Best Day Care Centers in Apple Valley, MN
Don’t need full-time care? We’re here for drop-in needs with Flex Care! Tutor Time brings a fun-filled approach to early learning and child care. In a bright, friendly, engaging environment, we...
Infants
Families love the balance of nurturing care and milestone development in this program. In a warm, safe, stimulating classroom, children have a primary caregiver to attend to their needs. Plus, our exclusive, milestone-focused curriculum, Learn from the Start™, was developed by our educational experts to focus on key developmental milestones specific to infants. We emphasize each child’s development, rather than specific age, because all children grow and learn at their own pace, and in their own unique way. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.
Twos
This classroom is the perfect environment for terrific 2-year-olds. As your child grows more active, becoming an explorer, we provide a safe, engaging environment for them to develop. Learning experiences for 2-year-olds are based around key developmental milestones for this age group, as defined by our exclusive Learn from the Start™curriculum. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.
Also offers: Toddlers, Drop-In Care, Preschool
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Don’t need full-time care? We’re here for drop-in needs with Flex Care! At Everbrook Academy, our teachers are passionate about setting children up for success with future-ready skills through...
Infants
Families love the balance of nurturing care and milestone development in this program. In a warm, safe, stimulating classroom, children have a primary caregiver to attend to their needs. Plus, our exclusive, milestone-focused curriculum, Learn from the Start™, was developed by our educational experts to focus on key developmental milestones specific to infants. We emphasize each child’s development, rather than specific age, because all children grow and learn at their own pace, and in their own unique way. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.
Toddlers
You’ll love the safe environment for exploration, excitement, and exercise we provide for your active child. Toddler classrooms also feature our milestone-focused curriculum, Learn from the Start™, focused on the key developmental milestones specific to this age group, with learning experiences designed to address the individual needs of each child, in each classroom. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.
Also offers: Twos, Early Preschool, Preschool
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Childcare center and preschool program for infants through Pre-Kindergarten. Site utilizes a play-based curriculum focused on inspiring a love of learning through a combination of early academics and...
Infant Daycare
Infant program offering a physically and emotionally safe place for your baby to explore and learn about the world around them. Shoe-free policy ensures that classrooms are clean and safe for little ones to move around. Daily routine includes time outdoors, group time, and discovery baskets for sensory exploration. Trained teachers spend time cuddling, singing, and reading to your child.
Toddler Daycare
Toddlers are on the go, exploring and learning new things throughout each day. Classrooms are kid-size in design, allowing children to do more things independently, building their self-confidence. Photos of the children’s families cover the walls of the classroom, creating a sense of community. Daily routine includes: outdoor play, circle time, dance & movement, reading, art, music, and free play.
Also offers: Discovery Preschool, Preschool Program
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Primrose School of Apple Valley is a private preschool offering Balanced Learning® early education and child care, conveniently located on Embry Path near Cobblestone Lake and East Lake Elementary...
Infant Program
At this age, your infant is mainly learning through observation and exploration. For example, as our Infant teachers talk and sing with your child during feeding, diaper changes and playtime, your little one is beginning to understand language and conversation. Nurturing interactions like these will fill your child’s day and can be adapted and personalized to meet their individual needs.
Toddler Program
In our Toddler program, you’ll find carefully selected equipment that our newest walkers love to climb on, crawl through and hide in while stretching their gross motor skills. Teachers also use books, toys, games and other materials to create exciting explorations into colors, shapes, science and more.
Also offers: Preschool, Preschool Pathways, Early Preschool
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Thank you for considering the East Apple Valley New Horizon Academy in Minnesota! We are conveniently located on the border of Apple Valley and Rosemount, off 140th and Pilot Knob Road, and nestled in...
Infants
New Horizon Academy’s infant classrooms offer a warm, nurturing environment where babies thrive through daily exploration and discovery. Each space is thoughtfully designed to support individual developmental milestones with personalized care, including activities like singing, reading, sign language, and gentle yoga. Our teachers use a research-based curriculum with monthly themes to create individualized lesson plans that promote growth across all early learning domains—from motor skills to social-emotional development. With a strong focus on parent partnerships and responsive care, babies are supported in both their learning and emotional well-being from the very start.
