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Thank you for your interest in our
before & after school program. We have implemented a homework assistance program ensuring your child gets the help needed to complete assignments
while allowing for more quality time to spend with family at home.
What our Classroom Includes
Age Range - Kindergarten through 5th grade.
Small Student/Teacher Ratio - 15:1
About Our Program
Busing is provided by your child's school district to
and from Children's Discovery. Our teachers will walk your child to and from the
school bus daily, ensuring he/she gets on & off the bus safely.
All Day Care on Non-School Days is provided for your child with
the exception of the following holidays: New Year's
Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas
Day.
Summer Program that is presented in fun, weekly camp themes.
Convenient Hours offering care from 6:30 a.m. to 6:15 p.m.
Monday - Friday.
Parent Testimonials
"The staff are wonderful! We started at Children's Discovery seven years
ago. Many staff members who were working at the center when we started are still
there. There is very little staff turnover and that says a lot about the
organization.
The staff are patient, compassionate, flexible and are respected by the kids and
parents-they are great role models for kids of all ages. They have gentle, but
firm discipline techniques and work with the parents. The teachers are liked and
trusted so much, many are asked by parents to babysit for them evenings and
weekends."
Lisa of White Bear Lake, MN
Mother of Allison, School Age Program
"All 3 of our daughters began attending Children's Discovery Academy the day I
returned to work following maternity leave (our oldest is now 8 and still
attends the school's wonderful after school and summer programs.) The thought of
leaving your precious child in someone else's care is stressful for any parent.
But the wonderful teachers and staff made the transition to daycare easy &
enjoyable.
We have always felt confident that our children are in a caring, loving,
environment that encourages creativity, participation and learning. The teachers
are not only excellent caretakers but also great advisors to parents on topics
related to their children. The calm, fun & loving approach embraced by the
teachers and staff at Children's Discovery is truly unique and greatly
appreciated. It brings me great peace of mind to know my children are so well
cared for when I am at work."
Olivia of Little Canada, MN
Mother of Madeline, School Age Program
27 years ago we brought our son to daycare at Children's Discovery. He
learned so much there and went on to being enrolled in gifted programs. As it
goes, he moved to California.
22 years later, HIS son came to live with us. Dustyn is in his last year of
Children's Discovery in the school age program. He started in prekindergarten at
that time.
Once again, Children's Discovery has provided a safe, nurturing peaceful
daycare that also has taught these children not only 'book-learning' but 'social
learning'. The staff are incredibly tuned into what each child needs and
encourages them to grow.
Meals are fabulous, field trips are wonderful, parent involvement is
encouraged, the administration is accommodating. I totally recommend Children's
Discovery to anyone that wants superb daycare!
Nancy of Saint Paul, MN
Grandmother of Dustyn, School Age Program
Our daughter has attended Children's Discovery since she was 2. She is now 9. We
love it there. She attended the private kindergarten as well. It was wonderful.
We chose it because of the class ratio, the cost, the curriculum and the
environment. It met all of our needs. We've actually had her at both facilities
and each has their own benefits.
Now in the school age room, she is bused back and forth to her elementary school
during the school year and it works out perfectly. And the program during the
summer months is fantastic, especially with all the field trips. Our daughter
hasn't gone back to school in the fall starting over. They are continually
learning and exploring fun topics. It has been a fantastic experience and we
hope to continue it.
Elisa of Vadnais Heights, MN
Mother of Genna, School Age Program
We have been with Children's Discovery for 7 years. We have looked into less
expensive child care options but nothing compares to the quality Children's
Discovery offers. Few centers have an indoor gym, which I think is important to
have during those winter months and rainy days.
Lisa of White Bear Lake, MN
Mother of Allison, School Age Program
"Both my children have been enrolled at Children's Discovery since infancy and
they now participate in the school age program. My husband's and my, and more
importantly my children's, experience has been extraordinary. The children enjoy
the programs, (school as they call it), the activities and outings and the
friends they have developed at both campuses.
We all truly enjoy the staff and teachers. They few concerns over the last 10
years that we have voiced have been promptly addressed and resolved. It really
is a comfort to me as a working mom to know my children are in good care,
learning, laughing and playing in a wonderful supportive creative environment.
Once they both entered grade school we thought we would try the afterschool
program at their school and the children couldn't wait to get back to Children's
Discovery! My 7 year old is disappointed on the weekends not to attend. Now if I
can only get some of the recipes that the kids love maybe they wouldn't give me
a disapproving look when I serve dinner! I would recommend either campus without
question. I am grateful to the directors, staff and wonderful programming.
Thanks!"
Julie of Maplewood, MN
Mother of Paige and Thomas, School Age Program
"This is not just a day care center. Let's be honest, this is a 2nd home for our
child.
He has spent more time there than at our home. As a working parent, we need to
be reassured that our child will be comfortable when he is away from us.
The staff are very caring, very alert to any problems (one of them actually
suggested that our son had asthma - and she was right!), nurturing, fun, calm,
bright and loving. In addition to just taking care of our child, they actually
teach them things. They expand on common knowledge - enough that our child was
ahead of his first grade class after completing private kindergarten. It was not
detrimental to his learning but actually stimulating to him.
In addition to that, the meals and snacks provided are nutritious and very good
tasting. (Yes, I have sampled some of them.) The menus are provided in advance
which makes it easy for us to substitute if something isn't in his favorite
list.
And how wonderful is it that our child can have before and after school care at
Children's Discovery - the school bus picks him up and drops him off there every
school day.
This is our last year of having our child at Children's Discovery. We will all
miss the companionship of the staff and of the other children. We've made some
very good friends there. The fees are very competitive and fair.
We would recommend Children's Discovery most whole-heartedly to anyone who is
looking for child care."
Nancy of Saint Paul, MN
Grandmother of Dustyn, School Age Program
"My daughter is entering the third grade and it is wonderful that the bus picks
her up and drops her off right at Children's Discovery. She never has to stand
outside in bad weather and I never have to worry about how long she is waiting
or what may happen while she is waiting for the bus. Everyday and adult walks
the kids from the center to the bus steps and meets them at the bus steps each
night. During the rare instance when there are school transportation problems,
the staff at the center are on the phone with the transportation company quickly
resolving the issue. If a child does not get off the bus as expected, the staff
are immediately on the phone to contact the parent before the bus is even a
black away!"
Lisa of White Bear Lake, MN
Mother of Allison, School Age Program
Info@ChildrensDiscoveryAcademy.com
Little Canada (651) 484-4931 Vadnais Heights (651) 653-9871
