Dei Spring Academy is a preschool and licensed day care center, owned and operated by Gloria Dei Lutheran Church (ELS).
We operate day care for ages 6 weeks through 5 years, with before and after school care options available for children up to age 12.
The 3-5 year old classes have a preschool program as the majority of their day.
We teach letters, shapes, numbers, large motor activities, creatives, science, small motor activities, social skills, and Bible stories, which are presented at the children's age levels.
We share the love of Christ to all, and work with parents to care for their children in the best manner possible.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Dei Spring Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
2009
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
School Motto
Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it.
Student Body
Total Students
n/a
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 22%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- We have a loving and dedicated staff at Dei Spring Academy, with spiritual support from the pastor. Pastor Flohr (of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 601 S. Red River Ave, Cold Spring) visits once a week with the children for a Bible lesson, accompanied by 2 volunteers from the church who provide musical accompaniment for Bible songs.
- We have an infant room, a toddler room, a younger preschool room, and the older preschool room. We have large, pleasant outdoor areas for the toddlers, and for the preschool ages. Our youngest, the infants, take stroller rides in the summer.
- The older preschool goes to the Cold Spring library, usually once a week, in the summer; they will also occasionally visit the nursing home (Assumption) as well. The 2 preschool groups take occasional field trips, such as to a nearby farm which caters to the interests of preschoolers. We hold 2 programs each year for the parents and their families: one at Christmas and one for preschool graduation in the spring.
- Our sincerest wish is to provide loving care for the children as well as sharing the love of Christ with them and their families.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Dei Spring Academy?
The application deadline for Dei Spring Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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