Welcome to the Bloomington, Minnesota New Horizon Academy! Our school is located in the Pentagon Park neighborhood near Interstate 494, France Avenue, and Highway 100. We have been serving Bloomington, Edina, and Eden Prairie children and families since 1990. With beautiful classrooms, highly trained teachers, rigorous health and safety procedures, and national accreditations, we know your family will feel right at home at New Horizon Academy! Our Bloomington early childhood center has two infant rooms, two toddler rooms, and four preschool rooms. We use a research-based daycare curriculum that includes STEAM, reading, social-emotional learning, and more – all with the goal of preparing young children for kindergarten and beyond! You’re invited to tour our Bloomington daycare, see our classrooms, and meet our dedicated teachers. Schedule a tour at New Horizon Academy Bloomington – MN Center today!
Awards and Accolades
New Horizon Academy has been my school family since August 2002 (the day after my birthday). I consider NHA a gift!
When I applied to NHA at our Best Buy–Richfield location, I intended to gain experience in my teaching career on the path to someday teaching at an intermediate level.
The experience I gained from that has turned my career path around. I learned that I LOVE teaching young children and seeing their growth and development during this pivotal stage in their lives. I started out as an aide in a young preschool classroom and then gained education and experience through NHA to become a teacher. I was nominated for a Teacher of Distinction Award for three years before becoming an Educator of Excellence Awardee.
An opportunity arose at NHA in 2013 to become a Curriculum Coordinator at our NHA–Bloomington, MN center. I took the opportunity and grew to love the experience of helping teachers in their classrooms. Within the year, the Assistant Director position opened for our Bloomington, MN center, and I decided to take on that opportunity. In 2015, the Director position opened, and I contemplated taking the role. I had fallen in love with our teaching team and realized that I could serve them in this leadership role.
I am proud to be a member of this school family, which my three children have also been a part of.
Education – BA in Secondary Education; Minor in Mathematics
Years of Early Childhood Education Experience: 20
What do you like about early childhood?
I love seeing children’s spark in learning.
What makes your school unique?
We have a diverse school family.
What is your favorite children’s book?
“Love You Forever” by Robert Munsch
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At New Horizon Academy Bloomington (MN Center), childcare 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.
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Our center is open from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, making us one of the few programs in the area offering extended hours to support busy families.
We also do not follow the school district’s schedule. This allows us to provide more consistent care throughout the year.
Our school will remain open during inclement weather to ensure children continue to have access to quality childcare.
Yes! New Horizon Academy Bloomington (MN Center) offers full-time, part-time, and flexible scheduling options to help families find a program that fits their needs.
Please contact our school director for current childcare openings and availability.
Yes! At New Horizon Academy Bloomington (MN Center), 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 Bloomington (MN Center), we follow Minnesota state guidelines for licensed daycare staff-to-child ratios:
Yes! New Horizon Academy proudly partners with a variety of childcare assistance programs, scholarships, and tuition support options to help families access high-quality early education and care. Examples include:
*For families who qualify, we may provide scholarships that cover part or all of the parent copayment associated with childcare assistance.
For more details about eligibility and availability in your area, please contact your director, who will be happy to guide you through the process and answer your questions.
An investment in a New Horizon Academy education is an investment in your child’s future. Families trust New Horizon Academy to set their children up for success. Here are a few reasons why:
From a single preschool classroom in 1971 to 100 schools today, much has changed for New Horizon Academy, but our commitment to children, families, teachers, and our communities remains the same.
One hundred percent of our eligible schools are accredited by NAEYC, the gold standard in early childhood accreditation. This is an accomplishment no other childcare provider of our size has achieved.
We hire teachers with experience, give them the training and support they need to succeed, pay them above market average, and help them achieve their goals. This results in stable, consistent care for your child.
Our state-of-the-art schools provide children with thoughtfully designed classrooms, playgrounds, and learning tools. We regularly update our schools to ensure they reflect our high standards for safety, quality, and care.
Your child’s safety and well-being always come first. Our childcare centers create caring, secure environments focused on supporting each child’s health and happiness. You can feel confident that your child is in good hands.
Our research-based curriculum offers engaging, hands-on activities in STEAM, language and literacy, social-emotional learning, physical development, and more to support kindergarten readiness and lifelong learning.
As an organization, we strive to foster a welcoming and inclusive culture where all children, families, and staff feel a sense of belonging. We approach our relationships with curiosity, compassion, and respect.
A nutritious breakfast, lunch, and snack are prepared fresh each day by our school chef, with menus developed by our nutrition specialist to ensure every meal is balanced. All meals are included in the cost of tuition!
Our mobile app keeps parents connected with daily updates, allowing teachers to share information, send messages, and delight you with photos and videos from your child’s day, so you never miss a moment.
Families are always welcome to come in for visits, participate in activities, and join us for family fun events. We love having parents involved in their child’s learning and value every opportunity to build a strong community.