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 (2025)
- 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
1975
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Student Body
Total Students
n/a
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: ‘Truth and Honor’
- 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)
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate -
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from Hopkins KinderCare?
Hopkins KinderCare famous alumni include: John Doe, Nobel Laureate.
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).
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