Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Excelsior KinderCare
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
1987
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Welcome to the Minnetonka KinderCare! Our educated and experienced teaching staff is passionate about providing the best learning environment possible for all of the children at our school. We provide children with an enriched learning environment as well as both teacher directed and child directed activities to provide your child with a well-rounded educational experience. As the Center Director, I am committed to maintaining excellence through out our center. We welcome you to come check our center out and see for yourself what quality care looks like.
- Our center is nationally accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and licensed by the state of Minnesota so we follow very strict guidelines for health, safety and cleanliness. Our center has a secure key pad entry and a privacy fence surrounding our playgrounds. All of our teaching staff have current First Aid and CPR certification and are trained in the prevention of child abuse, SUIDS and Abusive Head Trauma. We also have a nurse who visits our school monthly to offer on-going training and support to our teaching staff in health related matters.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, M-F
- Accreditations: NAEYC
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
- All Counties: *ALL PARENTS are responsible for a portion of the weekly tuition that the Subsidy Program doesn't cover. This applies to ALL Subsidies and any specific questions regarding that amount will need to be discussed with the Center Director.*
- 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 Excelsior KinderCare?
The application deadline for Excelsior KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Excelsior KinderCare is Minnetonka Christian Academy (2.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Therese Catholic School (2.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. John The Baptist Catholic Montessori School (2.8 miles away)
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Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: K-8 | 209 students
Catholic
18325 Minnetonka Blvd
Wayzata, MN 55391
(952) 473-4355
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 113 students
Sports: 3
Montessori School (Catholic)
638 Mill St
Excelsior, MN 55331
(952) 474-5812
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 127 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 11
Seventh Day Adventist
3500 Williston Rd
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 935-4497
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Avg. class size: 15 students
Daycare / Preschool
18295 Cascade Dr.
Eden Prairie, MN 55347
(952) 906-9699
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: 7-9 | 150 students
Montessori School
3830 Baker Rd
Hopkins, MN 55305
(763) 267-2917
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 127 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 11
Seventh Day Adventist
3500 Williston Rd
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 935-4497
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: 7-9 | 150 students
Montessori School
3830 Baker Rd
Hopkins, MN 55305
(763) 267-2917
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 317 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 7
Daycare / Preschool
6385 Beach Rd
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(952) 918-1835
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 156 students
6385 Beach Rd
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(952) 918-1825
Distance: 3.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 144 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 3
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
12007 Excelsior Blvd.
Minnetonka, MN 55343
(952) 856-0103
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: K-8 | 209 students
Catholic
18325 Minnetonka Blvd
Wayzata, MN 55391
(952) 473-4355
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 113 students
Sports: 3
Montessori School (Catholic)
638 Mill St
Excelsior, MN 55331
(952) 474-5812
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 127 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 11
Seventh Day Adventist
3500 Williston Rd
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 935-4497
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: 7-9 | 150 students
Montessori School
3830 Baker Rd
Hopkins, MN 55305
(763) 267-2917
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 475 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
306 West 78th Street
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952) 949-9014
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 113 students
Sports: 3
Montessori School (Catholic)
638 Mill St
Excelsior, MN 55331
(952) 474-5812
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 127 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 11
Seventh Day Adventist
3500 Williston Rd
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 935-4497
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Avg. class size: 15 students
Daycare / Preschool
18295 Cascade Dr.
Eden Prairie, MN 55347
(952) 906-9699
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: PK-K
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
18295 Cascade Drive
Eden Prairie, MN 55347
(952) 934-7862
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 475 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
306 West 78th Street
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952) 949-9014
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
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Quick Facts
Minnetonka Senior High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
18301 Hwy 7
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 401-5700
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 401-5700
0.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 3,514 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Tonka Online
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
18301 Hwy 7
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 401-5700
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 401-5700
0.4 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 97 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Clear Springs Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5701 Hwy 101
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 401-6950
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 401-6950
0.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 849 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Tonka Online K-5
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5621 County Road 101
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 401-5000
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 401-5000
0.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 25 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Scenic Heights Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5650 Scenic Heights Dr
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 401-5400
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 401-5400
0.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 930 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
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