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 12 metro locations.
Our West Metro locations are conveniently located at St. Bart’s Catholic Church in Wayzata and Notre Dame Academy in Minnetonka.
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.
St. Bart’s Catholic Church
St. Bart’s Catholic Church in Wayzata is fulfilling a need for expanded programming in the community. This school partnership began in 2014 provides a unique opportunity to “buddy” with students in the elementary school and benefit from their wonderful facilities.
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Notre Dame Academy
Notre Dame Academy’s Discovery Center began their partnership in 2017, with an emphasis on parent-partnership and high-quality educational experiences rooted in spiritual values. The Discovery Center joins Notre Dame Academy’s goal of creating engaged, motivated and happy students.
