Award-Winning, Faith-Based Early Childhood Education

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Now Enrolling
New Families!

Serving Infants-Age 5

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Preparing
Children for Success
in School and Life!

14 Locations
20 Years Experience
45 Licensed Lead Teachers
900+ Children

Founded in 1999 • 18 Locations
900+ Children • 40 Licensed Lead Teachers  

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Lake Area Discovery Center
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🎄✨ Join us on Wed., December 4th at Faith Lutheran Church for an evening of festive fun, food, and holiday shopping at our Grandma’s Attic Partnership Event! 💛 Enjoy a delicious supper starting at 5:30 p.m., followed by shopping at 6 p.m. 🛍️ —everything for just 25¢! We can't wait to see you at this merry event! 🎁 ... See MoreSee Less

🎄✨ Join us on Wed., December 4th at Faith Lutheran Church  for an evening of festive fun, food, and holiday shopping at our Grandma’s Attic Partnership Event! 💛 Enjoy a delicious supper starting at 5:30 p.m., followed by shopping at 6 p.m. 🛍️ —everything for just 25¢! We cant wait to see you at this merry event! 🎁

💛🍁 Thanksgiving Blessings from Lake Area Discovery Center! 🦃 We are deeply grateful for our incredible families, devoted staff, and our shining students - who brighten our day each and every day. ✨🙏🏽 Wishing you and your littles a holiday filled with love, laughter, great company, and, of course, plenty of pie! 🥧🥧 ... See MoreSee Less

💛🍁 Thanksgiving Blessings from Lake Area Discovery Center! 🦃 We are deeply grateful for our incredible families, devoted staff, and our shining students - who brighten our day each and every day. ✨🙏🏽 Wishing you and your littles a holiday filled with love, laughter, great company, and, of course, plenty of pie! 🥧🥧

💛 Our hearts are filled with gratitude as we embrace the many blessings of the Thanksgiving season! 🙏🏽 Students, staff, and families have had a wonderful time celebrating all that they are thankful for during Grandparents/Special Friends Day, by participating in holiday arts and crafts, and making special memories with friends! 🎨

Wishing everyone a blessed and joyful Thanksgiving Week! 🦃

📸 : St. Paul Lutheran Church Hosanna Lutheran Forest Lake Presentation of Mary School Saint Helena Catholic School St. Bartholomew Catholic School
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💛 Our hearts are filled with gratitude as we embrace the many blessings of the Thanksgiving season! 🙏🏽 Students, staff, and families have had a wonderful time celebrating all that they are thankful for during Grandparents/Special Friends Day, by participating in holiday arts and crafts, and making special memories with friends! 🎨

Wishing everyone a blessed and joyful Thanksgiving Week! 🦃

📸 : St. Paul Lutheran Church Hosanna Lutheran Forest Lake Presentation of Mary School Helena Catholic School St. Bartholomew Catholic SchoolImage attachmentImage attachment+Image attachment

💡 The Parenting Tip Tuesday topic for the month of November is Preventing Problem Behaviors, which can tend to surface in the hustle and bustle of the holiday season! ❄️🦃🎄

Instead of reacting to problem behaviors, what if we could prevent them from happening in the first place? 🛑🧐 By making simple adjustments and implementing proactive strategies, we can save time and energy in the long run! ⏰⚡️

🎥 Watch the video to discover our helpful tips, then download our supplemental handout at tinyurl.com/ytpz7dsz to keep the momentum going! 🎉
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💛 As Thanksgiving Week begins, we’re reflecting on all we're grateful for – especially our wonderful friends! Presentation of Mary School Kinderstart students had a blast getting crafty, enjoying colorful storybooks, and connecting with their second grade buddies last week! 📚🎨 What a blessing to share these special moments together! 🙏🏽 ... See MoreSee Less

💛 As Thanksgiving Week begins, we’re reflecting on all were grateful for – especially our wonderful friends! Presentation of Mary School Kinderstart students had a blast getting crafty, enjoying colorful storybooks, and connecting with their second grade buddies last week! 📚🎨 What a blessing to share these special moments together! 🙏🏽Image attachmentImage attachment+7Image attachment

💛 Memories in the making at our Festival of Family & Friends 🌾 at Faithful Shepherd Catholic School! This sweet girl brought her godfather as her special guest! 🥰Preschool Festival of Family & Friends Day! ♥️This sweet girl brought her godfather as her special guest! ... See MoreSee Less

💛 Memories in the making at our Festival of Family & Friends 🌾 at Faithful Shepherd Catholic School! This sweet girl brought her godfather as her special guest! 🥰

❄️ SNOW much fun at our newest preschool location, Grace Lutheran Church of Apple Valley Discovery Center! ⛪️

This week, students have been enjoying the winter wonderland and new, state-of-the-art playground 🛝 , then warming up with Bible stories in the chapel with Pastor Sarah. 📖✝️

💛 Enroll YOUR 16 month-5 year old in our Top-Rated, Faith-Based Early Learning program at Grace Lutheran at tinyurl.com/nhu2fc3t. Share to spread the word! 📣
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❄️ SNOW much fun at our newest preschool location, Grace Lutheran Church of Apple Valley Discovery Center! ⛪️

