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We have 60 pre-k schools in Minneapolis, MN! Compare and find the best pre-k school to fit your needs.

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Pre-K Schools in Minneapolis, MN are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 60 listed pre-k schools

Kinderplatz

Kinderplatz is the best all 5’s, we’ve been a customer since 2018.

- Danielle R.

Brown Bear Childcare

Kristen was our full time family nanny for 4 years. During that time she took care of our 3 children ranging from infant to 6 years old....

- Kelly K.

Bet Shalom Yeladim Preschool

Our daughter has been going to Bet Shalom for at least 4 years and she loves it and we love it! The teachers are great and Amber, the...

- Karyn

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Children's Village Montessori Day Care Center, Inc.

2929 University Ave Se W195 Minneapolis, MN

Child care
Preschool
Kindergarten
Children's Village Montessori in Minneapolis, Minnesota seeks to provide a nurturing, high quality, safe and fun learning environment that is fit for the child’s overall growth and development. It is a Child Care provider that can accommodate up to 70 children for preschool and kindergarten.
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Comfort Daycare LLC

515 W Lake St Ste C Minneapolis, MN

Child care
Preschool
Kindergarten
Comfort Daycare LLC is a facility in Minneapolis, MN that strives to offer a formative influence on kindergarten and preschool kids' spiritual, physical, social, and intellectual development. They support the students through state-licensed and play-based experiences that are teacher-directed and child-centered. They also...

Kids Dominion Preschool

7808 Yates Ave N Minneapolis, MN

Child care
Preschool
Kindergarten
Kids Dominion offers quality care and individual attention in a creative, safe, and stimulating environment. They provide hands-on activities that promote emerging skills development while allowing the students to explore and play in a learning atmosphere. This child care facility in Minneapolis, MN features a developmentally...

Early Scholars Tutoring

9787 Cavell Cir. Minneapolis, MN

Montessori
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Kindergarten
I am a Mom and have been a preschool teacher for the past 15 years with a certificate in Montessori Education from the American Montessori Society. I believe children can learn very deeply from the youngest ages and that learning is carried with them throughout their lives. The earlier we start teaching them, the more deeply...

Loris Daycare

12111 Monroe St Ne Minneapolis, MN

Child care
Preschool
Kindergarten
Loris Daycare offers quality child care services and enrichment learning programs to young children. This state-licensed child care organization in Minneapolis, MN nurtures the necessary skills to students while promoting values, love, and respect. They support the holistic development in a stimulating and safe environment where...

Christine Keely Daycare

9812 Morgan Ave S Minneapolis, MN

Child care
Preschool
Kindergarten
Christine Keely Daycare in Minneapolis, MN provides kindergarten and preschool children a chance to be independent with early social contacts. They offer state-licensed learning programs and a sense of belonging while continuously meeting the needs of children at their particular stages of development. This child care gives...

Pilgrim Lutheran Preschool

3901 First Ave S Minneapolis, MN

Academic
Faith based
Preschool
Kindergarten
Cost affordable Minneapolis preschool with a small student to staff ratio. Pilgrim has family atmosphere with a Christian based education. With our hands on learning children learn the building blocks of education to prepare them for Kindergarten. Our staff love to teach and are committed to giving your child the best...

Salama Daycare

1411 Nicollet Ave Minneapolis, MN

Child care
Preschool
Kindergarten
Salama Daycare in Minneapolis, MN offers an age-appropriate and state-licensed curriculum for all the areas of kindergarten and preschool children's development. They also teach self-help skills, imaginative play, creative expressions, and cultural awareness. This child care facility also develops large and small muscle skills...

Big Box of Crayons Preschool

261 117th Ave Ne Minneapolis, MN

Child care
Preschool
Kindergarten
Big Box of Crayons Preschool creates caring, self-directed, and responsible kids. They teach with influences of Reggio and Montessori theories while developing kindergarten and preschool children's problem-solving abilities, self-esteem, hope, expression, empathy, etc. They feature a responsive, safe, nurturing, and healthy...
Preschool
Child care
Head Start- Donald M. Fraser Early Childhood Family Development Center is a community-based educational facility that offers their services to preschool children coming from low-income families. The company uses the New World framework, which is a curriculum that focuses on teaching children the skills they would need to tackle...

