Vining, MN

New Discoveries Montessori offers authentic Montessori education for children 6 weeks to 12 years, serving the Vining area from nearby Alexandria. The center features highly qualified Montessori-certified teachers who follow child-led learning principles in carefully prepared environments. Their curriculum emphasizes practical life skills, sensorial development, language, mathematics, and cultural studies. The facility includes spacious classrooms with natural materials, secure outdoor play areas, and age-appropriate Montessori materials. They maintain excellent teacher-to-child ratios and focus on individualized learning plans. Parents consistently praise the nurturing environment, strong communication, and the children's remarkable developmental progress.

Little Saints Academy provides faith-based early childhood education with a comprehensive curriculum that integrates Christian values into daily learning. Serving Vining families from their Alexandria location, they offer developmentally appropriate programs for infants through school-age children. The center features state-certified teachers with degrees in early childhood education, secure keypad entry systems, and modern classroom technology. Their curriculum includes STEM activities, literacy development, social-emotional learning, and character education. The facility includes dedicated age-specific playgrounds, indoor gross motor spaces, and nutritious meal programs. Parents highlight the caring staff, clean facilities, and strong sense of community.

Kids' Company Child Care Center has been serving the Alexandria area and surrounding communities including Vining for nearly two decades. They offer a play-based learning approach combined with structured academic preparation in their Creative Curriculum program. The center employs experienced early childhood educators with ongoing professional development requirements. Safety features include secured entrances, comprehensive background checks, and regular safety drills. Their facility includes multiple age-appropriate playgrounds, dedicated art and music areas, and spacious classrooms with learning centers. The center is known for its inclusive environment, flexible scheduling options, and strong parent-teacher partnerships that support each child's individual development.