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Kenrick Avenue KinderCare

17455 Kenrick Ave. Lakeville, MN 55044

Tel: (952) 898-1200

www.kindercare.com

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)

Kenrick Avenue KinderCare Photo #1 - Infant A is for our non-mobile Infants. In this room, we have many floor mobiles and other activites to keep your child stimulated during the day. Once they start to crawl and/or walk, they will transition to the Infant B Classroom. In this classroom, the teachers follow the exact schedule you are wanting for your Infant.

Kenrick Avenue KinderCare Photo #2 - Kenrick Avenue KinderCare Front

Kenrick Avenue KinderCare Photo #3 - Preschoolers are ready to take on the world! In this classroom, we build upon that confidence by providing activites that encourage exploration and discovery.

Kenrick Avenue KinderCare Photo #4 - School Age Classroom

Kenrick Avenue KinderCare Photo #5 - Infant B Classroom is for our mobile Infants that are getting ready to transition into the Discovery Preschool Classroom in the upcoming months. In this room, we have several push toys and large motor activites to keep your child engaged throughout the day.

Kenrick Avenue KinderCare Photo #6 - Toddlers learn though hands-on experiences and discovery. In this classroom, we provide a safe and nurturing environment where our little ones can explore what interests them. We also work on potty training as a part of preparing for the next transition into the Preschool Classroom.

Kenrick Avenue KinderCare Photo #7 - PreKindergartners are thirsty for knowledge and soak it up like a sponge! In this classroom, our children and teachers are hard at work everyday preparing for Kindergarten.

Kenrick Avenue KinderCare Photo #8 - Playground

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About the School

Here at Kenrick KinderCare we take pride in who we have teaching your children.
A lot of our teaching team has been part of the KinderCare family for more than ten years.
Our teachers work as a team to ensure each child receives an individualized education.
Each child is celebrated for the achievements they make and encouraged to grow their skills from where they are at, at the moment.
Please take a moment to read about all of our qualified teachers!.

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

Early Childhood / Day Care

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten

Year Founded

1990

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Student Body

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

Welcome to Lakeville KinderCare and Preschool! We are located on Kenrick Avenue across from the fire station. We are very excited to meet with you and your family. We believe in developing the whole child, with an emphasis on assisting your child's growth with their social, emotional, cognitive and physical development. All of our teachers have a degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field and have been with the company a very long time.
We take Health and Safety very seriously. All of our teachers are First Aid and CPR certified and they also get re-certified with Shaken Baby, SIDS and a variety of other trainings on a yearly basis. We have a designated person to keep up on our center Health and Safety requirements to maintain our licensing standards. KinderCare has all day trainings twice a year for teachers to further their Professional Development. Many Health and Safety issues are covered at these trainings.
Hours Of Operation: 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
Accreditations: NAEYC
Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
CCA Yes - Dakota, Scott, and Rice Counties. May accept others. ● NACCRRA - YES ● Family Discount - 10% off of EACH child's tuition (multiple children REQUIRED) ● 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)

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