Thank you for considering the Eagan, Minnesota New Horizon Academy! We are conveniently located off Interstate 35E and Yankee Doodle Road on Federal Drive. Our school has been serving Eagan, East Bloomington, West St. Paul and Inver Grove Heights families since 1990 and offers infant, toddler, preschool, pre-k, before and after school care, and summer camp learning programs. Our Eagan daycare center is accredited by NAEYC, the gold standard in daycare accreditation. All New Horizon Academy childcare classrooms utilize a comprehensive early learning curriculum, focusing on STEAM, reading, social-emotional development, and more. We believe in the power of play and encourage growth and learning through physical movement. We would love to meet your family! Schedule a tour at our Eagan daycare center today.
Awards and Accolades
I started at New Horizon Academy as an infant teacher in 2014 and have been the school director since 2021. My husband and I live in Rosemount with our 3 children. I am a big MN sports fan and I have also coached some of my kids’ sports teams. I truly love working with kids and watching them grow.
Education – BS in Human Resource Management
Years of Early Childhood Education Experience: 9
What do you like about early childhood?
I like that I can watch all the children in our care grow and learn.
What makes your school unique?
Our center really strives for a family feel. Many of our teachers have been with New Horizon Academy for years. We want to make everyone feel welcome and that they belong here.
What is your favorite children’s book?
“The Very Hungry Caterpillar” by Eric Carle
I have been with New Horizon Academy since 2016. I started off as a preschool teacher and now have moved into the office! I love being able to create relationships with families and children.
Education – Dakota County Technical College
Years of Early Childhood Education Experience: 8
What do you like about early childhood?
I love building relationships with the children and getting to see them grow and learn new things. I love seeing their faces light up once they have completed something they have been trying at for awhile.
What makes your school unique?
Our school has many long term teachers who have been here for 4 or more years. We feel like a family since we have worked together for a long time. We are also 4-star parent aware rated!
What is your favorite children’s book?
“Secret Pizza Party” by Adam Rubin
At New Horizon Academy Eagan (Yankee Doodle), 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.
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.
Our Eagan 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 Eagan 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 Eagan (Yankee Doodle), 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 Eagan (Yankee Doodle), we follow Minnesota state guidelines for licensed daycare staff-to-child ratios:
According to our 2024 Family Survey results, 97% of families in Eagan 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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