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1.Golden Days & Little Rays

225 3rd Ave WANAMINGO, MN

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27 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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Kid's Korner Educare is a NAC Nationally Accredited and State of Minnesota Parent Aware 4-Star rated early childhood education facility located at 600 Florence Ave, Owatonna, MN. They have been providing child care services to the Owatonna community since 1991 and firmly believe that a childcare's quality has a long-term influence on a child's life.
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8321 378th Ave Waseca, MN

15 mi

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2700 CARDINAL FARIBAULT, MN

19 mi

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Faribo Childcare Center, located in Faribault, MN, is a childcare facility that supervises and cares for children. Daycare services support parents and guardians by caring for children too young to be left alone, most often children too young to attend school or school-aged children that require before or after school care
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Cooperative

500 3rd St W Northfield, MN

29 mi

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9-11:30 sessions m-w or Thursday- fri. Sessions can be combined for 5 day option. Children can also stay for lunch until 1:00 which the parent provides. Later in the year an additional afternoon session is offer based on parent need. We are a four star parent aware program.
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Preschool
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3212 22nd St Nw Rochester, MN

35 mi

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Quality Kids Care Center is located in the heart of Rochester, MN. It has maximum capacity of 74 children with a rotation of morning and evening shifts. We provide peace of mind and support to parents and families by supplying a safe structured childcare environment and utilizing community resources. We have a safe environment for kids, high security, caring responsible teachers who are certified in CPR and first aid. Certified teachers prepare your child for kindergarten and beyond. Mention…
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3675 9th Street NW Rochester, MN

35 mi

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Eureka Kids opened on July 30th, 2018. We are a new and family owned childcare center that serves children, ages 6 weeks to 5 years, Monday-Friday, 6 AM-6 PM. At Eureka Kids, we focus on the development of the Whole Child while emphasizing Science, Mathematics, Art, Reading, Technology, Engineering and Relationships in a safe, nurturing, play-based and diverse environment that includes child-centered learning and hands-on experiences. We want to encourage each child's discovery, independence…
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3785 40th Avenue NW Rochester, MN

35 mi

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Our school is conveniently located off of County Road 22 and Valleyhigh Road. We opened our doors to serve families in the Rochester community in 2008. Our school features two infant rooms, two toddler rooms, four preschool rooms and one school-age room. We utilize a convenient electronic tool in each classroom for continuous communication with our families throughout the day. Our comprehensive curriculum includes High Reach, STEM (Science Technology, Engineering and Math), sign language,…
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Cooperative

625 Kutzky Court NW Rochester, MN

35 mi

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Our school is conveniently located on Kutzky Court NW in downtown Rochester. We opened our doors to serve families in the Rochester community in 2011. Our school features four infant rooms, three toddler rooms, and three preschool rooms. We utilize a convenient electronic tool in each classroom for continuous communication with our families throughout the day. Our comprehensive curriculum includes High Reach, STEM (Science Technology, Engineering and Math), sign language, Farm2NHA and more. We…
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Cooperative

2600 2nd Street SW Rochester, MN

35 mi

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Primrose School of Rochester offers center-based early learning programs geared towards supporting young children?s holistic education and development. The company, located in Rochester, Minnesota, provides AdvancED-accredited learning and enrichment programs for infants up to school-age children. Primrose uses a theme-based curriculum that features age and developmentally appropriate experiences.
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17578 Gage Avenue Farmington, MN

40 mi

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In home daycare provider for over 18 yrs. Started my business for the love of children, before I even had children of my own. My degree was in Family Life & Child Development.

