The East St. Paul New Horizon Academy is conveniently located in the Dayton’s Bluff neighborhood on the edge of St. Paul and Maplewood, near I-94 and U.S. 10. Our East St. Paul daycare opened in 1985, is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children, and holds a four-star rating from Minnesota Parent Aware. Our East. St Paul childcare center offers high-quality daycare and early learning programs for infants and toddlers, and preschool and pre-kindergarten programs that prepare children for kindergarten and life beyond! All of our childcare classrooms utilize an age-appropriate curriculum that incorporates reading, STEAM, social-emotional learning, and more. We’d love to meet your family and show you our beautiful daycare classrooms. Schedule a tour at New Horizon Academy East St. Paul today!
Awards and Accolades
I have been married for 34 years have one son and a cat. I love to read and go camping in my free time.
Education – Associate Degree in Early Childhood
Years of Early Childhood Education Experience: 39
What do you like about early childhood?
I love everything about early childhood!!!
What makes your school unique?
At East St. Paul, we have lots of long-term teachers, are NAEYC and NECPA accredited, and have a 4 star Parent Aware rating.
What is your favorite children’s book?
“Where the Wild Things Are” by Maurice Sendak
I have enjoyed working with New Horizon Academy over the years. I’m excited to have a workplace where I can share experiences with my children and grow together in a loving and welcoming environment. My husband and our three little girls are thrilled about the big change from our Woodbury New Horizon Academy community to now becoming part of the East St. Paul New Horizon Academy community.
Education – Bachelor of Science
Years of Early Childhood Education Experience: 10
What do you like about early childhood?
I love being able to teach young minds, help them grow grow, and prepare them with life skills they can carry into adulthood.
What makes your school unique?
Our school is unique because we have many long-term teachers who show their passion and love for working at New Horizon Academy.
What is your favorite children’s book?
“The Color of Love” by Laura Jarrett and Poppy Harlow
At New Horizon Academy East St. Paul, 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 East St. Paul 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 St. Paul 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 St. Paul, 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 St. Paul, we follow Minnesota state guidelines for licensed daycare staff-to-child ratios:
According to our 2024 Family Survey results, 100% of families in East St. Paul recommend New Horizon Academy.
An 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.
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