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Child Care Aware
1-800-424-2246
www.childcareaware.org
Toll-free hotline for parents who need child care information and assistance. Links to child care resource and referral (CCR&R) agencies and free information on choosing quality childcare.
Daycare Match
www.daycarematch.com
Online directory of childcare/daycare listings, nannies & sitters
Early Childhood Resource & Training Center
612-721-0112
4048 28th Ave. S, Minneapolis
www.ecrc1.org
Offers computerized listings and availability of child care throughout Hennepin County plus resources for parents of children with special needs and a variety of culturally appropriate programs and parenting support services.
Minnesota Child Care Resource & Referral Network
651-665-0150
Toll free: 1-888-291-9811
380 Lafayette Rd, Ste. 103, St. Paul
www.mnchildcare.org
Statewide information on where and how to find child care.
NAEYC
National Association for the Education of Young Children
1-800-424-2460
www.rightchoiceforkids.org
Accreditation offered to childcare centers that meet the association’s 10 standards of excellence. Search by area for accredited centers.
Parent Aware Rating Program
1-888-291-9811
www.parentawareratings.org
This new program, not yet available in all counties, rates child care and early learning programs on a zero-to-four-star scale, with four stars indicating that a program is achieving most to all of the best practices for preparing children for school.
Resources for Child Caring
651-641-0305
10 Yorkton Court, Saint Paul
www.resourcesforchildcare.org
Assisting parents in identifying and locating the best daycare for their children and providing assistance to parents who need help paying for childcare.
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Atrebla Early Learning
612-724-0788 or 612-588-7373
South: 2101 E. 35th St, Minneapolis
North: 200 Lyndale Ave. N, Minneapolis
Hours: 6:30 am Mon-6:30 am Sat, 24 hr care.
www.atrebla.com
Ages Served: 16 mos-12 yrs (vary by location)
Services: Child care on a full or part time basis, drop-in and overnight care.
The Blake School
952-988-3420
Preschool held at both Lower School Campuses:
110 Blake Road, Hopkins
301 Peavey Lane, Wayzata
www.blakeschool.org
Hours: M-F, 8:30 am-12:00 pm; optional afternoon activity program - 12:00-3:30 pm (inc. lunch); extended day - 7:30 am-6 pm
Ages Served: Age 4 by Sept 1
Services: Pre-Kindergarten
Breck School
763-381-8100
123 Ottawa Ave N, Mpls.
www.breckschool.org
Hours: M-F, Half day: 8:15 am-Noon,
Full day: 8:15 am-3:15 pm
Ages Served: 4-5 years
Services: Preschool
Carol Matheys Center for Children & Families
651-777-6668
6060 43rd Street N, Oakdale
Infant/Toddler Program: North Presbyterian Church, Hwy 36 & Charles St.
http://cmmcc.org
Hours: M-F, 6 am-6 pm
Ages Served: 6 wks-3 years, school-age to gr. 5
Services: Child care, Preschool, B/A School
City of Lakes Waldorf School
612-767-1502
2344 Nicollet Ave S., Minneapolis
www.clws.org
Hours: 2,3 or 5 day program, am core program with afternoon care available
Ages Served: 3 1/2-6 years, Services:Preschool, KG
Cradle Club
Minneapolis: 100 N. 6th St. 612-338-4434
Edina: 4815 W. 77th St. 952-831-4828
www.thecradleclub.com
Hours: M-F, 7 am-5:30 pm (Mpls),
6:30 am- 6 pm (Edina)
Ages Served: 6 wks-5 years
Services: Child care, Preschool
Edina Morningside Nursery School
952-926-6555
4201 Morningside Road, Edina
www.emcucc.org/nursery.htm
Hours: Tu-Th, half day 9-11:30 am or 12:30-3 pm
Ages Served: 3-5 yrs.
Services: Preschool
Epiphany School Readiness Preschool Program
763-755-7341
11001 Hanson Blvd, NW, Coon Rapids
www.epiphanyschoolmn.org
Hours: M/W/F or Tu/Th, 9 am-1 pm.
