Thank you for considering the St. Paul, Minnesota New Horizon Academy! We are conveniently located in the Highwood Hills neighborhood of St. Paul, off Lower Afton Road and McKnight Road South, near Battle Creek Park. Our school has been serving St. Paul, Woodbury, Maplewood, and surrounding area families since 1989. We have one infant room, one toddler room, two preschool rooms, and two school-age rooms for our before and after-school program. Our St. Paul daycare center is accredited by NAEYC, the gold standard in daycare accreditation. All New Horizon Academy childcare classrooms utilize a comprehensive early learning curriculum, with a focus on STEAM, reading, social-emotional development, and more. We believe in the power of play and encourage growth and learning through physical movement. We would love to meet your family! Schedule a tour at our St. Paul – Lower Afton daycare center today.
Awards and Accolades
I live in Saint Paul Park with my husband Eric, our three girls—Taylor, Avery, and Emersyn—and our fur baby, Trixie. We are a softball family, so we spend most weekends at the fields in the summer or in the dome in the winter.
Education – Associates in Applied Science
Years of Early Childhood Education Experience: 18
What do you like about early childhood?
I love getting to help shape young minds and helping families do the same at home.
What makes your school unique?
We have a very diverse school family.
What is your favorite children’s book?
“Go Away, Big Green Monster!” by Ed Emberley
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From my first conversation on the phone with the director, I knew this daycare center was a great fit! The building is clean inside and out, and families are kindly greeted at the door. I love the updates shared throughout the day so I can be in tune with what’s going on with my baby girl. If you want a daycare that puts children first and values education, this is definitely the place for you!
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.
At our St. Paul daycare center, 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 is fulfilled every day.
The teachers at our St. Paul childcare center 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:
While you’re at work, you will 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 proudly partner with the Saint Paul School District to offer transportation to schools in the area.
The schools include:
We started going to New Hew Horizon Academy as our previous daycare was no longer a good fit for our kids. We chose the St. Paul location because of the awesome school director. We appreciate her open and honest communication, and friendliness every time we walk in the door. She takes the time to listen, and she loves all the children as if they were her own. We look forward to continuing to watch our kids grow at New Horizon Academy. They are already advancing leaps and bounds from previous experiences!
At New Horizon Academy St. Paul (Lower Afton), 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. Paul 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. Paul 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. Paul (Lower Afton), 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. Paul (Lower Afton), we follow Minnesota state guidelines for licensed daycare staff-to-child ratios:
According to our 2024 Family Survey results, 100% of families in St. Paul recommend New Horizon Academy.
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