We have a strong team of early childhood educators. All staff hold degrees ranging from Masters in Education to Child Development Associate, or are currently enrolled in higher education.
We have a mix of experience from newly graduated to 30 year veterans. Our team also represents many different cultural backgrounds.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- 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
1973
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 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 the Cedar KinderCare. Our school is located on Old Cedar Avenue, just south of Mall of America. We are a dedicated team of early childhood educators. We are committed to our families and children here at the center. We promise our families we are passionate and engaging educators - we are committed, and we are focused on developing the whole child. We are honored to be a part of children's early education and a support for families.
- We are focused on maintaining a safe and healthy environment for all children. We offer a secure entrance with a keypad code. Our playgrounds are secured with a fence and our equipment is age appropriate and inspected regularly. All staff exceed health and safety requirements. Our Health and Safety Coordinator conducts daily safety checks to ensure all aspects of our program are safe.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
- Accreditations: NAEYC
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
- ● CCAP - Yes, Scott, Dakota and Hennepin County Assistance Programs are accepted ● NACCRRA - YES ● Family Discount - 10% off of each child's tuition, must have at least 2 children ● 10% discount for employees of TARGET, WELLS FARGO, GENERAL MILLS, 3M and UNITED HEALTH CARE ● 5% discount for employees of FAIRVIEW, PARK NICOLLET, LIFETIME, BEST BUY, THOMPSON WEST and SEAGATE ● Refer a friend (200.00 credit)
- 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
When is the application deadline for Cedar KinderCare?
The application deadline for Cedar KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Cedar KinderCare located?
Cedar KinderCare is located in the East Bloomington neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN. There are 1 other private schools located in East Bloomington.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Cedar KinderCare is United Christian Academy (0.3 miles away)
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Quick Facts
8600 Bloomington Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55425
(952) 831-8686
Minneapolis, MN 55425
(952) 831-8686
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 418 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
Concordia Academy-bloomington
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
8201 Park Avenue S
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 854-0224
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 854-0224
1.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 90 students
8736 Nicollet Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 888-8052
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 888-8052
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 49 students Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Augsburg Park Montessori School
Montessori School
7121 Bloomington Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 869-8155
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 869-8155
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 15 students
Montessori Children's House
Montessori School
9508 Garfield Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 881-4586
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 881-4586
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 33 students
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