This week, students have been enjoying the winter wonderland and new, state-of-the-art playground 🛝 , then warming up with Bible stories in the chapel with Pastor Sarah. 📖✝️

💛 Enroll YOUR 16 month-5 year old in our Top-Rated, Faith-Based Early Learning program at Grace Lutheran at https://tinyurl.com/nhu2fc3t. Share to spread the word! 📣Image attachmentImage attachment

🎁 Give the Gift of Early Childhood Education on this Give to the Max Day! 🎁 Make a difference in the lives of Minnesota’s littlest learners by making a gift to our Nationally-Accredited, Faith-Based Early Learning Organization, serving MN families since 1999. ✝️

💛 Every donation, large or small, helps us nurture young minds and shape the future. We are grateful for your support! 🙏🏽

🎉 Visit tinyurl.com/czrbuh65 to give today! 🎉 #GivetotheMax
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🎁 Give the Gift of Early Childhood Education on this Give to the Max Day! 🎁 Make a difference in the lives of Minnesota’s littlest learners by making a gift to our Nationally-Accredited, Faith-Based Early Learning Organization, serving MN families since 1999. ✝️

💛 Every donation, large or small, helps us nurture young minds and shape the future. We are grateful for your support! 🙏🏽

🎉 Visit https://tinyurl.com/czrbuh65 to give today! 🎉 #GivetotheMax

🎉 Have you heard the exciting news? 🎉 It's Discover Catholic Schools Week! ✝️

💛 At Lake Area Discovery Center, we’re proud to partner with 9 Catholic school locations across the Twin Cities to provide exceptional, faith-based Early Childhood Education to Minnesota's youngest learners. 🍎

⛪️ Find a Catholic site near you and join our community of learning and faith by visiting tinyurl.com/3abruafr. 🎈

✨ Share this post to spread the word! ✨ #GrowinginGodsLove

📸: St. John the Baptist Catholic School and Preschool - Savage, MN
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🎉 Have you heard the exciting news? 🎉 Its Discover Catholic Schools Week! ✝️

💛 At Lake Area Discovery Center, we’re proud to partner with 9 Catholic school locations across the Twin Cities to provide exceptional, faith-based Early Childhood Education to Minnesotas youngest learners. 🍎 

⛪️ Find a Catholic site near you and join our community of learning and faith by visiting https://tinyurl.com/3abruafr. 🎈

✨ Share this post to spread the word! ✨ #GrowinginGodsLove

📸: St. John the Baptist Catholic School and Preschool - Savage, MNImage attachment

Fall fun with our Community of Grace preschool friends! 🍎🍂 We had an amazing day at Pine Tree Apple Orchard – from learning about the orchard to picking the perfect apple for cider, and enjoying a picnic together. A day full of laughter, learning, and memories made! 🌳🧺 ... See MoreSee Less

Fall fun with our Community of Grace preschool friends! 🍎🍂 We had an amazing day at Pine Tree Apple Orchard – from learning about the orchard to picking the perfect apple for cider, and enjoying a picnic together. A day full of laughter, learning, and memories made! 🌳🧺Image attachmentImage attachment+1Image attachment

Hear from our wonderful Executive Director, Janet Miller, as she reflects on the incredible partnership we have established at Faith Lutheran Church Discovery Center over the last decade. Learn more about Faith's Season of Gratitude Stewardship campaign at faithfl.org/give/! 💛💙 ... See MoreSee Less

🇺🇸 Happy Veterans Day from Lake Area Discovery Center! 🇺🇸 Today, we extend our love and gratitude to the brave men and women who have fought for our freedom and the future of our little ones.💙 #VeteransDay ... See MoreSee Less

🇺🇸 Happy Veterans Day from Lake Area Discovery Center! 🇺🇸 Today, we extend our love and gratitude to the brave men and women who have fought for our freedom and the future of our little ones.💙 #VeteransDay

We would like to extend a warm 💛 LADC thank you to the local heroes who joined us for our Community Helpers unit at Our Savior's Lutheran Church and across our 18 sites! Our preschoolers have had an amazing time learning about the vital roles these helpers play in making our neighborhoods safe. We appreciate all who shared their time and talents with us! 👮🏽👩🏼‍🚒🚑🙏🏽 ... See MoreSee Less

We would like to extend a warm 💛 LADC thank you to the local heroes who joined us for our Community Helpers unit at Our Saviors Lutheran Church and across our 18 sites! Our preschoolers have had an amazing time learning about the vital roles these helpers play in making our neighborhoods safe. We appreciate all who shared their time and talents with us! 👮🏽👩🏼‍🚒🚑🙏🏽Image attachmentImage attachment+5Image attachment

🇺🇸 On this Election Day, St. Bartholomew Catholic School preschoolers had a blast learning about the democratic process by:

🗳️ Casting their votes for their morning snack—cauliflower or cottage cheese, perfectly timed for C week! 🥦🧀
🌟 Receiving "Future Voter" stickers
📚 Diving into the book, “Duck for President,” exploring the big question: Who should run the farm—Farmer Brown or Duck? 🦆👩‍🌾
✍🏽 Filling out voter registration cards, and casting their ballots!

