New Horizon Academy Stillwater is located conveniently on the border of Stillwater and Oak Park Heights off Highway 36 and Stillwater Boulevard, near Stillwater High School. We have been serving families in Stillwater, Oak Park Heights, and Lake Elmo with quality childcare and early education services since 2012. Our school has one infant daycare room, two toddler daycare rooms, two preschool rooms, and one pre-kindergarten room. At our Stillwater childcare, we use a comprehensive curriculum that includes character development, STEAM, literacy, motor skills, and more, all with an emphasis on building confident and excited learners. We are NAEYC accredited and hold a four-star rating through MN Parent Aware. We’d love to show you our Stillwater daycare center! Please contact us with any questions or to schedule a tour.
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My name is Sarah Baldwin and I have been in the early education field for over 20 years. I live in Oakdale with my husband and four children. In my spare time I enjoy playing games, exploring nature, playing disc golf, or curling up and reading a good book!
Education – Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary and Early Childhood Education
Years of Early Childhood Education Experience: 22
What do you like about early childhood?
I get to spend my days in a beautiful learning environment that is designed with children in mind. We have a space that allows children to experience freedom and autonomy and have ample opportunity to move their bodies, take risks, and play. I get the opportunity to experience the magic of childhood through the eyes of the children in front of me.
What makes your school unique?
When you enter our school, you will be welcomed like family. We have an amazing team of educators who are passionate about what they do. You will walk into our classrooms to giggles, smiles, and warmth. We are dual-accredited by NAEYC and NECPA, and hold ourselves to these high standards. We hope you will come visit and see for yourself!
What is your favorite children’s book?
“Whoever Heard of a Fird?” by Othello Bach
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I live in Oakdale with my husband, Zeb, and our sons, Nolan and Carter. In my free time I can be found watching my boys play sports. Nolan is an avid golfer, and Carter enjoys a multitude of sports including baseball, soccer, and ninja warrior. As a family, we enjoy going on vacations to Disney World and Boston.
Education – Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary and Early Childhood Education; Master’s Degree in Special Education
Years of Early Childhood Education Experience: 24
What do you like about early childhood?
I love seeing the smile on a child’s face when they come in the door at the beginning of the day ready to learn new things. It warms my heart to see the excitement on a child’s face when they accomplish a new task. The relationships that are built with children and families are one of many reasons I love coming to the center each day.
What makes your school unique?
Our school is a family full of amazing teachers that are bringing learning to life each day in their classrooms. We also have dual accreditation with NAEYC and NECPA.
What is your favorite children’s book?
“Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day” by Judith Viorst
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At New Horizon Academy Stillwater, tuition rates vary by:
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Our Stillwater 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 Stillwater 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 Stillwater, 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 Stillwater, we follow Minnesota state guidelines for licensed daycare staff-to-child ratios:
According to our 2024 Family Survey results, 100% of families in Stillwater recommend New Horizon Academy.
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Author NameAn 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.
BEST childcare center ever! As a parent, I can definitely say that I’ve seen a significant improvement in my daughter’s development since starting at New Horizon Academy. She comes home every day and tells me how much she’s learned in her class and how much she loves her teachers. have peace of mind knowing my daughter is safe, loved, and welcomed at daycare.
BEST childcare center ever! As a parent, I can definitely say that I’ve seen a significant improvement in my daughter’s development since starting at New Horizon Academy. She comes home every day and tells me how much she’s learned in her class and how much she loves her teachers. have peace of mind knowing my daughter is safe, loved, and welcomed at daycare.
BEST childcare center ever! As a parent, I can definitely say that I’ve seen a significant improvement in my daughter’s development since starting at New Horizon Academy. She comes home every day and tells me how much she’s learned in her class and how much she loves her teachers. have peace of mind knowing my daughter is safe, loved, and welcomed at daycare.
BEST childcare center ever! As a parent, I can definitely say that I’ve seen a significant improvement in my daughter’s development since starting at New Horizon Academy. She comes home every day and tells me how much she’s learned in her class and how much she loves her teachers. have peace of mind knowing my daughter is safe, loved, and welcomed at daycare.
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