Thank you for considering the East Apple Valley New Horizon Academy in Minnesota! We are conveniently located on the border of Apple Valley and Rosemount, off 140th and Pilot Knob Road, and nestled in the Scott Highlands neighborhood. Our school has been serving Apple Valley, Eagan, and Rosemount families since 2004, and has two infant rooms, two toddler rooms, four preschool rooms, and one school-age room. Our Apple Valley daycare center is accredited by NAEYC, the gold standard in daycare accreditation. All New Horizon Academy childcare classrooms utilize a comprehensive early learning curriculum, with a focus 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 East Apple Valley daycare today!
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My name is Desiree and I live in Rosemount with my husband Jeff, my son Sean, and our dog Luke. We love spending time exploring outside and going on adventures.
Education – University of Minnesota Duluth; Augsburg University
Years of Early Childhood Education Experience: 23
What do you like about early childhood?
I love making connections with children and their families. I enjoy being able to provide children with a safe, loving and nurturing environment where they feel supported and loved so they can succeed.
What makes your school unique?
East Apple Valley is unique because of our incredible long term early childhood educators. Our teachers truly love each child as if they were their own. Everyone here loves forming strong connections with families and becoming part of their family.
What is your favorite children’s book?
“There’s a Monster at the End of this Book” by Jon Stone
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I grew up in Apple Valley, and chose to move back here after my girls were born so that they could grow up in this same area. They both grew up attending New Horizon Academy and are now teachers themselves. I enjoy happy hours with friends, finding new restaurants, movies, camping, and spending time with family.
Education – Minnesota State University Mankato; Rasmussen College
Years of Early Childhood Education Experience: 32
What do you like about early childhood?
Watching the little ones learn and grow every day. With my length of time in the field, my first group of infants are now married and having children of their own, which is fun to see.
What makes your school unique?
The dedication our teachers have of making every child/family feel special and like they are part of our school family. We also are blessed with MANY long term teachers.
What is your favorite children’s book?
“I Love You Like No Otter ” by Rose Rossner
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At New Horizon Academy East Apple Valley, tuition rates vary by:
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Our Apple Valley 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 East Apple Valley 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 East Apple Valley, 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 East Apple Valley, we follow Minnesota state guidelines for licensed daycare staff-to-child ratios:
Yes! We recently added an outdoor classroom certified through Nature Explore. This unique space gives children the chance to play, explore, and learn through hands-on, open-ended experiences in nature.
Yes! Families in our school-age program can access bus transportation to and from the following schools:
Depending on the school, transportation may be provided by either New Horizon Academy or the local school district. Please contact us for the most up-to-date information on routes and schedules.
“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 son has been attending this center for roughly 3 years. We have experienced each of their classroom settings all the way from infants to preschool. The responsiveness of not only the teachers, but the management staff is top notch. We have seen how the experiences they foster for our son has invigorated his passion for learning and experiencing new things. There has not been a single day that I have worried about the level of care and education my son would receive here. It is truly a special place for not only my son, but for my wife and I as well.
We switched our 3 year old from a different center, and coming to New Horizon Academy has been such an amazing night and day difference! It felt like such a welcoming home and community where you’re greeted with smiles and genuine hellos and goodbyes. The food served is well planned and thought out. The activities and projects are fun and engaging. My son immediately felt comfortable at New Horizon Academy East Apple Valley!
I love receiving pictures of my child throughout the day doing different activities, art, playing, laughing . . . I can always tell from the pictures that he’s having the best time, and it makes leaving him during the day just a little easier.
My children are so well-cared for here. I can tell that the teachers genuinely care about the wellbeing of my child; they’re happy to see them and give them hugs in the morning and hugs at the end of the day. The curriculum is top notch!
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