About the School
- The teachers at the St Paul KinderCare are very caring and giving to the families and children.
- The majority of our teachers are college educated with a Bachelor's or Associate's Degrees or a Child Development Associate's Certificate.
- The staff works diligently with families each day to ensure that high quality child care is delivered.
- We are committed and passionate about the children in our care.
School Facts
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1987
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Welcome to the Kindercare in fabulous downtown Saint Paul! We've
been established in the community since 1987. We serve from six
weeks old up to 5 years. Our center is a licensed facility
that also holds a NAEYC accreditation as well as, receiving the
highest possible 4-star rating from parent Aware and strives to
achieve the pinnacle in all we do. Our teachers have a
combined 75 years of experience in education. We combine our
experience with our cutting edge curriculum to ensure children get
the best possible start on their education. We'd love a chance to
meet you and show you around our unique downtown center! See
you soon!
Erin Hutton- Center Director - We have a secured entrance with a code for parents to access our center. We have a Health and Safety Coordinator on staff at all times to ensure proper precautions are taken if anything should happen. All of our teachers are First Aid and CPR certified and we hold monthly trainings to ensure our teachers are providing the best possible education for our children and families.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: American_sign_langugage, Arabic, Spanish
- Accreditations: NAEYC
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 5 YEARS
- CCA and other surrounding county agencies as well
- 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), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Paul KinderCare?
The application deadline for St. Paul KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Paul KinderCare is St. Paul Preparatory School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Christ's Household Of Faith School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Cathedral Hill Montessori School (1.1 miles away)
Show me:
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: 10-12 | 4 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 13
Specialized Curriculum
380 Jackson Street, Suite 100
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(651) 288-4606
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 52 students
Montessori School
325 Dayton Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 222-1555
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 135 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4
Christian
355 Marshall Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 265-3419
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: K | 40 students
Montessori School
175 Western Ave S
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 227-1039
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 769 students
Catholic
530 Lafond Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55103
(651) 925-8700
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: 10-12 | 4 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 13
Specialized Curriculum
380 Jackson Street, Suite 100
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(651) 288-4606
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 135 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4
Christian
355 Marshall Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 265-3419
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 769 students
Catholic
530 Lafond Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55103
(651) 925-8700
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 481 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 26
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
1200 Oakdale Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 455-1521
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 918 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
1150 Goodrich Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 698-2451
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 135 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4
Christian
355 Marshall Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 265-3419
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 769 students
Catholic
530 Lafond Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55103
(651) 925-8700
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 246 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
335 Hurley St E
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 457-2510
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 462 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
1138 Seminole Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 457-8550
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 481 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 26
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
1200 Oakdale Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 455-1521
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 52 students
Montessori School
325 Dayton Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 222-1555
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 135 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4
Christian
355 Marshall Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 265-3419
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: K | 40 students
Montessori School
175 Western Ave S
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 227-1039
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 769 students
Catholic
530 Lafond Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55103
(651) 925-8700
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 246 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
335 Hurley St E
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 457-2510
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Creative Arts Secondary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
65 Kellogg Blvd E
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(651) 292-3480
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(651) 292-3480
0.1 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 382 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Open World Learning Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
640 Humboldt Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55107
(651) 293-8670
Saint Paul, MN 55107
(651) 293-8670
0.1 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 504 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
St. Paul Conservatory Performing Art
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16 W 5th Street
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 290-2225
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 290-2225
0.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 336 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Juvenile Service Center
Alternative School
25 7th St W
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 266-5245
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 266-5245
0.3 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 9 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Urban Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1668 Montreal Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 215-9419
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 215-9419
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 416 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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