New Horizon Academy Columbia Heights is located conveniently in Columbia Heights, Minnesota off Central Avenue NE and 41st Avenue NE. We have been serving families in Columbia Heights and Northeast Minneapolis with quality childcare and early education services since 2000. Our learning programs include infant daycare, toddler daycare, preschool, and pre-kindergarten. At our Columbia heights 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 Columbia Heights daycare center! Please contact us with any questions or to schedule a tour.
Awards and Accolades
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I am a mom of boys who keep me active and learning. I come from a large family with many siblings and even more nieces and nephews. I enjoy being outside and in the woods and believe that nature is one of the best teachers.
Education – Pursuing BA in Social Work
Years of Early Childhood Education Experience: 14
What do you like about early childhood?
I love the ability to foster learning by being a safe space for children to trust and feel loved, so they can be excited to learn and grow.
What makes your school unique?
We are accredited, have many teachers that have been with New Horizon Academy for 2+ years, and have a strong foundation for supporting children.
What is your favorite children’s book?
“There Was an Old Lady” series by Lucille Colandro
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My background is in special education, and I have nearly 15 years of experience working with children. I have five beautiful kids and a wonderful boyfriend who does so much so I can follow my passions. Open communication and kindness are my foundation to my leadership.
Education – Concordia University, St. Paul
Years of Early Childhood Education Experience: 5
What do you like about early childhood?
All the amazing development that you get to see as the littles in your care pass through all the most important stages. What we do sets the foundation for future learning!
What makes your school unique?
We have several long-term teachers in our preschool program. Our center has heart; we are building more than a team – we want it to feel like a second home!
What is your favorite children’s book?
“Butterfly Kisses” by Bob Carlisle
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At New Horizon Academy Columbia Heights, childcare 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 Columbia Heights 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 Columbia Heights 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 Columbia Heights, 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. All meals are included in the cost of tuition.
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 Columbia Heights, we follow Minnesota state guidelines for licensed daycare staff-to-child ratios:
Yes! We welcome Child Care Assistance (CCAP), which often covers up to 100% of New Horizon Academy’s tuition for eligible families. Through this government aid program, families can access scholarships and financial support to make childcare tuition more affordable.
“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.
I love this daycare center! The teachers are great! I honestly feel like they want what’s best for my child and I know he is very safe here.
We strongly recommend the Columbia Heights New Horizon Academy! Our kids love going to school every day. All the teachers and staff have been professional and attentive to our children’s needs. New Horizon Academy has clean facilities, delicious meals, and the children are treated with love and respect.
New Horizon Academy Columbia Heights is the best childcare center hands down! They have a diverse staff and their directors are wonderful and greet my son by name when we come in! The center is clean and my son is learning so much!
We love having our baby at the New Horizon Academy in Columbia Heights. After touring a number of daycare centers, it was easy to choose this location because the director and her team are very warm and welcoming, and we really feel like they love to care for our daughter. They made going back to work incredibly easy because they worked to build trust from the beginning.
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