The St. Michael New Horizon Academy is conveniently located off I-94 and 45th Street NE, near the St. Michael Cinema. Our St. Michael daycare opened in 2007, is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children, and holds a four-star rating from Minnesota Parent Aware. Our St. Michael childcare center has two infant rooms, two toddler rooms, four preschool rooms, and one school-age room. All of our childcare classrooms utilize and age-appropriate curriculum, which 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 and newly renovated daycare classrooms. Schedule a tour at New Horizon Academy St. Michael today!
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My name is Tarah Stang I have been working in early education for almost 20 years. I love welcoming new people to our school family! When I am not at the center with our school family I enjoy spending time outdoors and traveling with my family and friends.
Education – AAS in Early Childhood, BA in Child Development
Years of Early Childhood Education Experience: 18
What do you like about early childhood?
I love being a positive influence in the lives of children during the years of building their developmental foundation.
What makes your school unique?
Our school hosts a variety of teaching staff with some incredible long term staff members including 10 and 20 plus years of service. We are NAEYC accredited and 4-star parent aware rated. Our building just completed a remodel, so everything is updated and fresh.
What is your favorite children’s book?
“Goodnight Moon ” by Margaret Wise Brown
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I just graduated from MCTC and earned my A.A.S Degree in Early Childhood Education; I will be continuing my education towards my B.S Early Childhood Education.
Education – BA in Child Development
Years of Early Childhood Education Experience: 20
What do you like about early childhood?
I love watching all the milestones children achieve.
What makes your school unique?
We have been selected as the lab school for Conscious Discipline – our social-emotional learning curriculum.
What is your favorite children’s book?
“The Napping House” by Audrey Wood
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At New Horizon Academy St. Michael, 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 St. Michael 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 St. Michael 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 St. Michael, 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 St. Michael, we follow Minnesota state guidelines for licensed daycare staff-to-child ratios:
According to our 2024 Family Survey results, 97% of families in St. Michael recommend New Horizon Academy.
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.
Yes! Families in our school-age program can access bus transportation to and from the following schools:
Depending on the school, transportation may be provided by either New Horizon Academy or the local school district. Please contact us for the most up-to-date information on routes and schedules.
“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.
The New Horizon Academy in St. Michael is absolutely outstanding! It feels like such a little family, and all the teachers are incredible! The standards this facility has is excellent. Everyone is so communicative, friendly, and the expectations are top notch! Thank you NHA – STMA for being such a wonderful daycare and loving our girls like your own! The amount of knowledge and skills my girls have learned since starting here is truly amazing!
We feel so grateful to have our daughters attend New Horizon Academy in St. Michael. The teachers and management feel like family. It brings so much peace of mind to know my babies are getting the best education while also feeling loved.
New Horizon Academy – St Michael will always hold a special place in our family’s heart. The staff at this school are incredible! Everyone there has meant the world to us, and we can never thank them enough for the wonderful care and support that they’ve provided to our family! We have watched both of our kiddos thrive during their time at NHA – St Michael. We highly, highly recommend this center to anyone in the area in need of childcare.
New Horizon Academy in St. Michael is a fantastic center where they offer quality care from infants all the way through school-age. I am so lucky to have the team there in our lives! The management and staff really make you feel welcomed and appreciated. Everyone there lives and breathes education!
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