Ages Served: Age 4 (on or before Sept 1)-age 5
Services: Preschool
Especially for Children Child Development Centers
952-835-6055
9 metro locations
www.especiallyforchildren.com
Hours: vary by location
Ages Served: 6 wks-school-age
Services: Child care, Preschool, Before/After School at select locations.
Fraser School
612-861-1688
2400 W. 64th St, Minneapolis
www.fraser.org
Hours: M-F, 7 am-6 pm
Ages Served: 6 wks-6 years
Services: Child care, Preschool,
Inclusive of children with special needs, as well as typical needs.
The Goddard School
Apple Valley: 7765 147th Street West 952-432-2855
Brooklyn Park: 9292 Zane Ave North 763-424-9555
Chanhassen: 7805 Great Plains Blvd 952-934-3221
Plymouth: 16755 County Rd 24 763-557-7020
www.goddardschool.com
Hours: M-F, 6:30 am-6 pm. 2,3,4 & 5 day programs, full or half day.
Ages Served: 6 wk-6 yrs
Services: Child care, Preschool, KG, Before/After School (services may vary by location)
Grandma’s House Childcare
612-827-5693
625 West 31st Street, Minneapolis
www.elimcare.org
Hours: M-F, 6 am-5:30 pm
Ages Served: 6 wks-12 years
Services: Intergenerational Setting, Child care, Before/After School
Hill School
952-475-31072180
North Shore Drive, Wayzata
www.hillschoolmn.org
Hours: M-F, 8 am-3 pm (5 pm extended day)
Ages Served: 5-14
Services: After school care
Hopkins Public Schools
Kaleidoscope Preschool 952-988-5000
Harley Hopkins Family Center, 125 Monroe Ave S, Hopkins
Ronald B. Davis Community Center, 5430 Glenwood Ave., Golden Valley
www.hopkinscommunityed.org
Hours: 2, 3 & 4 day programs, 2 1/2 am or pm hrs.
Ages Served: 3-5 years
Services: Preschool
Stepping Stones 952-988-4080
Ronald B. Davis Community Center, 5430 Glenwood Ave., Golden Valley
Eisenhower Elementary School, 1001 Highway 7, Hopkins
Gatewood Elementary School, 14900 Gatewood Dr, Minnetonka
Hours: M-F, 6:45 am-6 pm, year-round
Ages Served: 4 years
Services: Preschool
Hugs & Hearts
952-930-3364
6512 Vernon Ave, Edina
www.hugsandhearts.com
Hours: 9 am-Noon with lunch option until 1pm
Ages Served: 3 mo-5 years
Services: Preschool
Jack & Jill Childcare
2812 Anthony Lane S., St. Anthony 612-455-8955
11870 Ulysses St NE , Blaine 763-784-1451
www.jackandjilledu.com
Hours: M-F, 7 am-6 pm
Ages Served: 6 wks-5 years and KG-grade 6
Services: Child care, Preschool, KG, B/A School
Kinderberry Hill Child Development Centers
Eden Prairie (opens fall 2008) 763-383-6161
Edina: Southdale 952-925-5881
Minneapolis: 50 S. 6th St. 612-436-1003
Plymouth: Carlson Center 763-404-1070
Roseville: Rosedale 651-481-8069
Woodbury: 1205 Woodbury Dr 651-209-6690
www.kinderberryhill.com
Hours: Vary by location
Ages Served: 6 wks-school-age
Services: Child care, Preschool, (KG, B/A School & Summer Programs at select locations)
Kindercare Learning Centers
651-735-1985
Locations throughout the Twin Cities
www.kindercare.com
Hours: M-F, 6:30 am-6 pm
Ages Served: 6 wks-12 years
Services: Child care, Preschool, KG, Before/After School
La Petite Academy
800-527-3848
Locations throughout the Twin Cities
www.lapetite.com
Hours: M-F, 6:30 am-6:30 pm (some locations may vary)
Ages Served: 6 wks-12 years
Services: Child care, Preschool, B/A School
Lasting Impressions Child Care Learning Center
651-227-9409
2515 Wabash Ave, St. Pau
lwww.lastingimpressionscc.net
Hours: M-F, 7 am-6 pm
Ages Served: 6 wks-6 years
Services: Child care, Preschool, B/A School
Linden Hills Child Care Center
612-922-4501
4201 Sheridan Ave S, Minneapolis
www.lindenhillschildcare.com
Hours: M-F, 7 am-6:15 pm
Ages Served: 6 wks-KG age
Services: Child care, Preschool
New Horizon Academy
763-557-1111
Locations throughout the Twin Cities
www.newhorizonacademy.net
Hours: M-F, 6 am-6:30 pm (some locations may vary)
Ages Served: 6 wks-12 years
Services: Child care, Preschool, B/A School
Minnetonka Schools Preschool
952-401-6812
Deephaven Education Center
4584 Vine Hill Road, Deephaven
Hours: 2, 3 & 4 day programs, 2 1/2 am or pm hrs.
