Yellow Brick Road ECDC - Golden Valley
Open today 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Description provided by the business.Yellow Brick Road Early Childhood Development Center and Daycare is a licensed childcare provider serving children from 6 weeks through Pre-K, with summer programs available for school-aged children. Yellow Brick Road offers a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment designed to support each child’s social, emotional, and academic growth. Programs include infant, toddler, preschool, and pre-kindergarten care, with age-appropriate curriculum, structured routines, and opportunities for creative play. Yellow Brick Road partners closely with families through ongoing communication and community engagement to create a strong foundation for lifelong learning. Our mission is to “put good humans into the world and leave the world better than we found it."
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Location Info
6100 Golden Valley Rd
Golden Valley, MN 55422
| 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 |
Financial Aid
- Sibling Discount
Languages Spoken
- English
Location Details
- Offers classes for kids.
- Offers out-of-school time care.
- Offers summer care programs.
- Staff are CPR certified.
- Staff are first aid certified.
- Meals are provided.
- Outdoor play space is available.
Programs Offered
Infants
Wobblers
Schedules
Full Time, Part Time
Calendar
Full Year
Languages Taught
English
Description
It seems impossible to think that your scooting, walking, babbling, and talking toddler was once coming home with you from the hospital. These are critical years of development, and it’s crucial that your child receives the best possible care. Yellow Brick Road doesn’t only provide exceptional child care for families, we also build an academic foundation your child will carry throughout their life. Social-emotional growth is a strong focus as toddlers begin to understand play, relationships, and human connection. Through songs, literacy activities, and engaging lessons, children continue building these skills each day. While we follow a daily routine and schedule, we recognize that every child grows at their own pace and work to meet each child where they are in a gentle, nurturing way. Our Wobblers program implements the Creative Curriculum, offering research-driven activities rooted in language development and early learning. With constant supervision, guidance, and care from our teachers, children are supported as they begin to navigate their world and build a strong foundation for future academic success.
Education Types
- Creative Curriculum
Explorers
Schedules
Full Time, Part Time
Calendar
Full Year
Languages Taught
English
Description
The growth that happens during this stage is remarkable. Your child’s brain is developing rapidly, and each day brings new opportunities to explore, learn, and grow. This is why it’s important to choose more than basic child care. You want an environment that nurtures curiosity and supports healthy development. In our Explorers program, children begin building social-emotional skills through guided group interaction, learning how to engage with peers, build relationships, and work together. Intentional play is a core part of each day, blending creativity, movement, and learning in meaningful ways. Yellow Brick Road offers academic child care through the Creative Curriculum, providing research-driven activities that support early learning and development. With thoughtful guidance from teachers, children explore their world while building a strong foundation for future success.
Education Types
- Creative Curriculum
Preschool
Schedules
Full Time, Part Time
Calendar
Full Year
Languages Taught
English
Description
Because the growth your child experiences during this stage is so crucial to their overall development, it’s important they have an academic foundation to support them. In our Preschooler Program, teachers provide a thoughtful balance of group and individual instruction. At this stage, children begin practicing independence, focus, and social interaction, skills that prepare them not only for the next grade levels, but for life. Social-emotional growth is a key focus of our program. Through lessons, playtime, and hands-on activities, children are encouraged to explore their natural curiosity throughout the day. At Yellow Brick Road, learning opportunities are everywhere. We implement the Creative Curriculum to support academic success through research-driven, engaging lessons that spark curiosity and a love of learning.
Education Types
- Creative Curriculum
Pre-K
Schedules
Full Time, Part Time
Calendar
Full Year
Languages Taught
English
Description
Pre-K plays an essential role in preparing children for kindergarten and beyond. The academic learning, social-emotional growth, and self-regulation skills developed during this stage all support long-term success in school and life. Our Pre-K Program is designed to help children build confidence, independence, and readiness for the classroom. Kindergarten readiness is a key focus, with children practicing foundational skills like early writing, counting, and identifying basic shapes. Just as important, children strengthen self-regulation skills, learning how to manage emotions, behaviors, and focus in a supportive environment alongside their peers. Yellow Brick Road implements the Creative Curriculum in our Pre-K classrooms, offering research-based instruction through engaging, hands-on learning experiences. Teachers create meaningful lessons that help children understand academic concepts while exploring the world around them. Our Pre-K Program provides a nurturing, structured environment where children are supported as they grow, learn, and thrive.
Education Types
- Creative Curriculum
Licensing
Yellow Brick Road ECDC - Golden Valley is a licensed child care center.
Type
Licensed Child Care Center
Identifier
2000279
Capacity
122
Issued
05/25
Parent Reviews
We made the transition to Golden Valley from another location and have been soooo grateful for how welcoming everyone has been. Kjiersten the director is FABULOUS. She is so involved and has such a close relationship with each child, it’s so relieving to know you’re leaving your children in that kind of care. Since beginning at this location, we’ve seen our child’s development skyrocket. The teachers are so talented and kind. What really sold us was the attention to each child’s different needs. There is an outdoor classroom to promote different surroundings of learning, and the teachers are all trained to provide assistance to kids with different behavioral needs. We really just can’t say enough good things about this place and their staff!
We’ve had an amazing experience with Yellow Brick Road- Golden Valley! Our daughter has been with YBR since she was 12 weeks old and is now almost 1! We love her teachers Miss Munira and Miss Destiny! Overall very pleased with this daycare center!
Yellow brick road has been a great transition for us from in-home daycare to preschool! The staff and teachers are so kind, patient, and excellent communicators. Special shout out to Mr. Theo and Ms. Precious, they are a wonderful duo for the 3 year old room!
We love YBR Golden Valley! We’ve had our baby here since September and have been so impressed with the teachers and administrators. They are great communicators and deeply care about all of the kids there. I know that my baby is well taken care of there. Shout out to the incredible teachers there, including Shelby, Munira, Destiny, Selah, Ashley, Lisa, and many more! The Director Kiersten is wonderful too! Highly recommend this amazing daycare!
We’ve had an excellent experience with the Golden Valley YBR so far! Brand new facility that is very clean, organized and spacious. Communication has been great and you can tell they really care about each kid individually. Shelby from the infant room is amazing and is so engaged with the little ones. Even though she has only been with YBR for a short while, I’ve been so impressed with her! She creates art projects, music activities, learning circle activities with all the infants in her room, which cannot be an easy task. But she is extremely caring and involved, and sends lots of cute pictures to parents.
