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University Avenue KinderCare

The teachers and staff here at University Avenue KinderCare are very passionate about educating and caring for children.
Our staff comes from a variety of educational backgrounds which provides a unique opportunity for teachers to learn from each other and help each other with different ideas for educating our children.
The majority of our teachers have Bachelor’s degree, Associate’s Degree, or their CDA (Child Development Associate) credential.
We have teachers educated in Early Childhood, Elementary Education, Child Development, and Psychology.

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

Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1995

Student Body

Total Students
n/a
Student Body Type
Co-ed

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • Welcome to the University Avenue KinderCare in Coon Rapids, Minnesota! Thank you for taking the time to stop by and learn more about all that our Early Childhood Education program has to offer. At our KinderCare, we have built a strong community by taking pride in the relationships we create through our daily communication.Our center is designed for your child to learn through play, so come in today to see first hand how the KinderCare experience will give your child every advantage!
    Our experts designed our classrooms, and every activity and lesson, to help prepare your child for success in school and beyond. With designated learning centers such as dramatic play and blocks in every classroom, children have the opportunity for rich social play and child-initiated discovery. Stop on in or give us a call. We would be glad to show you around and introduce you to our KinderCare family!
  • We have many features at our center to help promote a safe environment including keypad entry andfenced in playgrounds. We also have a Health and Safety Coordinator, Ms. Nadia, on site. She spends time each week checking our center and working with our teachers to update them on new procedures to ensure our safety standards are being met. We conduct monthly fire, disaster, and tornado drills for all children and teachers.Ourteachers are trained in Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR, SIDS and Shaken Baby Syndrome, Universal Precautions, Communicable Diseases, Summer Safety, along with a number of other trainings that we complete at our monthly training meetings.
  • Hours Of Operation: 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
  • Languages Spoken: Spanish
  • Accreditations: NAEYC, NECPA
  • Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
  • Child care assistance, Naaccra, county assistance
  • Infant Programs (6 Weeks – 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 – 2 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 University Avenue KinderCare?
The application deadline for University Avenue KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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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)

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