Ages Served: 2 1/2-5 years
Services: Preschool
Northwestern College Child Development Center
651-628-3110
2945 Lincoln Drive, Roseville
http://nwc.edu/display/1330
Hours: M-F, 6:30 am-6 pm
Ages Served: 16 mo. through preschool age
Services: Child Care, Preschool
Paidea Child Development Center
651-714-8646
949 Geneva Avenue, Oakdale
www.paideachild.com
Hours: M-F, 6:45 am-6 pm
Ages Served: 16 mo-12 years
Services: Child Care, Preschool, B/A School
Peace of Mind Early Education Center
9025 Tamarack Rd, Woodbury 651-731-2608
1825 Woodwinds Dr, Woodbury 651-232-6811
www.peaceofminddaycare.com
Hours: M-F, 6 am-6 pm, 1-5 full or half days
Ages Served: Infant-schoolage
Services: Child Care, Preschool
Playschool Childcare, Inc.
651-779-7926
1709 N. McKnight Road, Maplewood
www.playschoolchildcare.com
Hours: M-F, 6 am-6:15 pm
Ages Served: 6 wks-12 years (14 in summer)
Services: Child Care, Preschool, B/A School
Primrose Schools
7800 Eden Prairie Rd, Eden Prairie 952-944-6025
6975 Wedgwood Rd, Maple Grove 763-494-4330
17805 Old Rockford Rd, Plymouth 763-519-9150
7459 South Park Dr, Savage 952-226-4352
10350 City Walk Dr, Woodbury 651-731-5333
www.primroseschools.com
Hours: Vary by location
Ages Served: Infant-School-age
Services: Child care, Preschool, KG, Before/After School
St. David’s Child Development and Family Services
952-939-0396
3395 Plymouth Rd., Minnetonka
www.stdavids.net
Hours: M-F, 8:45-11:45 am or 7 am-6 pm
Ages Served: 16 mo-5 years
Services: Preschool, inclusion for children of all abilities.
Tesseract School
651-454-0604
3800 Tesseract Place, Eagan
www.tesseract.pvt.k12.mn.us
Hours: 2,3 or 5 day programs, 8:30 am-3:30 pm, extended day available
Ages Served: 3-5 years
Services: Preschool, KG readiness, B/A School
YMCA Child Care/Preschools
www.ymcatwincities.org
School Age Care 612-230-9622
Sites throughout the greater metro area. Call or check online for locations.
Hours: 6 am-6:30 pm
Ages Served: KG- 6th Grade
Services: Before/After Care / School Release Days
Preschool Only Sites
New Richmond Area YMCA 715-246-2252
Northeast Family YMCA, WBLake 651-777-8103
Northwest Family YMCA, Shoreview 651-483-2671
River Falls Area YMCA 715-425-9778
Southeast Area YMCA, Woodbury 651-731-9507
Southwest Area YMCA, Eagan 651-456-9622
St. Croix Valley YMCA, Hudson 715-386-1616
Northwest Area YMCA, New Hope 763-535-4800
Hours: 2-5 day programs, am and pm sessions, plus extended day at some locations.
