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Preschools in Excelsior, MN are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed preschools

7756 - River Valley Montessori of Excelsior

My daughter has been going to this school for almost 2 years and every day I am blown away by the level of care she is in. She feels so...

- Mayah C.

Sweet Waters Childcare

There is nothing like Sweet Waters. We had out daughter there often for drop-in care for a couple of years before she went to kindergarten,...

- Miriam J.

4866 - Everbrook Academy of Minnetonka

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

- Kayla S.

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7756 - River Valley Montessori of Excelsior

810 Excelsior Blvd  EXCELSIOR, MN

5.0(1)

State license verified

Montessori
Preschool
Child care
Day Care
Don’t need full-time care? We’re here for drop-in needs with Flex Care! At River Valley Montessori, your child will experience a hybrid learning environment that blends Montessori materials with our unique Learn From The Start and Learn As We Grow curriculum, with specialized curriculum and developmentally appropriate programs...

Mayah C. says "My daughter has been going to this school for almost 2 years and every day I am blown away by the level of care she is in. She feels so loved by her...

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Sweet Waters Childcare

192 George St Excelsior, MN

5.0(1)

State license verified

In-Home daycare
Sweet Waters is a Waldorf inspired childcare located in the heart of Excelsior. Great care and beauty surround the space which allows the imagination to unfold. Activities include much creative/free play, circle time (singing and movement), wholesome organic snacks, baking, much outdoor play, natural seasonal crafts,...

Miriam J. says "There is nothing like Sweet Waters. We had out daughter there often for drop-in care for a couple of years before she went to kindergarten, and she...

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St. John the Baptist Catholic Montessori School

638 Mill St. Excelsior, MN

Faith based
Montessori
Preschool
Kindergarten
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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Mount Calvary Preschool

301 County Road 19 Excelsior, MN

Child care
Mount Calvary Preschool is a ministry of the Mount Calvary Lutheran Church located in Excelsior, Minnesota. It offers preschool programs and Spanish enrichment classes. Additionally, it provides before and after-school care. It can accommodate a maximum capacity of eighty-one children.
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Karen Huntington

700 Pleasant St Excelsior, MN

Preschool
Child care
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.
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Minnetonka Montessori, Inc.

471 3rd St Excelsior, MN

Preschool
Child care
Minnetonka Montessori, Inc. is an educational facility that offers programs for children ages 33 months to six years old. It provides a safe, nurturing and stimulating place where children can explore, play and discover. The school applies the Montessori principle in guiding children to develop physically, socially, emotionally...
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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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Lewin Care Fund 1 LLC

65 Interlachen Ln Excelsior, MN

Preschool
Child care
Lewin Care Fund 1 LLC allows children to build self-confidence and make progress in their social and academic development. The staff works extremely hard to provide a loving, nurturing, and safe learning environment for children ages six weeks to twelve years.
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4866 - Everbrook Academy of Minnetonka

14730 EXCELSIOR BLVD MINNETONKA, MN

5.0(1)

State license verified

Day Care
Child care
Don’t need full-time care? We’re here for drop-in needs with Flex Care! Welcome to a place filled with warmth and light, smiles and laughter, fun and fitness, love and learning. Our school offers an engaging, nurturing environment for every child, during the most critical early years, starting in infancy. By adhering to high...

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...

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7758 - River Valley Montessori of Shakopee

110 Prairie St N SHAKOPEE, MN

5.0(1)

State license verified

Preschool
Child care
Day Care
Don’t need full-time care? We’re here for drop-in needs with Flex Care! At River Valley Montessori, your child will experience a hybrid learning environment that blends Montessori materials with our unique Learn From The Start and Learn As We Grow curriculum, with specialized curriculum and developmentally appropriate programs...

Mayah C. says "My daughter has been going to this school for almost 2 years and every day I am blown away by the level of care she is in. She feels so loved by her...

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New Horizon Academy - Eden Prairie, MN

6350 POINT CHASE EDEN PRAIRIE, MN

5.0(2)

State license verified

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
Day Care
New Horizon Academy Eden Prairie is located conveniently off Highway 62, Shady Oak Road, and Interstate 494, near Bryant Lake Regional Park in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. We have been serving Eden Prairie families with quality childcare and early education services since 1989. Our school has two infant classrooms, a toddler room,...

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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Eden Prairie Montessori Inc

8098 GLEN LN EDEN PRAIRIE, MN

5.0(3)

State license verified

starting at
$1725/mo
Academic
Montessori
Outdoor/nature
Preschool
Child care
+ 1 more
Eden Prairie Montessori is a community of children, families and staff, dedicated to the development of the whole child. Our hands on approach and specially designed materials aid children in becoming independent learners and help them to achieve success in all areas of life as they grow. We foster a love of learning and provide...

