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✨ One of the best parts of the preschool day? Undoubtedly, "Center Time"! πŸŽ‰ During this 45-minute block, our little learners get the freedom to explore, create, and discover at a variety of hands-on stations πŸ–οΈπŸ“šπŸ§©.

Here’s a peek at the exciting choices the preschoolers at Our Savior's Lutheran Church enjoyed this week! Can you believe that each week they have all new stations to enjoy?!πŸ‘§πŸ‘¦

#centertime #HandsOnLearning #PreschoolLife #ExplorePlayLearn #LADC #lakeareadiscoverycenter
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✨ One of the best parts of the preschool day? Undoubtedly, Center Time! πŸŽ‰ During this 45-minute block, our little learners get the freedom to explore, create, and discover at a variety of hands-on stations πŸ–οΈπŸ“šπŸ§©.

Here’s a peek at the exciting choices the preschoolers at Our Saviors Lutheran Church enjoyed this week! Can you believe that each week they have all new stations to enjoy?!πŸ‘§πŸ‘¦

#centertime #HandsOnLearning #PreschoolLife #ExplorePlayLearn #LADC #lakeareadiscoverycenterImage attachmentImage attachment+3Image attachment
6 days ago

🐎🀠 Hosanna Lutheran Forest Lake's Discovery Center teachers just can't seem to rein in their excitement over our "Saddle Up with Jesus" theme this school year! πŸ’–πŸ΄

#saddleupwithjesus #lakeareadiscoverycenter #ladcfamilies
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🐎🀠 Hosanna Lutheran Forest Lakes Discovery Center teachers just cant seem to rein in their excitement over our Saddle Up with Jesus theme this school year! πŸ’–πŸ΄ 

#saddleupwithjesus #lakeareadiscoverycenter #ladcfamilies

🀠🐴✨ Saddle Up with Jesus! ✨🐴🀠

We’re kicking off a brand-new school year with a faith-filled adventure! Our theme this year is β€œSaddle Up with Jesus”—and we couldn’t be more excited to journey alongside our little learners as they grow in friendship, faith, and fun. 🌟✝️

From Bible stories to classroom activities, we’ll be discovering how Jesus guides us every step of the way. πŸ’›

Here’s to a year full of learning, laughter, and lots of cowboy boots! πŸ‘’πŸ‚πŸŽ‰

#saddleupwithjesus #FaithFilledFun #PreschoolAdventures #ladcfamilies #lakeareadiscoverycenter
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🀠🐴✨ Saddle Up with Jesus! ✨🐴🀠

We’re kicking off a brand-new school year with a faith-filled adventure! Our theme this year is β€œSaddle Up with Jesus”—and we couldn’t be more excited to journey alongside our little learners as they grow in friendship, faith, and fun. 🌟✝️

From Bible stories to classroom activities, we’ll be discovering how Jesus guides us every step of the way. πŸ’›

Here’s to a year full of learning, laughter, and lots of cowboy boots! πŸ‘’πŸ‚πŸŽ‰

#saddleupwithjesus #FaithFilledFun #PreschoolAdventures #ladcfamilies #lakeareadiscoverycenterImage attachmentImage attachment+2Image attachment

✨ Tomorrow’s the BIG day! ✨ We can’t wait to see those adorable first day smiles πŸ˜πŸŽ’πŸ“š Make sure and tag us so we can all get in on the fun! πŸŽ‰πŸ’›

πŸ“… On Wednesday we’ll share a reel of all your submissionsβ€”be sure and check back! πŸŽ₯🌟

πŸ‘‰ Don’t forget to tag us using @LakeAreaDiscoveryCenter!

#BackToSchool2025πŸ“šβœοΈ #FirstDayVibes #lakeareadiscoverycenter
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✨ Tomorrow’s the BIG day! ✨ We can’t wait to see those adorable first day smiles πŸ˜πŸŽ’πŸ“š Make sure and tag us so we can all get in on the fun! πŸŽ‰πŸ’›

πŸ“… On Wednesday we’ll share a reel of all your submissionsβ€”be sure and check back! πŸŽ₯🌟

πŸ‘‰ Don’t forget to tag us using @LakeAreaDiscoveryCenter!

