Our staff are committed educators that are passionate about children.
Our staff develop strong bonds with the children and families we serve.
When you enroll, you become an important part of the East Saint Paul KinderCare family.
Our staff will value your child as a unique individual to be nurtured, protected, and respected at all times.
Our staff can't wait to offer your child a rich environment and a variety of experiences to meet your child's rapidly developing skills! Our staff are thrilled to tell you about your child's experiences through regular communication.
They will listen carefully and respond quickly to any concerns you may have. We consider it a privilege to serve your family!.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1983
Student Body
Total Students
n/a
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Welcome to the East Saint Paul KinderCare serving families in the greater Eastside and surrounding areas! We offer a world class curriculum to children six weeks to twelve years old. Our program is nationally recognized and aligns with all of the state standards to ensure kindergarten readiness for every child. We offer a before and after school program for children enrolled in the local elementary schools. We also provide camps during the summer, winter, and spring break for children when the school district is closed. We encourage families to participate in our fun family events, community socials, open houses, and parent teacher conferences. We are proudly accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. We are a licensed center with a 4 start rating in the state of Minnesota. Our facility is conveniently located near local businesses,with easy access to the bus lines and Interstate 94. We would love to welcome you into our KinderCare Family!
- Our center is locatedbehind a Senior Living Center and a quiet neighborhood. We keep our building secure witha security coded door. Children are only released to parents and those people that are designated by the parent. To ensure that safety practices are followed, our center has a Health and Safety Coordinatorwho is trained on center safety. This coordinator does daily, weekly and monthly safety checks. In addition to that, our center hires a registered nurse to visit our facilitymonthly to help us ensure safety and health. Staff are required to pass a background study before having contact with children. We also require that all employees are CPR and First Aid trained.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: Spanish
- Accreditations: NAEYC, Others - other_accreditations
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
- Accepts state & county programs, so please speak with Center Director, Courtnee for specific details.
- Infant Programs (6 Weeks – 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 – 2 Years), Discovery Preschool Programs (2 – 3 Years), Preschool Programs (3 – 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 – 5 Years), Before and After School Programs (5–12 Years), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for East St. Paul KinderCare?
The application deadline for East St. Paul KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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