Welcome to New Horizon Academy – Best Buy! Our school is conveniently located in Richfield, Minnesota, in the Best Buy Corporate Headquarters off of I-494, I-35W, and Penn Avenue. We proudly serve as Best Buy’s corporate-sponsored childcare center, while also welcoming families from the public! Our Richfield daycare opened in 2003, is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children, and holds a four-star rating from Minnesota Parent Aware. Our Richfield childcare center has six infant daycare rooms, four toddler daycare rooms, and six preschool and pre-kindergarten rooms. 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 – Richfield Best Buy today!
Awards and Accolades
After growing up in Richfield and then living abroad, I am happy to be living in Burnsville. I have two adult children and four grandchildren. I practice yoga, love being outdoors, and enjoy spending time with my family.
Education – Bachelors in French and Education
Years of Early Childhood Education Experience: 34
What do you like about early childhood?
I love the hope that early education provides for positive change in our world’s future.
What makes your school unique?
Our school has a comfortable and friendly atmosphere that stems from long-term staff working to create a caring school family.
What is your favorite children’s book?
“The Grey Lady and the Strawberry Snatcher” by Molly Bang
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I am originally from Upper Michigan and moved to Minnesota in 2003. New Horizon Academy – Best Buy is the only center I have worked at, and I love it! My two children also went to New Horizon Academy from infancy through preschool. They still talk about their great experience!
Education – Bachelors in Preschool and Family Life Services
Years of Early Childhood Education Experience: 25
What do you like about early childhood?
I love watching children learn and grow.
What makes your school unique?
We have an awesome team with lots of longevity. Even though we’re a big center, our school feels close-knit like a family.
What is your favorite children’s book?
“Where the Wild Things Are” by Maurice Sendak
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22At New Horizon Academy Richfield (Best Buy), 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 Richfield 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 Richfield 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 Richfield (Best Buy), 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 Richfield (Best Buy), we follow Minnesota state guidelines for licensed daycare staff-to-child ratios:
According to our 2024 Family Survey results, 98% of families at Richfield – Best Buy recommend New Horizon Academy.
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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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