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Lino Lakes, MN

Quality Daycare and Preschool in Lino Lakes, MN

The Lino Lakes, Minnesota New Horizon Academy is conveniently located off Interstate 35E and Frenchman Road, on the border of Lino Lakes and Hugo. Our Lino Lakes daycare opened in 2024 after moving from our previous location in Hugo, which opened in 2021. The new facility continues to serve families in Lino Lakes, Hugo, Centerville, Forest Lake, and surrounding areas with quality childcare and early education for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. All of our daycare classrooms utilize an age-appropriate curriculum that incorporates reading, STEAM, social-emotional learning, and more. We utilize age-appropriate learning modules to prepare children for kindergarten and life beyond! We’d love to meet your family and show you our beautiful daycare classrooms. Schedule a tour at New Horizon Academy Lino Lakes today!

Awards and Accolades

Meet Our School Directors

BIO

I live in Elk River with my fiancé, Dave, and son, Jack. We go up to our cabin on Mille Lacs Lake every weekend. We love to go boating, fishing, and hang out at the cabin. When we are not up north, I enjoy cooking and spending time with friends.

Education – St. Cloud State University

Years of Early Childhood Education Experience: 12

What do you like about early childhood?

I love that every day is different!

What makes your school unique?

We are the 100th New Horizon Academy school location! We are brand new and excited to grow our school family!

What is your favorite children’s book?

Any book by Dr. Seuss

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12
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BIO

My name is Lexi, and I am the assistant director of our Corcoran location. I have the privilege of not only being a part of our Corcoran school family, but also being a parent whose child attends this school. Previously, I was an infant teacher at one of our surrounding schools for 5 years before going on to attain my degree in Early Childhood Education. This spring I had the opportunity to help open up our Corcoran location and truly have loved every minute of this new journey.

Education – Rasmussen College

Years of Early Childhood Education Experience: 6

What do you like about early childhood?

I like how rewarding it is to play a role in shaping young minds, helping foster a love for learning, and overall being a part of such a large growth journey .

What makes your school unique?

Our school is unique because we are New Horizon Academy’s 100th school!

What is your favorite children’s book?

“The Pout-Pout Fish” by Deborah Diesen

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6
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Unique Offerings in Lino Lakes

Explore some of our exclusive school amenities that make our Lino Lakes daycare one-of-a-kind!
Frequently Asked Questions

At New Horizon Academy Lino Lakes, daycare tuition rates vary by:

  • Number of children you’re enrolling
  • Age of children
  • Number of days per week daycare is needed

 

Please fill out our contact form or schedule a tour, and our school director will provide your family with personalized tuition rates.

 

Request Lino Lakes Tuition Rates

Our Lino Lakes daycare center is open Monday-Friday every day with the exception of nine holidays:

  • New Year’s Day
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  • Presidents’ Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Indigenous Peoples’ Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Christmas Day

 

*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 Lino Lakes 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.

 

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Yes! At New Horizon Academy Lino Lakes, 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.

 

View a Sample Meal Plan

At New Horizon Academy Lino Lakes, we follow Minnesota state guidelines for licensed daycare staff-to-child ratios:

  • Infant classroom – 1:4
  • Toddler classroom – 1:7
  • Preschool classroom – 1:10
  • Pre-k classroom – 1:10

According to our 2024 Family Survey results, 97% of families in Lino Lakes recommend New Horizon Academy.

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Employee Testimonials

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“I can be me. I feel happy as soon as I walk in the door and always feel like I belong at work.”

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“New Horizon Academy pays for your education!”

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“I love having flexibility with my work schedule, creating a great work/life balance.”

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“All decisions are made to benefit the children, employees, or parents.”

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“I feel appreciated, the pay is great for the field, and licensing guidelines are always followed.”

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“I’ve built so many relationships with families and children at New Horizon Academy.”