Ages Served: 2-5 years
Licensed Child Care & Preschool Sites
East Area YMCA, St. Paul 651-771-8881
Midway YMCA, St. Paul 651-646-4557
Northwest Area YMCA, New Hope 763-535-4800
Southwest Area YMCA, Eagan 651-456-9622
St. Croix Valley YMCA, Hudson 715-386-1616
Hours: 6 am-6:30 pm
Ages Served: 6 wks-KG
YWCA Child Care
Dwntwn Mpls: 1130 Nicollet Mall 612-215-4197
Midtown Mpls: 2121 East Lake St 612-215-4328
www.ywca-minneapolis.org
Hours: M-F, 7 am-6 pm
Ages Served: Infant-school-age
Services: Child care, Preschool, (KG & Before/After School Dwntwn only)
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ABC International Montessori Academy
952-881-1717
10801 Normandale Blvd. S., Bloomington
www.abcinternationalmontessori.org/index.html
Hours : M-F, 9 am-Noon or 9 am-3 pm
Ages Served: 2 1/2-5 years
Services: Preschool, Before/After School
7:30 am-5:30 pm
Bright Water Montessori
612-302-3410
1210 37th Avenue N, Minneapolis
www.brightwatermontessori.org
Hours : M-F, 7:15 am-5:30 pm
Ages Served: 16 mo-6 years
Services: Child care, Preschool, Full or Half day Summer Program
The Learning Ladder
763-473-1877
2000 Merimac Lane N, Suite 100, Plymouth
www.the-learning-ladder.net
Hours: M-F, 7 am-5:30 pm
Ages Served: 24 mo-5 years
Services: Preschool
Little Flowers Montessori School
763-559-5843
4155 Zachary Lane, N., Plymouth
www.littleflowers-mn.org
Hours : M-F, 8:30-11:30 am or
8:30 am-3:30 pm, extended day available
Ages Served: 16 mo.-6 years
Services: Child care, Preschool
Mini Apple International Montessori
7043 10th Street North, Oakdale 651-739-6275
1875 W. Perimeter & Fairview Ave, Roseville 651-628-9575
1125 5th Street SE, Minneapolis 612-378-9375
http://miniapplemontessori.com
Hours: M-F, 6:30 am-6 pm
Ages Served: 6 wks-6 years (vary by location)
Services: Child care, Preschool, KG, School-age Summer Camp 6-9 years.
Parents Choice for Kids
952-894-7377
3150 West Park Dr, Burnsville
www.parentschoiceforkidscc.com
Hours: M-F, 6:30 am-6 pm
Ages Served: 6 wks-school-age
Services: Child care, Preschool, B/A School
Rainbow Montessori Learning Center & Daycare, Inc.
