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Rockford KinderCare

The teachers at Rockford KinderCare are passionate about teaching young children and value the impact they have on each child's life.
Our educated and tenured team of 25 teachers is committed to providing a great experience for every child and appreciates all the children's abilities.
Each day we have the ability to create new learning with the children and we take pride in experiencing all the milestones along the way.
We also have a fulltime cook on staff who prepares and serves fresh hot meals from our kitchen.
We also provide vegetarian meals and accommodate food restrictions at this center.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
  • Yearly Tuition: $1,200
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Rockford KinderCare ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Affordability

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1998

Student Body

Student Body Type
Co-ed

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost

School Notes

  • Welcome to Rockford KinderCare in Plymouth serving families in the Wayzata school district! Our educated and experienced teaching staff are passionate about providing the best learning environment for children six weeks up to 12 years. 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. Our center adheres to the highest standards of childcare centers, as we have the highest certification for MN Parent Aware and we are also NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) accredited. As the Center Director, I am committed to maintaining exceptional teaching standards and quality care in our school. We are excited to show you all of the wonderful things we do at our school to educate and care for young children. We look forward to welcoming you as part of our KinderCare family!
  • The health and safety of our children is a top priority at our center. All staff members are certified in CPR and First Aid. We promote safe sleep standards and have a least restrictive environment in our infant classrooms. We are a peanut free center and also provide vegetarian meals.
  • Hours Of Operation: 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM, M-F
  • Languages Spoken: Hindi, Spanish
  • Accreditations: NAEYC
  • Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
  • Hennepin, Anoka, and Ramsey 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

How much does Rockford KinderCare cost?
Rockford KinderCare's tuition is approximately $1,200 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Rockford KinderCare?
The application deadline for Rockford KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
  • Yearly Tuition: $1,200
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Minneapolis, MN is $12,428 for elementary schools and $19,889 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Minneapolis, MN is 82% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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