Toddlers
Our toddler classrooms are energetic and engaging environments where little ones are encouraged to explore, move, and express themselves. Teachers foster growing independence and self-esteem through hands-on activities, daily routines, and nurturing support. Designed with zones like Creative, Active and Busy, Calm and Cozy, and Welcoming and Routines, each classroom helps toddlers master key skills in STEAM, fine and gross motor development, social relationships, and more. Carefully balanced routines and learning experiences help children build confidence as they proudly declare, “I did it myself!”
Also offers: Preschool
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Conveniently located off Cedar Avenue and McAndrews Road, the Apple Valley, Minnesota New Horizon Academy has been serving local families since 1989. We offer childcare and education for infants,...
Infants
New Horizon Academy’s infant classrooms offer a warm, nurturing environment where babies thrive through daily exploration and discovery. Each space is thoughtfully designed to support individual developmental milestones with personalized care, including activities like singing, reading, sign language, and gentle yoga. Our teachers use a research-based curriculum with monthly themes to create individualized lesson plans that promote growth across all early learning domains—from motor skills to social-emotional development. With a strong focus on parent partnerships and responsive care, babies are supported in both their learning and emotional well-being from the very start.
Toddlers
Our toddler classrooms are energetic and engaging environments where little ones are encouraged to explore, move, and express themselves. Teachers foster growing independence and self-esteem through hands-on activities, daily routines, and nurturing support. Designed with zones like Creative, Active and Busy, Calm and Cozy, and Welcoming and Routines, each classroom helps toddlers master key skills in STEAM, fine and gross motor development, social relationships, and more. Carefully balanced routines and learning experiences help children build confidence as they proudly declare, “I did it myself!”
Also offers: Preschool
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Center offering care to infants, toddlers, preschool, and school-aged children. Curriculum offers learning objectives in physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development. Monthly themes are...
Speaks Spanish
NEW Preschool Location Opening in Apple Valley; Now Enrolling! Discover our Top-Rated Preschool and Early Childhood Education program at Grace Lutheran Church, serving ages 16 months-5 years old. Our...
Explorers
Toddlers are on the move! They are exploring and learning through play; growing more confident every day. Language and relationships, along with fine and large motor skills are developing by leaps and bounds.
Discovery
Play-Grow-Learn! The morning core-class is full of fun and hands-on activities that help toddler learners develop cognitive, emotional, social and physical skills, providing important building-blocks for future learning success.
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Family-owned center providing Spanish immersion curriculum for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children. Infants and toddlers work on language, motor development and social...
Speaks Spanish
Acacia Montessori is a licensed child care center offering preschool programs located at 14119 Galaxie Ave in Apple Valley, MN. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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American Montessori is a licensed child care center offering preschool programs located at 14401 Pilot Knob Rd in Apple Valley, MN. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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All Stars Montessori is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 5920 148th St W # 200 in Apple Valley, MN. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Sunflower Montessori & Daycare is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 7561 142nd St W in Apple Valley, MN. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Heritage Lutheran Church is a licensed child care center offering preschool programs located at 13401 Johnny Cake Ridge Rd in Apple Valley, MN. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and...
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Apple Valley Head Start is a licensed child care center offering preschool programs located at 14603 Hayes Rd in Apple Valley, MN. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Miss Marie's Learning Center is a licensed child care center offering preschool programs located at 14510 Pennock Ave 11 in Apple Valley, MN. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and...
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First Step Child Care Center is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 14980 Garrett Ave in Apple Valley, MN. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Anna's Bananas Daycare & Preschool is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 7765 147th St W in Apple Valley, MN. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and...
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Shepherd of the Valley Preschool is a licensed child care center offering preschool programs located at 12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Rd in Apple Valley, MN. Contact this provider to inquire about prices...
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YMCA Eagan Highland Elementary is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 14001 Pilot Knob Rd in Apple Valley, MN. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and...
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YMCA Eagan - Diamond Path is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 14455 Diamond Path W in Apple Valley, MN. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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YMCA MN Valley – Westview Elementary is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 225 Garden View Dr in Apple Valley, MN. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and...
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YMCA Minnesota Valley - Cedar Park Elementary is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 7500 Whitney Dr in Apple Valley, MN. Contact this provider to inquire about prices...
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YMCA Eagan - Greenleaf Elementary is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 13333 Galaxie Ave in Apple Valley, MN. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and...
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YMCA Burnsville - Southview Elementary is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 1025 Whitney Dr in Apple Valley, MN. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and...
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Minnesota Zoo Nature Preschool is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 13000 Zoo Blvd in Apple Valley, MN. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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