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Q: In 2025 what types of preschools can I find near me in Cottage Grove, MN?

There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Cottage Grove, MN. The first is a full-time program that usually works best for parents working full-time shifts, and the second is a part-time preschool where your child would attend only two to three days per week and typically choose between a morning and afternoon shift. A part-time preschool can be a great option if you want to ease the transition of this new learning experience for your child! You can also check your options in Cottage Grove, MN for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.

Q: What should I look for in a good preschool program near me in Cottage Grove, MN?

When you begin looking for preschools near me in Cottage Grove, MN, consider your priorities and ask administrators about their philosophies and approach to common child care issues or occurances. You may also want to ask about the ratio of learning time to supervised play time so you can get a good sense of whether you believe your child's needs will be met. From there, ask about what a typical day consists of, what the safety protocols are and how discipline will be handled. Also, make sure to check directly with the preschool for information about their local licensing and credentials in Cottage Grove, MN.

Q: How can I find a preschool near me in Cottage Grove, MN?

When looking for a preschool near you in Cottage Grove, MN on Care.com, you'll be able to review preschools by distance from you ZIP code. From there, you can compare between preschool programs by traditional facility-based preschools and private, in-home preschools. Be sure to check any reviews from other families in Cottage Grove, MN who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.

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Recent preschool reviews in Cottage Grove, MN

Lighthouse Explorers Christian Child Center

5.0

Love the teachers and staff. My daughter of 2 gets so excited every day to see her teachers. My son loves the other kids and the opportunities they provide. Great place and more affordable than regular centers.

- Karla

Carol Overland

5.0

Good good went here as a little kid awsome and fantastic

- Josh B

Primrose School of Woodbury

5.0

We have had an excellent experience with Primrose since the start of our process of sending our son to the school. The teachers and staff have been very welcoming and nothing but friendly to both my husband and I and our son. We appreciate all they do to make the environment safe, comfortable and...

- Laura

Little Sprouts/Tiny Sprouts Child Care and Preschool

5.0

We are finishing up week 2 and my 4 year old LOVES it here. The place is beautiful & fun and the staff is amazing. I really wanted a place to get him ready for school and to challenge this bright little boy and I am so thankful to have found them!

- Kate

Joan Chadwick

5.0

She has had my child for over three years and he excels next to children in daycare center's or pre-school.

- Mom

Preschools in Cottage Grove, MN

Casper's Daycare

8861 Hadley Ave S, Cottage Grove, MN

Casper's Daycare is a childcare facility located at 8861 Hadley Avenue S, Cottage Grove, Minnesota. This facility has a capacity of 12 children, and it operates from Monday through Friday 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Casper's Daycare offers quality child care services and early childhood education programs...

Lighthouse Explorers Christian Child Center

3285 144th St W, Rosemount, MN

5.0

(1)

Explorers Christian Child center is centered around Christ. The children learn about Jesus during Jesus time and bible stories, praying before our meals, and praying for our friends and family. We include Him in our classrooms and our day. We use a curriculum that is developmentally appropriate for...

5.0

"Love the teachers and staff. My daughter of 2 gets so excited every day to see her teachers. My son loves the other kids and the opportunities they provide. Great place and more affordable than regular centers."

Karla

4601 - Everbrook Academy of Woodbury

9620 Tamarack Rd, WOODBURY, MN

Welcome to a place filled with warmth and light, smiles and laughter, fun and fitness, love and learning. Our school offers an engaging, nurturing environment for every child, during the most critical early years, starting in infancy. By adhering to high standards, we help mold inquisitive,...

Sunshine N Smiles

1818 Hoyt Ave E, Saint Paul, MN

Welcome to my profile, my name is Julie. I am the childcare provider for Sunshine N Smiles. My priority is to offer a safe and caring environment, which promotes learning and individuality. An average day will consist of meals/snacks (ACA Food Program), story time, toddler/preschool curriculum...

Bre's Daycare

11012 James Curve, Woodbury, MN

Hi there! Thanks for visiting. I have over 10 years of experience in childcare, 2 of those years were spent in a center setting and I've spent the other 8+ years working as a nanny. I have cared for children in the age range of newborn-school aged. Childcare is my true passion and I find it so...

7710 - La Petite Academy of Oakdale

470 Imperial Ave N., OAKDALE, MN

What matters to us at La Petite Academy is simple: Your child. Here, exceptionally strong, sound social and educational foundations are formed. Here, children learn to respect one another. Learn together. Learn to work together. Learn to have fun constructively. And discover how enjoyable learning...

Luther's Little Explorers

315 15th Ave N, South Saint Paul, MN

Luther's Little Explorers is a child care center located in Luther Memorial Church in South Saint Paul. We offer care for children from 6 weeks of age through their first day of kindergarten. We use The Creative Curriculum, a play-based curriculum aligned with kindergarten readiness standards....

