New Horizon Academy is coming to Crystal, Minnesota! As a nationally recognized childcare provider with 100+ locations, we are excited to bring our high-quality daycare, preschool, and early education programs to families in Crystal, Robbinsdale, New Hope, North Minneapolis, and surrounding areas. Children ages 6 weeks to 5 years will be guided by skilled teachers using a comprehensive curriculum that includes social-emotional learning, STEAM, reading, motor development, school readiness skills, and more. Our classrooms are being thoughtfully designed and constructed to prioritize safety and foster a love for learning. While our new Crystal school is under construction, you are welcome to schedule a tour at any of the 60+ nearby locations in the Twin Cities area. Stay tuned for the latest updates on our grand opening! We are conveniently located off West Broadway and Bass Lake Road and are currently scheduled to open in fall 2024.
Awards and Accolades
I moved to America from Russia 22 years ago with my parents and two sisters. I love coffee, musicals, and would like to travel to Europe one day.
Education – AA in Early Childhood
Years of Early Childhood Education Experience: 20
What do you like about early childhood?
Early childhood is a very rewarding field. I love all the hugs you get from the little children. Nothing can outshine the smile of a child who just reached a special milestone.
What makes your school unique?
I’m excited for our center to open in November 2024. I think it will be a very unique and diverse school.
What is your favorite children’s book?
“If You Give a Mouse a Cookie” by Laura Numeroff
I started as a school-age teacher back in May 2016. I am the oldest one out of 5 brothers and 2 sisters. In my free time, I enjoy playing competitive sports, especially basketball, football and pickleball.
Education – Credits towards BA in Education
Years of Early Childhood Education Experience: 8
What do you like about early childhood?
I enjoy being a part of each child’s learning journey. I love watching them grow and develop the life skills they will need for the world.
What makes your school unique?
I’m looking forward to our center’s grand opening in November 2024.
What is your favorite children’s book?
“Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?” by Bill Martin, Jr.
At New Horizon Academy Aurora, childcare 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.
Our Aurora early childhood 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.
Our Aurora 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.
Yes! At New Horizon Academy Aurora, 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.
At New Horizon Academy Aurora, we follow Colorado state guidelines for licensed daycare staff-to-child ratios:
According to our 2024 Family Survey results, 100% of families in Aurora recommend New Horizon Academy.
An investment in a New Horizon Academy education is an investment in your child’s future. Families trust New Horizon Academy to set their children up for success. Here are a few reasons why:
From a single preschool classroom in 1971 to 100 schools today, much has changed for New Horizon Academy, but our commitment to children, families, teachers, and our communities remains the same.
One hundred percent of our eligible schools are accredited by NAEYC, the gold standard in early childhood accreditation. This is an accomplishment no other childcare provider of our size has achieved.
We hire teachers with experience, give them the training and support they need to succeed, pay them above market average, and help them achieve their goals. This results in stable, consistent care for your child.
Our state-of-the-art schools provide children with thoughtfully designed classrooms, playgrounds, and learning tools. We regularly update our schools to ensure they reflect our high standards for safety, quality, and care.
Your child’s safety and well-being always come first. Our childcare centers create caring, secure environments focused on supporting each child’s health and happiness. You can feel confident that your child is in good hands.
Our research-based curriculum offers engaging, hands-on activities in STEAM, language and literacy, social-emotional learning, physical development, and more to support kindergarten readiness and lifelong learning.
As an organization, we strive to foster a welcoming and inclusive culture where all children, families, and staff feel a sense of belonging. We approach our relationships with curiosity, compassion, and respect.
A nutritious breakfast, lunch, and snack are prepared fresh each day by our school chef, with menus developed by our nutrition specialist to ensure every meal is balanced. All meals are included in the cost of tuition!
Our mobile app keeps parents connected with daily updates, allowing teachers to share information, send messages, and delight you with photos and videos from your child’s day, so you never miss a moment.
Families are always welcome to come in for visits, participate in activities, and join us for family fun events. We love having parents involved in their child’s learning and value every opportunity to build a strong community.
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