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)
Southwest KinderCare
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
1984
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Welcome to the Southwest Minneapolis KinderCare. We are located in
the Linden Hills neighborhood near the corner of 44th and France.
We serve families with children ages 6 weeks to 6 years. We invite
you to visit one of our six classrooms and meet our caring and
experienced teachers.
We are proud to serve military families through Child Care Aware fee assistance. - We are proud to keep a healthy and safe building for our children, families and staff. Our building is a secure-entry facility and management offices are located in the front of the building allowing us full view of visitors to the center. We have an on-site Health and Safety Coordinator and work with a Registered Nurse to ensure our building is a healthy, safe and clean center. We are proud of our fully fenced playground and our classrooms all have multiple emergency exits. We are both a State of Minnesota licensed and NAEYC accredited center and work hard to meet their strict health and safety standards.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: American_sign_langugage, Spanish
- Accreditations: NAEYC
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 6 YEAR-OLDS
- Accepts the State of Minnesota Department of Human Services & NAACRA, Please see Center Director for specific details.
- 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), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- John Smith, Class of 2010 – Olympic Gold Medalist -
- Jane Doe, Class of 2015 – Renowned Author -
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from Southwest KinderCare?
Southwest KinderCare famous alumni include: John Smith, Class of 2010 – Olympic Gold Medalist and Jane Doe, Class of 2015 – Renowned Author.
When is the application deadline for Southwest KinderCare?
The application deadline for Southwest KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Southwest KinderCare located?
Southwest KinderCare is located in the Southwest Minneapolis neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN. There are 6 other private schools located in Southwest Minneapolis.
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Southwest KinderCare is Yeshiva Of Minneapolis (1.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Avail Academy - Edina (0.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Golden Years (0.4 miles away)
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Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 101 students
Montessori School
4100 W 42nd St
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(952) 929-4211
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 205 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
4015 Inglewood Avenue S
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(952) 927-5304
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 399 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4
Catholic
3210 W 51st St
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 927-8673
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 24 students
Montessori School
5000 Washburn Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 920-2311
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
4732 Excelsior Blvd
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(952) 920-8548
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 81 students
All-boys (Jewish)
3115 Ottawa Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(952) 920-8673
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 48 students
All-girls (Jewish)
4221 Sunset Blvd
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(952) 915-9117
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 277 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 4
Special Education School
3200 Highway 100 S
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(952) 920-6377
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: 6-12
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 25 | Extracurriculars: 45
Catholic
2501 Highway 100
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(952) 927-4176
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,281 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 20
110 Blake Road S
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 988-3420
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 205 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
4015 Inglewood Avenue S
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(952) 927-5304
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 399 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4
Catholic
3210 W 51st St
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 927-8673
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: NS-8
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 15
Catholic
5071 Eden Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55436
(952) 929-5463
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 277 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 4
Special Education School
3200 Highway 100 S
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(952) 920-6377
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 203 students
Catholic
5925 W Lake Street
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(952) 925-9193
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 101 students
Montessori School
4100 W 42nd St
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(952) 929-4211
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 205 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
4015 Inglewood Avenue S
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(952) 927-5304
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 399 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4
Catholic
3210 W 51st St
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 927-8673
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 24 students
Montessori School
5000 Washburn Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 920-2311
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
4732 Excelsior Blvd
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(952) 920-8548
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Alternative School
3414 W 47th St
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 668-3030
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 668-3030
0.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3414 W 47th St
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 668-3030
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 668-3030
0.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,195 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4030 Chowen Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 668-3210
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 668-3210
0.5 miles
Gr: K-2 | 309 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
(Math: 84% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4912 Vincent Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 668-3310
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 668-3310
0.8 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 284 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
(Math: 61% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4801 W 41st St
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(952) 928-6700
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(952) 928-6700
0.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 457 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
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