What a wonderful way to celebrate their future as engaged citizens! 🎈🥳
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🇺🇸 On this Election Day, St. Bartholomew Catholic School preschoolers had a blast learning about the democratic process by:

🗳️ Casting their votes for their morning snack—cauliflower or cottage cheese, perfectly timed for C week! 🥦🧀 
🌟 Receiving Future Voter stickers 
📚 Diving into the book, “Duck for President,” exploring the big question: Who should run the farm—Farmer Brown or Duck? 🦆👩‍🌾
✍🏽 Filling out voter registration cards, and casting their ballots!

What a wonderful way to celebrate their future as engaged citizens! 🎈🥳Image attachmentImage attachment+5Image attachment

🌾Our Notre Dame Academy Minnetonka, MN preschool friends had an un-FUR-gettable day at Gale Woods Farm, experiencing the beauty of God’s creation up close! 🐑🐶 From petting sheep and a friendly pup to tasting fresh, delicious vegetables, they loved every moment of farm life! 🌱❤️ ... See MoreSee Less

🌾Our Notre Dame Academy Minnetonka, MN preschool friends had an un-FUR-gettable day at Gale Woods Farm, experiencing the beauty of God’s creation up close! 🐑🐶 From petting sheep and a friendly pup to tasting fresh, delicious vegetables, they loved every moment of farm life! 🌱❤️Image attachmentImage attachment+4Image attachment

😇 On this All Saints' Day, Father Ryan from Faithful Shepherd Catholic School made a special visit to read to our preschoolers! ✝️🙏🏽 What a wonderful way to end the week! 💛#allsaintsdayTalk about Saints! 😇Fr. Ryan made a special trip to read to preschool!
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😇 On this All Saints Day, Father Ryan from Faithful Shepherd Catholic School made a special visit to read to our preschoolers! ✝️🙏🏽 What a wonderful way to end the week! 💛#AllSaintsDay

From parades, to parties, to pumpkin activities and scary-fun crafts, our preschool friends have been gearing up for the big day, which has finally arrived! Wishing our LADC families a safe, fun, and happy Halloween! 🎃🕷️👻🧙‍♀️

📸: St. Bartholomew Catholic School Our Savior's Lutheran Church Faithful Shepherd Catholic School Trinity Minnehaha Falls Hosanna Lutheran Forest Lake Trinity Lutheran Church in Stillwater, MN Notre Dame Academy Minnetonka, MN
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From parades, to parties, to pumpkin activities and scary-fun crafts, our preschool friends have been gearing up for the big day, which has finally arrived! Wishing our LADC families a safe, fun, and happy Halloween! 🎃🕷️👻🧙‍♀️

📸: St. Bartholomew Catholic School Our Saviors Lutheran Church Faithful Shepherd Catholic School Trinity Minnehaha Falls Hosanna Lutheran Forest Lake Trinity Lutheran Church in Stillwater, MN Notre Dame Academy Minnetonka, MNImage attachmentImage attachment+Image attachment

🎃Trick-or-treating with grateful hearts! During Mini Chapel, Pastor John from Faith Lutheran Church shared a fun and heartwarming prayer, reminding our preschool friends to be thankful for the sweet treats they will receive on All Hallows' Eve tomorrow! 🙏🏽🍬 Here’s to filling our bags with candy and our hearts with gratitude! 💛 ... See MoreSee Less

Tiny hands, big hearts! 💛 Our St. Bartholomew Catholic School preschoolers took part in the school’s annual Rake-a-Thon, a fun and festive service project! 🍂🍁 We’re so proud to see our young learners embody their faith through meaningful acts of service in the community. Way to go, Bulldogs! 🐾 ... See MoreSee Less

Tiny hands, big hearts! 💛 Our St. Bartholomew Catholic School preschoolers took part in the school’s annual Rake-a-Thon, a fun and festive service project! 🍂🍁 We’re so proud to see our young learners embody their faith through meaningful acts of service in the community. Way to go, Bulldogs! 🐾Image attachmentImage attachment+Image attachment

🎃 Our Faith Lutheran Church preschool families were IN THE SPIRIT 👻 at our annual Trunk-or-Treat partnership event! 🍬 LADC staff hosted festive crafts and the Candyland trunk, 🍭 while the parish provided spooky refreshments, and the remaining trunks! 🚗🍫

Thank you to all who helped make the event a scary-fun success! 🧙🧡
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🎃 Our Faith Lutheran Church preschool families were IN THE SPIRIT 👻 at our annual Trunk-or-Treat partnership event! 🍬 LADC staff hosted festive crafts and the Candyland trunk, 🍭 while the parish provided spooky refreshments, and the remaining trunks! 🚗🍫 

Thank you to all who helped make the event a scary-fun success! 🧙🧡Image attachmentImage attachment+7Image attachment
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