Lake Area Discovery Center, Award-Winning 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

18 Locations  • 25 Years Experience
40 Licensed Lead Teachers  • 900+ Children

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Lake Area Discovery Center
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Come see what makes us unique!

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Click on an ENVIRONMENT AREA below to watch a video and learn more about the unique ways we use NINE LEARNING AREAS in our classrooms to optimize children’s developmental learning objectives.

Our Nine Environments

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🎉 Put your HANDS UP IN THE AIR! 🎉 Our Kids Concert Series featuring The Jolly Pops kicks off TWO WEEKS from today! 🎈RSVP at tinyurl.com/59mzr557, and get ready to dance the night away! 🪩💃 Concert locations include:

🎶 April 11: Annunciation Catholic School - Minneapolis, MN
🎶 April 12: Notre Dame Academy Minnetonka, MN
🎶 May 10: Grace Lutheran Church of Apple Valley (NEW Preschool Location - coming THIS FALL!)
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🎉 Put your HANDS UP IN THE AIR! 🎉 Our Kids Concert Series featuring The Jolly Pops kicks off TWO WEEKS from today! 🎈RSVP at https://tinyurl.com/59mzr557, and get ready to dance the night away! 🪩💃 Concert locations include:  

🎶 April 11: Annunciation Catholic School - Minneapolis, MN
🎶 April 12: Notre Dame Academy Minnetonka, MN
🎶 May 10: Grace Lutheran Church of Apple Valley (NEW Preschool Location - coming THIS FALL!)Image attachment

🐰 Hop on over to Trinity Lutheran Church in Stillwater, MN on Saturday, April 6 at 10am for our Easter Egg-stravaganza! 🌷🐣

🥚 Get ready for an egg-cellent time with an Easter egg hunt, games, crafts, and snacks! 🎉🎨

Secure your spot now at ➡️ trinitystillwatermn.shelbynextchms.com/external/form/d0a953c7-699a-4c2c-b50e-c6b9775cb073 ⬅️ Don't miss out on the fun! ✨
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🐰 Hop on over to Trinity Lutheran Church in Stillwater, MN on Saturday, April 6 at 10am for our Easter Egg-stravaganza! 🌷🐣

🥚 Get ready for an egg-cellent time with an Easter egg hunt, games, crafts, and snacks! 🎉🎨 

Secure your spot now at ➡️ https://trinitystillwatermn.shelbynextchms.com/external/form/d0a953c7-699a-4c2c-b50e-c6b9775cb073 ⬅️ Dont miss out on the fun! ✨

📚 Dive into this month's edition of Parenting Tip Tuesday, where we explore strategies to prevent and manage temper tantrums!

🎥 Discover the underlying reasons behind tantrums and unlock four proactive techniques to address them in your child!

🔗 Visit ladcfamilies.org/current-families/parentingtips/ for a downloadable parent handout, equipping you with practical tools to navigate this challenging aspect of parenting. We've got this! 💪🏽
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🌟 FREE PARENTING SERIES - Sign up now! 🌟 Join us at Hosanna Lutheran Forest Lake for our "Parenting on Purpose" (POP) event series on April 2 and April 9 from 5:00-6:30 p.m.!

🎤 Parents will hear from our esteemed guest speaker, who will offer proven and practical parenting tips, while children enjoy circle time and activities! A light meal & dessert will also be provided.

🔗 Visit tinyurl.com/bdenbneu or scan the QR code to sign up by THIS Thurs., March 28 at noon!
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🌟 FREE PARENTING SERIES - Sign up now! 🌟 Join us at Hosanna Lutheran Forest Lake for our Parenting on Purpose (POP) event series on April 2 and April 9 from 5:00-6:30 p.m.!

🎤 Parents will hear from our esteemed guest speaker, who will offer proven and practical parenting tips, while children enjoy circle time and activities! A light meal & dessert will also be provided.

🔗 Visit https://tinyurl.com/bdenbneu or scan the QR code to sign up by THIS Thurs., March 28 at noon!

