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
turnover

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

Spring Enrollment Space Available

We currently have space available in our preschool and toddler classrooms. We are accepting applications for summer and fall enrollment. We are happy to schedule a tour to share more about our program and show you our school.

Paidea program video

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Parenting questions for Dr. Mary and Lynn

4 Strategies to Help You Reduce Stress and Frustration

The demands of being a parent can feel relentless. Frequent meltdowns wear you down, and leave you feeling powerless to stop them, but you are not. Today, Lynn and I offer you four effective strategies to lower stress by preventing some of the meltdowns from occurring in the first place.

November 26, 2023

Extroverts and Introverts: Holiday Cheer

Extroverts and introverts – what each type considers “fun” and “needs” is quite different during the holidays.

November 18, 2023

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.