{"id":30447,"date":"2026-06-25T10:34:07","date_gmt":"2026-06-25T15:34:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.moundsparkacademy.org\/news\/?p=30447"},"modified":"2026-06-25T11:14:16","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T16:14:16","slug":"the-next-chapter-for-early-childhood-at-mpa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.moundsparkacademy.org\/news\/2026\/06\/25\/the-next-chapter-for-early-childhood-at-mpa\/","title":{"rendered":"The Next Chapter For Early Childhood At MPA"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30448 alignright img-responsive\" src=\"https:\/\/nclhx5yj.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/NAEYCwpstory.png\" alt=\"Two PreK students are building with brick blocks together\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" \/> This message is from MPA\u2019s Office of Admission from the June 27 issue of Inside MPA. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.moundsparkacademy.org\/learn-more\/\">Click here to get in touch with Admission and learn more!<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Choosing the right early education program is one of the most important decisions families make. In a recent article, Minnesota Parent highlighted five hallmarks of an outstanding program: caring teachers, a welcoming environment, a play-based curriculum, small class sizes, and strong accreditation standards. At Mounds Park Academy, these principles have guided our Early Childhood program for more than 20 years, and we are now proud to share two exciting milestones that strengthen our commitment to our students and their families.<\/p>\n<p>MPA has earned <strong>accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)<\/strong>, the nation&#8217;s leading accrediting body for early childhood education. MPA is the only PreK-12 school in Minnesota, as well as the only independent school in the state, to hold this distinction. This is a true reflection of the exceptional learning experiences our youngest students enjoy every day.<\/p>\n<p>The additional exciting news is that we are also <strong>expanding our Early Childhood program beginning in 2027-28 with two dedicated classrooms<\/strong>: a Preschool classroom for children beginning at age three and a PreKindergarten classroom for children in their final year before kindergarten. These milestones build on a program that has long been known for its joyful learning environment, experienced educators, and personalized approach to helping children grow with confidence, curiosity, and a love of learning.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Both of these joyful announcements represent an exciting new chapter for MPA and reaffirm our belief that a remarkable educational journey begins long before kindergarten. Connect with our admission team to schedule your tour and explore how your child will thrive at MPA.<\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix\">\r\n<div class=\"next-steps row\">\r\n<div class=\"col-sm-4\"><a class=\"btn btn-block btn-green\" href=\"https:\/\/www.moundsparkacademy.org\/about-mpa\/\r\n\">About MPA <\/a><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"col-sm-4\"><a class=\"btn btn-block btn-gold\" href=\"https:\/\/www.moundsparkacademy.org\/learn-more\/\">Request Information <\/a><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"col-sm-4\"><a class=\"btn btn-block btn-blue\" href=\"https:\/\/www.moundsparkacademy.org\/apply-now\/\">Apply Today <\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This message is from MPA\u2019s Office of Admission from the June 27 issue of Inside MPA. Click here to get in touch with Admission and learn more! Choosing the right early education program is one of the most important decisions families make. 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