Preschool Classrooms

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” – Nelson Mandela

Our teachers are passionate about your child’s happiness and growth and provide a safe, nurturing environment cultivating self-esteem. Our preschool is more than a job for our teachers: it’s an opportunity to share their passion for life while they inspire, engage, and awaken the wonder inside every child.

Every teacher at Close to My Heart exceeds all requirements for the state of Minnesota! You will be delighted with our staff. All of our team have had training for CPR and first aid. We are also prepared and trained for any emergency.

OUR PROGRAMS

Infant Classroom

INFANT PROGRAM

Our Infant Program serves infants from age six weeks to 15 months. Your baby’s first year will be filled with dramatic transformations! Our teachers are passionate about the advancement and growth of your child, so they develop lesson plans based upon the following learning objectives: physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development. We offer a quality experience to infants through primary caregiving and a safe and nurturing environment where the infants can explore and learn at their own pace. Tuition includes diapers/pull-ups, wipes, formula, and baby food.

  • 6 weeks ~ 16 months of age

  • Registration Fee $100

  • Tuition Pricing: Hourly $21.60 ~ Daily $126 ~ Weekly $439.20

Toddler Program

TODDLER PROGRAM

Our Toddler Program provides an enriching environment with activities that are designed to enhance your child’s total development in a quality early childhood education environment. We encourage their social, emotional, and language development as they explore and improve their overall development through fun-filled days engaging in activity corners within the classroom. In addition, our toddler program focuses on constantly listening and talking with your children. Tuition includes diapers/pull-ups, wipes, breakfast, lunch, and a snack.

  • 16 months ~ 33 months

  • Registration Fee $100

  • Tuition Pricing: Hourly $19.20 ~ Daily $103.20 ~ Weekly $376.80

Preschool Program

PRESCHOOL PROGRAM

Our Preschool Program is designed to enhance brain development in various age-appropriate and multi-sensory ways. It includes multiple fun-filled activities to challenge and educate your child, emphasizing school-readiness skills. Each child develops differently; we recognize that and incorporate that into our program. The Preschool Program includes all curriculum areas using learning experiences that provide the foundation for academic success and lifelong skills:

​​For the older preschoolers, we emphasize school-readiness skills throughout various thematic learning units. We also incorporate teaching your child colors, letters, numbers, and shapes. Tuition includes diapers/pull-ups, wipes, breakfast, lunch, and a snack.

  • Includes literacy, math, & science

  • Encourages thinking & problem-solving

  • Fosters appreciation of books & reading

  • Enhances social & emotional skills

  • Registration Fee $100

  • Tuition Pricing: Hourly $12.38 ~ Daily $82.80 ~ Weekly $318.00

School Age Classroom

SCHOOL AGE PROGRAM

Our School Age Program provides a unique enrichment program for children before and after school. Children may work on homework, use the computer, or explore other classroom activities such as art, games, puzzles, or reading material. In addition, children are served a morning snack and an afternoon snack. Tuition includes Snapology and ScienceMadeFun courses for children throughout the year.

  • Pre-Kindergarten Daily Schedule

  • Tuition Pricing: Hourly $10.80 ~ Daily $72.00 ~ Weekly $240.00

CONTACT US

Are you looking for more information about our preschool or have questions? Our staff would love to help! We currently have openings in our classrooms, so contact us to help get your child started!