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)
Bloomington KinderCare
About the School
- The teachers and staff at Bloomington KinderCare are passionate about educating and nurturing children.
- Our teachers have an average tenure of eight years and some as long as thirty years in early childhood education.
- The Bloomington KinderCare strives for excellence through continuing education from biannual company 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
1985
School Calendar
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Sports
School Mascot
Eagles
School Notes
- Welcome to Bloomington KinderCare and Preschool! We are very excited to meet with you and your family. We believe in developing the whole child, with an emphasis on assisting your child's growth with their social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. Here at Bloomington KinderCare, we believe it takes a village to raise a child, and our parents consider us to be an extension of their families (their village) Your child will not only have a safe, secure, and stimulating environment to learn in, but will have support from a team of child development experts who have a true passion for educating and nurturing children.
- We adhere to the highest safety standards here at our Center! We have eight foot fencing around all three of our playgrounds. We maintain locked gates, secured doors and key-code entry is required. We also implement an interview process for new faces in the Center requiring their photo I.D. to be added to our sign/out book.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:15 AM to 6:15 PM, M-F
- Accreditations: NAEYC
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
- CCA Yes - Edison, Dakota, Scott, Harbor and Sherburne Counties (please call if not on list) They are willing to work with other Counties if possible refer to Center. â— NACCRRA - YES â— Family Discount - 10% off of each child's tuition, must have 2 children â— 10% discount for employees of TARGET, WELLS FARGO, GENERAL MILLS, 3M and UNITED HEALTH CARE â— 5% discount for employees of FAIRVIEW, PARK NICOLLET, LIFETIME, BEST BUY, THOMPSON WEST and SEAGATE â— Refer a friend (200.00 credit)
- 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), Before and After School Programs (5–12 Years), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Bloomington KinderCare?
The application deadline for Bloomington KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Bloomington KinderCare located?
Bloomington KinderCare is located in the West Bloomington neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN. There are 2 other private schools located in West Bloomington.
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Bloomington KinderCare is Fusion Academy Minneapolis (1.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Ramalynn Montessori Academy (0.9 miles away)
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Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 133 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
8800 Queen Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 921-6500
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: 6-12
Alternative School
7545 France Avenue S
Minneapolis, MN 55435
(877) 673-8893
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 368 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
9901 E Bloomington Fwy
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 881-8160
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 152 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Daycare / Preschool
3950 70th Street W
Minneapolis, MN 55435
(952) 925-5881
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: 6-12
Alternative School
7545 France Avenue S
Minneapolis, MN 55435
(877) 673-8893
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 90 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
8201 Park Avenue S
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 854-0224
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 418 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 9
Christian
8600 Bloomington Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55425
(952) 831-8686
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 623 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 23 | Extracurriculars: 35
Catholic
6600 Nicollet Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-2600
Distance: 5.2 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 30 students
Brethren
500 E. Travelers Trail
Suite 500 Burnsville
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 469-6623
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 133 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
8800 Queen Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 921-6500
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: 6-12
Alternative School
7545 France Avenue S
Minneapolis, MN 55435
(877) 673-8893
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 368 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
9901 E Bloomington Fwy
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 881-8160
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 225 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 4
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
10600 Bloomington Ferry Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55438
(952) 941-9047
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 186 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
6720 Nicollet Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 869-5200
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 133 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
8800 Queen Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 921-6500
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 368 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
9901 E Bloomington Fwy
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 881-8160
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 152 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Daycare / Preschool
3950 70th Street W
Minneapolis, MN 55435
(952) 925-5881
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 49 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Montessori School
8736 Nicollet Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 888-8052
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8401 Xerxes Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 681-5500
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 681-5500
0.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 85 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
(Math: 50% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8401 Palmer Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-5400
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-5400
0.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 475 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8401 Xerxes Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 681-5500
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 681-5500
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 298 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Alternative School
8800 Queen Ave S, Suite 318
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 681-6172
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 681-6172
0.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 121 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9301 Thomas Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 681-5300
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 681-5300
0.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 373 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
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