The infant schedule will follow the individual needs of your child’s eating and resting patterns. Each schedule will be modified by your child’s state of development and his or her individual needs. Below is a general list of activities to illustrate a typical day at Children’s Discovery Academy. Motor DevelopmentLarge Muscle:Classroom ClimberGross Motor MaterialsLarge Muscle Room ToysOutdoor Equipment Small Muscle:Manipulative Toys (rattles, balls, busy box, pop beads, sand/water toys etc.)Cognitive Toys (shape box, stacking rings, blocks etc.) Language DevelopmentChildren will have use of equipment which will promote talking & listening.MusicHard & Soft BlocksPicturesMirrorsStuffed AnimalsMusical Toys Social/Emotional DevelopmentThis will be emphasized…
The infant schedule will follow the individual needs of each child’s eating and resting patterns. Each schedule will be modified by a child’s individual state of development and to his or her needs. Below is a general list of activities to illustrate a typical day at Children’s Discovery Academy. Motor Development Large Muscle: Gross Motor Materials such as Large Muscle Room Equipment, Push Toys, Bouncy Balls, & Outdoor Equipment Small Muscle: Manipulative Toys (rattles, balls, busy box, pop beads, sand/water toys etc.) Cognitive Toys (shape box, stacking rings, blocks etc.) Language & Cognitive Development Children will have use of equipment…
Children’s Discovery Academy offers $1,500 off the first three years of child care for MERSC Member Employees. To see if your company is an Organizational Member, please visit the MERSC website. Offer valid for new enrolling families only. Enrolling family MUST mention the MERSC offer at time of enrollment and present proof of employment at a MERSC member company. Discount cannot be combined with any other offer. Discount will be amortized weekly over first three years of enrollment. Families withdrawing before completion of three years forfeit the remaining discount. MERSC discounts are intended for employees of MERSC member companies only. If…
“I am the parent of a little girl who has had the great fortune of attending CDA since she was three. We had tried two previous daycares before finding CDA, and it completely changed the way we lived! We no longer had any doubts about the care she was receiving during the day. The moment we walked in the door we knew it was a quality daycare. They TRULY care about your child and make learning so much fun! She has been so happy and all the teachers she has had were AMAZING! CDA is a VERY SPECIAL place and…
“My 2 yr. old son attended Children’s Discovery Academy in Vadnais Heights when we moved to Minnesota. I was very nervous about him attending a center – before he was at a home daycare with his grandmother – so this was his first experience in a child care institution. As you can guess, I drove myself crazy with trying to find the perfect place for him. It seemed like I visited every daycare within the area, I saw many good ones and I saw many bad ones. I visited Children’s Discovery on two occasions before I made the decision. The…
White Bear Lake Magazine Thank you White Bear Lake Magazine readers for awarding us BEST DAY CARE. With more than 650 readers casting votes, we are so thankful Children’s Discovery Academy was selected to receive such an outstanding award! In addition to ultimately being voted Best Daycare, White Bear Lake Magazine readers have also nominated us for Best Daycare multiple years in a row! Lillie Suburban News Thank you to the Lillie News for honoring us with this award. We are so thankful to the readers for voting us BEST DAY CARE multiple years in a row!
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“Before enrolling Bella in Children’s Discovery Academy, Bella was in an at home facility. Choosing to move Bella from the at-home day-care we loved was difficult; I knew she was comfortable, safe and cared for. When Bella turned three I knew she needed to be more academically and socially engaged. It was important to me for Bella to feel cared for, academically challenged, and safe. I looked at all my options including community preschools, Montessori, Children’s Discovery Academy and more. It wasn’t long before I knew Children’s Discovery Academy was the right choice for Bella. After we toured the facility…
“You know that your children love their daycare when they request their Saturday to be “just like school”! They enjoy craft time, free play, reading, group time, field trips and much more. I am constantly impressed by the facts that both my preschooler and school age children share with us after spending the day at CDA. My preschooler loves to mimic her teachers – often sharing the “Theme of the Week” or “Book of the Week” with her younger sister. All the teachers do an excellent job of educating the children and caring for them. We attended two other daycare…
“Benny has been attending Children’s Discovery since he was an infant. He’s now 16 months, and he loves going every day! He’s just recently learned how to shake his head yes, and every morning we ask him if he wants to go to school, and he shakes his head 🙂 An added bonus is that we get ideas for fun things for him at home based on what he’s enjoying there – He loves art, so we got him the same art daubers that he uses at school and he loves them! He also loves playing in the tunnel in…
“Katie has been attending Children’s Discovery Infant room for several months. I’ve been amazed at how much Katie has progressed during her time there. The teachers truly care about each child and give them each the attention they need. Thank you Children’s Discovery!” Kim of Little Canada, MNMother of Katie, Infant Program