Mommy's & Daddy's Creation

8255 Brunswick Cir. Minneapolis, MN

Mommy's & Daddy's Creation strives to provide a safe, comfortable, stimulating and fun educational environment in my home with a semi-structured day and night plan. Activities include free playtime, structured playtime, large motor skills playtime, small motor skills activities, story time and theater activities, arts and...
Preschool
Child care
Head Start-Portland Village is an early childhood and family development center in Minneapolis that offers head start and early head start programs to young children. The company offers its services to preschool-age children who belong to low-income, working families. Head Start’s mission is to provide these children with a...
Preschool
Child care
Head Start-Glendale Early Childhood Family Development Center is a private, non-profit early childhood facility that offers full day head start and early head start programs geared towards children ages 3 to 5 years old. The company’s mission is to provide preschool children of low-income families with a competitive edge upon...

Lake Harriet Christian Child Care

5009 Beard Ave. S. Minneapolis, MN

State license verified

We are a licensed and accredited program that serves the educational and child care needs in our community. We provide a stable, comfortable, and safe environment in which children are given opportunities to promote social interaction, emotional growth and cognitive skills. Our center provides care for children from 6 weeks to...

KinderCare

340 Lexington Ave Minneapolis, MN

Developmental (play-based)
Child care
When you join our team as a Lead Teacher you will: Lead, coach and mentor less experienced teachers in your classroom; model behaviors and provide feedback. Implement KCE's curriculum in a way that is consistent with the unique needs of each child. Create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and...

Kinderplatz

5600 American Blvd W, Ste 180 BLOOMINGTON, MN

5.0(4)

State license verified

starting at
$1783/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
Kinderplatz is a licensed, NAEYC accredited, 4-star Parent Aware rated, federally subsidized child care center in Bloomington, MN. We provide high quality care and education for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and pre-kindergarten students. In addition, we have a Spanish immersion preschool/pre-k classroom, as well as a summer...

Danielle R. says "Kinderplatz is the best all 5’s, we’ve been a customer since 2018."

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Brown Bear Childcare

236 Tyler Ave N Hopkins, MN

5.0(1)

State license verified

Licensed home childcare center providing specialized care. I take the time to know your child and nurture proper growth and development. Featuring 1800 square feet of play space with a separate entrance from the home. I care for 6 children up to 5 years of age with the occasional drop-in after school child. I develop curriculum...

Kelly K. says "Kristen was our full time family nanny for 4 years. During that time she took care of our 3 children ranging from infant to 6 years old. Kristen was always...

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Bet Shalom Yeladim Preschool

13613 Orchard Rd Minnetonka, MN

5.0(3)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Faith based
Cooperative
Preschool
+ 1 more
Bet Shalom Yeladim provides an excellent educational experience for young children six weeks to five years of age through Jewish values, literacy, mathematics, and science to prepare them for Kindergarten and a lifetime of educational development. Professional teachers and rabbis welcome children of diverse backgrounds into the...

Karyn says "Our daughter has been going to Bet Shalom for at least 4 years and she loves it and we love it! The teachers are great and Amber, the director is incredible....

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7268 - La Petite Academy of New Hope

9440 36th Ave N NEW HOPE, MN

State license verified

Child care
We provide nurturing day care and creative learning in a safe, home-like environment. Our School Readiness Pathway was designed to empower you with educational options to create the most fitting path for your child and to address each child's specific developmental needs. We offer specialized curriculum in our infant care,...
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Today's Life Brooklyn Park

9995 Xenia Avenue North Brooklyn Park, MN

State license verified

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
Now Enrolling All Ages! Call Today! Today's Life Schools & Child Care offers early childhood learning and care for infants, toddlers and preschool aged children through pre-k. It is our mission to create and maintain an environment where each child is well cared for, safe and treasured at our Brooklyn Park, MN center. Our...

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

Pre-k programs in Minneapolis, 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 Minneapolis, 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 Minneapolis, 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 Minneapolis, 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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