#BackToSchool2025πŸ“šβœοΈ #FirstDayVibes #lakeareadiscoverycenter

✨ KID TALK ✨

Four-year-old Adalyn loves her LADC site so much that she actually gets upset when her parents come early to pick her up! πŸ’–πŸ˜…

Now that’s the kind of β€œproblem” our parents don’t mindβ€”kids who never want to leave school! πŸŽ’πŸŒˆπŸ€© Discover why little learners don’t just attend LADC…they adore it. πŸ’•πŸŒŸπŸ™Œ

πŸ‘‰ Reach out today to schedule a tour at one of our 18 amazing locations! tinyurl.com/TourLADC

#LADCkids #EarlyLearning #PreschoolLife #HappyLearners #ParentWin #LoveWhereYouLearn
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✨ KID TALK ✨

Four-year-old Adalyn loves her LADC site so much that she actually gets upset when her parents come early to pick her up! πŸ’–πŸ˜…

Now that’s the kind of β€œproblem” our parents don’t mindβ€”kids who never want to leave school! πŸŽ’πŸŒˆπŸ€© Discover why little learners don’t just attend LADC…they adore it. πŸ’•πŸŒŸπŸ™Œ

 πŸ‘‰ Reach out today to schedule a tour at one of our 18 amazing locations! https://tinyurl.com/TourLADC

#LADCkids #EarlyLearning #PreschoolLife #HappyLearners #ParentWin #LoveWhereYouLearn

✨ Big news! Our toddler program is almost completely full across all LADC locations for Fall β€” we have just a few full-time spots remaining in our Young Explorers class for toddlers who are 16 to 24 months old as of September 1st! πŸ‘ΆπŸ’›

Here's a look at how many full-time slots remain at our sites with toddler classes as of 9/9/2025:

All God's Children in Golden Valley - 3+
Community of Grace in White Bear Lake - 1
Faith Lutheran in Forest Lake - 1
Grace Lutheran in Apple Valley -1
Hosanna Lutheran in Forest Lake - 2
Our Savior's in Stillwater - 1
Presentation of Mary in Maplewood - 0
Redeemer in White Bear Lake - 0
St. John's in Savage – 0
St. Jude's in Mahtomedi - 2
St. Paul Lutheran in Wyoming - 0
Trinity Falls in Minneapolis - 0
Trinity Lutheran in Stillwater - 0

If you’ve been thinking about enrolling your little one, now’s the time β€” book a tour and come see what makes Lake Area Discovery Center stand out from other preschools and childcare centers. πŸ«πŸ’« tinyurl.com/TourLADC

#earlylearning #toddleradventures #GrowingTogether #fall2025 #LADC
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✨ Big news! Our toddler program is almost completely full across all LADC locations for Fall β€” we have just a few full-time spots remaining in our Young Explorers class for toddlers who are 16 to 24 months old as of September 1st! πŸ‘ΆπŸ’›

Heres a look at how many full-time slots remain at our sites with toddler classes as of 9/9/2025:

All Gods Children in Golden Valley - 3+
Community of Grace in White Bear Lake - 1
Faith Lutheran in Forest Lake - 1
Grace Lutheran in Apple Valley -1
Hosanna Lutheran in Forest Lake - 2
Our Saviors in Stillwater - 1
Presentation of Mary in Maplewood - 0
Redeemer in White Bear Lake - 0
St. Johns in Savage – 0
St. Judes in Mahtomedi - 2
St. Paul Lutheran in Wyoming - 0
Trinity Falls in Minneapolis - 0
Trinity Lutheran in Stillwater - 0

If you’ve been thinking about enrolling your little one, now’s the time β€” book a tour and come see what makes Lake Area Discovery Center stand out from other preschools and childcare centers. πŸ«πŸ’« https://tinyurl.com/TourLADC

