Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
University KinderCare
About the School
- The teachers and staff here at our University KinderCare are passionate about educating and nurturing young children.
- We have recently welcomed some new teachers to the KinderCare Family and doing so has added a lot of diversity to the qualifications that our teachers have.
- The majority of our teachers have their CDA, Bachelor’s Degree, or Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education.
- The University KinderCare team strives for excellence through continuing education from professional development trainings to seeking additional college courses or seminars in the education field.
- At the end of the day, the true key to our teachers' success is their passion for teaching and their love of learning.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1983
School Calendar
School Motto
It's more than daycare, it’s KinderCare!
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Welcome to University KinderCare! Located at 525 Huron Blvd SE, on the East Bank campus at the University of Minnesota. Our location brings us young, energetic, highly qualified staff and great ties to our surrounding community. We would love to meet you and your family to show you our facility, introduce you to our staff, inform you about our curriculum, and work with you to highlight the many ways our center will suit the needs of you family!
- At KinderCare, safety is our top priority. We offer a keypad entry, a fenced playground and all of our staff are CPR and First Aid certified. Ms. Candice is our Health and Safety Coordinator and ensures that we are followings all of the proper policies and procedures to keep our students safe. We take special precautions throughout the day to make sure each and every child in our careis keptsafe. When a child is safe, learning can begin.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: Arabic, Spanish
- Accreditations: NAEYC
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 5 YEAR-OLDS
- Does accept some subsidy programs. For specifics please call Center Director.
- Infant Programs (6 Weeks – 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 – 2 Years), Discovery Preschool Programs (2 – 3 Years), Preschool Programs (3 – 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 – 5 Years)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for University KinderCare?
The application deadline for University KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is University KinderCare located?
University KinderCare is located in the Prospect Park neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN.
Nearby ÌÇÐÄÔ´´s
The nearest high school and elementary school to University KinderCare is P.E.A.S.E. Academy (1.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Miniapple International Montessori School (1.2 miles away)
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Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: 8-12
601 13th Av Se
Minneapolis, MN 55414
(612) 378-1377
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: NS-K | 127 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 1
Montessori School
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(612) 378-9375
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Gr: 7-12 | 50 students
Alternative School
2421 Bloomington Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 721-1655
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 123 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1115 E 19th St
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 871-2353
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 895 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 31
Christian
3100 West River Parkway
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 728-7722
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: 8-12
601 13th Av Se
Minneapolis, MN 55414
(612) 378-1377
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 50 students
Alternative School
2421 Bloomington Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 721-1655
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 895 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 31
Christian
3100 West River Parkway
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 728-7722
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 880 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
3100 W River Pkwy
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 729-8321
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 559 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 7
Christian
2300 Chicago Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 540-2015
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: 8-12
601 13th Av Se
Minneapolis, MN 55414
(612) 378-1377
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 50 students
Alternative School
2421 Bloomington Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 721-1655
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 123 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1115 E 19th St
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 871-2353
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 895 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 31
Christian
3100 West River Parkway
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 728-7722
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 880 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
3100 W River Pkwy
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 729-8321
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: NS-K | 127 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 1
Montessori School
1125 5th Street SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414
(612) 378-9375
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 123 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1115 E 19th St
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 871-2353
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 895 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 31
Christian
3100 West River Parkway
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 728-7722
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 880 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
3100 W River Pkwy
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 729-8321
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 19 students
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(612) 331-5752
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Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
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315 27th Ave Se
Minneapolis, MN 55414
(612) 345-9040
Minneapolis, MN 55414
(612) 345-9040
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Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
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3800 Pleasant Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55414
(612) 345-9040
Minneapolis, MN 55414
(612) 345-9040
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Gr: 6-8 | 90 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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Minneapolis, MN 55414
(612) 345-9040
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(612) 345-9040
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Gr: 6-12
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
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Bottom 50%10
66 Malcolm Ave Se
Minneapolis, MN 55414
(612) 668-1122
Minneapolis, MN 55414
(612) 668-1122
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 196 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
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