Quality Daycare and Preschool in Columbia Heights, MN
New Horizon Academy Columbia Heights is located conveniently in Columbia Heights, Minnesota off Central Avenue NE and 41st Avenue NE. We have been serving families in Columbia Heights and Northeast Minneapolis with quality childcare and early education services since 2000. Our learning programs include infant daycare, toddler daycare, preschool, and pre-kindergarten. At our Columbia heights childcare, we use a comprehensive curriculum that includes character development, STEAM, literacy, motor skills, and more, all with an emphasis on building confident and excited learners. We are NAEYC accredited and hold a four-star rating through MN Parent Aware. We’d love to show you our Columbia Heights daycare center! Please contact us with any questions or to schedule a tour.
Awards and Accolades
I have been in Early Childhood Education for 15 years and the last 7 years as a Director. In my spare time I love to garden, fish, and travel.
Education – Rasmussen College
Years of Early Childhood Education Experience: 15
What do you like about early childhood?
There’s nothing more rewarding than seeing a child reach a special milestone or seeing light bulb moments happen…and all the FREE HUGS!
What makes your school unique?
We are duel-accredited by NAEYC and have a 4-star Parent Aware rating. We have a lot of staff longevity at our school!
I love this daycare center! The teachers are great! I honestly feel like they want what’s best for my child and I know he is very safe here.
We understand that choosing an early education and child care program for your child is one of the most important decisions you will make as a parent. That is why we have created a step-by-step guide to help you make an informed decision about the early care and education program you choose for your child.
Step 1: Schedule a tour.
Step 2: Use our Quality Child Care Checklist to help you make an informed decision about the early care and education you choose for your child.
Step 3: Complete the Enrollment Agreement and other required forms to enroll your child at New Horizon Academy. Contact your School Director for more information regarding the electronic forms.
Do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or if you want to plan your visit to one of our schools. Thank you for considering New Horizon Academy. We are eager to partner with you during this incredible time in your child’s growth and development.
Our loving and caring teachers are eager to meet you and your child, and look forward to playing an important role in your child’s early education.
At New Horizon Academy, providing a safe and healthy environment for the children entrusted into our care is our number one priority. We take many precautions to ensure that this commitment if fulfilled every day.
Our teachers will keep you up-to-date on your child’s day and help you stay connected and informed. Via our mobile app, you will receive information about:
So, while you are at work, you have peace of mind that your child is healthy, safe, learning, and having fun!
We strongly recommend the Columbia Heights New Horizon Academy! Our kids love going to school every day. All the teachers and staff have been professional and attentive to our children’s needs. New Horizon Academy has clean facilities, delicious meals, and the children are treated with love and respect.
Our Columbia Heights daycare center is open Monday-Friday every day with the exception of nine holidays:
*On Christmas Eve, New Horizon Academy closes at 3:00 p.m.
*If one of these holidays falls on a weekend, it will be observed on either Friday or Monday.
*Our school will remain open during inclement weather to ensure children still have access to quality childcare.
Yes! At New Horizon Academy Columbia Heights, we have an on-site cook trained in nutrition, USDA guidelines, and proper portions for young children. Our school provides nutritious and nourishing meals every day including breakfast, lunch, and snack. All meals are included in the cost of tuition.
If your child has a special nutritional need, a food allergy, or requires adaptation to our menu, please alert our school director, and we will partner with your family to create a suitable meal plan.
Our Columbia Heights school offers both full-time and part-time schedules to accommodate the different needs of our families.
Please contact our school director for current childcare openings and availability.
At New Horizon Academy Columbia Heights, we follow Minnesota state guidelines for licensed daycare staff-to-child ratios:
At New Horizon Academy Columbia Heights, daycare tuition rates vary by:
Please fill out our contact form or schedule a tour, and our school director will provide your family with personalized tuition rates.
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