Early Learning

St. Andrew has a highly regarded, nationally accredited early learning program providing preschool and childcare in Eden Prairie for 30 years. St. Andrew Early Learning programs encourage the development of each child’s understanding of God, related to life in the world, while providing social interaction and enrichment in a quality Christian environment.

Preschool Registration for the 2023-2024 school year will open the week of January 9, 2023

Early Learning Programs

Childcare

Age Range: 6 weeks–5-year-olds

Days/Times: Center hours are 7:00 AM–5:30 PM, Monday–Friday

Description: This year-round ministry is a full-day, nationally accredited program, and has also earned a 4 Star Rating through Minnesota Parent Aware. Our goal is to provide balance between flexibility and structure. We help to build a sense of independence and responsibility while including positive methods of guidance and provide each child with age-appropriate learning experiences throughout the day. As your child grows within our program, we strive to provide them with a solid foundation of faith development and Kindergarten readiness to set them up for success!

Contact: Melanie Eggers

Preschool

Age Range: 33 months–5-year-olds

Days/Times: We have 2, 3, and 4 days a week classes that are 3 hours. Our preschool programs run from September–May. We also offer extended day afternoon enrichment classes, lunch bunch, and summer camps throughout the summer.

Description: We are a NAEYC Accredited Preschool and have earned a 4 Star Rating through Minnesota Parent Aware. We encourage the development of each child’s understanding of God, while providing social interaction and enrichment. The teaching of faith is integrated in all developmental areas—physical, social, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual—with the goal of ensuring that children are prepared for the next step of Kindergarten.

Contact: Kathi Wieman

Preschool Afternoon Enrichment Classes

Age Range: 3–5-year-olds

Days/Times: September–May. Dates and times of these classes vary. For the most current information, check out our website at standrewearlylearning.org.

Description: In tandem with or separate from our preschool programs, these enrichment classes provide a wide variety of experiences to nurture each child’s self-esteem as a wonderfully created child of God. Themes focus around topics such as Spanish, Tiny Chefs, STEM, and WOW Wednesdays. Lunch Bunch, and a curb side drop-off/pick-up option is also available.

Contact: Kathi Wieman