Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
East St. Paul KinderCare
About the School
- Our staff are committed educators that are passionate about children.
- Our staff develop strong bonds with the children and families we serve.
- When you enroll, you become an important part of the East Saint Paul KinderCare family.
- Our staff will value your child as a unique individual to be nurtured, protected, and respected at all times.
- Our staff can't wait to offer your child a rich environment and a variety of experiences to meet your child's rapidly developing skills! Our staff are thrilled to tell you about your child's experiences through regular communication.
- They will listen carefully and respond quickly to any concerns you may have.
- We consider it a privilege to serve your family!.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1983
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Education for Life
- Welcome to the East Saint Paul KinderCare serving families in the greater Eastside and surrounding areas! We offer a world class curriculum to children six weeks to twelve years old. Our program is nationally recognized and aligns with all of the state standards to ensure kindergarten readiness for every child. We offer a before and after school program for children enrolled in the local elementary schools. We also provide camps during the summer, winter, and spring break for children when the school district is closed. We encourage families to participate in our fun family events, community socials, open houses, and parent teacher conferences. We are proudly accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. We are a licensed center with a 4 start rating in the state of Minnesota. Our facility is conveniently located near local businesses,with easy access to the bus lines and Interstate 94. We would love to welcome you into our KinderCare Family!
- Our center is locatedbehind a Senior Living Center and a quiet neighborhood. We keep our building secure witha security coded door. Children are only released to parents and those people that are designated by the parent. To ensure that safety practices are followed, our center has a Health and Safety Coordinatorwho is trained on center safety. This coordinator does daily, weekly and monthly safety checks. In addition to that, our center hires a registered nurse to visit our facilitymonthly to help us ensure safety and health. Staff are required to pass a background study before having contact with children. We also require that all employees are CPR and First Aid trained.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: Spanish
- Accreditations: NAEYC, Others - other_accreditations
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
- Accepts state & county programs, so please speak with Center Director, Courtnee for specific details.
- 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 East St. Paul KinderCare?
The application deadline for East St. Paul KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to East St. Paul KinderCare is Chesterton Academy (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Pascal Regional Catholic School (0.8 miles away)
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Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 186 students
Catholic
1757 Conway St
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 432-4970
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 151 students
Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
2119 Stillwater Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(952) 378-1779
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 43 students
Daycare / Preschool
949 Geneva Ave N
Saint Paul, MN 55128
(651) 714-8646
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 221 students
Sports: 8
Catholic
6135 15th St N
Saint Paul, MN 55128
(651) 501-2220
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 19 students
Avg. class size: 2 students
Pentecostal
6944 Hudson Blvd
Saint Paul, MN 55128
(651) 739-7686
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 151 students
Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
2119 Stillwater Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(952) 378-1779
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 19 students
Avg. class size: 2 students
Pentecostal
6944 Hudson Blvd
Saint Paul, MN 55128
(651) 739-7686
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 543 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 88
2051 Larpenteur Avenue E
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-5577
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 1,057 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 46
Catholic
2625 Larpenteur Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 777-1376
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: 10-12 | 4 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 13
Specialized Curriculum
380 Jackson Street, Suite 100
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(651) 288-4606
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 186 students
Catholic
1757 Conway St
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 432-4970
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 221 students
Sports: 8
Catholic
6135 15th St N
Saint Paul, MN 55128
(651) 501-2220
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 19 students
Avg. class size: 2 students
Pentecostal
6944 Hudson Blvd
Saint Paul, MN 55128
(651) 739-7686
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: K-8 | 19 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Seventh Day Adventist
1220 South Mcknight Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 739-7484
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 543 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 88
2051 Larpenteur Avenue E
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-5577
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 186 students
Catholic
1757 Conway St
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 432-4970
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 43 students
Daycare / Preschool
949 Geneva Ave N
Saint Paul, MN 55128
(651) 714-8646
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 221 students
Sports: 8
Catholic
6135 15th St N
Saint Paul, MN 55128
(651) 501-2220
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
6435 Lake Rd. Terrace
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 714-1078
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: NS-K | 120 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 1
Montessori School
780 Helmo Ave N
Saint Paul, MN 55128
(651) 739-6275
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Quick Facts
Battle Creek Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2121 Park Dr N
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 293-8960
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 293-8960
0.3 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 619 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Battle Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
60 Ruth St S
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 744-4130
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 744-4130
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 470 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Eastern Heights Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Margaret St
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 293-8870
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 293-8870
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 318 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Nokomis Montessori South Campus
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
525 White Bear Ave N
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 744-5500
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 744-5500
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 258 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Harding Senior High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1540 6th St E
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 793-4700
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 793-4700
1.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,591 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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