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10 Reasons Why We're Different

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:

1. Family Owned & Operated

Learn how the Dunkley family and their passion for education grew a small daycare center in 1971 to over 100 schools.

2. Award Winning Care

One hundred percent of our eligible schools are accredited. This is an accomplishment no other child care provider of our size has achieved.

3. Affectionate Teachers

We employ teachers who love children and delight in helping them grow in knowledge, wisdom, and character.

4. Modern & Fun Facilities

NHA has always been committed to providing children with modern classrooms, playgrounds, learning tools, and curriculum.

5. Safe & Healthy Environment

Children do their best learning in a healthy and safe environment. This also enables parents to have peace of mind and focus on their activities.

6. Proven Curriculum

Our fun and interactive curriculum combines art, music, play, reading, drama, science, and math to help your child grow and excel in learning.

7. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

As an organization, we work to ensure every child develops a healthy and positive identity that is not undermined by biases.

8. Parent Involvement

Children love to see their parents and so do we. Parents are always welcome to come in for visits, participation in activities, and especially hugs.

9. Technology & Innovation

Technology enables our team to provide parents frequent and convenient access to their teacher and child throughout the day.

10. Easy Enrollment

We make it easy for you to learn more about New Horizon Academy, tour our schools, and enroll online when you’re ready.

1. Family Owned & Operated

Learn how the Dunkley family and their passion for education grew a small daycare center in 1971 to over 100 schools.

2. Award Winning Care

One hundred percent of our eligible schools are accredited. This is an accomplishment no other child care provider of our size has achieved.

3. Affectionate Teachers

We employ teachers who love children and delight in helping them grow in knowledge, wisdom, and character.

4. Modern & Fun Facilities

NHA has always been committed to providing children with modern classrooms, playgrounds, learning tools, and curriculum.

5. Safe & Healthy Environment

Children do their best learning in a healthy and safe environment. This also enables parents to have peace of mind and focus on their activities.

6. Proven Curriculum

Our fun and interactive curriculum combines art, music, play, reading, drama, science, and math to help your child grow and excel in learning.

7. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

As an organization, we work to ensure every child develops a healthy and positive identity that is not undermined by biases.

8. Parent Involvement

Children love to see their parents and so do we. Parents are always welcome to come in for visits, participation in activities, and especially hugs.

9. Technology & Innovation

Technology enables our team to provide parents frequent and convenient access to their teacher and child throughout the day.

10. Easy Enrollment

We make it easy for you to learn more about New Horizon Academy, tour our schools, and enroll online when you’re ready.

Our Learning Programs

BEST childcare center ever! As a parent, I can definitely say that I’ve seen a significant improvement in my daughter’s development since starting at New Horizon Academy. She comes home every day and tells me how much she’s learned in her class and how much she loves her teachers. have peace of mind knowing my daughter is safe, loved, and welcomed at daycare.

— Haley B., New Horizon Academy Family

BEST childcare center ever! As a parent, I can definitely say that I’ve seen a significant improvement in my daughter’s development since starting at New Horizon Academy. She comes home every day and tells me how much she’s learned in her class and how much she loves her teachers. have peace of mind knowing my daughter is safe, loved, and welcomed at daycare.

 

— Haley B., New Horizon Academy Family

BEST childcare center ever! As a parent, I can definitely say that I’ve seen a significant improvement in my daughter’s development since starting at New Horizon Academy. She comes home every day and tells me how much she’s learned in her class and how much she loves her teachers. have peace of mind knowing my daughter is safe, loved, and welcomed at daycare.

 

— Haley B., New Horizon Academy Family

BEST childcare center ever! As a parent, I can definitely say that I’ve seen a significant improvement in my daughter’s development since starting at New Horizon Academy. She comes home every day and tells me how much she’s learned in her class and how much she loves her teachers. have peace of mind knowing my daughter is safe, loved, and welcomed at daycare.

 

— Haley B., New Horizon Academy Family

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