New Horizon Academy Andover is located conveniently in Andover, Minn., off of Riverdale Drive and Round Lake Boulevard NW. We have been serving families in Andover, Coon Rapids, Blain, Anoka, and nearby areas with quality childcare and early education services since 2006. Our school has two infant daycare rooms, two toddler daycare rooms, four preschool rooms, and one school-age care room. At our Andover childcare, we use a comprehensive curriculum that includes character development, STEAM, literacy, motor skills and more, all with an emphasis on building confident and excited learners. We are NAEYC accredited and hold a four-star rating through MN Parent Aware. We’d love to show you our Andover daycare center! Please contact us with any questions or to schedule a tour.
Awards and Accolades
I live in Zimmerman with my husband, Dave, and my daughter, Avian. We have a cat named Theodore. In my spare time, I enjoy hiking, reading and baking.
Education – St. Cloud State University
Years of Early Childhood Education Experience: 22
What do you like about early childhood?
I love to see children learn, grow, and figure out the world. It is such a thrill to play even a small role in that.
What makes your school unique?
We have the perfect mix of experienced and new teachers.
What is your favorite children’s book?
“The Hallo-Weiner” by Dav Pilkey
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I began my career as a toddler aide and worked my way up to preschool teacher, and I’m now proud to serve as an assistant director. Outside of work, I enjoy baking, traveling, and spending time with my fiancé Matt and our dog Rascal.
Education – Rasmussen University
Years of Early Childhood Education Experience: 4
What do you like about early childhood?
I love being a part of shaping young minds and seeing how children grow into their own person.
What makes your school unique?
Our school has so many long-term teachers!
What is your favorite children’s book?
“Go, Dog. Go!” by P.D. Eastman
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I know my daughter is safe, well-cared for, and loved when she’s at daycare. I also really love the updates in the app. It’s fun to know what my little one is up to at school.
We understand that choosing an early education and child care program for your child is one of the most important decisions you will make as a parent. That is why we have created a step-by-step guide to help you make an informed decision about the early care and education program you choose for your child.
Step 1: Schedule a tour.
Step 2: Use our Quality Child Care Checklist to help you make an informed decision about the early care and education you choose for your child.
Step 3: Complete the Enrollment Agreement and other required forms to enroll your child at New Horizon Academy. Contact your School Director for more information regarding the electronic forms.
Do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or if you want to plan your visit to one of our schools. Thank you for considering New Horizon Academy. We are eager to partner with you during this incredible time in your child’s growth and development.
At our Andover daycare, our experienced teachers are eager to meet you and your child, and look forward to playing an important role in your child’s early education.
At New Horizon Academy Andover, providing a safe and healthy environment for the children entrusted into our care is our number one priority. We take many precautions to ensure that this commitment is fulfilled at our Andover daycare every day.
Our daycare teachers will keep you up-to-date on your child’s day and help you stay connected and informed. Via our mobile app, you will receive information about:
So, while you are apart, you will have peace of mind that your child is healthy, safe, learning, and having fun at New Horizon Academy Andover!
At New Horizon Academy Andover, we provide good nutrition to empower children’s physical, cognitive, emotional, and physical growth. We promote knowledge about nutrition to our children, families, and staff through education, communication, and by offering healthy and diverse food choices at our daycare center. Learn More.
For your convenience, New Horizon Academy Andover offers transportation to local elementary schools for children enrolled in our before and after school program. We partner with a wide variety of schools in our Andover and Coon Rapids community.
These schools include:
We love this place! The teachers and staff are great, and my daughter has learned far more than I ever expected from infancy to 2-years-old. I have to give a special thanks to the Andover in-house cook who goes out of her way to accommodate my daughter’s dietary restrictions, ensuring that she still enjoys meals similar to her peers. The New Horizon Academy food program is awesome and takes the stress out of trying to pack her lunch myself every day.
At New Horizon Academy Andover, daycare tuition rates vary by:
Please fill out our contact form or schedule a tour, and our school director will provide your family with personalized tuition rates.
Our Andover daycare center is open Monday-Friday every day with the exception of nine holidays:
*On Christmas Eve, New Horizon Academy closes at 3:00 p.m.
*If one of these holidays falls on a weekend, it will be observed on either Friday or Monday.
*Our school will remain open during inclement weather to ensure children still have access to quality childcare.
Our Andover school offers both full-time and part-time schedules to accommodate the different needs of our families.
Please contact our school director for current childcare openings and availability.
Yes! At New Horizon Academy Andover, we have an on-site cook trained in nutrition, USDA guidelines, and proper portions for young children. Our school provides nutritious and nourishing meals every day including breakfast, lunch, and snack. All meals are included in the cost of tuition.
If your child has a special nutritional need, a food allergy, or requires adaptation to our menu, please alert our school director, and we will partner with your family to create a suitable meal plan.
At New Horizon Academy Andover, we follow Minnesota state guidelines for licensed daycare staff-to-child ratios:
According to our 2024 Family Survey results, 100% of families in Andover recommend New Horizon Academy.
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