The Chanhassen, Minnesota New Horizon Academy is conveniently located at the intersection of Highway 5 and Great Plains Boulevard, near Rice Marsh Lake Park. Our Chanhassen daycare opened in 1989, is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children, and holds a four-star rating from Minnesota Parent Aware. Our Chanhassen childcare center offers infant daycare, toddler daycare, preschool, and pre-kindergarten programs for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years. All of our childcare classrooms utilize an age-appropriate curriculum, which incorporates reading, STEAM, social-emotional learning, and more to prepare children for kindergarten and life beyond! We’d love to meet your family and show you our beautiful daycare classrooms. Schedule a tour at New Horizon Academy Chanhassen today!
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I am a mom of 3 children who have all had a wonderful early childhood experience with New Horizon Academy. In my free time, I like to spend time outdoors, read, and make lasting memories with my family.
Education – AAS in Early Childhood Education
Years of Early Childhood Education Experience: 19
What do you like about early childhood?
Early childhood is the gateway to our future. We get to teach our future leaders and create a safe place for children to learn and grow.
What makes your school unique?
Our school is cozy, filled with love and long-term teachers. We are accredited from NAEYC and provide high-quality childcare.
What is your favorite children’s book?
“Love You Forever” by Robert Munsch
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I live in LeSueur with my husband Andy. We enjoy going to Minnesota Twins games both here in MN and following the team to other stadiums. Our goal is to see every stadium! I also enjoy going to my nephew’s hockey games. I’m always up for a new adventure!
Education – BA in Elementary Education
Years of Early Childhood Education Experience: 15+
What do you like about early childhood?
I love seeing the excitement in a child’s face when they learn something new or have succeeded on a new task.
What makes your school unique?
We are NEAYC accredited and most of our staff have been here at least 5 years!
What is your favorite children’s book?
“Mouse Paint” by Ellen Stoll Walsh
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At New Horizon Academy Chanhassen, 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.
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Our Chanhassen 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 Chanhassen 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 Chanhassen, 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 Chanhassen, we follow Minnesota state guidelines for licensed daycare staff-to-child ratios:
According to our 2024 Family Survey results, 100% of families in Chanhassen recommend New Horizon Academy.
Yes! We welcome Child Care Assistance (CCAP), which often covers up to 100% of New Horizon Academy’s tuition for eligible families. Through this government aid program, families can access scholarships and financial support to make childcare tuition more affordable.
“They’ve really made our family feel welcome and like a part of their community!”
Puneet & Samantha, New Horizon Academy parents, Lakeville, MN
“Our daughter has been very happy at New Horizon Academy!”
Camila & Lauren, New Horizon Academy parents, St. Paul, MN
“We immediately felt at peace bringing our child here.”
Ronnie & Kaitlyn, New Horizon Academy parents, Lakeville, MN
“The relationships between the children and teachers are incredible.”
Alex Casey, New Horizon Academy parent and former student, Stillwater, MNAn 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.
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.
Our family has had an absolutely amazing daycare experience, and we couldn’t be happier that we chose the New Horizon Academy Chanhassen location. They have fantastic staff who routinely go above and beyond in caring for our children. Also, since staff retention is high, it has been wonderful to see our younger children have all the same teachers as our older child. From the infant room up to the pre-k room, the teachers pour their hearts into taking care of our kids. Stop looking for a daycare and enroll your kids here – you’ll be glad you did!
We just moved here from out of state and the director went above and beyond in making us feel comfortable with the transition. Our infant is obsessed with her teachers and always has the biggest smile at drop-off time. We highly recommend New Horizon Academy Chanhassen!
My children have been here for 4+ years. High praise. All childcare is an investment, but NHA Chanhassen is a tremendous value considering the curriculum, genuine care from the staff and leadership, and the sense of community among the children and parents. I couldn’t recommend it more.
New Horizon Academy Chanhassen is part of our family! Our daughter has been going there since she was 3 months old. The amazing infant room teachers helped her reach so many milestones, and now that she’s in the young toddler room, she has learned even more. I can’t believe all of the animal sounds, body parts, and words she now knows. If you are looking for a loving and caring school to send your kiddos to, NHA Chanhassen is the place to go. Aside from the amazing staff, the building is clean and smaller, so all of the teachers get to know all of the kids.
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