“I always feel good about dropping off my son at CDA. The teachers are great and always comfort him if he is upset. I know that he will have fun during the day doing art projects, reading stories, and a multitude of other activities. I would highly recommend CDA to any parent. It’s a great place!!” Eric of Shoreview, MNFather of Grant, Toddler Program
“Samuel began at CDA when he was 1 year-old. He is now 2 and is so much more advanced than other 2-year olds that we meet. The CDA teachers provide him with an advanced education that I know will set him up for future success. Samuel comes home and talks about all the friends he has made and about his favorite teachers and is excited to go back to school on Monday mornings. We are thrilled with CDA and would recommend them to anyone looking for a school with a fun, educational and super kid-friendly curriculum.” Laura of Little Canada,…
“As a single mother who also works full time, my greatest desire is for my son to experience a safe and healthy environment with qualified teachers and care-providers who will educate, challenge, discipline, love and play with him the same way I would if I were there. I’ve found this at Children’s Discovery! My son enrolled with Children’s Discovery at the age of 18 months and I’ve seen him grow leaps and bounds in his language skills and cognitive development. The teachers are passionate educators who bring creativity and fun to the learning curriculum. Kaiden clearly enjoys his time at…
“Our first experience with Children’s Discovery was amazing! We knew right away when we toured the Little Canada Center that this was the place for our daughter to be. The main decision to enroll Gretchen was that I went back to work after being a stay at home mom for 2 years. What impressed me was how encouraging the staff was for me and our daughter during the transition, they were amazing! My husband and I have noticed that Gretchen has flourished while being CDA, we have noticed a dramatic change in how she is more expressive and increased her…
“I researched many day-cares before choosing Children’s Discovery. My son has been there for about a year and a half and I am very pleased with everything there. The staff is nice, and they do so many fun things with the children. My son loves going and loves all the staff. My other son goes to the school-age summer program when he is out of school and they also fill the kids days full of fun activities. I would recommend any parent to bring their child to Children’s Discovery. It really is a great place!!!” Amanda of Vadnais HeightsMother of…
“Moving back to Minnesota was something my husband and I were looking forward to. We were so excited to be close to our family and friends after being away for 5 years. We just had our 2nd child and were looking for something for her and our oldest daughter who is 2 years old. She had been in daycare since she was 6 weeks old and I was hoping to find something that I could bring the girls to and not have to worry while I was at work. Also something flexible for my schedule. I had toured many facilities…
“My husband and I began our search for a daycare provider prior to our daughter’s birth. We toured at least a dozen daycare centers. The moment we arrived at Children’s Discovery, we knew it was the place for us! Everyone was so friendly, the building is bright and clean, and the children seem happy and content! The infant room sold us, all of the babies were playing, talking, crawling around, they are all so happy! Dawn and her team are amazing – you can feel the genuine adoration these ladies have for the kiddos! I would absolutely recommend Children’s Discovery…
“When I was looking for a center I was looking at cost and scheduling. Children’s Discovery is great with my part-time schedule. I can go as many or as few days a week as I want and don’t have to pay for the whole day. Part-time is less than 5 hours a day. I can also vary which days I’m there and can add on extra days as needed. A lot of centers in the area make you pay for the whole day, part-time there just means less than 5 days a week. A great deal and very convenient for…
“When we are taking the tour in Children’s Discovery my kid was impressed by story telling in toddler room. From that day onwards she was asked her dad to join your Academy. She likes the school. we are also sending our kid happily, because we try some other school before sending her to Children’s Discovery. Almost She cries every day we felt so bad. The teachers and your education (way of teaching) things are good. The staff is nice. We referred Children’s Discovery to our friends.” Srivani of Little Canada Mother of Akshara
“I’m the parent of twins and want to express the difficulty in finding flexibility regarding daycare with my children. Children’s Discovery Academy has been very accommodating with this issue and the staff are very personable and friendly.” Tim of RamseyFather of Chloe and Allie, Toddler Program
“We moved our son, Jonah, from his last daycare center because he was clearly not happy there. We chose Children’s Discovery Academy because it seemed to have the most “heart”, starting at the top with Marty, and then trickling down to the directors and teachers. There are many things that we love about it, from the nutritious meals and snacks and on-site cook, to the indoor gym, to the quality education with Bachelors level teachers. Jonah was like a different kid after making the move, and we knew it was the right decision. He loves it at Children’s Discovery and…
Families rely on NAEYC Accreditation to ensure the quality of education and care provided in programs for young children. NAEYC Accreditation is the mark of quality, helping parents find the best possible early childhood experience. Both Children’s Discovery Academy locations, located in Little Canada and Vadnais Heights, are accredited by NAEYC.