952-888-8052
8736 Nicollet Ave. S., Bloomington
www.rainbowmontessoriinc.com
Hours: M-F, 6:30 am-6 pm year-round
Ages Served: 6 wks-10 years
Services: Child care, Preschool, KG, Before/After School
St. Croix Montessori
651-436-2603
177 Neal Ave, Stillwater
www.stcroixacademy.org
Hours: M-F, Full Day: 8:30 am-3 pm, Half Day: 8:30-11:30 am, Extended Day available
Ages Served: 18 mo-12 years
Services: Child care, Preschool, KG, Before/After School
Step by Step Montessori
763-557-6777
Brooklyn Park: 8455 W. Broadway 763-493-9093
Chaska: 1485 White Oak Dr. 952-368-4456
Corcoran: 23610 County Rd. 10 763-498-5437
Edina: 6519 Barrie Rd. 952-920-7450
Maple Grove: 11601 73rd Ave. N. 763-315-3602
Plymouth: 4355 Highway 169 763-557-6777
St. Anthony: 2955 Hwy. 88 612-788-8010
Wayzata: 15300 Wayzata Blvd. 952-476-0240
.www.stepbystepmontessori.com
Hours: M-F, 6:30 am-6 pm
Ages Served: 6 wks-8 years
Services: Child care, Preschool, KG, Before/After School
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Cedarcrest Academy Kinder Campus
763-494-5387
Cross Winds Church, 15051 Weaver Lake Rd, Maple Grove
www.cedarcrest.org
Hours: 8-11:30 am, PreK-3:Tu/Th, PreK-4: M,W,F (hrs. subject to change)
Ages Served: 3-4 years
Services: Preschool
Convent of the Visitation
651-683-1739
2455 Visitation Dr, Mendota Heights
www.visitation.net
Hours: M-F, 7 am-6 pm
Ages Served: 6 wks-5 years
Services: Child care, Preschool, B/A School
Gethsemane Lutheran School
651-739-7540
2410 Stillwater Rd., Maplewood
www.geth.org
Hours: 2 or 3 day preschool: 9:35 am-12:05 pm , 5-day KG readiness: 1:20-4:05 pm
Ages Served: 3-5 years
Services: Preschool, KG readiness, Before/After School
Immaculate Heart of Mary Preschool
952-935-2302
13505 Excelsior Blvd, Minnetonka
www.ihmcs.org
Hours: 2, 3 or 5 day programs: 9-11:30 am or 12:30-3 pm. Extended day: 9 am-3 pm
Ages Served: 3-5 years
Services: Preschool
Maranatha Christian Academy
612-588-2850
North Campus - 9201 75th Ave N, Brooklyn Park
www.maranathachristianacademy.org
Hours: M-F, Half day: 8:30 am-Noon, Full day: 8:30 am-3:15 pm
Ages Served: 36 mo-5 years
Services: Preschool
St. Bartholomew Catholic School
952-473-6189
630 East Wayzata Boulevard, Wayzata
www.st-barts.org
Hours: 8:30-11 am. 3 yrs: Tu/Thu, 4-5 yrs: M, W, F. KG Readiness: M-F, 8:30-3:10 pm.
Ages Served: 3-5 years
Services: Preschool, KG Readiness
St. Peter’s Lutheran School
952-927-8400
5421 France Ave S., Edina
www.stpetersedina.org
Hours: M-F, 7 am-6 pm, full or part time childcare, 2-4 day am or pm preschool
Ages Served: 6 wk-5 years
Services: Child care, Preschool
Talmud Torah of St. Paul
Gayle Johnson Cohen Preschool
651-698-8807
768 Hamline Ave, S., St. Paul
www.ttsp.org
Hours: 7:30 am-6 pm M-Th, 7:30 am-3 pm Fri.
Ages Served: 33 mo-5 years
Services: Jewish Preschool, Before/After School
Torah Tots
952-285-8647
Torah Academy of Minneapolis
2800 Joppa Ave. S, St. Louis Park
www.torahacademymn.org
Hours: M-F, 7 am-6 pm
Ages Served: 2-3 years
Services: Childcare, Before/After School
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Catalina’s Preschool Spanish
612-823-2879
Southwest Minneapolis
www.preschoolspanish.com
Hours: weekdays - check web or call for times
Ages Served: 1 1/2-6 years with parents
Services:30-45 min Spanish classes for preschoolers and their parents.
The French Academy of Minnesota
952-944-1930
6800 Cedar Lake Road, St. Louis Park
www.famn.org
Hours: M,Tu,Th,F, 9 am-3:30 pm, half day for preschool
Ages Served: 33 mo-5 years
Services: Preschool, KG, Before/After School
The International School
952-918-1800
6385 Beach Rd, Eden Prairie
www.ism-sabis.net
Hours: M-F, half-day: 8:45 am-12:45 pm, full-day: 8:45 am-3:30 pm. Extended day available.
