Blomkest, MN

Little Sprouts Daycare is Blomkest's primary local childcare provider, offering personalized care in a home-like environment. The center focuses on developmental milestones through play-based learning and structured activities. With low child-to-staff ratios, they provide individualized attention and maintain strong communication with parents. Their curriculum includes early literacy, basic math concepts, arts and crafts, and outdoor play. The facility features secure indoor spaces and a fenced outdoor play area with age-appropriate equipment. Staff are CPR and first-aid certified with ongoing early childhood education training.

Located in nearby Willmar (approximately 15 miles from Blomkest), Kiddie Korner serves families throughout Kandiyohi County with a comprehensive early childhood program. The center employs a structured curriculum that balances academic readiness with social-emotional development. Their experienced teaching staff creates individualized learning plans and maintains detailed progress reports. The facility includes separate age-appropriate classrooms, a commercial kitchen providing nutritious meals, and secure outdoor playgrounds. Safety protocols include coded entry systems, regular safety drills, and comprehensive staff background checks.

Serving the broader Kandiyohi County area including Blomkest families, New Discoveries Montessori offers authentic Montessori education combined with traditional childcare services. The center features certified Montessori teachers who guide children through hands-on learning in prepared environments. Their program emphasizes independence, practical life skills, and individualized learning pace. The facility includes specialized Montessori classrooms, natural outdoor learning environments, and developmentally appropriate materials. They maintain small class sizes with low student-teacher ratios and offer extended care options to accommodate working families' schedules.