Little Acorns Childcare

At Little Acorns, we know that what we believe about children and how they develop impacts all that we do. Therefore, we make it a part of our business to continually examine how our mission, goals, and philosophies affect our day-to-day care of the children. It is our desire to have beliefs that truly reflect the needs of children and to act on them in a way that best supports child development.

Our Mission:

Nurturing each childs creativity, individuality, and self-worth within a safe and friendly environment.

Our Program Goals:

• To provide quality, caring, and flexible child care to families in the Long Lake, Orono, Maple Plain, Wayzata, and surrounding areas
• To ensure open communication between staff, parents, and children.
• To provide professional staff who promote self-esteem, growth, independence, and individuality in every child, and encourage creativity while maintaining a loving and safe environment.

Our Goals For Each Child:

• To Foster a Positive Identity Including Understanding Themselves, Their Community and Their World
• To Foster a Sense of Social & Emotional Well-Being
• To Encourage Language and Literacy
• To Encourage Physical Development & Skills
• To Encourage Creative Expression and Appreciation For the Arts
• To Encourage Children to Think, Reason, Question, & Experiment

Child Ages:

6 weeks - 9 years

Licenses & Accreditations:

MinnesotaDepartmentofHumanServices - NAEYC Accredited

Preschool:

Yes

Children per Teacher:

Infant: 4/1, Toddler: 7/1, Pre k: 10/1, Afterschool: 15/1

Hours of Operation:

Monday to Friday 6:30am to 6:30pm