Day Care Centers near Waite Park, MN
Don’t need full-time care? We’re here for drop-in needs with Flex Care! Discover the joy of early learning at La Petite Academy. Whether caring for your baby, preparing your preschooler for...
Infants
Families love the balance of nurturing care and milestone development in this program. In a warm, safe, stimulating classroom, children have a primary caregiver to attend to their needs. Plus, our exclusive, milestone-focused curriculum, Learn from the Start™, was developed by our educational experts to focus on key developmental milestones specific to infants. We emphasize each child’s development, rather than specific age, because all children grow and learn at their own pace, and in their own unique way. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.
Toddlers
You’ll love the safe environment for exploration, excitement, and exercise we provide for your active child. Toddler classrooms also feature our milestone-focused curriculum, Learn from the Start™, focused on the key developmental milestones specific to this age group, with learning experiences designed to address the individual needs of each child, in each classroom.
Also offers: Drop-In Care, Preschool
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Don’t need full-time care? We’re here for drop-in needs with Flex Care! Discover the joy of early learning at La Petite Academy. Whether caring for your baby, preparing your preschooler for...
Infants
Families love the balance of nurturing care and milestone development in this program. In a warm, safe, stimulating classroom, children have a primary caregiver to attend to their needs. Plus, our exclusive, milestone-focused curriculum, Learn from the Start™, was developed by our educational experts to focus on key developmental milestones specific to infants. We emphasize each child’s development, rather than specific age, because all children grow and learn at their own pace, and in their own unique way. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.
Toddlers
You’ll love the safe environment for exploration, excitement, and exercise we provide for your active child. Toddler classrooms also feature our milestone-focused curriculum, Learn from the Start™, focused on the key developmental milestones specific to this age group, with learning experiences designed to address the individual needs of each child, in each classroom.
Also offers: Twos, Drop-In Care, Preschool
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Hananah Childcare Center is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 113 24th Ave S in Waite Park, MN. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Discovery Head Start is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 700 7th St S in Waite Park, MN. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Welcome to O2B Kids Sartell, serving Infants, Toddlers & PreK children. We're the school your child will love! Our schools are designed with your child’s learning in mind. All our classrooms are...
Infant Program
Care for infants with a curriculum focusing on tactile stimulation, auditory & visual development, language interactions, gross motor skill development, building hand-eye coordination, and forming loving relationships with adult caregivers.
Toddler Program
Toddlers will build language, independence, social awareness, and motor skills all while learning through PLAY!
Also offers: Preschool
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Christian preschool program that focuses on school readiness. Activities include play, music, art, rhymes, books, and field trips. Curriculum includes learning shapes, colors, numbers, letters, letter...
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Preschool and kindergarten program that works on developing a child's desire for independence. The mission is to provide an enriching and challenging setting for children to develop the fullest...
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Christian preschool that focuses on social, emotional, intellectual, physical and spiritual development. Activities include art, circle time, music, chapel, outdoor play, cooking, science, math,...
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Christian preschool program that uses age-appropriate activities to focus on intellectual, spiritual, physical, emotional and social development. Classrooms work on kindergarten readiness. Religious...
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Welcome to the St. Cloud, Minnesota New Horizon Academy, serving St. Cloud, Sartell, and Sauk Rapids children and families since 1997. Our St. Cloud early childhood center offers early learning...
Infants
New Horizon Academy’s infant classrooms offer a warm, nurturing environment where babies thrive through daily exploration and discovery. Each space is thoughtfully designed to support individual developmental milestones with personalized care, including activities like singing, reading, sign language, and gentle yoga. Our teachers use a research-based curriculum with monthly themes to create individualized lesson plans that promote growth across all early learning domains—from motor skills to social-emotional development. With a strong focus on parent partnerships and responsive care, babies are supported in both their learning and emotional well-being from the very start.
Toddlers
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!”
Also offers: Preschool
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New Horizon Academy Sartell has been serving local families since 1999. We offer childcare and education for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and pre-kindergarten and school-age children, as well as a...
Infants
New Horizon Academy’s infant classrooms offer a warm, nurturing environment where babies thrive through daily exploration and discovery. Each space is thoughtfully designed to support individual developmental milestones with personalized care, including activities like singing, reading, sign language, and gentle yoga. Our teachers use a research-based curriculum with monthly themes to create individualized lesson plans that promote growth across all early learning domains—from motor skills to social-emotional development. With a strong focus on parent partnerships and responsive care, babies are supported in both their learning and emotional well-being from the very start.
Toddlers
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!”
Also offers: Preschool
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Don’t need full-time care? We’re here for drop-in needs with Flex Care! Discover the joy of early learning at La Petite Academy. Whether caring for your baby, preparing your preschooler for...
Infants
Families love the balance of nurturing care and milestone development in this program. In a warm, safe, stimulating classroom, children have a primary caregiver to attend to their needs. Plus, our exclusive, milestone-focused curriculum, Learn from the Start™, was developed by our educational experts to focus on key developmental milestones specific to infants. We emphasize each child’s development, rather than specific age, because all children grow and learn at their own pace, and in their own unique way. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.
Toddlers
You’ll love the safe environment for exploration, excitement, and exercise we provide for your active child. Toddler classrooms also feature our milestone-focused curriculum, Learn from the Start™, focused on the key developmental milestones specific to this age group, with learning experiences designed to address the individual needs of each child, in each classroom.
Also offers: Drop-In Care, Preschool
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Daycares near Waite Park, MN
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My name is Nicole, and I run a small, home-based daycare focused on creating a safe, nurturing, and structured environment where kids can learn through play and routine. I really love working with...
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I have over 20 years experience in the daycare field, First in a daycare center and the last 7 years doing home Childcare!
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A home-based childcare program offering small group sizes.
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Childcare Costs in Minnesota
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Childcare Assistance in Minnesota
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