McKinley Early Childhood Center

Our preschoolers are off to a wonderful start—already learning, growing, and having fun each day! It’s not too late to register your child so they can join in on the excitement. V...

During the annual South Dakota Education Office Professional conference, Timberly Lunde was named Office Professional of the Year! She was also awarded her conference 5-Year pin. ...

McKinley Families: Our music programs will be live streamed if you are unable to attend. Tomorrow - Thursday, May 15th: Preschool AM classes @ 10:45 PM classes @ 2:30 Friday, M...

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The McKinley Early Childhood Center PTO is putting on a carnival! Join us on April 1st between 5:30-7:00pm at McKinley. There will be games, prizes, food and a silent auction. You...

We are pleased to announce a partnership for families in Watertown between Educare (Lake Area’s Daycare) and McKinley Early Childhood Center. Care will be available at Educare fr...

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Will your child be 4 years old by September? It's time for a free preschool screening! Benefits of preschool Social development Language and cognitive development Earl...

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Screening is for children in the Watertown School District who will be 4 years of age on or before September 1, 2025 Financial assistance available and determined at screening....

Roundup is for children in the Watertown School District who will be 5 years of age on or before September 1, 2025 and are interested in either all day Junior Kindergarten or all ...

Watch the fourth episode of Dr. D's Pizza Party to learn more about Shannon Knopf, Principal of McKinley Early Childhood Center within the Watertown School District. Preschool, ...

Congratulations to these ladies, Holly Grimsrud and Lily Breske. They have been chosen for the McKinley Early Childhood Center staff of the year!

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p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica} Wear BLUE on Wednesday, November 13th to promote kindness and encourage empathy!

Please read our November newsletter here: https://www.watertown.k12.sd.us/o/mckinley-elementary/documents/newsletters/65075

Conferences will be held on Thursday, November 7 th between 1:00-8:00pm for JK & Kindergarten, 8:00am-8:00pm for preschool. Note: 11-7-24 is an early dismissal for JK-K students ...

World Unity Day! Wear ORANGE to encourage kindness, inclusion, acceptance, and bully prevention on Wednesday, October 16th.