Ages Served: 3-5 years
Services: Preschool, Daily instruction in Spanish or French
Joyce Preschool
612-823-2447
1219 West 31st Street, Minneapolis
www.joycepreschool.org
Hours: 9 am-4:30 pm, 2-3 days, am or pm.
Ages Served: 3-5 yrs, 30 mo-3 yrs parent/child class, 4-7 yrs for camps.
Services: Dual immersion (Spanish/English) Preschool, parent/child classes, camps.
Kinderstube - German Immersion
651-353-5147
106 W. Diamond Lake Rd., Mpls.
104 Snelling Ave. S. St. Paul
www.gai-mn.org/kinderstube.html
Hours: 2-5 day programs, Half day: 8:45-11:45 am or 1:15-4:15 pm. Full &extended day available.
Ages Served: 3-6 years
Services: Preschool, Before/After School
Mis Amigos Spanish Immersion Preschool
952-935-5588
412 5th Avenue North, Hopkins
www.misamigospreschool.com
Hours: 1-5 day am or pm programs, hrs based on age
Ages Served: 33 mo-5 years
Services: Preschool, KG Enrichment, +free Infant/Parent classes
New World Bilingual Childcare
651-552-7069
2855 47th Street E, Inver Grove Heights
www.bilingualchildcare.org
Hours: M-F, 7 am-5:30 pm, 2-3 half days or full time
Ages Served: 16 mo-KG
Services: Childcare, Preschool, Spanish Immersion in non-denom. Christian setting
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CareAt Home Child Care Service
763-476-5262
17610 19th Ave N, Minneapolis
www.athomechildcareservices.com
Hours: Flexible am/pm
Ages Served: Infant-school-age
Services: Hourly in-home child care for sick kids, overnights, school closings
Jack & Jill Sitter Service, Inc.
651-429-2963
1080 Jessie Street, St. Paul
www.jackandjillsittingservices.com
Hours: Flexible am/pm
Ages Served: Infant-school-age
Services: Hourly in-home sick child care.
Services: Metrowide hourly in-home sick child care.
Under the Weather Sick Childcare Center
8590 Edinburgh Centre Dr., Brooklyn Park 763-425-5959
Sick Childcare Center 612-968-4245
Sick Child In-Home Care 612-968-4241
www.undertheweathersickchildcare.com
Hours: Center – 6 am-6 pm
Ages Served: 6 wks-12 years
Services: Care for children with minor illnesses at Center or in their homes. After hours care also available.
Club Kid
Centennial Lakes Plaza, Edina 952-831-1055
Ridge Square North, Mntka 952-545-1979
www.clubkidfun.com
Hours : Mon-Thu, 9 am-9:30 pm;
Fri &Sat, 9 am-11 pm; Sundays Noon-6 pm
Ages Served: 16 mo-10 years
Services: Accepting children on an hourly basis. No appointment required.
KidsPark
651-695-4008
1961 St. Clair Avenue, St. Paul
www.kidsparkdropin.org
Hours : 16 mo-5 yrs: Mon-Fri 9am-3pm, 6 wks-16 mo: MWF, 9 am-Noon
Ages Served: 6 wks-5 years
Services: Drop-in child care co-operative. Pre-registration required.
Edina Family Center Child Care
952-848-3980
5701 Normandale Rd, Edina
www.edina.k12.mn.us/community/familycenter
Hours : M, W, Th, F, 8:45 am-3 pm. Tu 8:45 am-2 pm
Ages Served: 6 wks-KG age
Services: Drop-in service based on available space or up to 2 wk prior request.
Playworks
952-445-PLAY
2200 Trail of Dreams NW, Prior Lake
www.playworksfun.com
Hours : M-F: 6:30 am-7 pm, Sat-Sun: 9 am-7 pm
Ages Served: 6 wks-12 years
Services: Hourly short term child care, summer camp, birthday parties
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