Private Kindergarten near Mendota Heights, MN

Kindergarten

This unique period is designed to take advantage of the sensitive period when children can absorb information from an enriched environment.

Kindergarten

Our teachers use engaging programs and activities that promote social, emotional, physical, cognitive, creative and character development so your child is prepared to take on elementary school and beyond.

Private Kindergarten

Continue lifelong friendships as your child moves from our Pre-K program into Private Kindergarten! In our Private Kindergarten program, students will be introduced to a premium curriculum through one-on-one instructional time. With smaller class sizes and a lower teacher-to-student ratio, our teachers are able to focus on your little one’s growth and development. Our program includes Enrichment activities such as S.T.E.A.M., music, and art, plus all meals and program supplies. Before/After School care are included in the cost!

Kindergarten

Welcome to kindergarten: the gateway to grade school and everything that comes next. Your big kid is eager to take on new responsibilities and skills. Which means there's never a dull moment in our engaging classrooms. The day seamlessly flows. Young minds excitedly grow.

Private Kindergarten

Continue lifelong friendships as your child moves from our Pre-K program into Private Kindergarten! In our Private Kindergarten program, students will be introduced to a premium curriculum through one-on-one instructional time. With smaller class sizes and a lower teacher-to-student ratio, our teachers are able to focus on your little one’s growth and development. Our program includes Enrichment activities such as S.T.E.A.M., music, and art, plus all meals and program supplies. Before/After School care are included in the cost!

Private Kindergarten Program

Kindergarten

Our teachers use engaging programs and activities that promote social, emotional, physical, cognitive, creative and character development so your child is prepared to take on elementary school and beyond.

Kindergarten

Our teachers use engaging programs and activities that promote social, emotional, physical, cognitive, creative and character development so your child is prepared to take on elementary school and beyond.

Kindergarten

The Gardner School’s private Kindergarten program, available at select locations, offers a full-day, research-based curriculum designed to provide an academic advantage in a nurturing and engaging environment. With smaller class sizes—one teacher for every 15 students—our program ensures personalized instruction and hands-on learning. Using Open Court Reading, students develop independent reading skills through explicit, systematic instruction, while Math Expressions, based on National Science Foundation research, encourages deeper mathematical thinking and problem-solving. The Learning Without Tears curriculum enhances writing, literacy, and digital skills through multi-sensory techniques, fostering well-rounded academic growth. Kindergarteners explore daily lessons in interactive learning centers, applying concepts through real-world, hands-on activities. Technology is seamlessly integrated into the curriculum with educational games and digital exercises on computers and iPads, preparing students for future academic settings. Parents stay connected through real-time updates, photos, and progress reports via our communication app, KITE binders, and teacher conferences. With a strong focus on foundational skills, responsibility, and individualized support, our Kindergarten program equips students for success in elementary school and beyond.

Children's House Leadership Year

Our AMI-trained Montessori teachers engage the children in a specially prepared environment using a stimulating Montessori curriculum.

Lower Elementary

Our mixed-age classroom fosters independence, collaboration, and a deep sense of curiosity in every child.

Private Kindergarten Program

School-Age Childcare Program

School Age Care

School Age Care

Drop-In Care Program

Circle of Life Childcare

🌟 Safe, loving, fun, affordable, flexible, and reliable! 🌟 Our in-home childcare helps children thrive in a nurturing environment. We offer organic meals, weekly new books, a preschool curriculum, circle time, outdoor play, and three caring staff members. Children are loved, families are valued.

Before and After Care Program

School Age Before and After Care

Before and after school program focused on the developmental areas of: creative expression, community, literacy, inquiry-based learning, character development, and executive function. Daily routine includes: time for puzzles and games, science, math and construction, library, and creative arts. Teachers will also provide help with homework. Your child will have the opportunity to start clubs, create projects, and become a junior leader. Program provides daily physical activity and snacks.

School-Age Childcare Program

Before and AfterSchool Program

Did you know that children in an Afterschool Program have improved academic performance? Plus when school's out, we're here! Full Day Program INCLUDED in tuition! Your child will enjoy Homework Help, Neighborhood Time, Relationship Development, Snack Time, and so much more!

Summer Camp

O2B Kids Summer Camp offers FUN first to every child every day! We keep the fun rolling with phenomenal Field Trips included in your tuition plus lunch and snacks too! This will be a summer your child will remember forever! Summer Camp is for entering 1st graders & up.

School-Age Childcare Program

After Care Program

Before and After School Program

Did you know that children in an Afterschool Program have improved academic performance? Plus when school's out, we're here! Full Day Program INCLUDED in tuition! Your child will enjoy Homework Help, Neighborhood Time, Relationship Development, Snack Time, and so much more!

Summer Camp

O2B Kids Summer Camp offers FUN first to every child every day! We keep the fun rolling with phenomenal Field Trips included in your tuition plus lunch and snacks too! This will be a summer your child will remember forever! Summer Camp is for entering 1st graders & up.

Summer Adventure Club

Make this the summer of “I did it!” At Summer Adventure Club, your child will explore, play and grow as an athlete, artist, engineer and more through hands-on activities that nurture Active Minds, Healthy Bodies, and Happy Hearts®.

Before & After School Care

Our after school program is designed to nurture Active Minds, Healthy Bodies, and Happy Hearts® in children ages 5 through 12. Your child can relax, make friends, get homework help and continue to learn while having fun as they explore creative expression, sports, technology, drama, music, games and more.