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 Stats (2024)
- 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
Student Body
Total Students
n/a
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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 Bloomington, MN.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Cedar KinderCare is Concordia Academy-bloomington (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Nativity Of Mary School (2.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Rainbow Montessori (1.5 miles away)
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Concordia Academy-bloomington
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
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Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 854-0224
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 854-0224
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90
Grades: NS-PK | 49 students 1.5 miles 8736 Nicollet Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 888-8052
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 888-8052
1.5
NS-PK
49
Augsburg Park Montessori School
Montessori School
Grades: PK-K | 19 students 2.1 miles 7121 Bloomington Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 869-8155
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 869-8155
2.1
PK-K
19
Montessori Children's House
Montessori School
Grades: PK-K | 33 students 2.1 miles 9508 Garfield Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 881-4586
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 881-4586
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PK-K
33
Grades: PK-8 | 303 students 2.5 miles 9901 E Bloomington Fwy
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 881-8160
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 881-8160
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303
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