19908 Deerbrooke Path Farmington, MN

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40 mi

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Good to Grow Childcare is a fully licensed home daycare in Farmington, Minnesota. Conveniently located near Hwy 3 and Pilot Knob road for easy access. We offer infant to 10 year old children. Our days are full of learning activities, arts, music and fun! I am a proud member of the Providers Choice Food Program as well, which helps provide healthy meals and snacks for your children. I have chosen to offer a safe home environment to your children because I as a former professional who had to…
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Jason A says "Prior to starting with Suzy we hadn't experienced a childcare provider we felt completely comfortable with. We couldn't have been more pleased and appreciative to have found Suzy as a provider. She not only provides a safe, clean and organized environment for children, she truly cares about the children and families she works with. Suzy is very nurturing and creates an atmosphere that enables children to thrive. She is patient and compassionate with challenging days and is always…

305 Elm Street Farmington, MN

40 mi

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At Cornerstone, we understand that finding care for your children is one of the most important decisions you will make. We strive to be the safe, nurturing place where your child can learn and play while you are away, worry-free. We offer care for children ages 6 weeks-11 years. Our programs are designed to provide children at all age levels opportunities to explore, learn, develop confidence and create friendships.
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18591 English Ave Farmington, MN

40 mi

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9085 203rd Street W. Lakeville, MN

40 mi

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Proudly Serving The Community For Over 19 Years. Our center is located conveniently off of Highway 50 (Kenrick Trail) and Dodd Blvd. We have been serving families in the Lakeville and Farmington area since 1994. Our recently renovated center has one large infant room, two toddler rooms, three preschool rooms, one prekindergarten room, one school- age room and a great room for large motor play. Our large outdoor playground is a wonderful addition to each child's day. We utilize a tool in each…
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Cooperative

16189 Elmhurst Lane Lakeville, MN

40 mi

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We are a Piaget based preschool center opening beginning of December. We serve families with children ages 6 weeks to pre-kindergarten age. Give us a call for a tour today!
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10970 185th Street West Lakeville, MN

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40 mi

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We are an affordable, high quality preschool / daycare experience for children from 16 months to 7 years of age. Conveniently located in Family of Christ Church building. Our unique program is year round and open from 7 am to 6 pm daily. The philosophy of South Metro Montessori blends Montessori and the Reggio Emilia Approach. Both philosophies address the whole child, supports each child in their uniqueness and encourages each child to be active members of the school community. We offer a…
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Camille D. says "Shannon has been an awesome caregiver to my child with special needs. I'm the type of parent that doesn't trust many when it comes to my son, but it did not take long for me to realize that Shannon is genuinely caring and nurturing, and I quickly entrusted her with the my only child. She keeps him engaged with exciting projects and enjoyable outings, and I'm most appreciative to her for being so loving, patient, and kind as it relates to my son's specific needs."
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17420 Dodd Blvd Lakeville, MN

40 mi

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Get set for a thrill-filled summer! Our age-specific, kid-approved camps add up to a season of discovery and fun for preschool to school-age children. This year, our 12 weeks of camps fall into six great themes: Mighty Bodies, Bendy Brains; Awesome Art; Gravity Galore and More; The Wondrous World of Food; Wild about Water; and Featured Creatures. We're in session when your local public schools are on break and you'll find our flexible scheduling works for your busy family. See why our summer…

7802 W. 175th St. Lakeville, MN

40 mi

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Our school is conveniently located off of Cedar Avenue and 175th Street West. We opened our doors to serve families in the Lakeville community in 2007. Our school features one infant room, two toddler rooms, four preschool rooms and one school-age room. We utilize a convenient electronic tool in each classroom for continuous communication with our families throughout the day. Our comprehensive curriculum includes High Reach, STEM (Science Technology, Engineering and Math), sign language,…
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Kindergarten
Cooperative

17401 Dodd Blvd Lakeville, MN

40 mi

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New Creations offers a safe, developmentally appropriate, and faith-based learning environment for infants through school age children. We create stimulating, educational, and learning experiences that promote each child's social/emotional, physical, and cognitive development. Our fully accredited curriculum is written in house and includes activities such as music, art, reading, sensory, and science. We make sure every child will be fully ready for Kindergarten!

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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&LR has to offer for him!

- Care member

Good To Grow Childcare

Prior to starting with Suzy we hadn't experienced a childcare provider we felt completely comfortable with. We couldn't have been more…

- Jason A

South Metro Montessori

Shannon has been an awesome caregiver to my child with special needs. I'm the type of parent that doesn't trust many when it comes to my…

- Camille D.

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

Pre-k programs in Owatonna, 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 Owatonna, 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 Owatonna, 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 Owatonna, 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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