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225 3rd Ave WANAMINGO, MN

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26 mi

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Serving ages 6 weeks–12 years, we offer loving, play-based care, a hands-on summer program, and nutritious home-cooked meals each day. Children enjoy daily use of our indoor playground, outdoor playground, and full-size gymnasium. Our approach blends learning through play, real-life skills, and community connection, helping children grow into responsible, kind, and compassionate individuals in a warm, family-focused environment.
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Care Member says "I am so happy to see C. socializing with all the other babies and getting to play with all the cool things GD&LR has to offer for him! "
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Academic
Preschool
Montessori
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Developmental (play-based)

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7071 E POINT DOUGLAS RD S COTTAGE GROVE, MN

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11 mi

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At Tutor Time of Cottage Grove, we offer trusted daycare and early childhood education programs and summer camp in Cottage Grove, MN. Our learning environment supports each stage of development with experienced teachers, healthy meals and snacks, and flexible scheduling options for busy families. Through our family communication app, SproutAbout, parents stay connected with real-time updates, live streaming video of your child's classroom, photos, videos, and more. Schedule a tour at 7071 East…
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Nicole P. says "We have been beyond happy with the care that our daughter receives at Tutor Time! In short, we cannot recommend Tutor Time highly enough. More specifics: Care for your child: Above all things, we wanted to make sure our daughter was as loved and care for as if she was with family. The staff at Tutor Time exceeds this expectation. Her teachers have all demonstrated genuine love and care for the person my daughter is, not just overall compassion for children (which is important…
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15831 EMPEROR AVE APPLE VALLEY, MN

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15 mi

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Everbrook Academy of Apple Valley is a trusted daycare and preschool in Apple Valley, MN, offering child care programs and summer camp. We provide full-time and part-time enrollment, as well as drop-in care options to support your family’s schedule. Our family communication app, SproutAbout, offers live streaming video, real-time updates, photos, and more to keep you connected throughout the day. Schedule a tour at 15831 Emperor Ave to see how we help children feel confident, supported, and…
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Kayla S. says "Our family has had a wonderful experience at Everbrook for the last three years! The staff go above and beyond to develop relationships with children and families and provide a safe and nurturing environment for them. The communication from teachers and admin is wonderful as well! We are excited for all of our children to attend Everbrook."
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4150 KNOB DR EAGAN, MN

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17 mi

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Everbrook Academy of Eagan is a trusted daycare and preschool in Eagan, MN, offering child care programs and summer camp. We provide full-time and part-time enrollment, as well as drop-in care options to support your family’s schedule. Our family communication app, SproutAbout, offers live streaming video, real-time updates, photos, and more to keep you connected throughout the day. Schedule a tour at 4150 Knob Dr to see how we help children feel confident, supported, and excited to learn.
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Kayla S. says "Our family has had a wonderful experience at Everbrook for the last three years! The staff go above and beyond to develop relationships with children and families and provide a safe and nurturing environment for them. The communication from teachers and admin is wonderful as well! We are excited for all of our children to attend Everbrook."
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805 Stephens Way WOODBURY, MN

18 mi

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Kiddie Academy of Woodbury offers educational, age-specific child care programs. Our flexible, standard based curriculum is uniquely designed to help your child thrive in both school and life, while our safe and nurturing environment allows them to have fun while they learn. Learn more about what makes Kiddie Academy a leader in early childhood education.
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Kindergarten
Preschool

10350 City Walk Dr WOODBURY, MN

18 mi

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Primrose School of Woodbury is more than a daycare. Through purposeful play and nurturing guidance, we help lay the foundation for a lifelong love of learning. Right off I-94 down the road from Markgrafs Park and Brookview Elementary School, we are conveniently located on City Walk Drive. Come by and see Balanced Learning® in action.
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Academic
Kindergarten
Preschool
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Developmental (play-based)

3380 Coachman Rd EAGAN, MN

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18 mi

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Tierra Encantada – Yankee Doodle provides high-quality childcare for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers and is conveniently located on Coachman Road off of Yankee Doodle Road in Eagan, MN. At Tierra, we care for the whole child, nurturing their cognitive development with our research-based curriculum while providing nourishing meals from around the world made from scratch daily. Our Spanish immersion environment allows children to learn Spanish naturally, the way they learn English at home, so…
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Laura M. says "They are so great with my son. They have custom activities. The communication is incredible."
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Preschool