#earlylearning #toddleradventures #GrowingTogether #fall2025 #LADC
3 weeks ago

Check out these great highlights from Presentation of Mary School's Summer W.O.W. Program! ... See MoreSee Less

Check out these great highlights from Presentation of Mary Schools Summer W.O.W. Program!Image attachmentImage attachment+2Image attachment

🌿✨ Faithful Shepherd Catholic School’s 4 and 5-year-old Kinderstart students hit the trail for a nature adventure this week! πŸ₯ΎπŸ”ŽWith eyes peeled for hidden treasures, they gathered sticks, leaves, and other natural goodies πŸ‚πŸŒ±to bring back to the classroom. The best part? Turning their finds into one-of-a-kind collages (with plenty of glue, of course πŸ˜‚πŸ–ŒοΈβœ¨). Nothing beats the magic of learning and creating straight from nature’s toolbox! 🌎🎨

#kinderstartadventures #naturelovers #outdoorlearning #HandsOnFun #collagecreations #learningthroughplay #lakeareadiscoverycenter
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🌿✨ Faithful Shepherd Catholic School’s 4 and 5-year-old Kinderstart students hit the trail for a nature adventure this week! πŸ₯ΎπŸ”ŽWith eyes peeled for hidden treasures, they gathered sticks, leaves, and other natural goodies πŸ‚πŸŒ±to bring back to the classroom. The best part? Turning their finds into one-of-a-kind collages (with plenty of glue, of course πŸ˜‚πŸ–ŒοΈβœ¨).  Nothing beats the magic of learning and creating straight from nature’s toolbox! 🌎🎨

#kinderstartadventures #naturelovers #outdoorlearning #HandsOnFun #collagecreations #learningthroughplay #lakeareadiscoverycenterImage attachmentImage attachment

It's never too early to learn how to take care of our bodies to keep them strong and healthy! πŸ’ͺ🩺🍎 #lakeareadiscoverycenter #LearningIsFun #preschoollife ... See MoreSee Less

Its never too early to learn how to take care of our bodies to keep them strong and healthy! πŸ’ͺ🩺🍎 #lakeareadiscoverycenter #learningisfun #preschoollifeImage attachmentImage attachment+2Image attachment
1 month ago

SNACK TIME SQUAD GOALS πŸ₯€πŸ₯•πŸŽβ˜€οΈ #picnicvibes #PreschoolAdventures #bestbuds #lakeareadiscoverycenter ... See MoreSee Less

SNACK TIME SQUAD GOALS  πŸ₯€πŸ₯•πŸŽβ˜€οΈ #picnicvibes #preschooladventures #bestbuds #lakeareadiscoverycenter

"Are these kids brave or what?! 🐍🀩 LADC’s Hosanna Lutheran Forest Lake site welcomed Snake Discovery for an in-house field trip. The hands-on program explored πŸ₯— diets, 🏞 habitats, πŸ›‘ defense mechanisms, and fascinating factsβ€”then gave the kids the ultimate challenge: getting up-close-and-personal with a real snake! 🐍πŸ’ͺ

#BraveKids #SnakeDiscovery #HandsOnLearning #STEMEducation #LittleAdventurers #FearlessFun #LearnThroughPlay
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Are these kids brave or what?! 🐍🀩 LADC’s Hosanna Lutheran Forest Lake site welcomed Snake Discovery for an in-house field trip. The hands-on program explored πŸ₯— diets, 🏞 habitats, πŸ›‘ defense mechanisms, and fascinating factsβ€”then gave the kids the ultimate challenge: getting up-close-and-personal with a real snake! 🐍πŸ’ͺ

#BraveKids #SnakeDiscovery #HandsOnLearning #STEMEducation #LittleAdventurers #FearlessFun #LearnThroughPlayImage attachmentImage attachment

Three sweet smiles, one cozy classroom πŸ’™πŸ§Έ From tummy time to toy time, our infants are busy growing, playing, and discovering at Presentation of Mary School's Infant Room!