🐣 We can't wait for this EGG-cellent event at Hosanna Lutheran Forest Lake! All are Welcome! 🐰 Easter EGG-stravaganza: Saturday, March 23 at 10am 💛 ... See MoreSee Less

🎈Secure your spot today! 🎈We are currently registering children ages 16 months-5 years old for THIS FALL at our NEW Preschool site, Grace Lutheran Church of Apple Valley Discovery Center! 🌟

🥳 Schedule a tour at tinyurl.com/nhu2fc3t to discover firsthand why families have trusted our Nationally-Accredited Early Learning program for 25 years...and counting! 🎂

📣 Help us spread the word by sharing this post! 📣

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🎈Secure your spot today! 🎈We are currently registering children ages 16 months-5 years old for THIS FALL at our NEW Preschool site, Grace Lutheran Church of Apple Valley Discovery Center! 🌟

🥳 Schedule a tour at http://tinyurl.com/nhu2fc3t to discover firsthand why families have trusted our Nationally-Accredited Early Learning program for 25 years...and counting! 🎂 

📣 Help us spread the word by sharing this post! 📣 

#EarlyChildhoodEducation #4StarParentAware #NAEYCAccredited

☘️ A special St. Patrick’s Day shout-out to our Faithful Shepherd Catholic School preschool friends, all decked out in their charming green uniforms. Let the spirit of this special day fill our hearts year-round! 💚 🌈 ... See MoreSee Less

☘️ A special St. Patrick’s Day shout-out to our Faithful Shepherd Catholic School preschool friends, all decked out in their charming green uniforms. Let the spirit of this special day fill our hearts year-round! 💚 🌈Image attachmentImage attachment+2Image attachment

💚 Sending St. Patrick's Day cheer from our adorable preschool pals at Annunciation Catholic School - Minneapolis, MN, who had a (sham) ROCKIN’ fun time at the school’s St. Paddy's Day party! ☘️🌈 ... See MoreSee Less

💚 Sending St. Patricks Day cheer from our adorable preschool pals at Annunciation Catholic School - Minneapolis, MN, who had a (sham) ROCKIN’ fun time at the school’s St. Paddys Day party! ☘️🌈Image attachmentImage attachment+2Image attachment

💌 YOU'RE INVITED! 🎂 Join us for our FREE Birthday Concert Series featuring The Jolly Pops for a night of toe-tappin' tunes, party-hat and cookie decorating, STEM activities, snacks, and FUN! 🎶🍪🥳

🎈Don't miss out! RSVP today at tinyurl.com/59mzr557.

🎤 Dates/locations include:
🎸 April 11 - Annunciation Catholic School - Minneapolis, MN
🎸 April 12 - Notre Dame Academy Minnetonka, MN
🎸 May 10 - Grace Lutheran Church of Apple Valley (NEW Preschool Location - Opening This Fall!)

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🌎 Exploring the world one book at a time at Faithful Shepherd Catholic School! 📚 What a joy it is to help foster a love for reading in our young learners from the very start! 💛 ... See MoreSee Less

🌎 Exploring the world one book at a time at Faithful Shepherd Catholic School! 📚 What a joy it is to help foster a love for reading in our young learners from the very start! 💛Image attachmentImage attachment+7Image attachment

🎶 Our Notre Dame Academy Minnetonka, MN toddlers are ROLLING into the weekend like...🚌 Happy Friday, LADC fam! 🎉💛 #wheelsonthebus ... See MoreSee Less

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🎂 After the incredible success of our 25th birthday bash featuring The Jolly Pops, we're hosting a 3-part series this Spring! 🎶

💌 RSVP at 👉🏽 tinyurl.com/59mzr557 to save your spot for any of the following concerts! 🎉

🎤 Dates/locations include:
🎸 April 11 - Annunciation Catholic School - Minneapolis, MN
🎸 April 12 - Notre Dame Academy Minnetonka, MN
🎸 May 10 - Grace Lutheran Church of Apple Valley (NEW Preschool Location - Opening This Fall!)

📣 Share, share, share, to spread the word! 📣
... See MoreSee Less

🎂 After the incredible success of our 25th birthday bash featuring The Jolly Pops, were hosting a 3-part series this Spring! 🎶

💌 RSVP at 👉🏽 https://tinyurl.com/59mzr557 to save your spot for any of the following concerts! 🎉

🎤 Dates/locations include: 
🎸 April 11 - Annunciation Catholic School - Minneapolis, MN
🎸 April 12 - Notre Dame Academy Minnetonka, MN
🎸 May 10 - Grace Lutheran Church of Apple Valley (NEW Preschool Location - Opening This Fall!)