3370 Coachman Rd SAINT PAUL, MN

18 mi

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Especially for Children is a privately owned organization established in 1976 for the purpose of providing quality care for young children. Nurturing staff and carefully designed settings combine to enhance children’s emotional security and self-esteem. To stimulate their intellectual growth, children are encouraged to explore and discover with their peers and supportive adults in a safe environment. We also seek to provide peace of mind and a supportive community through trained personnel,…
Academic
Preschool
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Developmental (play-based)

9475 176TH ST W LAKEVILLE, MN

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19 mi

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At Tutor Time of Lakeville, we offer trusted daycare and early childhood education programs and summer camp in Lakeville, MN. Our learning environment supports each stage of development with experienced teachers, healthy meals and snacks, and flexible scheduling options for busy families. Through our family communication app, SproutAbout, parents stay connected with real-time updates, live streaming video of your child's classroom, photos, videos, and more. Schedule a tour at 9475 176th Street…
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Nicole P. says "We have been beyond happy with the care that our daughter receives at Tutor Time! In short, we cannot recommend Tutor Time highly enough. More specifics: Care for your child: Above all things, we wanted to make sure our daughter was as loved and care for as if she was with family. The staff at Tutor Time exceeds this expectation. Her teachers have all demonstrated genuine love and care for the person my daughter is, not just overall compassion for children (which is important…
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470 IMPERIAL AVE N OAKDALE, MN

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19 mi

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At La Petite Academy of Oakdale, your child will learn and grow in a safe, nurturing environment. We we provide quality daycare, preschool programs, and summer camp in Oakdale, MN. Our experienced teachers support confidence, social skills, and school readiness through engaging, hands-on learning. We provide full-time, part-time, and drop-in enrollment options, along with meals and snacks to support busy families. Our family communication app, SproutAbout, keeps you connected throughout the day…
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Carla C. says "My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the classroom. She greets us every more and a small conversation in the afternoon. My daughters teachers are excited to see her and greet us with a smile and my daughhter gets a hug. It was a smooth transition and the teachers are really caring. They have made it an easy transtion to go back to work."
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11100 RIVER HILLS DR BURNSVILLE, MN

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19 mi

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We are a Christian child care center located in River Hills United Methodist Church right off Highway 13, close to Cedar Ave. (HWY 77) 35W and 35E. We offer play based learning opportunities as a part of our full day child care program for children ages 6 weeks up to the start of Kindergarten. We also have a traditional preschool option for children ages 3-5.
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Care Member says "We have been part of River Hills childhood center for the past five years, and I truly cannot say enough wonderful things about it! It has been such a welcoming, caring, and positive place for our son to grow. The center is located within a church but, you absolutely do not need to be religious to feel welcome. We are not religious ourselves, and we have always felt completely comfortable and included. The center is welcoming and respectful of families from all backgrounds…
Faith based
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Developmental (play-based)

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655 Pleasant Dr Hastings, MN

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We are a child care center for children age 6 weeks to 12 years old. We offer a variety of activities and follow a preschool curriculum.

210 17TH ST W HASTINGS, MN

3 mi

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We will provide a warm and nurturing atmosphere and provide moral guidance as your child learns important motor skills and develops their cognitive capabilities. We believe it is important for your child to have a great experience here. As an accredited center, we will look at every opportunity as a learning opportunity and a huge part of your child's future. We have a Christian influence in our program and we will seek to educate your child with your support in positive behavior guidance,…
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Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Academic

2975 145th Rosemount, MN

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10 mi

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The Club House Childcare and Preschool is a local family owned and operated center. We serve children 6 weeks, thru, 11 years and their families. We believe kids need to be kids and embrase the idea of "Learning Cleverly Disguised as Play"
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Care Member says "We've been apart of The Club House family for over 7 years. My kids enjoy/enjoyed it. They've formed many friendships there which makes them excited to be there. Even though my oldest doesn't go there anymore, he looks forward to coming with to drop his brother off because the younger kids remember him and the teachers always say hi and ask him how school is going. They enjoy going to the splash pad in the summertime and fun field trips like to Target Field and the MN Zoo.…
Preschool
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Developmental (play-based)

8884 Greenway Ave. S Cottage Grove, MN

10 mi

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Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative

