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06/08/2026
We will be participating in Twisted Grounds’ yard sale on Saturday, June 20th from 8am-2pm!
We will be selling some leftover Spring Fling Toys as well as many things we are done with here at school- lots of books and toys! Come by, grab a coffee, and shop! ☕️🧸
06/05/2026
Thank you to our amazing MGNS teachers and families for a great year! Have a wonderful summer! ☀️💜
06/03/2026
Wondering what to do for the first official week of summer next week? Come join us for our first playgroup!
Thursday, June 11th from 9-11 AM! $5 per child, ages 7 and under welcome! 💜🛝
06/01/2026
As we head into the last week of school, we’re soaking up every moment on the playground! 🫧☀️💜
There’s still time to join the fun! 💜 We currently have openings in some of our Toddler Time classes for children ages 0–3 and their grown-up!
Come explore, play, sing, create, and connect in our welcoming play-based environment designed especially for little learners and their caregivers. 🐢
Toddler Time is a wonderful way to:
✨ Build early social skills
✨ Meet other families
✨ Explore our classroom spaces
✨ Experience the joy of learning through play
Spots are limited and some days are filling quickly! Visit mgns.org or contact us to learn more and register!
05/27/2026
Join us this summer for casual drop-in playgroups open to everyone! Families with children under age 7 are invited to come play, connect, and have fun together—indoors or outdoors, depending on the weather. 🛝
Time: 9:00–11:00 AM
Cost: $5 per child
A board member or staff member will be onsite to open the building and help get things started. After that, the morning is all about free play, parent connection, and community fun. We hope to see you there! 💜
05/21/2026
There is still limited enrollment availability at Monona Grove Nursery School for the 2026–2027 school year for our Starfish class and Toddler Time classes! ⭐️🐢
Since 1958, MGNS has been “a perfect place to learn through play”! Come see why MGNS was voted Best of Monona and a Brava Raves & Faves Winner! 💜
Check out our website for more information: mgns.org
05/19/2026
TONIGHT! Take the night off from making dinner and come have Culver’s served to you by your favorite MGNS teachers!!
Join us from 5-8 PM tonight at the Cottage Grove Road location. Enjoy some delicious food and ice cream while supporting MGNS! 🍔🍦
05/15/2026
MGNS is now a partner organization with Brat Fest! This means we can earn funds for our school by volunteering at this longstanding Madison tradition! 🌭
We still have room for volunteers so please consider signing up for a volunteer shift this Memorial Day Weekend! You’ll receive a t-shirt and a voucher to get a brat, soda, and ice cream after your shift! 🥤🍦
Sign up here and comment below or email Sue if you are in! 💜
https://volunteer.bloomerang.co/volunteer/ #/join-party?k=wks8ob7mkrpqkl
05/12/2026
🍔🍦Culver’s Dine Out Night 🍦🍔
Mark your calendars for next Tuesday, May 19th from 5-8 pm at the Cottage Grove Road location! MGNS teachers will be running the food to tables and cars that night! We can’t wait to see you there! 💜
| Monday | 9am - 3:30pm |
| Tuesday | 9am - 3:30pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 3:30pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 3:30pm |
| Friday | 9am - 3:30pm |