As a team we have over 100 years of combined service for KinderCare!.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Yearly Tuition: $15,000
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1997
School Calendar
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,000
Application URL
School Notes
- Our center serves families from Woodbury, South Maplewood, Oakdale and St. Paul! We provide transportation to all schools in Woodbury as well as Carver Elementary in Maplewood and Skyview and Transfiguration in Oakdale. We provide back up care for families if their home care provider is unavailable. We love being able to be a part of children's lives and helping them learn and grow!
- We have a Health Nurse who visits once a month to touch base with us in regards to what is new in Health and Safety. Ms. Sharon is our Health and Safety Coordinator and she monitors illness logs and conducts fire and disaster drills for us.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: Spanish
- Accreditations: NAEYC, NECPA
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
- CCA (Child Care Assistance) Programs are accepted. Local County and surrounding County's assistance is accepted and NACCRRA is accepted as well.
- Infant Programs (6 Weeks – 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 – 2 Years), Discovery Preschool Programs (2 – 3 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
How much does Carver Lake KinderCare cost?
Carver Lake KinderCare's tuition is approximately $15,000 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Carver Lake KinderCare?
The application deadline for Carver Lake KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Carver Lake KinderCare is New Life Academy (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Capital City Adventist Christian School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Woodbury Lutheran Preschool & Kindergarten (1.3 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Woodbury Lutheran Preschool & Kindergarten ![Woodbury Lutheran Preschool & Kindergarten Photo]( "Woodbury Lutheran Preschool & Kindergarten Photo")
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
7380 Afton Road
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 739-5146
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 739-5146
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 186 students
Capital City Adventist Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1220 South Mcknight Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 739-7484
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 739-7484
1.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 19 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
6758 Bailey Road
Saint Paul, MN 55129
(651) 459-4121
Saint Paul, MN 55129
(651) 459-4121
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 819 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition listed
East Ridge KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
4025 Benjamin Dr
Woodbury, MN 55129
(651) 461-7160
Woodbury, MN 55129
(651) 461-7160
2 miles
Gr: NS-PK
City Centre KinderCare ![City Centre KinderCare Photo - City Centre KinderCare]( "City Centre KinderCare Photo - City Centre KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
8425 City Centre Dr.
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 735-0037
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 735-0037
2.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
6758 Bailey Road
Saint Paul, MN 55129
(651) 459-4121
Saint Paul, MN 55129
(651) 459-4121
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 819 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition listed
Abi Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
6944 Hudson Blvd
Saint Paul, MN 55128
(651) 739-7686
Saint Paul, MN 55128
(651) 739-7686
2.6 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 19 students Avg. class size: 2 students
Chesterton Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
2119 Stillwater Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(952) 378-1779
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(952) 378-1779
4.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 151 students
1200 Oakdale Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 455-1521
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 455-1521
4.6 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 481 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
920 Holley Ave Ste 2
Saint Paul Park, MN 55071
(651) 459-6438
Saint Paul Park, MN 55071
(651) 459-6438
4.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 74 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Capital City Adventist Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1220 South Mcknight Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 739-7484
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 739-7484
1.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 19 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
6758 Bailey Road
Saint Paul, MN 55129
(651) 459-4121
Saint Paul, MN 55129
(651) 459-4121
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 819 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition listed
Abi Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
6944 Hudson Blvd
Saint Paul, MN 55128
(651) 739-7686
Saint Paul, MN 55128
(651) 739-7686
2.6 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 19 students Avg. class size: 2 students
745 6th Ave S
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 455-8557
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 455-8557
3.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 105 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Pascal Regional Catholic School
(Catholic)
1757 Conway St
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 432-4970
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 432-4970
3.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 186 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Woodbury Lutheran Preschool & Kindergarten ![Woodbury Lutheran Preschool & Kindergarten Photo]( "Woodbury Lutheran Preschool & Kindergarten Photo")
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
7380 Afton Road
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 739-5146
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 739-5146
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 186 students
6758 Bailey Road
Saint Paul, MN 55129
(651) 459-4121
Saint Paul, MN 55129
(651) 459-4121
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 819 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition listed
East Ridge KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
4025 Benjamin Dr
Woodbury, MN 55129
(651) 461-7160
Woodbury, MN 55129
(651) 461-7160
2 miles
Gr: NS-PK
City Centre KinderCare ![City Centre KinderCare Photo - City Centre KinderCare]( "City Centre KinderCare Photo - City Centre KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
8425 City Centre Dr.
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 735-0037
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 735-0037
2.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
Woodbury Knowledge Beginnings
Daycare / Preschool
8445 Seasons Pkwy
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 739-1399
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 739-1399
2.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Aris
Alternative School
2040 Woodwinds Dr
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 415-5678
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 415-5678
0.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 22 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Woodbury High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2665 Woodlane Dr
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 425-4409
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 425-4409
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,943 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Royal Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7335 Steepleview Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 425-4701
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 425-4701
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 451 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Woodbury Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1425 School Dr
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 425-4501
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 425-4501
1.2 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 1,160 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Woodbury Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1251 School Dr
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 425-4601
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 425-4601
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 483 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
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