9781 Hamlet Avenue South Cottage Grove, MN

10 mi

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Are you looking for a licensed in-home childcare that offers a warm, welcoming environment for your little one to learn, play, and grow? One that offers stimulating preschool curriculum, follows a daily schedule, and values open communication between parents and providers? If so, our childcare is the one for you! ABOUT OUR PROGRAM: - We have a dedicated &quot;classroom&quot; space that is used solely for childcare/preschool. - We follow a structured schedule each day. Some of the daily…

9392 Hale Ave South Cottage Grove, MN

10 mi

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Kaitlin's Kiddos in home daycare is a loving, clean & friendly environment for your child. I have 11 years experience in childcare, and 2 children of my own! I also have 2 dogs, Carmel and Josie! They both LOVE kids! We love to play outside; play with stickers, paint & color. Reading books is also one of our favorite past times as well as lots of free play.

1425 North Acres Road Prescott, WI

11 mi

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Child care
Preschool

7676 IRISH AVENUE CT S COTTAGE GROVE, MN

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11 mi

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I rent the house to run the daycare so the kids have tons of space inside and out. I provide nutritional breakfast (before 8am), lunch and snack daily. I also provide a preschool program. We do tons of activities- games, crafts, outside time (walks, playground, scavenger hunts, free playtime and water time in the summer). During the summer we do fun activities with the older kids (4 years and up, also dependent on behavior). We have holiday parties with themed days. I believe in providing a…
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Care Member says "Jonni is wonderful with the kids. Keeps them engaged in fun activities throughout the day. The setting for the daycare is great on a quiet street with a fenced in yard. I feel very good knowing my son is in safe and caring hands when I drop him off! Would recommend 10/10"
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
In-Home daycare
Cooperative

1060 Upper 144th Street West ROSEMOUNT, MN

11 mi

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We're the school your child will love! Conveniently located off of Upper 114th St W, near Abbeyfield Ave and Akron Ave We exist to help parents grow happy, successful kids. O2B Kids is a place that opens minds, improves self-confidence, develops social skills, and strengthens bodies. O2B Kids helps children discover hidden talents and promotes a passion for discovery. Friendships are developed and life lessons are learned. O2B Kids encourages kids to try new things and teaches a respect for…
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Recent pre-k school reviews from local parents

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Golden Days & Little Rays

I am so happy to see C. socializing with all the other babies and getting to play with all the cool things GD&amp;LR has to offer for him!

- Care member

6399 - Tutor Time of Cottage Grove

We have been beyond happy with the care that our daughter receives at Tutor Time! In short, we cannot recommend Tutor Time highly enough.…

- Nicole P.

4861 - Everbrook Academy of Apple Valley

Our family has had a wonderful experience at Everbrook for the last three years! The staff go above and beyond to develop relationships…

- Kayla S.

FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in Hastings, MN

Pre-k programs in Hastings, MN offer an opportunity to introduce your child to school activities, develop social skills, and foster an enthusiasm for learning. Early exposure to education, including math, science, and language arts provides pre-k students with important foundations for the rest of their academic career. Pre-k also teaches kids important life skills such as sharing and caring for others and independence from home. Many parents find pre-k essential to developing the necessary skills to succeed in a classroom setting!

We recommend checking whether pre-k is mandatory or voluntary in Hastings, MN, as well as reviewing pre-k curriculum at your top choices to make sure it meets your child's needs. You should be prepared to ask questions around the staff's qualifications, safety standards, extracurricular activities and hours of operation, and of course, tuition costs.

Many parents believe pre-k is an important step for young learners, teaching them essential education and social skills. The pre-k curriculum near you in Hastings, MN typically includes activities such as creative expression, physical development, emergent reading and pre-math/counting lessons. Socially, students are encouraged to practice problem solving and to develop positive relationships with their peers. All pre-k classes provide developmentally appropriate learning experiences tailored to each age level of young children, and each center will have their own approach. Be sure to ask for any specific subjects or fundamentals you have in mind!

Pre-k is designed to give children get a jump start on their education journey, and most pre-k programs near you in Hastings, MN programs begin teaching basic math, writing and language arts skills. On top of this, pre-k teachers also use social and emotional experiences to ensure the students are well-prepared to enter school and develop their interpersonal skills. How a pre-k approaches these areas will vary, but you can count on a well-rounded approach to learning and development with these tenents in mind.

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