Spring Valley, MN

Little Sprouts Learning Center is Spring Valley's premier locally-owned childcare facility, offering comprehensive early childhood education programs from infancy through school age. Their developmentally appropriate curriculum focuses on hands-on learning, social-emotional development, and school readiness skills. The center features qualified early childhood educators with low teacher-to-child ratios, secure facilities with controlled access, and nutritious meal programs. What sets them apart is their strong community integration, personalized attention to each child's needs, and extensive outdoor learning environments that encourage nature exploration and physical development.

The Goddard School in Rochester serves families throughout southeastern Minnesota, including Spring Valley residents, with their F.L.EX.® Learning Program (Fun Learning Experience) that balances academic readiness with creative expression. Their state-licensed teachers hold degrees in early childhood education and receive ongoing professional development. The facility features secure entry systems, age-appropriate classrooms, and comprehensive safety protocols. The curriculum emphasizes literacy, STEM exploration, and character development through play-based learning. Their extended hours and flexible scheduling make them accessible to commuting families from surrounding communities.

As Minnesota's largest and most established childcare provider, New Horizon Academy brings five decades of early childhood education expertise to the Rochester location, serving families throughout the region including Spring Valley. Their research-based curriculum focuses on cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development through structured learning centers and individualized instruction. The center features highly qualified teachers with early childhood credentials, comprehensive security systems including electronic entry, and nutritionally balanced meals prepared on-site. Their strong emphasis on kindergarten readiness and partnership with local school districts ensures smooth transitions to elementary education.