New Horizon Academy is coming to Dubuque, Iowa! Our brand-new school will be a corporate-sponsored childcare for employees of Cottingham & Butler and will also serve the Dubuque community. We are conveniently located in downtown Dubuque off West 8th and Locust Street, near Washington Park. As a nationally recognized childcare provider with 100+ locations, we are excited to bring our high-quality daycare, preschool, and early education programs to Cottingham & Butler employees and the public. Children ages 6 weeks to 5 years will be guided by skilled teachers using a comprehensive curriculum that includes social-emotional learning, STEAM, reading, motor development, school readiness skills, and more. Our classrooms are being thoughtfully designed and constructed to prioritize safety and foster a love for learning. While our new Dubuque school is under construction, you are welcome to schedule a tour at any of our five Iowa locations or check out this video for a sneak peek! Stay tuned for the latest updates on our grand opening! We are currently scheduled to open in summer 2025.
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We absolutely love New Horizon Academy! The teachers, directors, and staff are not only incredibly caring and attentive, but also genuinely invested in our daughter’s development. With the great communication technology they provide, we don't feel like we're missing out on what our daughter is learning and experiencing each day. We feel completely at ease knowing our daughter is in such a safe, nurturing environment. Our family wholeheartedly recommends this daycare to any parent looking for a reliable and supportive center!
At New Horizon Academy Dubuque (Cottingham & Butler), 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 Dubuque 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 Dubuque 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 Dubuque (Cottingham & Butler), 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 Dubuque (Cottingham & Butler), we follow Iowa state guidelines for licensed daycare staff-to-child ratios:
