Our teachers are required to maintain continuing education training hours throughout the year.
Our teachers attend two Professional Development Days a year. Many of our teachers have been teaching at our school for over 10 years.
Our teachers bring love, support and dedication to our students and their families.
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
1981
School Calendar
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Helping Children Grow
- Xerxes Avenue KinderCare is the perfect place for your child to
learn and grow. Our dedicated teaching staff have over 120 years
experience between are experts in their field. We participate in
ongoing training and professional development throughout the year
in order to provide the most current, research based curriculum and
activities for your child. Our center is located in a residential
neighborhood andis proud to be an active member of the
Brookly Park community. Our center is bright, clean and organized.
We are proud to show off our beautiful school and would love to
meet you. Contact us for a tour today!
Our center supports military families through participation in the Child Care Aware program. - Xerxes Avenue KinderCare is located in a quiet residential area, away from busy streets. We have an open-concept building whichenablesallteachersto work as a teamin order tosupport our children and families.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM, M-F
- Accreditations: NAEYC
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
- Minnesota DHS and NACCRA: *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), 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 Xerxes Avenue KinderCare?
The application deadline for Xerxes Avenue KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Xerxes Avenue KinderCare is Bethany Christian Academy (0.4 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Bethany Christian Academy
(Baptist)
2603 Brookdale Dr
Minneapolis, MN 55444
(763) 717-8928
Minneapolis, MN 55444
(763) 717-8928
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 88 students
Pioneers Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Islamic)
1604 Brookdale Dr
Minneapolis, MN 55444
(763) 208-0822
Minneapolis, MN 55444
(763) 208-0822
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 70 students
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
9295 Zane Avenue N.
Minneapolis, MN 55443
(763) 424-9555
Minneapolis, MN 55443
(763) 424-9555
2.4 miles
Gr: NS-K Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Brooklyn Blvd. KinderCare ![Brooklyn Blvd. KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom]( "Brooklyn Blvd. KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom")
Daycare / Preschool
7660 Kentucky Ave. North
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 560-5534
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 560-5534
2.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Brookdale KinderCare ![Brookdale KinderCare Photo - Brookdale KinderCare]( "Brookdale KinderCare Photo - Brookdale KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
6020 Earle Brown Dr.
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 561-7013
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 561-7013
2.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Bethany Christian Academy
(Baptist)
2603 Brookdale Dr
Minneapolis, MN 55444
(763) 717-8928
Minneapolis, MN 55444
(763) 717-8928
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 88 students
Woodcrest Baptist Academy ![Woodcrest Baptist Academy Photo - Soccer]( "Woodcrest Baptist Academy Photo - Soccer")
(Baptist)
6875 University Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 571-6410
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 571-6410
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 215 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
755 73rd Ave. NE
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 531-1732
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 531-1732
3.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 49 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
9201 75th Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 488-7900
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 488-7900
3.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 866 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 28 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1401 Gardena Avenue NE
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 231-9701
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 231-9701
4.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 393 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 9 Acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Bethany Christian Academy
(Baptist)
2603 Brookdale Dr
Minneapolis, MN 55444
(763) 717-8928
Minneapolis, MN 55444
(763) 717-8928
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 88 students
Pioneers Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Islamic)
1604 Brookdale Dr
Minneapolis, MN 55444
(763) 208-0822
Minneapolis, MN 55444
(763) 208-0822
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 70 students
Woodcrest Baptist Academy ![Woodcrest Baptist Academy Photo - Soccer]( "Woodcrest Baptist Academy Photo - Soccer")
(Baptist)
6875 University Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 571-6410
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 571-6410
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 215 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Grace Lutheran School ![Grace Lutheran School Photo - Each year students present a play during the last week of school.]( "Grace Lutheran School Photo - Each year students present a play during the last week of school.")
(Other Lutheran)
460 75th Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 784-6340
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 784-6340
3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 28 students Avg. class size: 3 students
Prince Of Peace Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
7700 Monroe Street Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 786-1755
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 786-1755
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 77 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Bethany Christian Academy
(Baptist)
2603 Brookdale Dr
Minneapolis, MN 55444
(763) 717-8928
Minneapolis, MN 55444
(763) 717-8928
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 88 students
Pioneers Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Islamic)
1604 Brookdale Dr
Minneapolis, MN 55444
(763) 208-0822
Minneapolis, MN 55444
(763) 208-0822
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 70 students
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
9295 Zane Avenue N.
Minneapolis, MN 55443
(763) 424-9555
Minneapolis, MN 55443
(763) 424-9555
2.4 miles
Gr: NS-K Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Brooklyn Blvd. KinderCare ![Brooklyn Blvd. KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom]( "Brooklyn Blvd. KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom")
Daycare / Preschool
7660 Kentucky Ave. North
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 560-5534
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 560-5534
2.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Brookdale KinderCare ![Brookdale KinderCare Photo - Brookdale KinderCare]( "Brookdale KinderCare Photo - Brookdale KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
6020 Earle Brown Dr.
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 561-7013
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 561-7013
2.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Palmer Lake Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7300 W Palmer Lake Dr
Minneapolis, MN 55429
(763) 561-1930
Minneapolis, MN 55429
(763) 561-1930
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 493 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Birch Grove School For The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4690 Brookdale Dr N
Minneapolis, MN 55443
(763) 561-1374
Minneapolis, MN 55443
(763) 561-1374
1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 460 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Spero Academy Brooklyn Park
Charter School
(Math: <50%)
7444 Humboldt Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55444
(612) 465-8611
Minneapolis, MN 55444
(612) 465-8611
1.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 127 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Brooklyn Middle Steam School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7377 Noble Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55443
(763) 569-7700
Minneapolis, MN 55443
(763) 569-7700
1.3 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 931 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Monroe Elementary School - Mse
(Math: 64% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
901 Brookdale Dr N
Minneapolis, MN 55444
(763) 506-3600
Minneapolis, MN 55444
(763) 506-3600
1.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 553 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
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