Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Hopkins KinderCare
About the School
- The KinderCare Difference is our commitment to your child's future.
- With our experienced staff and innovative programs unlike any other, we provide your child with an unsurpassed learning experience.
- Your child will discover that learning is fun, while making new friends and building strong relationships with teachers who partner with you in your child's education.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- 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
1975
School Calendar
School Motto
‘Truth and Honor’
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- When you walk through the door atour center you will find a
very special team of dedicated teachers who love what they do and
are passionate about sharing what your child learns each day!
Our top priorityis providing your family with a warm
and nurturing learning environment where the indiviual needs of
each child are met and each family has the support of experts in
early childhood education.
Visit our center today and you will see why families in the Hopkins community have been choosing our program to provide high-quality child care and early childhood education for 40 years!! - From regular safety checks and drills to daily cleaning and sanitizing, our center staff and managers promise to make your child's health and safety our number one priority. Oursecurity doorand fenced-in playground provides peace of mind to parents while they are away from their children. All center staff are trained in First Aid and CPR. Staff also receive on-going health and safety training throughout the year to ensure we are always updating our practices.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: Spanish
- Accreditations: NAEYC
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 10 YEARS
- CCAP - Yes, Approved through Hennepin County. Does not cover registration fee. NACCRRA 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 Hopkins KinderCare?
The application deadline for Hopkins KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Hopkins KinderCare is The Blake School (Middle School, grades 6-8) (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,281 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 20
110 Blake Road S
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 988-3420
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,281 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 10
110 Blake Road South
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 988-3420
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 298 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
13505 Excelsior Blvd.
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 358-3500
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: Inquire with school | 7 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
3390 Library Ln
Minneapolis, MN 55426
(952) 926-5552
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 142 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 12
Catholic
1320 Mainstreet
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 378-1779
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,281 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 20
110 Blake Road S
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 988-3420
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,281 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 10
110 Blake Road South
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 988-3420
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 142 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 12
Catholic
1320 Mainstreet
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 378-1779
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 277 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 4
Special Education School
3200 Highway 100 S
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(952) 920-6377
Distance: 2.4 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: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,281 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 20
110 Blake Road S
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 988-3420
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,281 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 10
110 Blake Road South
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 988-3420
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 298 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
13505 Excelsior Blvd.
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 358-3500
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 203 students
Catholic
5925 W Lake Street
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(952) 925-9193
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 277 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 4
Special Education School
3200 Highway 100 S
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(952) 920-6377
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,281 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 20
110 Blake Road S
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 988-3420
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,281 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 10
110 Blake Road South
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 988-3420
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 298 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
13505 Excelsior Blvd.
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 358-3500
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 203 students
Catholic
5925 W Lake Street
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(952) 925-9193
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
4732 Excelsior Blvd
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(952) 920-8548
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Harley Hopkins Family Center
Special Education School
125 Monroe Ave S
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 988-5020
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 988-5020
0.7 miles
Gr: PK | 174 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Alice Smith Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 Minnetonka Mills Rd
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 988-4200
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 988-4200
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 467 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Aquila Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8500 W 31st St
Minneapolis, MN 55426
(952) 928-6500
Minneapolis, MN 55426
(952) 928-6500
1.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 498 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
School #527
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1001 Highway 7
Hopkins, MN 55305
(763) 205-7612
Hopkins, MN 55305
(763) 205-7612
1.4 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 35 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
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