Programs

Meeting children's needs

Browse through the programs we offer at each of our 3 locations.

Infant, preschool, school age

Programing

We have a program centered on meeting the needs of children at various ages and developmental levels. The daily schedule is built on play-based learning which includes a balance of structured and unstructured activities. Our daily routine includes active and quiet free-play activities, staff directed activities, snacks, lunch, hygiene and clean up times.

All staff participate in planning the program and staff meetings are held regularly to formulate and develop program ideas. The program is evaluated on an ongoing basis as the children’s needs change.

Our school age program gives children the opportunity to develop their social skills while taking part in activities which they enjoy outside of their regular school day. We encourage the children’s participation in developing their daily program.

We strive to have each day offer the children a variety of choices & activities that are stimulating as well as fun.

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River Road

1-730 River Road | (204) 987-1595
Hours of Operation: 7:00AM – 5:30PM

Our River Road site has been serving families in St. Vital since 1981 and is our original site.  River Road offers a preschool and school age program and is located at 1-730 River Road close to Minnetonka School.  River Road is open Monday to Friday from 7:00 a.m to 5:30 p.m.

Preschool Program
Our preschool program offers quality care & early learning for children ages 2 to 6 years. Our team of Early Childhood Educators and Assistants provide a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment which promotes creative, play based learning in all developmental areas. Our program consists of a variety of structured and unstructured activities that are both theme and emergent (child’s interest) based.
Licensed for 25 preschool children (ages 2 to 6)
School Age Program
Our school age program provides care for children attending Minnetonka, Marie Anne Gaboury and Julie Riel Schools. Parents with children attending other schools are welcome to enroll their children however parents would be required to provide transportation to and from school. We are open for three sessions per day including before school, lunch and afterschool. We also provide full day care for all school inservices, holidays and for the summer months. Our dedicated, trained staff are committed to providing a fun and safe environment for the children. Our program is recreation based and we strive to provide activities which are creative, fun and promote social skills and peer relationships. Our summer program is well known for it’s fun filled activities, field trips, special events and community based projects.
Licensed for 38 school age children (ages 5 – 12)

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Minnetonka

200 Minnetonka Street |(204) 257-8109
Hours of Operation: 7:00AM – 5:30PM

Preschool Program
In April 2007, Village Child Care expanded to include a small preschool program within Minnetonka School. Located in Room #18 – 200 Minnetonka Street our preschool program offers quality care and early learning for children ages 2 to 6 years including children attending half day Kindergarten at Minnetonka School. Our team of Early Childhood Educators and Assistants provide a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment which promotes creative play based learning in all developmental areas. Our program consists of a variety of structured and unstructured activities that are both theme and emergent (child’s interest) based. The program is open Monday to Friday from 7:00 a.m to 5:30 p.m.
Licensed for 20 preschool children (ages 2 – 6 years)

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Meadowood

515 Meadowood Drive | (204) 987-1590
Hours of Operation: 7:00AM – 5:30PM

Our Meadowood site is located at 515 Meadowood Drive, next door to Victor Wyatt School.  Meadowood offers a quality child care and early learning program for children 3 months to 6 years in two separate programs.  We are open Monday to Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Infant Program
Our newest program opened in October 2008 and provides a safe, caring and nurturing environment for “wee ones” ages 3 months to 2 years. Our trained Early Childhood Educators and Assistants are dedicated to ensuring the safety and well being of all the children while providing play based activities and routines which meet the individual needs of the children. Our partnership with parents is very important and we value open communication. Your thoughts and feedback are always welcome.
Licensed for 8 infant children (ages 3 months – 2 years)
Preschool Program
Our preschool program offers a quality early learning program for children ages 2 to 6 years. Our team of Early Childhood Educators and Assistants provide a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment which promotes creative, play based learning in all developmental areas. Our program consists of a variety of structured and unstructured activities that are both theme and emergent (child’s interest) based.
Licensed for 32 preschool children (ages 2 – 6 years)