New Horizon Academy

Ready to find the perfect daycare for your little one? Here are the first 5 steps to get you started:

1. Understand your needs
2. Begin early research
3. Prepare questions
4. Schedule school tours
5. Observe and ask questions

Want the complete list? Find steps 6-10 on our blog! ✨ https://bit.ly/3BfA7aP

How to Choose a Daycare: A Step-by-Step Guide for Parents Shopping for childcare can be stressful, but it doesn't have to be! Here are 10 easy steps for choosing the perfect daycare for your child!

In honor of the , we're looking back at a few of our favorite summer 2024 memories! 💙

Our newest episode features three-time guest MiaLisa Millares, Executive Director at Doing Good Together!

Tune in for expert insights on the following topics:
🔹 Teaching your child how to share
🔹 Reframing questions to support more productive affirmations and autonomy
🔹 How to handle meltdowns
🔹 Grief of death in the household, family, community, or world
🔹 Big questions at bedtime
🔹 Navigating the topic of divorce
🔹 Interpersonal "spats" with friends
🔹 Tackling the fear of moving

Listen here: https://bit.ly/3TQDrhT 🎙

Happy ! Check out these 4 great children's books that celebrate Hispanic and Latinx cultures:

1. "Mango, Abuela, and Me" by Meg Medina
2. "Alma and How She Got Her Name" by Juana Martinez-Neal
3. "Counting With - Contando Con Frida" by Patty Rodriguez and Ariana Stein
4. "Planting Stories: The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpré" by Anika Aldamuy Denise

Full list: https://bit.ly/3Lzz8Dg 🔗

Have more children's book recommendations? Share your favorites in the comments! 📚

Books to Read to Honor Hispanic Heritage Month - New Horizon Academy 4 Children’s Books to Read with Your Child to Honor Hispanic Heritage Month.

Proof that a simple thank you can go a long way:

Our friends in Boise, Idaho wrote a thank you note to their local trash driver, and he responded with a note of his own! 🥰

Transitioning to kindergarten with confidence! 👏 See what families are saying about our preschool program's profound impact! 💭

This , we're celebrating a cherished tradition at our Roseville school!

Our preschoolers frequently visit their grand friends at the local retirement home, sharing fun activities and building meaningful friendships. Every visit brings generations closer together, creating special and lasting memories.

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Happy ! What are your family's favorite children's books? Share your top picks in the comments and help other families find their next great read! 👇

We're so touched by this heartfelt letter from a pre-k parent. 💙

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Just wanted to send a huge THANK YOU for Friday. You guys put on an amazing graduation ceremony for the kids.

I actually cried, and anyone who knows me knows that it takes a lot for me to cry.

I jokingly say I can’t wait for Jeremiah to be done with pre-k, but it’s such a bittersweet moment. He came to you guys having been away from home for only a few months at a different location, and when we transferred him over, I feel it was the best decision we could have made.

You guys have been on this journey with me, supporting Jeremiah through all stages of his growth while I've been a single mother, working, completing my RN program, and now finishing my midwife program. I have to say, while it’s never 100% easy, it’s fulfilling because I know that Jeremiah is well cared for when I leave him at school.

Because of all the support and love you've given him, he will go to kindergarten with a positive background behind him.

So again, thank you for welcoming Jeremiah, accepting Jeremiah, supporting Jeremiah, and loving Jeremiah. Thank you for being patient with me, hearing me out when needed, working with me, and supporting me through the good and bad. Jeremiah and I will forever be grateful.
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Thank you, Tomiah, for sharing your family's experience with us as you and Jeremiah embark on this new chapter. We're honored to have been a part of Jeremiah's early education and wish him all the best in kindergarten. 🎓💛

Our pre-k friends in Plymouth, MN are jumping into the school year with awesome handwriting practice! ✍

Spend (or the long Labor Day weekend) at the beach with our fun scavenger hunt for kids! 🏖

We were SUPER excited to celebrate the grand opening of our brand-new North Olathe school earlier this month! 🦸‍♀️

A friendly reminder that New Horizon Academy will be closed on Monday, September 2nd, in observance of Labor Day. Thank you!

Is your child transitioning into preschool this year? Here's what to expect as they transition from the toddler classroom to the preschool classroom at New Horizon Academy 👇

What is different?
🆕 A larger focus on school-readiness skills.
🆕 The circle time/group time is extended.
🆕 Outdoor playtime is extended.
🆕 Preschoolers may use a different playground. (Varies by location. Please speak with your director for details.)
🆕 Throughout the year, as part of our Caring Beyond the Classroom program, children engage in activities and projects that help spread kindness and positively impact the local community.

