About Lake Area Discovery Center

Eighteen METRO LOCATIONS

APPLE VALLEY

EAGAN

FOREST LAKE (2)

GOLDEN VALLEY

MAHTOMEDI

MAPLEWOOD

MINNEAPOLIS (3)

MINNETONKA

SAVAGE

STILLWATER (2)

WAYZATA

WHITE BEAR LAKE (2)

WYOMING

INFANT PROGRAMS

Forest Lake, Golden Valley, Minneapolis, Stillwater, and White Bear Lake.

TODDLER PROGRAMS

Apple Valley, Golden Valley, Forest Lake, Minneapolis, Minnetonka, Stillwater, White Bear Lake, and Wyoming.

PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS

Available at all sites. For

INFORMATION

or to schedule a tour, email admissions@ladcfamilies.org, visit www.ladcfamilies.org or call

651.762.7884

Lake Area Discovery Center admits students of any race, religion, color, nationality or ethnic origins.

Our MISSION

We, as part of the early childhood community, seek to support parents and children through a creative environment that promotes and teaches Christian values, honors diversity and fosters fellowship within the greater community.

We offer:

WRAP-AROUND CARE

CORE AM CLASS (2.5 HOURS)

-Circle Time (story/songs)

-Learning Center Exploration/Activities

-Clean Up and Transition

-Small Groups: Conversation Time and -Snack Time/Individual Cooking

-Music & Movement / Transition

-Gym or Outdoor Play

LUNCH/QUIET TIME (1 HOUR)

CORE PM CLASS– PRESCHOOL (2.5 HOURS)

(AM schedule repeats.

New Lesson/Activities 2.5 hours)

TODDLER NAP TIME– (2 HOURS)

Children attending Full Days are with Licensed/Lead Teachers 6 hours of the day.

Hot Lunch included with Tuition.

Exploring CREATIVITY!

Our Curriculum

LADC uses The Creative Curriculum® a leading scientifically based, comprehensive curriculum approach for children birth to age 5. Designed to create a high-quality learning environment which opens doors to successful learning by making learning exciting and relevant for every child.

Nine Environments

We use these nine learning areas in our classrooms to optimize children’s developmental learning objectives.

We are proud to have earned NAEYC Accreditation, the mark of quality and excellence for early childhood education. The program is also 4 Star Parent Aware rated; the highest quality rating possible in Minnesota.