#lakeareadiscoverycenter #earlylearning #smilesallaround
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Three sweet smiles, one cozy classroom πŸ’™πŸ§Έ From tummy time to toy time, our infants are busy growing, playing, and discovering at Presentation of Mary Schools Infant Room! 

#lakeareadiscoverycenter #EarlyLearning #SmilesAllAroundImage attachmentImage attachment

Come join us for a night of fun and togetherness at Redeemer Lutheran Church! ... See MoreSee Less

Come join us for a night of fun and togetherness at Redeemer Lutheran Church!
1 month ago

🚲✨ Bike Day Fun! ✨🚲 Our preschoolers had a blast cruising on their trikes and bikes! From first pedals to speedy laps, everyone showed off their skills and big smiles. πŸ’ͺπŸ’– Helmets on, wheels turning, and hearts full of joy at St. Paul Lutheran Church’s Lake Area Discovery Center! πŸ§’πŸ‘§πŸ›žπŸ’— #stpaullutherandiscoverycenter #lakeareadiscoverycenter #EarlyLearningExcellence #qualitychildcare #FaithBasedEducation #nowenrolling ... See MoreSee Less

🚲✨ Bike Day Fun! ✨🚲 Our preschoolers had a blast cruising on their trikes and bikes! From first pedals to speedy laps, everyone showed off their skills and big smiles. πŸ’ͺπŸ’– Helmets on, wheels turning, and hearts full of joy at St. Paul Lutheran Church’s Lake Area Discovery Center! πŸ§’πŸ‘§πŸ›žπŸ’— #stpaullutherandiscoverycenter #lakeareadiscoverycenter #EarlyLearningExcellence #qualitychildcare #FaithBasedEducation #nowenrollingImage attachmentImage attachment+1Image attachment
2 months ago

These thrill-seekers at LADC's Grace Lutheran Church of Apple Valley site climbed, spun, and slid their way through the perfect summer day. β˜€οΈπŸ˜„πŸ› From fearless steps on the ropes πŸ§—β€β™‚οΈ to turbo-speed spins 🎑 and twisty slide zooms πŸŽ’β€”there’s no stopping the fun! πŸ’₯πŸ’›βœ¨πŸ‘Ÿ #graceofav #PlayAllDay #LittleExplorers ... See MoreSee Less

These thrill-seekers at LADCs Grace Lutheran Church of Apple Valley site climbed, spun, and slid their way through the perfect summer day. β˜€οΈπŸ˜„πŸ› From fearless steps on the ropes πŸ§—β€β™‚οΈ to turbo-speed spins 🎑 and twisty slide zooms πŸŽ’β€”there’s no stopping the fun! πŸ’₯πŸ’›βœ¨πŸ‘Ÿ #graceofav #PlayAllDay #LittleExplorersImage attachmentImage attachment

Big kids + little kids = BIG smiles! πŸ˜ŠπŸ“šπŸŽ² Watching our Faithful Shepherd Catholic School grade-schoolers team up with preschoolers for games and story time is pure magic ✨ From building towers to guessing games to sharing favorite books, these moments build confidence, kindness, and friendships across ages. πŸ’•πŸ‘§πŸ‘¦ #MentorshipMatters #readingbuddies #learningthroughplay πŸ’«πŸ“–πŸ€ ... See MoreSee Less

Big kids + little kids = BIG smiles! πŸ˜ŠπŸ“šπŸŽ² Watching our Faithful Shepherd Catholic School grade-schoolers team up with preschoolers for games and story time is pure magic ✨ From building towers to guessing games to sharing favorite books, these moments build confidence, kindness, and friendships across ages. πŸ’•πŸ‘§πŸ‘¦ #MentorshipMatters #ReadingBuddies #LearningThroughPlay πŸ’«πŸ“–πŸ€Image attachmentImage attachment+1Image attachment

