We are open Monday through Friday, twelve months a year. Our various locations maintain different hours of operation, depending on the needs of the community; please consult with your director for specific times.
We are closed nine legal 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.
It is our policy at New Horizon Academy to remain open during inclement weather.
Outdoor play occurs daily, weather permitting. In the event inclement weather or excessive temperatures (hot or cold) prevents outdoor play, our teachers provide alternative indoor large motor activities. Please see your director for more details.
Yes, we serve hot meals and nutritious snacks. Our schools are equipped with a full-service kitchen and staff trained in nutrition, USDA guidelines, and proper portions for young children.
If your child has a special nutritional need, a food allergy, or requires an adaption to our menu, please alert the director at your local school, and we will partner with your family to create a plan.
We support breastfeeding mothers by offering nursing rooms/space in our schools for mothers to nurse. We also have thorough policies for handling breast milk. Please speak with your director or consult our Family Handbook for specific information regarding breast milk.
When it comes to administering medication, we follow local and state child care licensing regulations. Please see your director or consult our Family Handbook for specific information regarding the administration of medication at your school.
Yes, 100% of our eligible schools are nationally accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children and/or the National Early Childhood Program Accreditation.
At New Horizon Academy, we believe in establishing and maintaining open lines of communication with parents as a critical component of our program. We use an electronic communication application on our classroom devices which allows us to provide current updates about your child’s day via your smartphone, tablet, or email. Throughout the day, you will be delighted to see and read about:
Absolutely! Parents are welcomed visitors and often participate in their child’s experience in a variety of ways. Family members are encouraged to share a book, story, activity, join your child for mealtime, or just to stop in and be a part of their day.
We require all family members to use our sign in system every day to sign their children both in and out. The use of this system is of vital importance for the safety of the children entrusted in our care.
We must know at all times exactly which children are in our care. Should we ever need to evacuate the building, the accuracy of our attendance system will help us ensure that all children are safe. This is our primary responsibility, and we need your consistent cooperation to make sure our daily attendance records are accurate.
We are glad you are interested in finding out more about our schools. Please use the contact form to provide us with your name, email address and phone number. We look forward to meeting you when you come in for a tour. Thank you for your time and for visiting our website.
All children enrolled at New Horizon Academy must be following their state’s recommended schedule of immunizations. We do not enroll children who are not vaccinated because of conscientious objection.
To help create a smooth first day for you and your child, here are the things your little one will need. We encourage you to label all items with your child’s name, too.
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Daycare/child care costs at New Horizon Academy are carefully determined by all of the factors that are included in providing a premier service. Those variables include:
The New Horizon Academy in your community is the best resource for information regarding the care and services offered. Our director will meet with you to learn about the individual desires of your family and help offer solutions that best meet your needs.
Please speak with your local director for specific details regarding the daycare/child care costs for your family.
At New Horizon Academy, we know you cherish your child, and so will we. That’s the promise we make to you each day!Â
In Minnesota, Idaho, Iowa, and Colorado we care for children six weeks to ten years of age.
Yes, we are now hiring for the following positions:
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Year-end statements are available by contacting your director.
Tax ID/EIN numbers are available by contacting your director.
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