The MAP STEAM Academy

The MAP STEAM Academy Preschool is about discovery.

09/25/2026

Discover Kansas City's first museum-based preschool, located inside the Museum at Prairiefire in Overland Park.

At STEAM Academy, you don't have to wait for field-trip day.

For potty-trained explorers ages 2.5–5

Schedule a tour today and see why families are choosing MAP STEAM Academy!

Caitlin Repp, Director
[email protected]

mapsteamacademy.org

⚡️✂️ Toddler Tuesday was full of static electricity fun! 🧪Yesterday at Fat Brain Toys in Prairiefire, our little scienti...
09/23/2026

⚡️✂️ Toddler Tuesday was full of static electricity fun! 🧪

Yesterday at Fat Brain Toys in Prairiefire, our little scientists explored the science of static electricity with a hands-on experiment, then got creative making their own crazy hair crafts! 🎨💇‍♀️

A big thank you to everyone who joined us for another fun-filled Toddler Tuesday!

09/20/2026

Discover Kansas City's first museum-based preschool, located inside the Museum at Prairiefire in Overland Park.

What makes us different?

• Low 1:7 teacher-to-student ratio
• Hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) curriculum
• Play-based learning that prepares children for kindergarten
• Safe, nurturing classrooms where every child is known and valued
• Experienced, caring educators dedicated to each child's success
• Small class sizes with individualized attention
• Kindergarten readiness.

For potty-trained explorers ages 2.5–5

Schedule a tour today and see why families are choosing MAP STEAM Academy!

Caitlin Repp, Director
[email protected]
mapsteamacademy.org

09/15/2026

Take a Peek Inside MAP STEAM Academy!

What happens when preschool meets a 42,000-square-foot museum? Every day is a field trip!

Our little explorers spend their days playing, creating, building, discovering, and asking questions—all inside the Museum at Prairiefire.

Ready to find your child’s place at MAP STEAM Academy? Schedule your tour today. Email [email protected]

Now accepting applications for ages 2.5–5!

09/09/2026

At The STEAM Academy...

We don't just tell children the answers. We give them opportunities to discover them.

For more info on The STEAM Academy contact [email protected]
Museum at Prairiefire

Every Day is a Field Trip at Kansas City’s First Museum-Based Preschool.What if your childs preschool had a 42,000-squar...
09/06/2026

Every Day is a Field Trip at Kansas City’s First Museum-Based Preschool.

What if your childs preschool had a 42,000-square-foot field trip built right into it?

At MAP STEAM Academy, little explorers learn, discover, and grow inside the Museum at Prairiefire.

Ages 2.5–5

Contact Caitlin today at [email protected] to schedule a tour and discover The MAP STEAM Academy.

09/04/2026

Please welcome 🫧 Mr. Bubbles 🫧 , our newest Academy class pet! 🐠

His qualifications include:
✨ Blowing bubbles
✨ Swimming in circles
✨ Staring dramatically at the children
✨ Accepting compliments
✨ Doing absolutely zero paperwork

The little explorers are already excited to have a new friend in the classroom, and Mr. Bubbles is ready to take his role as Chief Bubble Officer very seriously as the students learn about responsibility, observation, and caring for living things.
Welcome to the team, Mr. Bubbles! We’re so glad you’re here! 🐠🫧💙

09/02/2026

Every Day is a Field Trip at Kansas City’s First Museum-Based Preschool.....

At STEAM Academy Preschool, curiosity leads the way. Our preschoolers observe, ask questions, make connections and discover how scientists learn about the world around us.

For more info on The STEAM Academy contact [email protected]
Museum at Prairiefire

08/31/2026

Every Day is a Field Trip at Kansas City’s First Museum-Based Preschool! 🦖

Your preschooler can have dinosaurs as classroom neighbors.

Contact [email protected] for more information!

"LIMITED SPACES"Join us for Moms on the Mat at the MAP..... (Dads welcome too) with Jetset Pilates Overland Park, a FREE...
08/14/2026

"LIMITED SPACES"

Join us for Moms on the Mat at the MAP..... (Dads welcome too) with Jetset Pilates Overland Park, a FREE 50-minute mat Pilates class designed to build strength, improve mobility, and leave you feeling refreshed through mindful movement. Whether you're new to Pilates or a seasoned practitioner, this class is open to all fitness levels.

Event Details

Date: Saturday, August 15th
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location: The Museum at Prairiefire

After class, stick around to enjoy a tour of the MAP STEAM Academy as well as juice from Nekter and exclusive offers from PAUSE. It's the perfect way to spend your morning - move, connect, and treat yourself.

Bring a Pilates mat, water bottle, and comfortable workout attire. We can't wait to move with you!

Exclusive Event Perks

Attend for a chance to win a 5-session LED Light Therapy Package from PAUSE Studio and a complimentary JETSET Pilates class!

RSVP: https://www.punchbowl.com/parties/d46dca80ceae793cf51b

Address

5801 W. 135th Street
Overland Park, KS
66223

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 3pm
Tuesday 8am - 3pm
Wednesday 8am - 3pm
Thursday 8am - 3pm
Friday 8am - 3pm

Telephone

+19133333513

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