Chokio, MN

Little Learners is a highly-regarded childcare center serving the Chokio area from nearby Morris. They offer a comprehensive early childhood education program with a play-based learning approach that incorporates Montessori principles. The center features certified early childhood educators with low teacher-to-child ratios, ensuring personalized attention. Their curriculum focuses on social-emotional development, literacy readiness, and hands-on learning experiences. The facility includes secure indoor learning environments and safe outdoor play areas with age-appropriate equipment. They provide nutritious meals and snacks and maintain excellent communication with parents through daily reports and regular conferences.

Little Sprouts Learning Center has served families in the Chokio region for over 15 years from their Benson location. They offer a structured educational program that balances academic preparation with creative expression and physical development. The center employs state-licensed teachers with degrees in early childhood education and provides continuous staff development. Their curriculum includes STEM activities, literacy programs, and character education. Safety is prioritized with secured entry systems, comprehensive background checks, and regular safety drills. The facility features modern classrooms, a dedicated art studio, and expansive outdoor learning gardens that encourage nature exploration.

Prairie Renaissance Montessori provides authentic Montessori education to children from Chokio and surrounding communities. The school is staffed by AMI-trained Montessori guides who foster independence, curiosity, and love of learning in carefully prepared environments. Their program emphasizes hands-on learning with specialized Montessori materials across practical life, sensorial, language, mathematics, and cultural studies. The school maintains small class sizes with mixed-age groupings that promote peer learning and community building. Their beautiful campus includes natural outdoor spaces, gardens, and environments designed specifically for child development. They have an outstanding reputation for preparing children academically while nurturing their individual strengths and interests.