South Saint Paul Preschools

Luther's Little Explorers is a child care center located in Luther Memorial Church in South Saint Paul. We offer care for children from 6 weeks of age through their first day of kindergarten. We use The Creative Curriculum, a play-based curriculum aligned with kindergarten readiness standards. Our teachers are experienced, compassionate professionals that work with children on an individual level to meet their needs and to help guide them to the skills they need to learn.

We are licensed to care for 12 infants with a 1:4 teacher to child maximum ratio, 14 toddlers with a 1:7 teacher to child ratio maximum, and 30 preschool and Pre-K aged children with a 1:10 ratio or better.

Play and education go hand in hand at Luther's Little Explorers Child Care Center. Play is the way young children learn. Luther's Little Explorers Child Care Center utilizes the Minnesota Early Childhood Indicators of Progress to develop curriculum and activities with an emphasis on individual learning. We recognize that God has created unique children who all learn differently. Teachers will adapt lessons and activities to meet each child's needs.

At Luther's Little Explorers Child Care Center, we strive to help each child develop spiritually, socially, intellectually, emotionally, and physically. Both small and large group times are included in our daily schedule along with choice time to explore the variety of learning centers in the classroom including: reading, math, science, sensory, dramatic play, blocks, and more. There is time for large muscle activities both outside and in the classroom through movement activities for the toddlers, preschool, and pre-K students.

We currently have full-time openings in toddlers, preschool, and Pre-k! Full-time infant openings available in August

Small World Preschool Child Day Care Centers are not your average licensed accredited daycare in Blaine, Champlin, Maple Grove, Chanhassen, Farmington, Eagan, Woodbury, South St Paul MN. At Small World our goal is to produce happy, intelligent, and well-adjusted children. Here you will find a nurturing and educational environment for children 6 weeks to 12 years of age. Small World has great educational and child care programs for Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers, Kindergartners & School age children.
*Our Exclusive EBCC Curriculum Exceed National Early Child Education Standards! Visit Us Today!

I offer a structured program, complete with child tooth brushing after meals, exercises & stretches, preschool curriculum, outdoor play. I provide a safe, caring environment. I am licensed and insured. I am trained in SIDS, CPR, First Aid, as well as various child developmental areas.

Hello, my name is Roxy and I have a licensed in-home daycare called Roxy's Rascals. I have been providing daycare for 34 years. I was a former Sunday school teacher.
I am preschool oriented. I am on the food program. Fenced yard, no pets. Reasonable rates. When children come to my home, I like for them to feel like it is a home away from home.

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 Community class. CHMS serves families in St. Paul, MN and the surrounding areas. Nestled in the historic Cathedral Hill District, we boast a peaceful and charming urban location across the street from Boyd Park and attached to a unique mansion home. Since our opening in November 2011, we believe our programs are in high demand for the area.

Our mission is to create a safe, beautiful and independent learning environment for young children; to educate families and the community about the Montessori philosophy; to instill in children a lifelong love of learning, respect and service toward humanity, and an appreciation and care of the environment.

Montessori education is based upon the life work of Dr. Maria Montessori, who developed and refined a method based upon her scientific observations of children. Key elements that constitute a Montessori environment include mixed-age rooms where children can learn from one another; freedom to choose activities of interest during an uninterrupted block of time; and a well-prepared space that is child-sized and child-focused. The highly-trained and educated staff awaken the child's spirit and imagination; encourage the natural desire for independence in self-care, thought, and action; and help develop kindness, courtesy and self-discipline. A Montessori environment educates and helps develop the whole child by allowing practice with both social and academic skills and the room to nurture emotional and spiritual needs. Dr. Montessori believed that each child can develop into his or her best self: an independent person who is able to act appropriately as a global citizen and contribute to helping create a better world community for all of us.

CHMS is a licensed child care program through the MN Department of Human Services and is also associated with the Association Montessori Internationale, an approved accrediting agency, since Spring 2012. We are just one of 13 schools in MN with this high distinction in quality Montessori primary education. Our staff, dedicated Board of Directors, committed parents and joyful children have all come together to build a strong and exciting new community.

I have been licensed in Ramsey County for 20 years. Prior to starting Come and Play Daycare, I taught with the St. Paul Public Schools Early Childhood Family Education program. I taught in both of their infant/toddler programs and preschool programs. I also taught in the SPPS Learning Readiness Program. Prior to that, I taught at Wilder Child Development Center, student taught at Jean Lyle Children's Center and also worked at an infant daycare while in college.

In 1991, I graduated from Macalester College with a BA in Psychology and Education.

Come and Play is structured to give children the opportunity to use their imagination, creativity and talents. Art, hands on activities, group and story time, sensory activities, gross motor and small manipulative play, dramatic play and open play choices are all offered throughout the day.

My philosophy is that children learn through play and their "work" is their play. Children learn from one another and their experiences.

Currently I have 2 daycare openings for children in ages of 2 years - 5 years old.

Please feel free to contact me with questions. References available upon request.

Thanks for considering Come and Play!

:) Sandy

About YWCA Minneapolis:

To ensure the best learning environment for all our students, we offer only full-time preschool or child care.

YWCA Minneapolis is one of the largest nonprofit providers of nationally NAEYC accredited early childhood education in the state of Minnesota! We have 5 convenient locations in the Twin Cities.

Over 90% of preschoolers at YWCA Minneapolis meet rigorous Early Learning Standards indicating school readiness.

YWCA's mission of "Eliminating Racism and Empowering Women" starts with our youngest participants children in our classrooms who benefit from the supportive and diverse culture created by using an anti-bias curriculum to guide all of our care procedures.

The Ecolab Children's Center location has achieved 4-Star Parent Aware rating (Parent Aware's highest rating) and has NAEYC Accreditation.

Toddler & Preschool Classes
16 months-5 years
Family Centered
Enrichment Activities
Kindergarten Readiness
Parent Aware accredited
NAEYC accredited

The purpose of the Open Arms Lutheran Child Development Center is to provide a safe, caring place where children learn and grow.

Hours of operation: Monday through Friday 6:30 am to 6:30 pm.

We provide childcare for children six weeks to kindergarten.
school-age before and after school care.

Half-day or full-day programs,

Preschool Options:
3 year-olds 2 day/3 day/5 day 9am to 12pm or 9am-3pm

Pre-K Options:
4 to 5-year-olds 2 day/3 day/5 day 9am-12pm or 9am-3pm.

Welcome to the East Saint Paul KinderCare serving families in the greater Eastside and surrounding areas!  We offer a world class curriculum to children six weeks to twelve years old.  Our program is nationally recognized and aligns with all of the state standards to ensure kindergarten readiness for every child.  We offer a before and after school program for children enrolled in the local elementary schools.  We also provide camps during the summer, winter, and spring break for children when the school district is closed.  We encourage families to participate in our fun family events, community socials, open houses, and parent teacher conferences.  We are proudly accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.  We are a licensed center with a 4 start rating in the state of Minnesota.  Our facility is conveniently located near local businesses, with easy access to the bus lines and Interstate 94.  We would love to welcome you into our KinderCare Family!