What is the same?
✔ Loving and caring teachers who are committed to providing the highest level of care.
✔ High level of communication. Our teachers use an electronic communication tool to communicate with families throughout the day.
✔ The implementation of the SEEDS of School Readiness emergent literacy curriculum continues in the preschool classroom.
✔ Menus are the same, and the daily schedule is very similar.
✔ Potty training continues, as needed.
✔ Preschoolers will recognize some of their friends from the toddler classroom.

Sifting through different information to find reliable health advice for your children can be a complicated and overwhelming process for many parents. That's why we reached out to Dr. Kelly Lemieux, the head of pediatrics at Ridgeview Hospitals and Clinics.

In this episode, find insights on:
🔹 Childcare transitioning and readiness
🔹 Children's exposure to noise pollution
🔹 Children's healthcare
🔹 The effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on children's development

Listen here: https://bit.ly/3TQDrhT 🎙

Saying goodbye to our students is never easy, but moments like these make it truly special.

Our Stillwater, MN school received a heartfelt farewell banner and balloons from a family whom we've had the pleasure of providing childcare for over 8 years. Their thoughtful gesture is a beautiful reminder of the meaningful relationships we build and the lasting impressions we leave.

While it's bittersweet to see our children move on to new chapters in their lives, we are so thankful to have had the opportunity to teach them and witness their incredible growth during their most formative years. 💙

It was a pleasure to welcome Alissa Mwenelupembe, Managing Director of Early Learning at The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), to our 100th school in Corcoran, Minnesota last week. During her visit, Alissa shared valuable insights into the future of NAEYC accreditation, a discussion that is particularly relevant to us with our extensive network of NAEYC-accredited programs.

Thank you, Alissa, for supporting our efforts to maintain high-quality early education programs for the children in our care. 🏫

We’re thrilled to share that we’ve won Gold for Best Childcare and Silver for Best Preschool in Star Tribune's Minnesota’s Best awards! 🏅

A huge shoutout to our fantastic educators for all the time, knowledge, and passion you pour into teaching our kiddos. You’re the best in our book, and your dedication has officially earned us the title of Minnesota's Best as well! We truly appreciate all you do! 💙

Happy ! Make reading a daily habit with these 5 helpful tips! 📚 https://bit.ly/3WUtcvZ

How to Make Reading a Daily Habit | 5 Helpful Tips Learn why early literacy is important, and how you can foster a love for reading and make reading a daily habit for young children.

Our reached 2,500 downloads! 🎉

Which episode was your favorite?!

Bringing the excitement of Olympics 2024 to New Horizon Academy! 🏆

We hosted a wonderful Mother's Day breakfast this morning. 💕

Our infant friends are having fun experimenting with new art and sensory experiences. They have enjoyed using bubble wrap to paint, colored foam and cookies cutters, and paint in a bag. 🎨

We recently celebrated two NHA anniversaries! Congratulations to:

Ms. Amanda (Director) - 4 years
Ms. Ebonee (Teacher) - 2 years

Thank you both for dedicating your time, knowledge, and passion to shaping the minds of our young learners. Happy anniversary, early childhood educators! We are so lucky to have you on our team! 💛

Today, we celebrated Diwali, the festival of lights, with our friends and teachers from India. We created our own deepas (clay lights) and colored our own rangoli(patterns). The children from India were able to wear their own traditional holiday clothing. We learned a lot!

We had so much fun at our family picnic event at Applewood Orchard! Thanks to everyone who joined us for a great afternoon. 🍎

Join us at Lakeville's Pan-O-Prog Kiddie Parade this Saturday at 10am! Come to watch or bring your wagons, trikes, bikes, floats, and costumes to participate!

For more information, check out Pan-O-Prog's Facebook event: https://fb.me/e/15nTsgYr3

See you there! 😎

Our infant friends are having so much fun learning about winter! ❄️

Trunk or Treat with us on Saturday, October 29!

Families are welcome to decorate their vehicles and pass out non-food items or healthy food items. We will have our school open for activities, crafts, and a snack. Please join us for this fun Halloween event! Hope to see you there! 🎃

For more information, call New Horizon Academy at 952-469-6659.

Will you be joining us? 🙋

This past Monday, our teachers attended our 19th Annual Professional Development Conference. This gave them the opportunity to learn more about one another while better understanding how to further celebrate diversity and inclusion within the classroom. Our teachers will be using the information learned to help make New Horizon Academy’s next 50 years even better.