📣 Share, share, share, to spread the word! 📣Image attachmentImage attachment+4Image attachment

🦕Our preschoolers had a ROARING good time during our Dinosaur Unit at Saint Helena Catholic School! 🎉 As part of the unit, we welcomed a 6th grade guest speaker to share dino-mite knowledge with us. 🦖The curiosity of our little ones sparked a variety of questions, leading to an engaging discussion after the presentation. 🌟

🙏🏽 Thank you to our special guest for helping make learning come alive in our classroom! 📚
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🦕Our preschoolers had a ROARING good time during our Dinosaur Unit at Saint Helena Catholic School! 🎉 As part of the unit, we welcomed a 6th grade guest speaker to share dino-mite knowledge with us. 🦖The curiosity of our little ones sparked a variety of questions, leading to an engaging discussion after the presentation. 🌟 

🙏🏽 Thank you to our special guest for helping make learning come alive in our classroom! 📚Image attachment

🌟 Our Presentation of Mary School Kinderstart stars are shining bright as they dive into the world of learning! 📚 From mastering their letters to unleashing their creativity through games and engineering activities, these young learners are unstoppable! 🚀✨ ... See MoreSee Less

🌟 Our Presentation of Mary School Kinderstart stars are shining bright as they dive into the world of learning! 📚 From mastering their letters to unleashing their creativity through games and engineering activities, these young learners are unstoppable! 🚀✨Image attachmentImage attachment

🌟 We are excited to present this month’s edition of Parenting Tip Tuesday, where we explore the art of Calming Strategies!

🎢 Emotions are a rollercoaster ride for every child – fear, anger, sadness, joy – they feel it all! But when these feelings reach a boiling point, it's crucial to equip our little ones with the tools of emotional regulation.

🎥 Watch our video to learn more, and head over to ladcfamilies.org/current-families/parentingtips/ for our downloadable parent handout! 🚀
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🎉 JOIN THE CELEBRATION! 🎉 We continue to enroll NEW preschool families for the current and 2024-2025 school years across our 18 sites, as we celebrate 25 years of educating Minnesota's youngest learners! 🎈

🌟 Discover firsthand why families have been choosing our Nationally-Accredited Early Learning program for more than two decades by scheduling a tour today 👉🏽 tinyurl.com/yd6t9akt! 🥳

📣 Share, share, share to spread the word! 📣
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🎉 JOIN THE CELEBRATION! 🎉 We continue to enroll NEW preschool families for the current and 2024-2025 school years across our 18 sites, as we celebrate 25 years of educating Minnesotas youngest learners! 🎈

🌟 Discover firsthand why families have been choosing our Nationally-Accredited Early Learning program for more than two decades by scheduling a tour today 👉🏽 http://tinyurl.com/yd6t9akt! 🥳

📣 Share, share, share to spread the word! 📣

✝️ Embracing the spirit of the Lenten season, Faithful Shepherd Catholic School preschoolers and their 4th grade buddies have united in faith and creativity to decorate Lenten crosses. 🎨 This heartfelt collaboration not only brightens our space but also deepens our community's connection during this reflective time. 🙏🏽 A warm LADC thank you to our 4th grade friends! 💜 ... See MoreSee Less

✝️ Embracing the spirit of the Lenten season, Faithful Shepherd Catholic School preschoolers and their 4th grade buddies have united in faith and creativity to decorate Lenten crosses. 🎨 This heartfelt collaboration not only brightens our space but also deepens our communitys connection during this reflective time. 🙏🏽 A warm LADC thank you to our 4th grade friends! 💜Image attachmentImage attachment+7Image attachment

🎈Exciting news! 🎈We are NOW ENROLLING at our new Preschool location in Apple Valley! 🛝 Slide into the 2024-2025 school year at Grace Lutheran Church of Apple Valley Discovery Center, serving children ages 16 months-5 years old! 🌟

🥳 Learn more and schedule a tour at tinyurl.com/nhu2fc3t to discover firsthand why families have trusted our Nationally-Accredited Early Learning program for 25 years! 🎂

📣 Don’t forget to share this post to spread the word! 📣
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🎈Exciting news! 🎈We are NOW ENROLLING at our new Preschool location in Apple Valley! 🛝 Slide into the 2024-2025 school year at Grace Lutheran Church of Apple Valley Discovery Center, serving children ages 16 months-5 years old! 🌟

🥳 Learn more and schedule a tour at http://tinyurl.com/nhu2fc3t to discover firsthand why families have trusted our Nationally-Accredited Early Learning program for 25 years! 🎂 

📣 Don’t forget to share this post to spread the word! 📣

🔤 Exploring the alphabet one letter at a time! 🌟 At Faith Lutheran Church, our little ones are diving into the world of M and N - from magnificent mustaches to adorable noses! 😄🦜 ... See MoreSee Less

🔤 Exploring the alphabet one letter at a time! 🌟 At Faith Lutheran Church, our little ones are diving into the world of M and N - from magnificent mustaches to adorable noses! 😄🦜Image attachmentImage attachment+1Image attachment
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