New Horizon Academy (Apple Valley - Pilot Knob)
Open today 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Description provided by the business.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 the Scott Highlands neighborhood. Our school has been serving Apple Valley, Eagan, and Rosemount families since 2004, and has two infant rooms, two toddler rooms, four preschool rooms, and one school-age room. Our Apple Valley daycare center is accredited by NAEYC, the gold standard in daycare accreditation. All New Horizon Academy childcare classrooms utilize a comprehensive early learning curriculum, with a focus on STEAM, reading, social-emotional development, and more. We would love to meet your family! Schedule a tour at our East Apple Valley daycare today!
Location Info
14088 141st St W
Apple Valley, MN 55124
| Monday | 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 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 - Pilot Knob) is a licensed child care center.
Type
Licensed Child Care Center
Identifier
801670
Capacity
172
Issued
08/89
Parent Reviews
My son has been part of this school since he was just 12 weeks old, and now—at 10 years old—I can honestly say that choosing this school was one of the best decisions we ever made. From infants all the way through the preschool years, he has absolutely thrived here. The teachers are truly exceptional early childhood educators. They are warm, nurturing, highly skilled, and genuinely invested in every child’s growth. They helped him build confidence, independence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning. We always felt supported, heard, and cared for—just like family. The curriculum is thoughtful, engaging, and developmentally intentional. There is always something meaningful happening in the classrooms—hands-on investigations, phonics, math, social-emotional learning, Conscious Discipline, and the most amazing kindness curriculum. It’s the perfect blend of structure, creativity, and play. The school itself is always clean, safe, and beautifully maintained. The activities they plan—special events, family projects, seasonal celebrations, and community involvement—are above and beyond. From donation drives and kindness challenges to volunteer events and fun classroom experiences, they truly teach children how to learn, grow, and give back. After 10 years, I’m still just as grateful as I was on day one. This school is more than a childcare center—it’s a community that loves, educates, and supports children and families. I recommend it wholeheartedly to anyone looking for a place where their child will flourish.
Our son has been attending this center for roughly 3 years. We have experienced each of their classroom settings all the way from infants to preschool. The responsiveness of not only the teachers, but the management staff is top notch. We have seen how the experiences they foster for our son has invigorated his passion for learning and experiencing new things. There has not been a single day that I have worried about the level of care and education my son would receive here. It is truly a special place for not only my son, but for my wife and I as well.
