Childcare & Preschool
Enriching the lives of children and their families at the Wilder Child Development Center in Saint Paul
It's always an incredible day at the Wilder Child Development Center!
With full-time childcare and preschool right here in Saint Paul, Minnesota, 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. (See our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion at Wilder).
The Wilder Child Development Center is a Head Start co-location site, NAEYC 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!
Good to know for deciding parents and guardians:
- We accept applications at any time. However, we invite you to first see our Child Development Center by taking a tour. (Watch our video to get a sneak-peak!)
- Weekly child care tuition includes healthy breakfast, lunch and snacks made fresh in our cafeteria, field trips, parent education and family support.
- You can choose to pay your child's tuition privately and/or use child care assistance government programs and early learning scholarships like Think Small. You can also make online payments safely and securely!
- You'll be connected with teachers on a daily basis through safe, secure apps who will share your child's updates, pictures and moments so you don't miss a beat.
- You also have access to free parent education groups, family resources, the Direct Housing Assistance Program that helps you pay your rent or mortgage and other Wilder programs and services.
- Read about our classrooms and our teachers, and don't forget to follow us on Facebook.
Health & Safety at the Child Development Center During Covid-19:
- Drop-off is from 7:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
- Daily health and temperature checks for all staff and students at drop-off.
- Parents are asked to drop their children off at the front door with staff to maximize the safety of children.
- Tours for deciding parents and guardians will be virtual.
Contact:
Phone: 651-280-2600 | Fax: 651-280-3600 | Email: childcenter@wilder.org
Location: Take a Tour of the Wilder Child Development Center
911 Lafond Ave., Saint Paul, MN (Find & review us on Google Maps)
Hours:
Monday–Friday 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Social:
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