Circulo De Niños Child Care Center
Open today 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Description provided by the business.Childcare purpose and mission are to offer a high quality, state of the art childcare center with a home-like atmosphere in which children practice rich and meaningful learning experiences through connections between nature and the child. Spanish immersion program helps children be successful in increasingly multicultural society. Our program is proud to have earned and maintained our NAEYC and Parent Aware accreditations with the highest rating possible. We are also endorsed through "Eco-Healthy Child Care", "Minnesota Association for Mental Health" and "Nature Explore".
Location Info
2830 Cedar Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55407
| Monday | 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Accreditations
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NAEYC
Financial Aid
- Scholarships
- Sibling Discount
Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish
Location Details
- Staff can administer medication.
- Staff are CPR certified.
- Staff are first aid certified.
- Health screenings are available at this location.
- Outdoor play space is available.
- Program includes field trips.
- Meals are provided.
- Provides support for children with special needs.
Programs Offered
Infants
Toddlers
Schedules
Full Time
Calendar
Full Year
Languages Taught
English, Spanish
Description
At CACCC, we believe learning starts with curiosity and imagination, and our toddler program is designed to nurture this. Our classrooms are set up with engaging, hands-on activities that encourage children to explore their environment and build skills in math, science, and language—all within a Spanish immersion setting. Teachers emphasize verbal and nonverbal communication, even introducing sign language, and guide social development through positive behaviors like turn-taking and listening. Toilet training is a coordinated effort with parents, ensuring a smooth transition between home and school. Physical development is a priority, too: toddlers enjoy daily indoor and outdoor gross motor activities such as running, balancing, and climbing. They also participate in enriching activities like art, music, yoga, and meditation. Teachers frequently use our certified outdoor classroom for lessons, and seasonal activities bring added excitement. We track each child’s progress through daily communication sheets and assessment portfolios, keeping parents informed and connected to their child’s growth, with regular updates provided at Parent/Teacher conferences. At CACCC, we foster independence, confidence, and a love for learning in every child.
Education Types
- Academic-Based
- Bilingual
- Global Curriculum
- Language Immersion
- Nature-Based
- Play-Based
Preschoolers
Schedules
Full Time
Calendar
Full Year
Languages Taught
English, Spanish
Description
At CACCC, we nurture curiosity and imagination in toddlers through engaging, hands-on activities that develop math, science, and language skills in a full Spanish immersion setting. Our teachers support both verbal and nonverbal communication, including sign language, and foster social growth with positive behaviors like sharing and turn-taking. Daily physical activities, from running to climbing, promote motor skills, while art, music, and yoga enrich creativity. Progress is tracked through daily notes and assessment portfolios, keeping parents connected and involved in each child’s development.
Education Types
- Academic-Based
- Bilingual
- Global Curriculum
- Language Immersion
- Nature-Based
- Play-Based
Licensing
The licensing status of Circulo De Niños Child Care Center is unknown. More information about licensed child care providers in Minnesota can be found at Minnesota Department of Human Services.
Parent Reviews
We started at Circulo de Amigos when the center first opened in 2015 and had both our kids there for four years, so experienced all the classrooms from infant through pre-K. During that time, we always had wonderful teachers who truly cared about our children. They have a strong commitment to the language, so there is pretty much zero English, unless they're talking to a parent. The center is owned and operated by a family who you can tell loves what they do, and who are invested in the community and center; they're always working to make it better. Our time at Circulo prepared our children extremely well for a Spanish immersion education in kindergarten and up. I cannot imagine a better place to nurture and care for our children.
Our 2.5 year old twin boys have been part of the Círculo family for the past year. Every morning they wake up excited to go to see their amigos and teachers. As a parent, I am endlessly appreciative of the care they receive at Círculo. I know they are more than just safe and happy at Círculo--they are seen and appreciated for who they are as individuals, and enriched by the expertise of dedicated educators. When I recommend Círculo to other parents, I always think about the overwhelming sense of warmth and joy that the teachers, other staff, and the space itself exude. I feel so lucky to send my sons to daycare here!
We have been a Circulo family for 6 years and are constantly astonished by the care they provide. They treat our kids and us as part of the family. Every staff member knows the kids names and showers them with love. They balance the government licensing requirements & stresses of running a business with compassion for how hard parenting little kids is. Even during the pandemic, they prioritized staying open and providing the care families needed as much as was possible. My oldest is in grade school now, and she was so prepared for kindergarten. I recommend Circulo to everyone who is looking!
Circulo has been such a blessing for our family! My daughter started at 16 weeks and the comfort of knowing she was so loved all day was everything to me. Much of the staff has been there for years, so they’ve watched her grow from an infant into the preschooler she is today. I give them so much credit for teaching her to be such a kind and wonderful kid. The highlight for us has always been the outdoor space. The playground at Circulo is amazing! It’s a fantastic place for the kids to explore and just be kids, which was a huge draw for us. We call it “school” because it truly doesn’t feel like a traditional daycare. They take their curriculum seriously, teach the kids wonderful and important lessons, and focus on good behaviors. Honestly, Circulo goes above and beyond in every way. From the loving teachers to the amazing outdoor play area, they’ve created a wonderful environment for our daughter. We’re so grateful that Maria created this beautiful community and allows us to be part of it!
We’ve been at Circulo since our first was 3. Our second started there as an infant, and we have had nothing but awesome experiences. They have good communication, are kind and friendly, love the kids to pieces, and truly care for the families who go there. We did the daycare runaround with our first—started at a home daycare, then went to a center with too many franchises and so much turnover, and finally we went to Circulo (which coincidentally is the first place we ever toured, loved it but at the time we couldn’t make it work). Their embrace of their cultural roots really exposes kids to more than the language. Their focus on outdoor curriculum gets kids outside almost every day—it’s not just outdoor play; it’s outdoor learning. They have some turnover like all places, but the core people have been there from the start, and I swear every adult in the building somehow knows every kid’s name (and most of the parents’ names). Circulo is so safe and secure and welcoming. We couldn’t ask for better care for our kids.