MNPS Pre-K - Early Learning

Our Summer Cooling Program is underway!☀️

Yes, MAC is providing free air conditioners to qualifying Davidson County residents, but there are specific requirements to meet.

Take a moment to review the eligibility guidelines, income limits, and required documents before applying. If you qualify, we’re here to help you stay cool this summer.😎

Applications are open through August 31.

Nashville Zoo will be here for Zooventures on Tuesday, June 30 at 10:30AM! Come explore the world of animals and learn the importance of conservation. Live animal demonstrations, animal artifacts, and activities. For all ages.

Strong fathers help build strong families and strong communities.

This Saturday, families from across Nashville are invited to attend the 2026 Fatherhood Festival, featuring NFL alumni, family-friendly activities, free health screenings, parenting resources, food, games, and more.

The event is designed to encourage father involvement, promote family wellness, and connect families with valuable community resources in a fun and engaging environment.

📅 Saturday, June 20, 2026
⏰ 12 PM–5 PM
📍 Tennessee State University Indoor Practice Facility

Spread the word and share with the fathers and families in your network!

We are excited to partner with the Pearl-Cohn Cluster of Metro Nashville Public Schools to help students start the school year off. Join us July 25, 2026for a fun filled Back to School Festival

🎉 The Book Bus is turning another year older, and we’re celebrating!

Join us for the FREE Book Bus Birthday Bash on Saturday, June 27 from 9:30 AM to noon at Cornelia Fort Airpark in Nashville.

We’ll have story times, face painting, a scavenger hunt, Book Bus tours, and plenty of fun for the whole family. Best of all, it’s completely free.

Families are welcome to bring a new or gently used book to donate to our Book Drive. Every book goes directly to a child in our community. No book? No problem. Everyone is welcome.

Know a family who would enjoy this? Tag them below or share this post. The more the merrier. 👇

Visit bookem-kids.org/book-bus-bash/ for full details.

Back to sleep. Every time.

Putting your baby on their back to sleep is one of the simplest and most important things you can do. Start the habit from day one and stick with it.

Join us next Wednesday, June 17th at 3:00pm for National Museum of African American Music presents Rhythm & Drums!

During this exciting children's program, we will learn about the history of Rhythm & Drums throughout African American history.

Coming up next week: Food distribution Monday, June 15 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Hunters Lane High School. And, all Support Hub offices are closed Friday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth.
Events are on the district calendar: https://www.mnps.org/about/district-calendar
Have a great weekend!

Apply for Metro Nashville Public Schools Pre-K!

MNPS is accepting 2026-27 pre-K applications.

Eligibility: Children must turn four years old on or before August 15 of the school year they are applying to for pre-K. Some classrooms accept 3-year-olds.

For information visit: https://earlylearning.mnps.org/pre.../apply-for-pre-k

FREE activities & tips directly to your phone to help your child learn and grow!

Davidson County families have access to free ParentPowered text messages delivered weekly that provide developmentally appropriate, age-based activities for your child, ages 0 to 3.

Sign-Up Now: Text MNPS to 70138

Families also will receive community resource information.

Text messages are available in English, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Vietnamese, Hmong, Russian, Polish, and Burmese.

For more information visit: https://earlylearning.mnps.org/birth-to-three