start.
Thank you for considering Manistee Early Childhood Center for your student, we look forward to meeting your family!
REGISTRATION LINKS BELOW
Preschool: 3-4 year olds
Kindergarten: Children who will be 5 years old before September 1, 2026
Begindergarten: Children turning 5 from June 1 – December 1, 2026, or demonstrate a need for the extra year of preparation before beginning Kindergarten
Registering for Pre-School or Kindergarten Begins Here!
Register Now!
Pre-School Entry
Will your child be (three) 3 years old or (four) 4 years old on September 1, 2026?
If yes, click the button below to share your information to start the registration process for Pre-School.
Kindergarten Entry
Will your child be (five) 5 years old on or before Sept 1, 2026?
If yes, click the button below to share your information to start the registration process for Kindergarten.
Begindergarten Entry
Will your child be turning 5 from June 1st – December 1st, or do they demonstrate a need for the extra year of preparation before beginning Kindergarten?
If yes, click the button below to share your information to start the registration process for Begindergarten.
IMPORTANT Information for Families!
FIRST….Register today to receive an information packet for starting the 2026/27 school year!
Please click the button above that matches your child’s age and complete the questions. Once received, we will send follow up information as it becomes available.
If your child was in the Pre-School for All (GSRP), Headstart, or MAPS Preschool program during the last school year, he/she WILL still need to register for Kindergarten.
All programs of the Manistee Early Childhood Center, including Kindergarten and Begindergarten will relocate to the new location at 1309 Madison Road for the 26/27 school year. More information about this transition will be available closer to the beginning of the school year.
Must-have Information Needed to Enroll (resources are available if you do not have copies of these documents or need to complete screenings)
- Official birth certificate
- Immunization records
- Dental, hearing & vision screening
- Proof of residency
Other Suggested Documentation if Applicable:
- Individualized Education Plan (IEP) – if applicable
- Parental Rights/Custody Documentation – if applicable
Next:
- Submit registration documents
- Have copies of the required documents made, resources are available if you do not have copies of these documents.
If you have questions or need assistance please reach out to us at 231-723-9285 or Email: earlychildhood@manistee.org
We look forward to welcoming you and your child to the MAPS family!
Frequently Asked Questions
I don’t have a copy of my child’s birth certificate, what should I do?
Most county clerk’s offices have an option to order birth certificates online and mailed to you for a fee. Search online using the name of the county where your child was born, add county clerk, and birth certificate. (ex: Wexford County Clerk, Birth Certificate.) *We recommend you get multiple copies as they come in handy over the years!
I’m not sure what to do about immunizations right now.
- Manistee County Health Department #10 is also scheduling immunizations regularly (231) 723-3595.
- If your child is unable to receive immunizations due to allergies, health conditions, etc, this must be registered through the Health Department before school starts.
Beginning the 2026/27 school year, Manistee Early Childhood Center will be operating from its new home in the former Madison Elementary building in Filer Township.
We are excited to share the new space with you once it is complete. Renovations are being made to classrooms, playgrounds, and other amenities to provide space scaled for our youngest learners.
Manistee Early Childhood Center
Principal: Andy Huber
Location: 515 Bryant Avenue Manistee, MI 49660 | Map
Telephone: 231-723-9285
Fax: 231-398-2021
School Office Hours: M-F: 7:30am – 4pm