Community Learning Center

Community Learning Center is a preschool in Austin, MN. The center provides a variety of educational programs designed to strengthen the partnership between the district and the local community. Their specialized services include Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE), Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE), and Kids Korner, which serves as a preschool and school-age childcare program. The center also provides Early Childhood Screening, a free and required service for students prior to kindergarten admission.

The center functions as a hub for both early childhood programming and community education. Beyond its work with young children, the facility hosts Austin Adult Learning and a Community Education program that supports diverse disciplines, including the arts, technology, physical activity, and job training. The center's staff includes various specialists, such as ECFE assistants, special education teachers, and success coaches, all working toward the mission of inspiring and empowering learners.

Located on 4th St SE, the center is situated about a mile from the United States Post Office and less than a mile from both Marcusen Park and Kaufman Park. It is also a short distance from the Cedar River and Turtle Creek.

The Community Learning Center is known for providing well-documented information regarding its many programs and services. This accessibility ensures that families and community members can easily find the resources they need for various stages of education.

The Community Learning Center remains a vital resource for early childhood programming and lifelong learning in Austin.