Grace Lutheran Discovery Center in Apple Valley

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LIMITED-TIME OFFER: Enroll at Grace Lutheran Discovery Center, and you will receive one of the following Tuition Discounts as a welcome gift: $1,000 off (Full-Time Enrollments) or $500 off (Part-Time Enrollments)!

We are now registering new students at Grace Lutheran Church in Apple Valley, the NEWEST Lake Area Discovery Center (LADC) Preschool Partnership, opening in September of 2024. Grace’s Discovery Center is our 18th Location, and 9th Lutheran Church Partnership, kicking off LADC’s 25th School Year! Grace Lutheran will serve children ages 16 months-5 year-old pre-kindergarteners.

To learn more about our Nationally-Accredited, Faith-Based Presch ool Program, schedule a tour at Grace Lutheran or view our tourbook! Ready to enroll? Click here!

Stephanie Gunderson is the Site Director for Grace Lutheran’s Discovery Center! Stephanie has her Elementary Education degree from St. Catherine University and has been teaching in early-childhood for the majority of her career.

Stephanie’s connection to Grace Lutheran Church spans 30 years, having been baptized, confirmed and married at the church – as well as having served as a Sunday school and preschool teacher while her sons were young.

Kristen Shadis serves as Grace Lutheran’s Regional Director, providing mentorship, support and quality-assurance to Stephanie and the Grace Discovery Center Teaching Team.

Lake Area Discovery Center has been NAEYC Nationally-Accredited and 4 Star Parent Aware, the highest rating possible in Minnesota, since 2009.