Sound the sirens β€” Community Helper Night is almost here! 🚨 If your child loves fire trucks and police cars, this is the place to be!! πŸ‘¨β€πŸš’πŸš’πŸš” Click here to get in on the fun at our Maplewood Site's Community Night! Learn more here: Community Helpers NightFREE family fun! πŸ₯³ We hope to see you all on Thursday for our Community Helpers Night! Join us in the Lower Parking Lot of school for an evening of community fun with the City of Maplewood Police and Fire Departments. There will be a FREE walking taco dinner and chances to explore the department vehicles! πŸš“πŸš’
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#presentationschool #presentationpride #summerfun #communityhelpers #maplewoodmn #lakeareadiscoverycenter #maplewoodpolice #maplewoodfiredept #familyfun
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Sound the sirens β€” Community Helper Night is almost here! 🚨 If your child loves fire trucks and police cars, this is the place to be!! πŸ‘¨β€πŸš’πŸš’πŸš” Click here to get in on the fun at our Maplewood Sites Community Night!  Learn more here: https://www.facebook.com/share/19L3fveC3q/
2 months ago

Where learning meets adventure! 🌟✨ Take a peek at our state-of-the-art playgroundsβ€”where imaginations run wild and friendships blossom. πŸŒˆπŸ€Έβ€β™€οΈ

Which play area would your little explorer choose first? Comment 1, 2, 3, or 4 below! πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈπŸŽ¨

#PlaygroundAdventures #LittleExplorers
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Where learning meets adventure! 🌟✨ Take a peek at our state-of-the-art playgroundsβ€”where imaginations run wild and friendships blossom. πŸŒˆπŸ€Έβ€β™€οΈ

Which play area would your little explorer choose first? Comment 1, 2, 3, or 4 below! πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈπŸŽ¨

#PlaygroundAdventures #LittleExplorersImage attachmentImage attachment+1Image attachment

"Go Green" and Get Creative! 🌿🎨Students at LADC's St. John the Baptist Catholic School and Preschool - Savage, MN site embraced a "Go Green" classroom theme this week! In these photos, our little learners are strengthening their fine motor skills by painting with recycled toilet paper tubes.

At LADC, every activity connects to one of our nine learning areas. This creative art project supports the development of precise finger and hand movementsβ€”skills that are essential for writing, cutting, and everyday tasks.

✨ Learn more about how we nurture fine motor development in our classrooms: tinyurl.com/ladcfinemotor

#LADC #EarlyChildhoodEducation #FineMotorSkills #GreenLearning #CreativeKids
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Go Green and Get Creative! 🌿🎨Students at LADCs St. John the Baptist Catholic School and Preschool - Savage, MN site embraced a Go Green classroom theme this week! In these photos, our little learners are strengthening their fine motor skills by painting with recycled toilet paper tubes.

At LADC, every activity connects to one of our nine learning areas. This creative art project supports the development of precise finger and hand movementsβ€”skills that are essential for writing, cutting, and everyday tasks.

✨ Learn more about how we nurture fine motor development in our classrooms: https://tinyurl.com/ladcfinemotor

#LADC #EarlyChildhoodEducation #FineMotorSkills #GreenLearning #CreativeKidsImage attachmentImage attachment

Notre Dame Academy Minnetonka, MN's Discovery Center enjoyed a visit from ⚽️Soccer Shots to learn the fundamentals of soccer and practice some basic skills. πŸ’ͺ Whether it's a field trip or special visitor, LADC always has fun learning-rich surprises in store for our preschoolers! πŸ€©πŸ™Œ ... See MoreSee Less

Notre Dame Academy Minnetonka, MNs Discovery Center enjoyed a visit from ⚽️Soccer Shots to learn the fundamentals of soccer and practice some basic skills. πŸ’ͺ Whether its a field trip or special visitor, LADC always has fun learning-rich surprises in store for our preschoolers! πŸ€©πŸ™ŒImage attachmentImage attachment+3Image attachment
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