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We have 17 pre-k schools in Waconia, MN! Compare and find the best pre-k school to fit your needs.

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Cadence Academy Preschool

240 E FRONTAGE RD WACONIA, MN

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Day Care
About Cadence Academy Preschool in Waconia, MN Cadence Academy Preschool, formerly Alphabet Junction Preschool, is ready to help you make the most of your child’s first educational experiences. We have a wonderful team of preschool teachers and daycare providers who consistently create a loving and stimulating environment for...
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O2B Kids Waconia

410 10TH ST E WACONIA, MN

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Day Care
Welcome to O2B Kids Waconia (Formerly Children of Tomorrow Waconia), in Waconia, Minnesota, serving Infants, Toddlers and PreK children! We're conveniently located off of 10th Street, near Augie Mueller Memorial Highway. Children learn best through PLAY. Our curriculum focuses on giving children a variety of experiences in the...
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I have been a licensed day care provider for 11 years. I have a degree in child psychology and have worked at the Minneapolis Crisis Nursery and a shelter for developmentally delayed kids. 2 of our friends have left to stay at home with Mom and a new baby sister and 2 have left for all day kindergarten and only come...
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O2B Kids Norwood Young America

316 WEST HIGHWAY 312 NORWOOD YOUNG AMERICA, MN

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Day Care
Welcome to O2B Kids Norwood Young America (Formerly Children of Tomorrow), in Young America, Minnesota, serving Infants, Toddlers and PreK children! We're conveniently located near Minnesota Veterans Memorial Highway, Morse Street North and Yellowstone Trail. We embrace the education and development of every child! Our First-Aid...
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Happy Trails

20775 Garden Road Excelsior, MN

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Fully licensed through Hennepin County, you can be assured that in my care, your child will receive a warm and supportive learning environment based on a mix of Montessori & reggio teachings, a day of enriching activities that incorporate nature and encourage creativity, food that is healthy, non-GMO and organic, the use of only...
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O2B Kids Carver

4745 DAHLGREN RD CARVER, MN

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Child care
Day Care
Welcome to O2B Kids Carver (Formerly Children of Tomorrow Carver), in Carver, Minnesota, serving Infants, Toddlers and PreK children! We're conveniently located on the corner of Dahlgren Road and Jonathan Carver Parkway. The first five years are most important five years in any person’s life —brain science proves it! Research...
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Montessori
Faith based
Kindergarten
Preschool
We are a Catholic Montessori school with a Toddler Community of children ages 16 months to 33 months, a Children's House (Preschool through Kindergarten), Elementary, and a Middle School. Our Toddler Community and Children's House have a total capacity of 40 children. Montessori schools promote hands on, self paced,...
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Karen Huntington

700 Pleasant St Excelsior, MN

5.0(1)
Child care
Preschool
Karen Huntington provides center-based and full-time educational child care services designed for preschool children. The company is licensed to admit and handle a total of 12 pre-kindergarten students. Karen Huntington operates Mondays through Fridays starting at 6:00 A.M. until 6:00 P.M.

Becca S. says "Karen is a wonderful, organized, caring professional who has been running her home-based daycare for many years. Kids love to go to Karen's house. She is...

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Jonathan Montessori School

112090 Hundertmark Rd Chaska, MN

5.0(2)
Child care
Preschool
Jonathan Montessori School offers child care services in a Montessori-based environment. It accepts children sixteen months up to kindergarten-age. Additionally, it offers extended day programs and summer camp. The School dedicates itself to developing every child's love of learning. Its curriculum includes Mathematics,...

Rose G. says "My son has attended both the toddler program and the children's house. The teachers are so warm and caring. I was a nervous mother sending him for the first...

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New Horizon Academy - Shorewood

19625 State Highway 7 Shorewood, MN

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Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Kindergarten
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Proudly Serving The Community For Over 16 Years. Our center is located conveniently off of Highway 7 and Vine Hill Road in the heart of Excelsior MN. We have been serving families in Minnetonka since 1996. Our center has one infant rooms, two toddler rooms, two preschool rooms, one school- age room and a great room for large...
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Lorie A Kummer

623 Tupelo Way Chaska, MN

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Lorie A Kummer offers home-based and state-licensed child care services geared for pre-kindergarten and school-age children. The facility can admit and handle a total of 12 children who are between the ages of zero and 12 years old. Lorie A Kummer is open during weekdays from 6:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.
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Jody Stender

201 Sw 2nd St. Young America, MN

Child care
In-Home daycare
Jody Stender offers a positive beginning to a child’s education with quality programs for infants, toddlers, pre-school and school aged children. The center provides children to learn through active participation with hands-on experience through exploration and discovery.
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New Horizon Academy - Chaska

2905 Chestnut St. N. 55318 Chaska, MN

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Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Kindergarten
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Proudly Serving The Chaska Community For Over 15 Years. Our center is located conveniently off of Highway 41 and Pioneer Trl in the heart of Chaska. We have been serving families in the Chaska area since 1999. Our center has one large infant room, two toddler rooms, three preschool rooms, one prekindergarten room and one school...
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Wee Wonders Pre School

5220 Windsor Rd Mound, MN

Preschool
Wee Wonders Preschool is a licensed child care facility at 5220 Windsor Rd, Mound, MN that provides reliable child care to families living in nearby communities. Their center knows that with proper care and guidance, children grow and develop into matured and responsible adults.
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Personalized Childcare

5865 Strawberry Lane Excelsior, MN

Family atmosphere, personalized childcare: We have a wonderful environment of fun, love, and learning. I take care of two boys, age 6 years old and 2 years old, in the Excelsior area. We are looking to add another child (or two!) to the bunch during the upcoming school year so the young one especially can have a playmate(s)...
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Jamie K Nelson

501 W 1st St Chaska, MN

Child care
Jamie Nelson in Chaska, 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 Home-based Child Care provider that can accommodate up to 12 children.
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Patricia Thompson

105 Newton Ave Ne Watertown, MN

Child care
In-Home daycare
Patricia Thompson prepares your child for Kindergarten through enriching mathematics, language and cultural programs. It also provides a caring and flexible educational program emphasizing a child-centered approach. The educational philosophy is to educate the whole person and promote personal responsibility and accountability....
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FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in Waconia, MN

Pre-k programs in Waconia, 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 Waconia, 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 Waconia, 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 Waconia, 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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