We invite you to meet our passionate and engaged staff who are eager to help your child learn and develop new milestones daily.
We encourage you to visit our school in order to personally meet each of our teachers in person.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
2009
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Endowment Size
$25 million
School Notes
- School Motto: More Than Daycare
- Welcome to Lakeville/Farmington KinderCare. We are conveniently
located near the cross roads of Cedar Ave. and Dodd Blvd. Our
teachers are dedicated to the education and the well-being of your
children. We have a nationally recognized curriculum that inspires
young minds and the fun of learning is around every corner.
Lakeville/Farmington KinderCare provides care for children ages six
weeks through twelve years. We provide busing to North Trail
Elementary, Meadow View Elementary, Cedar Park Elementary, and
Cherry View Elementary.
We also serve military families through Child Care Aware fee assistance.
Finding the right place, and the right people, for your child's education and care is a big decision. We look forward to meeting you and helping to meet all your family's needs. - At Lakeville/Farmington KinderCare, your child's health and safety is a priority. We have a keypad entry and a secured fenced playground. Our staff are all First Aid and CPR certified and have been trained on center preparedness in the case of any emergency.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, M-F
- Accreditations: NAEYC, Others - other_accreditations
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 YEAR-OLDS
- 鈼 CCAP - NO, they DO NOT accept subsidized care. They are not in a "subsidy area". 鈼 NACCRRA - YES 鈼 Family Discount - 10% off EACH child's tuition; multiple children required. 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 Dodd Blvd Lakeville KinderCare?
The application deadline for Dodd Blvd Lakeville KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Dodd Blvd Lakeville KinderCare is First Baptist School (4.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Christian Heritage Academy (0.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is The Goddard School (2.4 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
7320 175th Street West
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 953-4155
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 953-4155
0.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 190 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
16189 Elmhurst Lane
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-6761
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-6761
2.4 miles
Gr: NS-K Avg. class size: 10 students
19795 Holyoke Ave
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 469-3332
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 469-3332
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 506 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Journey Montessori Academy
Montessori School
14980 Garrett Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(952) 953-6441
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(952) 953-6441
2.5 miles
Gr: K-7 | 17 students
Primrose School Of Apple Valley
Daycare / Preschool
15455 Embry Path
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(952) 683-9595
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(952) 683-9595
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 164 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
14400 Diamond Path West
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-2272
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-2272
4.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 279 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Southview Christian
(Seventh Day Adventist)
15304 County Road 5
Burnsville, MN 55306
(952) 898-2727
Burnsville, MN 55306
(952) 898-2727
4.6 miles
Gr: K-9 | 48 students Avg. class size: 3 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
One School, Global
(Brethren)
500 E. Travelers Trail
Suite 500 Burnsville
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 469-6623
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 469-6623
6.4 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 30 students
Unity High School
(Catholic)
3333 Cliff Rd E
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 495-6181
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 495-6181
6.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 63 students
25170 Dodd Blvd
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 985-3659
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 985-3659
8.3 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 38 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
7320 175th Street West
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 953-4155
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 953-4155
0.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 190 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
19795 Holyoke Ave
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 469-3332
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 469-3332
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 506 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Journey Montessori Academy
Montessori School
14980 Garrett Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(952) 953-6441
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(952) 953-6441
2.5 miles
Gr: K-7 | 17 students
Celebration Academy
(Assembly of God)
16655 Kenyon Ave
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-1920
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-1920
3.7 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 62 students Tuition listed
14400 Diamond Path West
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-2272
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-2272
4.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 279 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
16189 Elmhurst Lane
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-6761
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-6761
2.4 miles
Gr: NS-K Avg. class size: 10 students
19795 Holyoke Ave
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 469-3332
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 469-3332
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 506 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Primrose School Of Apple Valley
Daycare / Preschool
15455 Embry Path
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(952) 683-9595
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(952) 683-9595
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 164 students
Lakeville KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
19881 Idealic Ave
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 683-9801
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 683-9801
2.9 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Miss Marie's Learning Center
Montessori School
14510 Pennock Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(952) 891-4640
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(952) 891-4640
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 40 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 58% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6795 Gerdine Path
Rosemount, MN 55068
(952) 431-8350
Rosemount, MN 55068
(952) 431-8350
1.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 674 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
(Math: 69% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8600 175th St W
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-3200
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-3200
1.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 599 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
(Math: 68% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8640 165th St W
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-2500
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-2500
1.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 571 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7500 Whitney Dr
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(952) 431-8360
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(952) 431-8360
1.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 722 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
(Math: 47% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5580 170th St W
Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 460-1800
Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 460-1800
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 612 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
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