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)
University Avenue KinderCare
About the School
- The teachers and staff here at University Avenue KinderCare are very passionate about educating and caring for children.
- Our staff comes from a variety of educational backgrounds which provides a unique opportunity for teachers to learn from each other and help each other with different ideas for educating our children.
- The majority of our teachers have Bachelor’s degree, Associate’s Degree, or their CDA (Child Development Associate) credential.
- We have teachers educated in Early Childhood, Elementary Education, Child Development, and Psychology.
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
1995
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: It's More Than Daycare, It's KinderCare!
- Welcome to the University Avenue KinderCare in Coon Rapids,
Minnesota! Thank you for taking the time to stop by and learn more
about all that our Early Childhood Education program has to offer.
At our KinderCare, we have built a strong community by taking pride
in the relationships we create through our daily
communication.Our center is designed for your child to learn
through play, so come in today to see first hand how the KinderCare
experience will give your child every advantage!
Our experts designed our classrooms, and every activity and lesson, to help prepare your child for success in school and beyond. With designated learning centers such as dramatic play and blocks in every classroom, children have the opportunity for rich social play and child-initiated discovery. Stop on in or give us a call. We would be glad to show you around and introduce you to our KinderCare family! - We have many features at our center to help promote a safe
environment including keypad entry andfenced in playgrounds.
We also have a Health and Safety Coordinator, Ms. Nadia, on site.
She spends time each week checking our center and working with our
teachers to update them on new procedures to ensure our safety
standards are being met. We conduct monthly fire, disaster, and
tornado drills for all children and
teachers.Ourteachers are trained in Pediatric First Aid
and Pediatric CPR, SIDS and Shaken Baby Syndrome, Universal
Precautions, Communicable Diseases, Summer Safety, along with a
number of other trainings that we complete at our monthly training
meetings.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: Spanish
- Accreditations: NAEYC, NECPA
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
- Child care assistance, Naaccra, county assistance
- Infant Programs (6 Weeks – 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 – 2 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 University Avenue KinderCare?
The application deadline for University Avenue KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to University Avenue KinderCare is Gentry Academy (2.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Cross Of Christ Lutheran School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Blaine KinderCare (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
10851 Jefferson St NE
Minneapolis, MN 55434
(763) 757-8893
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
10851 Jefferson St. Northeast
Minneapolis, MN 55434
(763) 757-8893
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK | 39 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Montessori School
11337 Flintwood Street NW
Minneapolis, MN 55448
(763) 780-5111
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: K-8 | 89 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 4
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
9931 Foley Blvd Nw
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(763) 786-0637
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 120 students
1700 105th Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55449
(651) 604-8300
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 120 students
1700 105th Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55449
(651) 604-8300
Distance: 4.5 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 49 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 11
Christian
755 73rd Ave. NE
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 531-1732
Distance: 5.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 215 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 1
Baptist
6875 University Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 571-6410
Distance: 5.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 939 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 21 | Extracurriculars: 13
Christian
3037 Bunker Lake Blvd NW
Andover, MN 55304
(763) 427-4595
Distance: 5.5 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 88 students
Baptist
2603 Brookdale Dr
Minneapolis, MN 55444
(763) 717-8928
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: K-8 | 89 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 4
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
9931 Foley Blvd Nw
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(763) 786-0637
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 120 students
1700 105th Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55449
(651) 604-8300
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 93 students
Alternative School
1390 Paul Pkwy Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55434
(763) 862-7643
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 327 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
11001 Hanson Blvd Nw
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(763) 754-1750
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 179 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
8966 Pierce St NE
Minneapolis, MN 55434
(763) 785-0135
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
10851 Jefferson St NE
Minneapolis, MN 55434
(763) 757-8893
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
10851 Jefferson St. Northeast
Minneapolis, MN 55434
(763) 757-8893
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK | 39 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Montessori School
11337 Flintwood Street NW
Minneapolis, MN 55448
(763) 780-5111
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 93 students
Alternative School
1390 Paul Pkwy Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55434
(763) 862-7643
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 327 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
11001 Hanson Blvd Nw
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(763) 754-1750
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Eisenhower Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
151 Northdale Blvd
Minneapolis, MN 55448
(763) 506-2300
Minneapolis, MN 55448
(763) 506-2300
0.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 491 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Northdale Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11301 Dogwood St Nw
Minneapolis, MN 55448
(763) 506-5400
Minneapolis, MN 55448
(763) 506-5400
0.7 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 1,108 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
650 Territorial Rd Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55434
(763) 506-3300
Minneapolis, MN 55434
(763) 506-3300
0.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 369 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11331 Jefferson St Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55434
(763) 506-2900
Minneapolis, MN 55434
(763) 506-2900
0.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 650 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
University Avenue Elementary - Aero
(Math: 40% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9901 University Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55434
(763) 506-4500
Minneapolis, MN 55434
(763) 506-4500
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 557 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
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