Discovery Kids

Year-round, full-date child care for ages 16 months – PreKindergarten

Ages

• Toddler: 16 - 33 months
• Preschool: 3 years - PreKindergarten

Hours

7 am – 5 pm

Staff

Our team is composed of an Early Learning Coordinator, an Assistant Coordinator, a Program Assistant, Teachers and Assistants. Continuing education and staff in-services are offered throughout the year. Our team works together to provide the best, developmentally-appropriate programming possible.

Staff to Child Ratios

• Toddler: 1:7
• Preschool: 1:10

Licensing

Our program is licensed by the Department of Human Services (DHS).  DHS is responsible for ensuring compliance to state laws regulating learning centers for young children by setting safety, health and educational standards. DHS reviews the children’s environment, staffing requirements, policies and safety regulations, parent handbook and other operational matters on a regular basis. 

If you have any questions or concerns, the telephone number of the Department of Human Services is 651-431-6030 extension 4030.

Healthy Meals

Breakfast, hot lunch, and a snack are provided. All meals meet USDA nutritional guidelines. The cost of meals and snacks is included in the registration/tuition fees.

Calendar & Closures

Be sure to note the days that Discovery Kids Child Care will be closed during the 2023-24 year.

• July 3-4, 2023 | Independence Day 
• July 24-28, 2023 | DC Cleaning Day (no tuition charged)
• August 28, 2023 | Staff Professional Day (no tuition charged)
• September 4, 2023 | Labor day 
• November 3, 2023 | Staff Professional Day (no tuition charged)
• November 23-24, 2023 | Thanksgiving Break
• December 22, 2023 | Winter Break
• December 25, 2023 | Winter Break
• January 1, 2024 | New Year's Day
• January 15, 2024 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• February 19, 2024 | Presidents Day 
• February 20, 2024 | Staff Professional Day (no tuition charged)
• May 27, 2024 | Memorial Day
• June 19, 2024 | Juneteenth 

Schedule a Tour

Contact the Early Learning office at 952-746-5895 to schedule a tour.