The Maplewood, Minnesota New Horizon Academy is conveniently located off Highway 36 and White Bear Avenue, near North St. Paul. Our Maplewood 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 Maplewood childcare center has one infant room, two toddler rooms, two preschool rooms, and one school-age room. All of our childcare 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 Maplewood today!
Awards and Accolades
I was born and raised in St. Paul with my mom, dad, two sisters, and one brother. I started working at New Horizon Academy when I was 18. I’m a single mom of two daughters, and I love being at home cooking and listening to music. I’m also a cosmetologist and having been cutting kids’ hair part-time for 16 years.
Education – Rasmussen College, Minneapolis Community & Technical College
Years of Early Childhood Education Experience: 24
What do you like about early childhood?
I love how the children are so curious about everything, asking questions all day long and looking up to me for answers.
What makes your school unique?
Our school is accredited by both NAEYC and NECPA.
What is your favorite children’s book?
For infants and toddlers – “Rainbow Fish” by Marcus Pfister
For preschool and school-agers – “Kindness is Cooler, Mrs. Ruler” by Margery Cuyler
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I may be physically short, but my heart is bigger than I am. I don’t have a job – I have a passion, and that passion is being someone who kids can depend on and feel loved by when they come to New Horizon Academy every day. Two of my favorite quotes I live by are: “Life is short, be kind all the time” and “People may forget what you say, but they will never forget how you made them feel.”
Education – Rasmussen University, St. Paul College, Metro State University
Years of Early Childhood Education Experience: 23
What do you like about early childhood?
I love tapping into my inner child on a daily basis.
What makes your school unique?
We have staff that were once babies at our center!
What is your favorite children’s book?
“Harold and the Purple Crayon” by Crockett Johnson
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As a first-time mom, I was nervous to send my baby girl to daycare at first. However, the Maplewood New Horizon Academy has been nothing but absolutely amazing, reassuring, compassionate, and understanding! Parents are able to message the teachers throughout the day on an app which makes communication easy. All in all, I’m very happy with my choice to send my daughter here. There’s no doubt in my mind that she is receiving the very best care from the very best teachers.
We understand that choosing an early education and child care program for your child is one of the most important decisions you will make as a parent. That is why we have created a step-by-step guide to help you make an informed decision about the early care and education program you choose for your child.
Step 1: Schedule a tour.
Step 2: Use our Quality Child Care Checklist to help you make an informed decision about the early care and education you choose for your child.
Step 3: Complete the Enrollment Agreement and other required forms to enroll your child at New Horizon Academy. Contact your School Director for more information regarding the electronic forms.
Do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or if you want to plan your visit to one of our schools. Thank you for considering New Horizon Academy. We are eager to partner with you during this incredible time in your child’s growth and development.
Our loving and caring teachers are eager to meet you and your child, and look forward to playing an important role in your child’s early education.
At New Horizon Academy, providing a safe and healthy environment for the children entrusted into our care is our number one priority. We take many precautions to ensure that this commitment if fulfilled every day.
Our teachers will keep you up-to-date on your child’s day and help you stay connected and informed. Via our mobile app, you will receive information about:
So, while you are at work, you have peace of mind that your child is healthy, safe, learning, and having fun!
We provide good nutrition to empower children’s physical, cognitive, emotional, and physical growth. We promote knowledge about nutrition to our children, families, and staff through education, communication, and by offering children healthier and diverse food choices. Learn More
For your convenience, we offer transportation to local elementary schools for children enrolled in our before and after school program. We partner with a wide variety of schools in our community.
The schools include:
I love how the Maplewood teachers and staff make me and my children feel like part of their family.
At New Horizon Academy Maplewood (Hwy 36), daycare 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 Maplewood daycare 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 Maplewood 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 Maplewood (Hwy 36), 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 Maplewood (Hwy 36), we follow Minnesota state guidelines for licensed daycare staff-to-child ratios:
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