β¨ One of the best parts of the preschool day? Undoubtedly, "Center Time"! π During this 45-minute block, our little learners get the freedom to explore, create, and discover at a variety of hands-on stations ποΈππ§©.
Hereβs 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?!π§π¦
#centertime #HandsOnLearning #PreschoolLife #ExplorePlayLearn #LADC #lakeareadiscoverycenter
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ππ€ 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! ππ΄
#saddleupwithjesus #lakeareadiscoverycenter #ladcfamilies
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π€ π΄β¨ Saddle Up with Jesus! β¨π΄π€
Weβre kicking off a brand-new school year with a faith-filled adventure! Our theme this year is βSaddle Up with Jesusββand we couldnβt be more excited to journey alongside our little learners as they grow in friendship, faith, and fun. πβοΈ
From Bible stories to classroom activities, weβll be discovering how Jesus guides us every step of the way. π
Hereβs to a year full of learning, laughter, and lots of cowboy boots! π’ππ
#saddleupwithjesus #FaithFilledFun #PreschoolAdventures #ladcfamilies #lakeareadiscoverycenter
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β¨ Tomorrowβs the BIG day! β¨ We canβt wait to see those adorable first day smiles πππ Make sure and tag us so we can all get in on the fun! ππ
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On Wednesday weβll share a reel of all your submissionsβbe sure and check back! π₯π
π Donβt forget to tag us using @LakeAreaDiscoveryCenter!
#BackToSchool2025πβοΈ #FirstDayVibes #lakeareadiscoverycenter
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β¨ KID TALK β¨
Four-year-old Adalyn loves her LADC site so much that she actually gets upset when her parents come early to pick her up! ππ
Now thatβs the kind of βproblemβ our parents donβt mindβkids who never want to leave school! πππ€© Discover why little learners donβt just attend LADCβ¦they adore it. πππ
π 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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β¨ 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! πΆπ
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 β 0
St. Jude's in Mahtomedi - 2
St. Paul Lutheran in Wyoming - 0
Trinity Falls in Minneapolis - 0
Trinity Lutheran in Stillwater - 0
If youβve been thinking about enrolling your little one, nowβs the time β book a tour and come see what makes Lake Area Discovery Center stand out from other preschools and childcare centers. π«π« tinyurl.com/TourLADC
#earlylearning #toddleradventures #GrowingTogether #fall2025 #LADC
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Check out these great highlights from Presentation of Mary School's Summer W.O.W. Program! ... See MoreSee Less
πΏβ¨ Faithful Shepherd Catholic Schoolβs 4 and 5-year-old Kinderstart students hit the trail for a nature adventure this week! π₯ΎπWith eyes peeled for hidden treasures, they gathered sticks, leaves, and other natural goodies ππ±to bring back to the classroom. The best part? Turning their finds into one-of-a-kind collages (with plenty of glue, of course πποΈβ¨). Nothing beats the magic of learning and creating straight from natureβs toolbox! ππ¨
#kinderstartadventures #naturelovers #outdoorlearning #HandsOnFun #collagecreations #learningthroughplay #lakeareadiscoverycenter
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It's never too early to learn how to take care of our bodies to keep them strong and healthy! πͺπ©Ίπ #lakeareadiscoverycenter #LearningIsFun #preschoollife ... See MoreSee Less
SNACK TIME SQUAD GOALS π₯€π₯πβοΈ #picnicvibes #PreschoolAdventures #bestbuds #lakeareadiscoverycenter ... See MoreSee Less
"Are these kids brave or what?! ππ€© LADCβs Hosanna Lutheran Forest Lake site welcomed Snake Discovery for an in-house field trip. The hands-on program explored π₯ diets, π habitats, π‘ defense mechanisms, and fascinating factsβthen gave the kids the ultimate challenge: getting up-close-and-personal with a real snake! ππͺ
#BraveKids #SnakeDiscovery #HandsOnLearning #STEMEducation #LittleAdventurers #FearlessFun #LearnThroughPlay
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Three sweet smiles, one cozy classroom ππ§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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Come join us for a night of fun and togetherness at Redeemer Lutheran Church! ... See MoreSee Less
π²β¨ Bike Day Fun! β¨π² 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. πͺπ Helmets on, wheels turning, and hearts full of joy at St. Paul Lutheran Churchβs Lake Area Discovery Center! π§π§ππ #stpaullutherandiscoverycenter #lakeareadiscoverycenter #EarlyLearningExcellence #qualitychildcare #FaithBasedEducation #nowenrolling ... See MoreSee Less
These thrill-seekers at LADC's Grace Lutheran Church of Apple Valley site climbed, spun, and slid their way through the perfect summer day. βοΈππ From fearless steps on the ropes π§ββοΈ to turbo-speed spins π‘ and twisty slide zooms π’βthereβs no stopping the fun! π₯πβ¨π #graceofav #PlayAllDay #LittleExplorers ... See MoreSee Less
Big kids + little kids = BIG smiles! πππ² Watching our Faithful Shepherd Catholic School grade-schoolers team up with preschoolers for games and story time is pure magic β¨ From building towers to guessing games to sharing favorite books, these moments build confidence, kindness, and friendships across ages. ππ§π¦ #MentorshipMatters #readingbuddies #learningthroughplay π«ππ€ ... See MoreSee Less
Sound the sirens β Community Helper Night is almost here! π¨ If your child loves fire trucks and police cars, this is the place to be!! π¨βπππ Click here to get in on the fun at our Maplewood Site's Community Night! Learn more here: Community Helpers NightFREE family fun! π₯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! ππ
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#presentationschool #presentationpride #summerfun #communityhelpers #maplewoodmn #lakeareadiscoverycenter #maplewoodpolice #maplewoodfiredept #familyfun
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Where learning meets adventure! πβ¨ Take a peek at our state-of-the-art playgroundsβwhere imaginations run wild and friendships blossom. ππ€ΈββοΈ
Which play area would your little explorer choose first? Comment 1, 2, 3, or 4 below! πββοΈπ¨
#PlaygroundAdventures #LittleExplorers
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"Go Green" and Get Creative! πΏπ¨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 movementsβskills that are essential for writing, cutting, and everyday tasks.
β¨ Learn more about how we nurture fine motor development in our classrooms: tinyurl.com/ladcfinemotor
#LADC #EarlyChildhoodEducation #FineMotorSkills #GreenLearning #CreativeKids
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Notre Dame Academy Minnetonka, MN's Discovery Center enjoyed a visit from β½οΈSoccer Shots to learn the fundamentals of soccer and practice some basic skills. πͺ Whether it's a field trip or special visitor, LADC always has fun learning-rich surprises in store for our preschoolers! π€©π ... See MoreSee Less