Eighteen METRO LOCATIONS
APPLE VALLEY
EAGAN
FOREST LAKE (2)
GOLDEN VALLEY
MAHTOMEDI
MAPLEWOOD
MINNEAPOLIS (3)
MINNETONKA
SAVAGE
STILLWATER (2)
WAYZATA
WHITE BEAR LAKE (2)
WYOMING
INFANT PROGRAMS
Forest Lake, Golden Valley, Minneapolis, Stillwater, and White Bear Lake.
TODDLER PROGRAMS
Apple Valley, Golden Valley, Forest Lake, Minneapolis, Minnetonka, Stillwater, White Bear Lake, and Wyoming.
PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS
Available at all sites. For
INFORMATION
or to schedule a tour, email admissions@ladcfamilies.org, visit www.ladcfamilies.org or call
651.762.7884
Lake Area Discovery Center admits students of any race, religion, color, nationality or ethnic origins.
Our MISSION
We, as part of the early childhood community, seek to support parents and children through a creative environment that promotes and teaches Christian values, honors diversity and fosters fellowship within the greater community.
We offer:
WRAP-AROUND CARE
CORE AM CLASS (2.5 HOURS)
-Circle Time (story/songs)
-Learning Center Exploration/Activities
-Clean Up and Transition
-Small Groups: Conversation Time and -Snack Time/Individual Cooking
-Music & Movement / Transition
-Gym or Outdoor Play
LUNCH/QUIET TIME (1 HOUR)
CORE PM CLASS– PRESCHOOL (2.5 HOURS)
(AM schedule repeats.
New Lesson/Activities 2.5 hours)
TODDLER NAP TIME– (2 HOURS)
Children attending Full Days are with Licensed/Lead Teachers 6 hours of the day.
Hot Lunch included with Tuition.
Exploring CREATIVITY!
Our Curriculum
LADC uses The Creative Curriculum® a leading scientifically based, comprehensive curriculum approach for children birth to age 5. Designed to create a high-quality learning environment which opens doors to successful learning by making learning exciting and relevant for every child.
Nine Environments
We use these nine learning areas in our classrooms to optimize children’s developmental learning objectives.
We are proud to have earned NAEYC Accreditation, the mark of quality and excellence for early childhood education. The program is also 4 Star Parent Aware rated; the highest quality rating possible in Minnesota.