TOP 10 Preschools in Dayton, MN

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

There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Dayton, 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 Dayton, MN for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.

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

When you begin looking for preschools near me in Dayton, 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 Dayton, MN.

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

When looking for a preschool near you in Dayton, 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 Dayton, MN who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.

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Recent preschool reviews in Dayton, MN

New Horizon Academy - Andover, MN

5.0

We absolutely adore New Horizon Academy. The staff are kind, patient, friendly, and fun, and we know they are providing excellent care to our little one. We especially love to see the pictures they take of her adventures throughout the day and appreciate that she is also learning so much from the...

- Care member

PRESCHOOL/PRE-KINDERGARTEN ONLY!! Zion Lutheran Pre-Kindergarten

5.0

My wife and I have been involved with Zion pre-k going on 3 years now for our son and now our daughter. Being normal parents and scared of our kids going off to school not under our watchful eye, we were so blessed that we were referred to Zion pre-k by my wife’s co worker that had nothing but...

- Jeff A.

New Horizon Academy - Champlin, MN

5.0

- Caitlin W.

New Horizon Academy - Maple Grove, MN

5.0

Our son is 9 now and has been a part of this family since 2 years old. He has been with Ms. Mel for years now and if your child is lucky enough to have her you know just how special she is. From Ms. Rhonda getting him on his first pre-k bus (and calming our tears- forever grateful), Aimee driving to...

- Jess B.

A Place For Kids

5.0

I highly recommend you explore A Place for Kids as a childcare/pre-school option. Children have safe learning and play environments, both indoor and outdoor. Susan is very engaging with all children and families. She incorporates positive social and emotional skill building, as well as pre-school...

- Andrea O

Preschools in Dayton, MN

Mary J Hansegard

11200 133rd Ave N, Dayton, MN

Mary Hansegard in Dayton, Minnesota seeks to provide a nurturing, high quality, safe and fun learning environment that is fit for the child’s overall growth and development. It is home-based Child Care provider that can accommodate up to 12 children under school age.

Christine Wollersheim

15660 N Diamond Lake Rd, Dayton, MN

Christine Wollersheim is a state-licensed provider who offers home-based child care services designed for infants up to school-age kids. Located in Dayton, MN, the company can accommodate a total of 12 full-time children. Christine Wollersheim has been doing business since she started in 1994.

New Horizon Academy - Andover, MN

13130 Riverdale Drive Northwest, COON RAPIDS, MN

5.0

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New Horizon Academy Andover is located conveniently in Andover, Minn., off of Riverdale Drive and Round Lake Boulevard NW. We have been serving families in Andover, Coon Rapids, Blain, Anoka, and nearby areas with quality childcare and early education services since 2006. Our school has two infant...

5.0

"New horizon andover hasamazing director and always makes sure my daughter has everything she needs. The teachers there are very nice and I never have to worry when my daughter goes to daycare. "

Care member

PRESCHOOL/PRE-KINDERGARTEN ONLY!! Zion Lutheran Pre-Kindergarten

1601 4th Ave S, ANOKA, MN

Starting at $125/mo

5.0

(1)

PRESCHOOL/Pre-KINDERGARTEN ONLY!! Zion Pre-K is committed to serving 3, 4, and 5 year-old children in a quality, faith based early learning preschool. We operate 9:00-12:00 or 9:00-2:00 2, 3 or 5 days a week. Every classroom has quality programming that is safe, fun, and provides opportunities to...

5.0

"My wife and I have been involved with Zion pre-k going on 3 years now for our son and now our daughter. Being normal parents and scared of our kids going off to school not under our watchful eye, we were so blessed that we were referred to Zion pre-k by my wife’s...

Jeff A.

New Horizon Academy - Champlin, MN

9051 White Oaks Trail, CHAMPLIN, MN

5.0

(2)

Welcome to the Champlin, Minnesota New Horizon Academy! Our school is located off Highway 169 at the intersection of Elm Creek Parkway and Jefferson Highway. We have been serving Champlin children and families with high-quality daycare and preschool programs since 1995. With beautiful classrooms,...

5.0

"We absolutely adore New Horizon Academy. The staff are kind, patient, friendly, and fun, and we know they are providing excellent care to our little one. We especially love to see the pictures they take of her adventures throughout the day and appreciate that she...

Caitlin W.

New Horizon Academy - Maple Grove, MN

16750 91st Avenue North, MAPLE GROVE, MN

5.0

(2)

Conveniently located between Fish Lake and Interstate 94, the Maple Grove New Horizon Academy has been serving local families since 1988. We offer high-quality childcare and education for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and pre-kindergarten children. Our daycare curriculum focuses on all aspects of...

5.0

Caitlin W.

