The staff at West St. Paul KinderCare have a true love for early childhood learning and education! As a staff we have 130 years of combined service in the childcare field.
Our teachers are experienced, creative, passionate and dedicated. We pride ourselves on having outstanding communication with our families, making you feel as if our school is "a home away from home," not only for the children in our care, but for their families as well.
Quick Facts (2026)
- 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
1978
School Calendar
Campus Size
2 acres
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Mascot: Timmy The Tiger
- Welcome to the KinderCare Learning Center of West St. Paul! We have loved every minute of the 36 years that our location has been serving the West St. Paul community! We focus on our Service Values each day.This means we build great relationships with families, we communicate daily with families about their children and we resolve issues quickly. We also respond to the unique interests & needs of each child, we genuinely care about each child in our center and we work together to create a warm& welcoming center for our families. We can't wait for your family to join our KinderCare family!
- The health and safety of every child is what is most important to us. We have a keypad entry and fenced in playgrounds. Our staff members go through health and safety training every year. Each employee is required to be certified in First Aid and CPR. We have a Health and Safety Coordinator on our staff that does monthly safety checks. We also have a Public Health Nurse that comes in once a month to check on our Health and Wellness procedures.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: Arabic, Spanish
- Accreditations: NAEYC
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 YEARS
- Minnesota Human Services and NACCRA are accepted.
- 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)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for West St. Paul KinderCare?
The application deadline for West St. Paul KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to West St. Paul KinderCare is St. Croix Lutheran Academy (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Crown Of Life Lutheran (0.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Mississippi Valley Montessori School (0.5 miles away)
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Miles
Quick Facts
1575 Charlton St
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 450-6693
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 450-6693
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 32 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Crown Of Life Lutheran
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
115 Crusader Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 451-3832
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 451-3832
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 171 students Tuition listed
1200 Oakdale Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 455-1521
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 455-1521
0.9 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 481 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
375 Marie Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 451-1498
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 451-1498
1 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 4 students
St. Josephs School ![St. Josephs School Photo]( "St. Josephs School Photo")
(Catholic)
1138 Seminole Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 457-8550
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 457-8550
1.1 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 462 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1200 Oakdale Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 455-1521
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 455-1521
0.9 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 481 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Saint Paul, MN 55118
(952) 564-2164
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(952) 564-2164
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Eagan, MN 55121
(651) 789-2894
Eagan, MN 55121
(651) 789-2894
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(651) 683-1706
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(651) 683-1706
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Saint Paul, MN 55101
(651) 288-4606
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(651) 288-4606
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Miles
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Crown Of Life Lutheran
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
115 Crusader Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 451-3832
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 451-3832
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 171 students Tuition listed
1200 Oakdale Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 455-1521
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 455-1521
0.9 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 481 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
375 Marie Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 451-1498
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 451-1498
1 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 4 students
St. Josephs School ![St. Josephs School Photo]( "St. Josephs School Photo")
(Catholic)
1138 Seminole Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 457-8550
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 457-8550
1.1 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 462 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
335 Hurley St E
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 457-2510
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 457-2510
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 246 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1575 Charlton St
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 450-6693
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 450-6693
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 32 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Crown Of Life Lutheran
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
115 Crusader Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 451-3832
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 451-3832
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 171 students Tuition listed
375 Marie Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 451-1498
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 451-1498
1 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 4 students
St. Josephs School ![St. Josephs School Photo]( "St. Josephs School Photo")
(Catholic)
1138 Seminole Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 457-8550
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 457-8550
1.1 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 462 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
335 Hurley St E
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 457-2510
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 457-2510
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 246 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
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Bluesky Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2051 Killebrew Drive, Suite #5
Minneapolis, MN 55425
(651) 642-0888
Minneapolis, MN 55425
(651) 642-0888
0.2 miles
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917 Dcals North
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20%)
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
150 Marie Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 423-8259
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 423-8259
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 54 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
917 Dcals North Extended Day (Edop)
Alternative School
150 Marie Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 423-8259
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 423-8259
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12
Academic Arts High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
60 Marie Ave E, Ste 220
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 457-7427
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 457-7427
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 78 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Branch Out Transitional Services
Special Education School
150 Marie Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 403-7019
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 403-7019
0.7 miles
Gr: 12 | 29 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
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