Paidea Child Development/Child Care Center

949 Geneva Avenue | Oakdale, MN 55128

ph: (651) 714-8646

Strong Academics (IQ) and Emotional Intelligence (EQ)

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active learning
research based

rote memory
fads and trends

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low teacher
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high teacher
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Director's Rold, Focused on what matters

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working with parents & teachers
to optimize success for each child

focused on business, marketing,
staffing, policies, & finance

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kid-friendly building
money spent on children & teachers

adult appeal building
money spent on building & aesthetics

Large Outdoor Environments - Encourages Wide Variety of Play

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natural playgrounds with many
exploration & play options

small playground w/plastic
structures limited use

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creative problem solving
pride of ownership

follows a model
all look the same

Toddler Program

Preschool Program

Kindergarten half or full day

Recent news from Paidea

Fall Space Available

We have space available in our kindergarten, preschool and toddler classrooms and are accepting applications for fall enrollment. We are happy to hold tours via Zoom or in-person following our protocols. We'd be happy to show off our school!

Parent/Child Playdates

"We are pleased to announce our schedule of Parent/Child Playdates, held on the second Saturday of the month, seasonally. This is a fun time . . ."

Paidea program video

We're excited to share our program video! Click the image above to visit the testimonials page for viewing.

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Testimonials

I am convinced that Paidea was the best place to have our children from ages 2 through Kindergarten. Paidea’s focus on emotional intelligence is a huge asset that grows children in ways that don’t occur in purely academic programs.

Anna K.

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Paidea has been wonderful for both of my daughters! I was very reluctant to go back to work in 2007 and put my kids in childcare but the people at Paidea were wonderful and supportive as they not only provided loving care for my children, but also helped me as I adjusted to this change in life.