Congregational Preschool in Austin was one of 22 organizations to receive a Young Explorer Learning System through Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation’s Early Childhood Initiative. This project, promoting technology and science to young children, was made possible through a partnership between SMIF and the IBM KidSmart Early Learning Program.

Congregational Preschool was selected to receive a Young Explorer Learning System valued at $2,149 because of their commitment to provide a trained adult and easy access for young children and their families to enjoy this exciting new way of learning.

A local celebration will be planned.

“We are very excited to been chosen for this computer. The children love to explore math, science, reading, colors, shapes and much more using this system,” commented Dawn Asay, Congregational Preschool’s director. “