Cub Kids serves children ages 3–5 and offers a high-quality, inclusion-based preschool program designed to intentionally prepare every child for Kindergarten success. Cub Kids is a fee-based preschool program held from 8:15 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on school days and follows the New London-Spicer School District calendar*. Tuition is billed monthly on the 15th, with the option for families to pre-pay if they prefer not to commit to a single larger monthly payment. To support families’ schedules, before- and after-school care is available through our Lil’ PALS program: Before School Care: 7:30–8:15 a.m. | $5/day After School Care: 3:00–5:30 p.m. | $8/day Our Mission The mission of the Cub Kids program is to invest early and intentionally in every child through exceptional teaching, inclusive practices, and a deep commitment to safety and care. Our program is led by MN licensed teachers who are READ Act certified, and supported by highly qualified paraprofessionals who meet the guidelines outlined by the MN Department of Education. All staff are trained in First Aid, AED, and CPR, ensuring a safe, supportive learning environment for every child. Through developmentally appropriate instruction, intentional daily practice, and individualized support, Cub Kids focuses on nurturing the whole child—socially, emotionally, physically, and academically. We believe all children deserve a safe place to grow, be challenged, and thrive. By honoring the unique strengths and needs of each group of learners, we make it our personal mission that no child starts behind and that children enter Kindergarten confident, capable, curious, and exceptionally prepared to succeed. *Cub Kids follows the New London-Spicer School District calendar, with the exception of Election Day, when there is no preschool in session.

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) is for families with children birth-five years. ECFE offers: · A place for parents and children to spend time together · A place for children to interact with other children · Age-appropriate activities taught by early childhood teachers · Parent discussion groups led by licensed parent educators · Opportunities to build friendships – for children and for parents · Special family events & field trips · Family resources · Home Visits · Scholarships – no one is turned away for inability to pay!

The Early Childhood Education Events proceeds go to Early Childhood scholarships helping NLS students attend preschool.

Lil' PALS Summer Preschool Child Care Summer Hours: 7:30am -5:30pm Phone 320-354-2252 ext. 2465 Lil' PALS summer care is open to all children who were registered at Cub Kids Preschool in the 2025-2026 school year! Looking for a safe and structured environment for your child this summer? Lil' PALS is the place to be! We have daily activities and weekly themes planned for our summer kiddos! We incorporate STEAM, gross and fine motor skills, arts and crafts, gym and outside time into each daily schedule! Activities are geared to excite and extend your child's interest and learning development, while providing a safe and fun environment. Snacks are included in the daily routine. We offer a morning and afternoon snack! Lil' PALS kids are required to bring their own lunch in summer. Lil' PALS does not transport kids to any off-site activities. Lil' PALS will transport if an activity is in the same building or on the same grounds as Lil' PALS and with the appropriate request, prior to any registration deadlines. Lil' PALS Summer Rates are: $45 per day, per child. The weekly rate is $180 for One Full Time Child. Please note: You may make changes to your schedule throughout the summer. All changes to a calendar will need to be made 72 hours before the day you are requesting, in order to avoid extra Lil' PALS fees. Drop-ins are available in Summer but must be pre-approved. Please notify the Lil' PALS line directly (320-354-2252x 2465) with any changes you make online or if your child is sick. Lil' PALS has gone green - payment options are credit/debit card or EFT Registration Deadline for Summer Lil' PALS is May 8, 2026. You must register for ALL summer recreation/activities by May 8th. There will be NO EXCEPTIONS to these dates. At Lil' PALS we provide summer transportation to and from for your child(ren)s summer activities that are onsite at Prairie Meadows only. If you do not complete both registrations by these dates and/or you choose to register your child(ren) for offsite activities, you will be required to provide your child(ren)s transportation to and from summer activities.

PALS Summer Child Care is for all enrolled NLS Students who have completed K-4th GradeSummer Hours: 7:30am-5:30pm at Prairie Woods Cafetorium/GymPhone 320-354-2252 ext. 2627 Looking for a safe and structured environment for your child(ren) this summer? PALS is the place to be! We have daily activities to choose from where we incorporate STEAM, gross and fine motor skills, arts and crafts, gym and outside time, plus field trips! Activities are geared to excite and extend your child's interest and learning development, while providing a safe and fun environment. Snacks are included in the daily routine. We offer a morning and afternoon snack! PALS kids are required to bring their own lunch in summer. PALS Summer Rates are: $45 per day, per child. The weekly rate is $180 for One Full Time Child. Please note: You may make changes to your schedule throughout the summer. All changes to a calendar will need to be made 72 hours before the day you are requesting in order to avoid PALS fees. Please notify the PALS line directly (320-354-2252x 2627) with any changes you make online or if your child is sick. *Field Trips and Movies may have additional costs - You will have a link to the field trips with costs outlined in the registration process. PALS has gone green - payment options are credit/debit card or EFTRegistration Deadline for Summer PALS is May 8, 2026. You must register for ALL summer recreation/activities by May 8th. There will be NO EXCEPTIONS to these dates. At PALS we provide summer transportation to and from for your child(ren)s summer activities. If you do not complete both registrations by these dates, you will be required to provide your child(ren)s transportation to and from summer activities.

There are many classes available for youth of all ages. They include Tae Kwon Do, ACT Prep classes, firearm safety, snowmobile training, arts/theater/cooking, drivers education, recreation, trips/special events, STEM Classes, and other activities.