One of four locations in Plymouth, Minnesota, the Plymouth – Highway 55 New Horizon Academy is conveniently located on the edge of Plymouth and Golden Valley, off Highway 55 and 169. Our daycare opened in 1992, is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children, and holds a four-star rating from Minnesota Parent Aware. Our Plymouth childcare center has two infant daycare rooms, two toddler daycare rooms, three preschool and pre-kindergarten rooms, and one school-age room. All of our childcare classrooms utilize an age-appropriate curriculum, which incorporates reading, STEAM, social-emotional learning, and more. We utilize age-appropriate learning modules 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 Plymouth 55 today!
Awards and Accolades
I love spending time with my family at home and my school family at New Horizon Academy! I strive to be very understanding and kind to everyone. In my free time, I enjoy swimming casually all year round.
Education – AA in Arts
Years of Early Childhood Education Experience: 4
What do you like about early childhood?
What makes your school unique?
Our school is accredited by NAEYC and is Eco-Healthy Child Care certified. We also have many long-term teachers and are very family oriented.
What is your favorite children’s book?
“Dragons Love Tacos” by Adam Rubin
I love spending time with my friends and family! I also enjoy traveling and make it a point to leave the country at least twice a year. The Dominican Republic and Barcelona hold special places in my heart.
Education – Childhood Development Associate Credential; Pursuing an AA in Early Childhood Education
Years of Early Childhood Education Experience: 6
What do you like about early childhood?
What makes your school unique?
What makes our school special is our team of long-term teachers.
What is your favorite children’s book?
“Go, Dog. Go!” by P. D. Eastman
At New Horizon Academy Plymouth (Highway 55), 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 Plymouth 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 Plymouth 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 Plymouth (Highway 55), 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 Plymouth (Highway 55), we follow Minnesota state guidelines for licensed daycare staff-to-child ratios:
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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