A Place For Kids

22950 Heather Ridge, Rogers, MN

5.0

(12)

I have preschool openings! Please phone me at (763) 428-5693 if you are interested in speaking with me. *I offer a wonderful in-home alternative to a center based preschool. A Place for Kids provides a preschool-based readiness environment. We spend time each day building skills as we work on...

5.0

"Our 4 year old son has been attending 'A Place for Kids' for one year now and he absolutely loves it! He has made new friends and absolutely adores Susan. Susan cares for each child as if he/she were her own. She has a very structured program to keep the children...

Amyjim C.

Caitlin's Kiddos LLC

300 Ash Avenue NE, SAINT MICHAEL, MN

5.0

(1)

Caitlin's Kiddos is a licensed in-home aftercare program that offers a home away from home feeling by surrounding each child with love, patience, and kindness. During the school year, we provide an aftercare program with Big Woods and Kindergarten busing. The aftercare program provides an...

5.0

"she always cares for each individual. She always highlights their day and has good communication with the parents. Treats our son like her own."

Emily L.

Monarch Hollow

17017 Valley View Dr NW, Andover, MN

5.0

(1)

A new, professional, educated, experienced kind of family childcare to ease your worries... MISSION: Here at Monarch Hollow, our mission is to teach children and the community the importance of playful learning. Children learn to empower their learning, skills, strengths, and interests through a...

5.0

"They are a different kind of program that focuses on each child not a class!"

Klarice S.

Compass Child Care

2853 Northdale Blvd, Minneapolis, MN

5.0

(1)

Now enrolling Infants, Toddlers and Preschool! Monday-Friday 6:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Limited Infant openings Ratios are 1:4- Infants, 1:7- Toddlers, 1:10- Preschool Low rates for High quality care Our unique preschool program will have you wishing you were still in preschool!! Children will...

5.0

"My little guy loves all the windows in the infant room. I love the staff that takes such good care of him! The classrooms are bright, fun and clean."

Amy

St. John's Lutheran Preschool

9141 COUNTY ROAD 101, CORCORAN, MN

Starting at $739/mo

5.0

(3)

Children are a beautiful gift from the Lord, and we celebrate this at St. John's Lutheran Preschool each and every day! We offer full-day programs ranging from 2-, 3-, or 5-days/week that focuses on the whole child: spiritually, emotionally, physically, and academically. Children spend the day...

5.0

"I love that the preschool has an option for full day for working parents. The caring teachers make this school so exceptional. We were beyond pleased with our experience and have stayed on for elementary school also."

Care member

All Stars Daycare

18458 87th Avenue N., Maple Grove, MN

5.0

(3)

Re-opening my in-home Family Daycare for toddlers and older. 17+ years experience, accredited Preschool academic in a semi-structured program and CORE Centers to help meet Early Childhood Indicators of Progress, Focus on social development/conflict resolution that leads to academic success. My...

5.0

"My girls went to Brenda's daycare for about 2 years. The girls loved to go there, learning was interactive and fun. We loved the location as the elementary school was right out the back door. Brenda is kind, caring and the girls love her still to this day. They...

Sherri E

Creative Kids Academy

1135 West Hwy 10, Anoka, MN

3.0

(2)

Creative Kids Academy: We are dedicated to ensuring the best educational and childcare practices that exceed our families' highest expectations. We believe in the SPICE of a child's life by promoting Social, Physical, Intellectual, Creativity, and Emotional ingredients for early childhood...

5.0

"Great place to work and bring children!"

Rajiv G.

Lil' Explorers Childcare Center

21830 South Diamond Lake Road, ROGERS, MN

We provide parents with peace of mind by giving children an exceptional education every fun-filled day in a place as nurturing as home. We offer childcare and early educational programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarteners. We also have before & after school care and summer camp...

Lil' Explorers Childcare Center

1485 Bunker Lake Boulevard NW, ANDOVER, MN

Lil' Explorers Childcare Center-Abertville

5702 Lachman Avenue Northeast, ALBERTVILLE, MN

Lil’ Explorers Childcare Center is a preschool and daycare serving the Albertville area of Minnesota. Established in 2003, Lil’ Explorers Childcare Center continues to provide a safe environment for children – centered on exploration and development. Our Albertville location is the newest of the...

Lil' Explorers Childcare Center

4123 Oakwood Parkway, SAINT MICHAEL, MN

New Horizon Academy - St. Michael, MN

4390 Oakwood Parkway NE, ST. MICHAEL, MN

The St. Michael New Horizon Academy is conveniently located off I-94 and 45th Street NE, near the St. Michael Cinema. Our St. Michael daycare opened in 2007, is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children, and holds a four-star rating from Minnesota Parent Aware. Our...

4862 - Everbrook Academy of Brooklyn Park

4379 95th Ave N, BROOKLYN PARK, 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,...