Battle Lake, MN

Little Learners Academy is Battle Lake's premier early childhood education center, offering a comprehensive developmental curriculum for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years. The center features state-licensed teachers with early childhood degrees and maintains exceptional staff-to-child ratios. Their play-based learning approach incorporates STEM activities, literacy development, and social-emotional learning. The facility includes secure indoor classrooms with observation windows, a fenced outdoor playground with age-appropriate equipment, and a commercial kitchen providing nutritious meals. Parents consistently praise the center's warm, family-like atmosphere and excellent communication through daily reports and parent portals.

Located just 15 miles from Battle Lake in Fergus Falls, New Horizon Children's Center serves families throughout Otter Tail County with a research-based curriculum focused on school readiness. The center employs degreed early childhood educators and maintains NAEYC-inspired standards. Their comprehensive program includes language immersion opportunities, music and movement classes, and technology-integrated learning stations. The secure facility features biometric entry systems, video monitoring, and dedicated age-specific learning environments. The center is particularly noted for its extensive parent involvement programs and robust summer enrichment curriculum that includes field trips and special guests.

As part of the nationally recognized Primrose Schools network, this Alexandria location serves families throughout the Battle Lake region with their exclusive Balanced Learning® curriculum. The school features master-level educated directors and teachers with specialized early childhood training. Their approach blends purposeful play with character development and literacy-rich environments. The state-of-the-art facility includes secure keypad entry, sanitization systems, dedicated music and art studios, and nature-inspired outdoor learning spaces. The school is particularly acclaimed for its partnership with PBS KIDS and its exclusive literacy program that has demonstrated exceptional kindergarten readiness outcomes.