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Early childhood education with preschool and care for children ages 16 months to five years

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It's always an incredible day at the Wilder Child Development Center!

With full-time childcare and preschool right here in Saint Paul, parents and guardians can expect the highest quality learning and care for their children ages 16 months to 5 years with year-round enrollment. Our community of staff and teachers continually recognize and strive to meet the diverse needs, abilities, interests and cultures of children and their families, where each person is valued and respected as a contributor in our classroom environment.

The Wilder Child Development Center is a Head Start co-location siteNAEYC accredited and has the highest rating of 4-Stars by Parent Aware. This means that parents and guardians can expect incredible childcare, learning that prepares children for kindergarten and life, and support for the whole family!

See our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion at Wilder.

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Location & Contact Info

Location
Wilder Child Development Center
911 Lafond Ave.
Saint Paul, MN 55104

Hours
Monday–Friday 
7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Phone
651-280-2600

Fax
651-280-3600 

Email
childcenter@wilder.org

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About the Center

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Get to know Wilder Child Development Center, the different classrooms for different ages, what a typical day will look like, and our community of teachers and staff.

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Enrollment

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We are now enrolling children in all classrooms and accept applications throughout the year. Ready to get started? Request a tour and start your enrollment process today. 

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Tuition & Financial Assistance

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Let's work together. We want to make sure you have all the information you need before deciding on a plan for childcare that best fits you.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Support Early Childhood Education & Care

Volunteer

Email volunteers@wilder.org to ask about volunteer opportunities.

Work with Us

Visit our careers page to find out more about openings at the Child Development Center.

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Contribute to our food shelf. Email Kati Halliday and Angie Clair for information about current needs. 

Nearly 75 % of the families whose children attend the Wilder Child Development Center rely on the Child Care Assistance Program and early learning scholarships to pay tuition. Your generosity helps provide quality learning, child care and community support for children and their families right here in Saint Paul!

 

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