Mark U. says "We're very thankful for finding Eden Prairie Montessori South. We have felt so welcome from the entire staff since day 1. Our daughter has blossomed into...

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4864 - Everbrook of Eden Prairie

9201 MITCHELL RD EDEN PRAIRIE, MN

5.0(1)

State license verified

Day Care
Child care
Don’t need full-time care? We’re here for drop-in needs with Flex Care! Welcome to a place filled with warmth and light, smiles and laughter, fun and fitness, love and learning. Our school offers an engaging, nurturing environment for every child, during the most critical early years, starting in infancy. By adhering to high...

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...

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Bet Shalom Yeladim Preschool

13613 Orchard Rd Minnetonka, MN

5.0(3)

State license verified

Academic
Cooperative
Faith based
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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The International School of Minnesota

6385 Beach Road Eden Prairie, MN

5.0(2)

State license verified

Academic
Cooperative
International
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
+ 1 more
We are home to a premier Early Childhood Education (ECE) program that welcomes potty-trained children starting at the age of 3. We provide full-day and half-day options for Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten and full-day Kindergarten. Call us at 952-918-1840 for a private kindergarten experience in the Southwest metro. Starting...

Eduardo Z says "The children are happy to attend and look forward to be there every day; the activities are diverse and vary by week, plus there is more than onw option...

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Next Steps Learning Center

2750 WINNERS CIR SHAKOPEE, MN

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$395/mo
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
Day Care
Next Steps Learning Center is a childcare facility and 4-Star Parent Aware rated program that provides care for infant, toddler, and preschool children. Our facility boasts generous sized classrooms that provide a nurturing, enriching atmosphere where children explore and grow personally in a group setting. We strive to provide...

Shelly D. says "Next Steps Learning center has cared for all 3 of our children and the care is top notch! They have low turnover in teachers because the owners care and...

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New Horizon Academy - Eden Prairie Shady Oak

6350 Point Chase Road Eden Prairie, MN

5.0(1)

State license verified

Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Preschool
+ 1 more
Our center is located just off Highway 62 and Shady Oak Road. We are located in Eden Prairie, but reside very close to the border of Minnetonka. We are very proud to be a nationally accredited (NAEYC) center, licensed by the State of MN, as well as a 4-star rated center with Parent Aware. Our newly remodeled center has a large...

Elizabeth L. says "Our daughter attended this center from the time I went back to work, 11 weeks old. She was there until she started Kindergarten this year. I cannot say...

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Zion Early Childhood Center

241 5TH AVE N HOPKINS, MN

5.0(3)

State license verified

starting at
$1340/mo
Academic
Cooperative
Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
+ 1 more
ZECC has been a part of the Hopkins community since 2001. We are a small facility, licensed for 62 children, with a faith-based mission and a child-centered philosophy. Our planning is intentional, with the whole child in mind. We are next to Burnes Park and are able to utilize the park's greenspace, playground, and the...

Kate L. says "Our family has three children enrolled at ZECC. The care and support our family has received over the past four years has been wonderful. The past two years...

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Kiddie Academy of Chanhassen

550 LAKE DR CHANHASSEN, MN

5.0(1)
Day Care
Child care
Kiddie Academy of Chanhassen, MN 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...

Natalie V. says "My children attended Kiddie Academy from 12 weeks until graduating Pre-K. The whole care team was loving, passionate, and took amazing care of my girls....

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New Horizon Academy - Shorewood

19625 State Highway 7 Shorewood, MN

State license verified

Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Preschool
+ 1 more
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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FAQs for finding preschools near you in Excelsior, MN

There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Excelsior, MN. The first is a full-time program that usually works best for parents working full-time shifts, and the second is a part-time preschool where your child would attend only two to three days per week and typically choose between a morning and afternoon shift. A part-time preschool can be a great option if you want to ease the transition of this new learning experience for your child! You can also check your options in Excelsior, MN for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.
When you begin looking for preschools near me in Excelsior, MN, consider your priorities and ask administrators about their philosophies and approach to common child care issues or occurances. You may also want to ask about the ratio of learning time to supervised play time so you can get a good sense of whether you believe your child's needs will be met. From there, ask about what a typical day consists of, what the safety protocols are and how discipline will be handled. Also, make sure to check directly with the preschool for information about their local licensing and credentials in Excelsior, MN.
When looking for a preschool near you in Excelsior, MN on Care.com, you'll be able to review preschools by distance from you ZIP code. From there, you can compare between preschool programs by traditional facility-based preschools and private, in-home preschools. Be sure to check any reviews from other families in Excelsior, MN who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.

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