The Lino Lakes, Minnesota New Horizon Academy is conveniently located off Interstate 35E and Frenchman Road, on the border of Lino Lakes and Hugo. Our Lino Lakes daycare opened in 2024 after moving from our previous location in Hugo, which opened in 2021. The new facility continues to serve families in Lino Lakes, Hugo, Centerville, Forest Lake, and surrounding areas with quality childcare and early education for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. All of our daycare classrooms utilize an age-appropriate curriculum that 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 Lino Lakes today!
Awards and Accolades
I grew up in southwest Minnesota. I actually started at KidsQuest, New Horizon Academy’s partner company, before moving to the cities to join the New Horizon Academy family.
Education – Currently Pursuing AA in Early Childhood
Years of Early Childhood Education Experience: 18
What do you like about early childhood?
I love watching the children grow and have their “aha” moments!
What makes your school unique?
We are the first New Horizon Academy location to be solar powered! Our families are very involved, and it really is a great partnership that we have with them. Our school is NAEYC accredited and 4-star parent aware rated!
What is your favorite children’s book?
“If You Give a Mouse a Cookie” by Laura Numeroff
I have three children and love taking family trips to Disney, as well as enjoying anything Disney related. I also enjoy reading in my free time.
Education – Associates in Elementary Education; Associates of Arts; Currently Pursuing Bachelor’s in Psychology
Years of Early Childhood Education Experience: 12
What do you like about early childhood?
I love seeing the smile on a child’s face, knowing that I’m there for them and helping shape the future.
What makes your school unique?
Many of our teachers have worked together longer than we have been here!
What is your favorite children’s book?
“Chicka Chicka Boom Boom” by Bill Martin, Jr. and John Archambault
At New Horizon Academy Lino Lakes, 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 Lino Lakes 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 Lino Lakes 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 Lino Lakes, 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 Lino Lakes, we follow Minnesota state guidelines for licensed daycare staff-to-child ratios:
According to our 2024 Family Survey results, 97% of families in Lino Lakes 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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