New Horizon Academy (St. Paul - Lower Afton)
Closed today Next open Mon 6:00 AM
Description provided by the business.Thank you for considering the St. Paul, Minnesota New Horizon Academy, serving St. Paul, Woodbury, Maplewood, and surrounding area families since 1989. We have one infant room, one toddler room, two preschool rooms, and two school-age rooms for our before and after-school program. Our St. Paul 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 St. Paul – Lower Afton daycare center today.
Location Info
2204 Lower Afton Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55119
| 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
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NECPA
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 (St. Paul - Lower Afton) is a licensed child care center.
Type
Licensed Child Care Center
Identifier
801677
Capacity
107
Issued
10/89
Parent Reviews
From my first conversation on the phone with the director, I knew this daycare center was a great fit! The building is clean inside and out, and families are kindly greeted at the door. I love the updates shared throughout the day so I can be in tune with what’s going on with my baby girl. If you want a daycare that puts children first and values education, this is definitely the place for you!
