We would like to welcome you to the 14th Street KinderCare Learning Center! The teachers at the 14th Street KinderCare are passionate about their educating and nurturing children.
We believe that being a successful teacher means that we commit through communication with parents, nurturing the whole child, and education.
We are a committed staff and our parents take comfort in knowing that their children are here with us! We hope you find our teachers to be some of the most dedicated, caring, and qualified in the industry. We can't wait to me you and your family!.
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1983
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Fri. May 1, 2026
Student Body
Total Students
n/a
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Welcome to 14th Street KinderCare. We are so excited to meet you and are eager to have you and your family become a part of our KinderCare family! We believe in developing the child on a whole, so we place an emphasis on assisting your child’s growth with their social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. Your child will have a safe, secure, and stimulating environment to learn in while also receiving support from a team of child development experts who have a true passion for educating and nurturing children.
- Our center features a secure entrance complete with key code entry system. Our staff is CPR, First Aid, Shaken Baby and SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) trained and certified. We also have monthly fire, tornado, and emergency drills to ensure our staff and children are prepared.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
- Accreditations: NAEYC
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
- NACCRRA and County Subsidies
- Infant Programs (6 Weeks – 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 – 2 Years), Preschool Programs (3 – 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 – 5 Years), Before and After School Programs (5–12 Years), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for 14th Street KinderCare?
The application deadline for 14th Street KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to 14th Street KinderCare is Lourdes High School (1.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Pius X School (0.6 miles away)
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Quick Facts
St. Pius X School
(Catholic)
1205 12th Ave NW
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 282-5161
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 282-5161
0.6 miles
Gr: NS-5 | 181 students Avg. class size: 22 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
424 W Center St
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 282-5248
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 282-5248
0.8 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 195 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
400 5th Ave SW
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 206-4646
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 206-4646
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 168 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2619 9th Ave Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 289-3267
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 289-3267
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 416 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Rainbow School
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
624 3rd Ave Sw
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 261-0586
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 261-0586
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 48 students
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