Lake Area Discovery Center is a faith-based, Nationally Accredited (NAEYC) and 4 Star Parent Aware Rated Early Childhood Program for children 3 – 5 years of age, serving children at 13 metro locations.
Our Stillwater locations are conveniently located at Trinity Lutheran Church and Our Savior’s Church.
A unique blend of education models, LADC uses the Creative Curriculum to create a stimulating environment with Daily Learning Centers that incorporate skill building, creative arts, science, math, dramatic play, sensory, literature, writing, individualized cooking and music. The Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) philosophy is also embraced, as LADC believes the parent is the first and most important teacher in a child’s life, as well as in the theme-based centers with directional signs that facilitate parent/child interaction. Many of the cognitive games are homemade, giving parents ideas of activities that can be done at home.
Child Care Assistance (CCAP) and Early Learning Scholarship recipients are welcome.
Trinity Lutheran Church
Trinity Lutheran’s Lake Area Discovery Center opened in 2006 due to the high demand in the Stillwater area following the opening of the Our Savior’s site. Trinity houses our largest Pre-K classroom and a beautiful indoor gym. It is also home to the community playground that was built in partnership with Trinity Lutheran Church, Stillwater Headstart and LADC.
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church
Lake Area Discovery Center (LADC) at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church opened in 2005. This site was the first to open outside of White Bear Lake and became the first of two Stillwater sites (Trinity Lutheran opened the following year). Our Savior’s Discovery Center in Stillwater. Our Savior’s LADC sits just off highway 36 in Stillwater. It is an ideal location in a growing community with lots of young families.
