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)
Cedar KinderCare
About the School
- We have a strong team of early childhood educators.
- All staff hold degrees ranging from Masters in Education to Child Development Associate, or are currently enrolled in higher education.
- We have a mix of experience from newly graduated to 30 year veterans.
- Our team also represents many different cultural backgrounds.
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
1973
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Welcome to the Cedar KinderCare. Our school is located on Old Cedar Avenue, just south of Mall of America. We are a dedicated team of early childhood educators. We are committed to our families and children here at the center. We promise our families we are passionate and engaging educators - we are committed, and we are focused on developing the whole child. We are honored to be a part of children's early education and a support for families.
- We are focused on maintaining a safe and healthy environment for all children. We offer a secure entrance with a keypad code. Our playgrounds are secured with a fence and our equipment is age appropriate and inspected regularly. All staff exceed health and safety requirements. Our Health and Safety Coordinator conducts daily safety checks to ensure all aspects of our program are safe.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
- Accreditations: NAEYC
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
- 鈼 CCAP - Yes, Scott, Dakota and Hennepin County Assistance Programs are accepted 鈼 NACCRRA - YES 鈼 Family Discount - 10% off of each child's tuition, must have at least 2 children 鈼 10% discount for employees of TARGET, WELLS FARGO, GENERAL MILLS, 3M and UNITED HEALTH CARE 鈼 5% discount for employees of FAIRVIEW, PARK NICOLLET, LIFETIME, BEST BUY, THOMPSON WEST and SEAGATE 鈼 Refer a friend (200.00 credit)
- Infant Programs (6 Weeks 鈥 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 鈥 2 Years), Discovery Preschool Programs (2 鈥 3 Years), Preschool Programs (3 鈥 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 鈥 5 Years), Before and After School Programs (5鈥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 Cedar KinderCare?
The application deadline for Cedar KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Cedar KinderCare located?
Cedar KinderCare is located in the East Bloomington neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN. There are 1 other private schools located in East Bloomington.
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Cedar KinderCare is United Christian Academy (0.3 miles away)
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Distance: 0.3 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: 1.1 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 90 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
8201 Park Avenue S
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 854-0224
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 49 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Montessori School
8736 Nicollet Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 888-8052
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 15 students
Montessori School
7121 Bloomington Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 869-8155
Distance: 0.3 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: 1.1 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 90 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
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Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 854-0224
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 623 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 23 | Extracurriculars: 35
Catholic
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Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-2600
Distance: 3.9 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 63 students
Catholic
3333 Cliff Rd E
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 495-6181
Distance: 4.1 mi
Gr: 6-12
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7545 France Avenue S
Minneapolis, MN 55435
(877) 673-8893
Distance: 0.3 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: 2.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 368 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
9901 E Bloomington Fwy
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 881-8160
Distance: 2.9 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: 2.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 163 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
7540 Penn Ave. So. - 6720 Nicollet Ave. So.
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 886-6906
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 133 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
8800 Queen Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 921-6500
Distance: 0.3 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: 1.5 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 49 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Montessori School
8736 Nicollet Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 888-8052
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 15 students
Montessori School
7121 Bloomington Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 869-8155
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 368 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
9901 E Bloomington Fwy
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 881-8160
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Quick Facts
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(Math: 70% | Reading: 74%)
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14101 Southcross Dr W
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(952) 426-6001
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 426-6001
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(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
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Bottom 50%10
8900 Portland Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 681-6600
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 681-6600
1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 71 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8201 Park Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(612) 876-3050
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(612) 876-3050
1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 63 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
(Math: 23% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8900 Portland Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 681-5800
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 681-5800
1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 647 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
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