Welcome to the Prior Lake, Minnesota New Horizon Academy! Our school is conveniently located off 140th St NE and Pike Lake Trail NE near Knob Hill Park Playground. We have been serving Prior Lake children and families since 2005. With beautiful classrooms, highly trained teachers, rigorous health and safety procedures, and national accreditations, we know your family will feel right at home at New Horizon Academy! Our Prior Lake early childhood center has two infant childcare rooms, two toddler childcare rooms, four preschool rooms, and one school-age room. We use a research-based daycare curriculum that includes STEAM, reading, social-emotional learning, and more – all with the goal of preparing young children for kindergarten and beyond! You’re invited to tour our Prior Lake daycare, see our newly renovated classrooms, and meet our dedicated teachers. Schedule a tour at New Horizon Academy Prior Lake today!
Awards and Accolades
I joined the New Horizon Academy family in the spring of 2021 with over 30 years of experience in the field of Early Childhood Education. It is a pleasure to be working in the same community that I have lived in for over 25 years and to be able to see our NHA families while out and about in our community. My favorite thing about New Horizon Academy is our core values; We do what is best for children, we are dependable, we live a mission of continuous improvement, and we model and foster healthy relationships. I am excited to be able to show off our beautiful Prior Lake school and welcome you into our NHA family.
Education – Certification in Early Childhood Education
Years of Early Childhood Education Experience: 33
What do you like about early childhood?
I love seeing the “A-ha” moments when children learn something new or experience things for the first time.
What makes your school unique?
Our school is accredited by NAEYC. We also have many long term teachers that have made early childhood education their career.
What is your favorite children’s book?
“Purple, Green, and Yellow” by Robert Munsch
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4At New Horizon Academy Prior Lake, 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.
Request Prior Lake Tuition Rates
Our Prior Lake 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 Prior Lake 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 Prior Lake, 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 Prior Lake, we follow Minnesota state guidelines for licensed daycare staff-to-child ratios:
According to our 2024 Family Survey results, 100% of families in Prior Lake 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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