Welcome to the Maplewood - Oakdale New Horizon Academy! Our school is located on the border of Maplewood and Oakdale, Minnesota off Conway and Geneva Avenue, near 3M’s corporate headquarters. We’ve been serving children and families in Maplewood, Oakdale, Woodbury, and North St. Paul since 2006. With beautiful classrooms, highly trained teachers, rigorous health and safety procedures, and national accreditations, we know your family will feel right at home at New Horizon Academy! Our Maplewood early childhood center offers learning programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, pre-kindergarteners, and school-agers. We use a research-based daycare curriculum that includes STEAM, reading, social-emotional learning, and more – all with the goal of preparing young children for kindergarten and life! You’re invited to tour our Maplewood/Oakdale daycare, see our classrooms, and meet our dedicated teachers. Schedule a tour at New Horizon Academy Maplewood - Oakdale today!
Awards and Accolades
I have been married for 30 years, with 2 children, 2 grandchildren, and one on the way. In my free time I love spending time with family and friends, going camping (well, glamping), and planning and going on tropical vacations with my husband.
Education – Associates in Early Childhood
Years of Early Childhood Education Experience: 30
What do you like about early childhood?
I love being able to watch children learn and grow at our school, and seeing children smile when they achieve something new!
What makes your school unique?
We are a dual accredited and very diverse school with long term staff. We all work amazing together!
What is your favorite children’s book?
“Love you Forever” by Robert Munsch & “The Jacket I Wear in the Snow” by Shirley Neitzel
I’ve worked in childcare since I was in high school and grew up surrounded by women in my family in the same field. It’s always been my dream to work with children and families and I’m so happy to work for such a great company. I am married with my first child on the way, and can’t wait for my baby to grow up with New Horizon Academy.
Education – Child Development Associates
Years of Early Childhood Education Experience: 12
What do you like about early childhood?
I enjoy building connections and relationships with children and families and watching children learn and grow!
What makes your school unique?
We have an amazing crew of experienced teachers, and serve a wonderful community.
What is your favorite children’s book?
“Love you Forever” by Robert Munsch
At New Horizon Academy Maplewood (Oakdale), 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.
Request Maplewood Tuition Rates
Our Maplewood 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 Maplewood 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 Maplewood (Oakdale), 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.
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 Maplewood (Oakdale), we follow Minnesota state guidelines for licensed daycare staff-to-child ratios:
According to our 2024 Family Survey results, 98% of families in Maplewood 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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