I have a son who is 2 1/2 and and I would like to begin researching preschools in the area as I know they book up fast and up to a year in advance. I recently moved here, so all referrals would be helpful.
Thanks,
P.
I agree with Renee, I belong to the Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church in Apple Valley. Though my daughter isn't old enough for preschool yet the programs are really great and I've heard nothing but good things about the preschool program.
I would recommend checking out Grace Lutheran Church's Preschool (42/pennock) and Hosanna! Lutheran Church's Preschool in Lakeville (160th Street/Ipava). We moved here 1.5 years ago from out of state and received high recommendations for both schools. My son is in his second year at Hosanna! and loves it.
Hi P.. You may want to try Small Wonders in Lakeville. They are off of 35 on Hwy. 50. They are affiliated with the Lakeville school district, so they are a bit more academic than others I researched. Great teachers, great facility!
hi there
my 3.5 year old is at Bridges Daycare in Rosemount. Its just off 42 so easily accessible from AV. Its very small and family run and they can just attend for the preschool hours (eg 9.30 to 11.30) or they can do half or full days. My son is very happy there. It has a nice caring atmosphere that i found missing in bigger preschools like kindercare.
J. in rosemount
Hi P.! I am also looking for a preschool in the Apple Valley area. Here is a link to a list that was just recently sent to me.
http://www.district196.org/ec/readiness/images/preschools...
I also read that you are new to the area..I am on a mom's/playgroup for moms in minnesota. If you are interested here is the link for that also.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MinnesotaMomsConnection/
If the link didn't work for the preschools, email me and I can try and send it directly.
W.
I'm a stay at home mom so I'm not sure about a regular Preschool...but this school has an excellent Friday Mornings Out program (I know they do have a regular pre-school too). It's Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, around the corner from the MN Zoo. People have been VERY nice there and always really great with my son which is huge because he's high energy. Phone: ###-###-####, ask for Jeanne Mikulski as she's the Director.