Connie's Daycare

2568 Cochrane Dr, Woodbury, MN

I have a preschool, which I do 3 days a week. I help the children get ready for kindergarten. Structured activities, food program, fenced yard, & we have lots of fun learning. Also use ABCmouse.com as a learning tool.

Coddington Daycare

8825 Rainier Drive, Woodbury, MN

Hello! My name is Alissa and I am a family child care provider that moved to Woodbury in July 2013. I have been licensed in Washington County since March 2015, but I was also licensed in Hennepin County from 2009-2012. In college, I was a part-time nanny for two amazing kids from 2003-2005,...

New Horizon Academy - Maplewood

586 Carlton Street, Maplewood, MN

5.0

(2)

Our center is conveniently located at the intersection of Carlton Street North and Conway Avenue, near the 3M campus. New Horizon Academy-Maplewood 3M has been providing Maplewood and surrounding areas with quality child care and early education services since 2006. We care for children ages 6 weeks...

Carol Overland

1930 Clear Ave, Saint Paul, MN

3.0

(2)

Carol Overland is a licensed child care provider that offers home-based services designed for pre-kindergarten and school-age children. The facility admits and handles infants up to 12-year old elementary students. Carol Overland can accommodate a total of 12 children on a full-time basis.

5.0

"Good good went here as a little kid awsome and fantastic"

Josh B

Primrose School of Woodbury

10350 City Walk Drive, Woodbury, MN

5.0

(3)

Thank you for taking the time to learn more about Primrose School of Woodbury. Primrose School offers nurturing child care and structured academics and education for children ages 6 weeks through kindergarten and an after-school program including homework help, drama, music, Spanish language, and...

5.0

"We have had an excellent experience with Primrose since the start of our process of sending our son to the school. The teachers and staff have been very welcoming and nothing but friendly to both my husband and I and our son. We appreciate all they do to make the...

Laura

Little Sprouts/Tiny Sprouts Child Care and Preschool

1123 Weir Dr, Woodbury, MN

5.0

(1)

Little Sprouts/Tiny Sprouts provides childcare and preschool for children ages 6 weeks to Kindergarten.

5.0

"We are finishing up week 2 and my 4 year old LOVES it here. The place is beautiful & fun and the staff is amazing. I really wanted a place to get him ready for school and to challenge this bright little boy and I am so thankful to have found them!"

Kate

Joan Chadwick

3379 78th St E, South Saint Paul, MN

5.0

(1)

Joan Chadwick offers attention, care, learning, love, safety, and fun to preschool kids in a nurturing and secure environment. They provide high-quality education that features the necessary tools to reach the children's fullest potentials. They give developmentally appropriate activities and...

5.0

"She has had my child for over three years and he excels next to children in daycare center's or pre-school."

Mom

New Horizon Academy - St. Paul Lower Afton

2204 Lower Afton Road, St. Paul, MN

Our school is conveniently located off of Lower Afton Road and McKnight Road. We opened our doors to serve families in the St. Paul community in 1989. Our newly renovated school features three infant rooms, three toddler rooms, three preschool rooms and one school-age room. We utilize a convenient...

Leaps & Bounds Family Child Care Center

3438 151st St W, Rosemount, MN

Leaps & Bounds Family Child Care Center is a privately owned, child care program located in Rosemount, Minnesota. It is licensed to accept children six weeks up to five years old. It provides a Christian-based environment that aims to prepare children for future schooling. The Center offers child...

New Horizon Academy - St. Paul York Avenue

327 York Avenue, St. Paul, MN

We opened our doors in St. Paul in January of 2018. Our state-of-the-art facility features beautiful, age-appropriate classrooms that are filled with materials to enhance learning and fun. Our school features two infant rooms, one transition room, two toddler rooms, five preschool rooms, and one...

Meg Nelson

2917 Mckinley Dr, Saint Paul, MN

Meg Nelson provides a stimulating early childhood program for toddlers and preschool age up to 5 years. Their goal is to prepare the students for their educational and life journey. The curriculum targets all areas of child development and fosters school readiness.

Maureen E Sommers

408 9th Ave S, South Saint Paul, MN

Maureen E Sommers Day Care is a licensed home-based childcare service to the community of South Saint Paul MN. It provides comprehensive learning programs that aim to develop children's emotional, social, physical, and intellectual skills. The home center caters to infants, toddlers, preschoolers,...

Stepping Stone Early Learning Center

11253 Eagle View Blvd, Saint Paul, MN

Stepping Stone Early Learning Center provides a stimulating early childhood program for toddlers and preschool age up to 5 years. Their goal is to prepare the students for their educational and life journey. The curriculum targets all areas of child development and fosters school readiness.