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Pre-K Schools in Minneapolis, MN are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 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.

Holy Trinity Lutheran Academy

Very engaged teachers that care about the outcome, not just in their classroom but Academy as a whole. They are very involved, diligent,...

- Matt H.

New Horizon Academy - Bloomington, MN

Our son is 9 now and has been a part of this family since 2 years old. He has been with Ms. Mel for years now and if your child is lucky...

- Jess B.

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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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Holy Trinity Lutheran Academy

4240 GETTYSBURG AVE N NEW HOPE, MN

5.0(2)

State license verified

Faith based
Academic
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Kindergarten
Holy Trinity Lutheran Academy (HTLA) strives for academic excellence in a Christian environment. HTLA offers excellent educational value. Tuition is lower than most private schools in the Twin Cities metro. Our small class sizes allow our teachers to focus on each child's individual need with instruction that makes learning fun!...

Matt H. says "Very engaged teachers that care about the outcome, not just in their classroom but Academy as a whole. They are very involved, diligent, well prepared and...

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New Horizon Academy - Bloomington, MN

4201 MINNESOTA DR BLOOMINGTON, MN

5.0(2)

State license verified

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Day Care
Child care
Welcome to the Bloomington, Minnesota New Horizon Academy! Our school is located in the Pentagon Park neighborhood near Interstate 494, France Avenue, and Highway 100. We have been serving Bloomington, Edina, and Eden Prairie children and families since 1990. With beautiful classrooms, highly trained teachers, rigorous health...

Jess B. says "Our son is 9 now and has been a part of this family since 2 years old. He has been with Ms. Mel for years now and if your child is lucky enough to have her...

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Bet Shalom Yeladim Preschool

13613 Orchard Rd Minnetonka, MN

5.0(3)

State license verified

Faith based
Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
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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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 4 children full-day up to 5 years of age with the occasional drop-in after school child. I develop...

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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Lil' Explorers Childcare Center - Permanently Closed

9905 45TH AVE N PLYMOUTH, MN

State license verified

Day Care
Child care
We provide parents with peace of mind by giving children an exceptional education every fun-filled day in a place as nurturing as home. We offer childcare and early educational programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarteners. We also have before & after school care and summer camp for school age children. Now...
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New Horizon Academy - Brooklyn Park

8547 Edinburgh Centre Dr Brooklyn Park, MN

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Preschool
+ 1 more
Proudly Serving The Community For Over 14 Years. Our center is located conveniently off of Highway 252 and 85th Avenue in the heart of Brooklyn Park. We have been serving families in Brooklyn Park since 1999. Our newly renovated center has two infant rooms, two toddler rooms, two preschool rooms, one prekindergarten room, and...
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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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Miniapple International Montessori Academy

1875 PERIMETER RD ROSEVILLE, MN

State license verified

Preschool
Day Care
Child care
We provide parents with peace of mind by giving children an exceptional education every fun-filled day in a place as nurturing as home. We offer childcare and early educational programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarteners. We also have before & after school care and summer camp for school age children.
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Calvary Hourly Child Care Center

7520 Golden Valley Road Golden Valley, MN

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
Child care
Calvary's Hourly Childcare Center provides short-term childcare for children ages 16 months - Kindergarten. The center features programs that not only stretch your children's minds, but also provide opportunities for active play. Our hours are September through May from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and...
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New Horizon Academy - Bloomington

4201 Minnesota Drive Bloomington, MN

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Preschool
+ 1 more
Proudly Serving the Bloomington Community for over 24 years. Our recently renovated center is located conveniently off of Highway 494 and France Ave in the heart of Bloomington, MN. We have been serving families in the Bloomington area since 1990. Our center has two infant rooms, two toddler rooms, four preschool rooms, and one...
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Kinderberry Hill Plymouth

185 Cheshire Lane Plymouth, MN

State license verified

Kinderberry Hill Plymouth, nestled on a tree-lined lot and conveniently located near Highway 494 and Carlson Parkway, has a strong tradition of providing premier early education and childcare to area families for over 18 years. At Kinderberry Hill Plymouth, we pride ourselves on our unique, "private school" atmosphere and are...
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Mount Lee Child Care

831 W Moore Lake Drive Fridley, MN

Licensed in MN Fridley, MN | Open Monday to Thursday, year round | 7am to 4:30pm High quality & nurturing care Montessori inspired environment, majority of natural/wood toys are rotated Delicious & nutritious meals/snacks, a majority is homemade Preparation for kindergarten, curriculum Photos,...
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Kinderberry Hill Roseville

2360 Lexington Avenue North St. Paul, MN

Kinderberry Hill Roseville, conveniently located near Highway 36 and Lexington, is truly a unique environment. Nestled in a quiet neighborhood and surrounded by mature trees, our spacious and homey facility has proudly served area families for 25 years. The heart of Kinderberry Hill Roseville is our creative, nurturing, and...
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Crysta H. Child Care

5832 Tennison Dr Fridley, MN

I'm a stay at home mom of 2 boys, ages 4 and 2. I'm looking to watch two more kids that are toddler/pre-k age. We love to play outside and go to the park. A couple times a month, I plan to drive to other places like the zoo, library, Eagles Nest or other parks (with your permission, of course!). I have a mini-van with car-seats...
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Zoe Child Care Center

7101 Nicollet Ave. S. Richfield, MN

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Zoe Daycare Center is a subsidiary of Church of New Life Christian Ministries. Zoe Daycare offers tools and a curriculum for educating infant through pre-school age children and getting them ready for Zoe Academy or another school of your choice. Our lesson plans incorporate cognitive, cultural, nutritional basics. These...
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Salvation Army CDC

401 Seventh St West Saint Paul, MN

Faith based
International
Academic
Special needs
Outdoor/nature
+ 3 more
Toddler & Preschool Classes 16 months-5 years Family Centered Enrichment Activities Kindergarten Readiness Parent Aware accredited NAEYC accredited
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King of Kings Lutheran Preschool

2330 Dale St N Roseville, MN

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
Academic
Montessori
Cooperative
+ 3 more
King of Kings Lutheran Preschool offers a creative curriculum that is uniquely designed to our individual students needs to help them grow and learn at their own pace to become a well rounded person ready for Kindergarten. We offer 2, 3, and 5 day class options for Full and Half day morning classes. Our class schedule is as...
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Cathedral Hill Montessori School

325 Dayton Ave Saint Paul, MN

5.0(2)
Cathedral Hill Montessori School is a family-founded nonprofit private school providing a year-round authentic Montessori education to children from infancy through six years of age. We offer half-day and full-day programs for children 16 months to 5 years, all-day kindergarten, extended childcare, as well as an ongoing Infant...

Liv C says "I am so thankful for the care my daughter has received over the past year and a half. It's hard passing off your 14 month old over to another adult, but I...

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Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Day Care
Child care
We are committed to an environment that is nurturing & supportive, playful, and diverse. Our goal is to help your child increase their social & emotional skills and get them Kindergarten-ready. And we do it all in Spanish! Our mission is to "Give Children the World" and make the world smaller one child at a time. It might sound...

LeahS S. says "My 2 kids go to Mis Amigos. We have had a great experience. They receive very thorough care, and both of my kids really love it. "

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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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