New Horizon Academy (Apple Valley - Cedar Ave)
Open today 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Description provided by the business.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, toddlers, preschoolers, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, as well as summer camp. Our daycare curriculum focuses on all aspects of early education, from reading and STEAM to social-emotional learning, physical development, and more! At Apple Valley New Horizon Academy, we help young children become confident learners who are prepared for kindergarten and beyond. Schedule a tour today to learn more about our Apple Valley daycare center. We can’t wait to meet your family!
Location Info
13000 Pennock Avenue
Apple Valley, MN 55124
| 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
Military Assistance
- Offers Military Subsidies/Benefits
Financial Aid
- Offers Financial Aid
- Free Meals
- Scholarships
- Sibling Discount
- Subsidies & Vouchers
Languages Spoken
- English
Location Details
- Offers camp programs.
- Offers out-of-school time care.
- Offers summer care programs.
- Staff are CPR certified.
- Staff are first aid certified.
- Diapers and wipes are provided.
- Meals are provided.
- Outdoor play space is available.
- Transportation services are available.
Programs Offered
Infants
Toddlers
Schedules
Full Time, Part Time
Calendar
Full Year
Languages Taught
English
Description
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!”
Preschool
Schedules
Full Time, Part Time
Calendar
Full Year
Languages Taught
English
Description
Preschoolers at New Horizon Academy learn in joyful, curiosity-driven classrooms that build essential academic and social skills. Our award-winning, research-based curriculum lays the foundation for kindergarten readiness, while nurturing each child’s creativity, problem-solving, and self-confidence. Nine learning centers—including Art, Language and Literacy, STEAM, and Dramatic Play—encourage exploration in all developmental areas. Our teachers guide children in making decisions, building relationships, and developing independence as they discover their strengths and grow into capable learners.
Pre-Kindergarten
Schedules
Full Time, Part Time
Calendar
Full Year
Languages Taught
English
Description
Our pre-kindergarten program is designed to ensure children enter elementary school with strong academic and social foundations. With a continued focus on language, early literacy, math, and executive functioning, our pre-k students consistently exceed kindergarten readiness benchmarks. In well-equipped, developmentally appropriate classrooms, teachers foster mastery through a balance of structured activities and self-guided exploration. With nine engaging learning centers and a curriculum grounded in early brain research, children build confidence, independence, and a genuine love for learning.
Before and After School Care
Schedules
Before Care, After Care
Calendar
School Year
Languages Taught
English
Description
Our before-and-after school program provides a happy, club-like atmosphere where children are offered enriched learning opportunities in a fun and engaging environment. The rhythm of the program takes into account each school-age child’s desire to form lasting friendships, explore theme-related topics of interest, gain confidence in their independence skills, and experience a balance of learning and fun.
Summer Camp
Schedules
Full Time, Part Time
Calendar
Summer Only
Languages Taught
English
Description
The summer child care program at New Horizon Academy, Camp Discovery, is your child's passport to a summer of fun, friends, and more. Summer at New Horizon Academy provides your child a safe environment to learn, play, and explore during those happy summer days. Our SciKids at New Horizon Academy program provides children with opportunities to engage in a wide-variety of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) activities. From participating in engineering challenges to exploring motion, gravity, and energy, we will have a blast exploring the wonderful world of science.
Licensing
New Horizon Academy (Apple Valley - Cedar Ave) is a licensed child care center.
Type
Licensed Child Care Center
Identifier
801666
Capacity
108
Issued
10/89
Parent Reviews
New Horizon Academy is more than a daycare for my children; it is a second home. The director and teachers are exceptionally nice and very passionate about their profession. They interact with every single child on an individual level, and are aware of each child’s needs, making them feel warm and special. I feel safe and secure knowing my children are in great hands when I leave them at school every day.
