Playhouse Child Care Center was established in 1991 with the goal of providing quality education. At Playhouse Child Care Center, we're not just a daycare.
We provide exceptional early childhood education through a multicultural learning curriculum for children ages infant through pre-K. Our facilities reach the highest possible Parent Aware Ratings, and we take pride in the care and attention we provide for our children and staff. We have 5 locations throughout central Minnesota: in Sartell, St. Cloud, South St. Cloud, Sauk Rapids, and Monticello.
08/14/2024
🙈 Monkey see, monkey do! 🙈​
Children learn and imitate behaviors they observe from those around them. Whether these behaviors become habits often depends on the reactions they receive.​
Be mindful of your children's environment and celebrate positive behaviors you notice.​
Read more:
https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/monkey_see_monkey_do_model_behavior_in_early_childhood
For over 30 years, Playhouse Child Care has been dedicated to nurturing children, from six weeks to five years old. Set your child up for success in school and life beyond by enrolling them in an environment where every stage of childhood is cherished.​
Find our FAQs for new families on our website:
https://playhousechildcare.com/new-families/faq/
08/12/2024
Snack time just got healthier—and tastier! Zucchini bites are a great way to boost your child's protein intake, as well as vitamins A and C.​
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Follow the recipe here or make it your own:
https://www.commonthreads.org/recipes/zucchini-bites/
As a baby grows, their bones fuse together, overall moving from roughly 300 bones to 206. This process, called ossification, helps your baby form stronger bones as their body develops!​
As a baby grows, their bones fuse together, overall moving from roughly 300 bones to 206. This process, called ossification, helps your baby form stronger bones as their body develops!​
https://health.clevelandclinic.org/how-many-bones-does-a-baby-have
08/08/2024
Looking for a craft to keep the kids busy and out of the heat this weekend? Try these DIY cupcake liner flowers. You'll need:​
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🌷Cupcake Liners​
🌷Twigs​
🌷Glue Gun​
🌷Scissors​
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Start your flowers here:
https://onelittleproject.com/cupcake-liner-flowers/
Kindergarten readiness is a cornerstone of Playhouse's preschool learning program. Not only do we encourage every child's independence, but we also foster cognitive growth through activities like dramatic play, basic math, and music.​
Learn more about our preschool program here:
https://playhousechildcare.com/learning-programs/preschool/
Join one of our Playhouse teams! We're hiring assistant teachers for all age groups–if you love working with children and are seeking a part-time or full-time job, apply today on our website. Your next adventure awaits!​
https://playhousechildcare.com/about/employment-opportunities/
08/05/2024
🎉 August's menu is here at Playhouse, filled with healthy, nutritious meals and snacks for all our little adventurers. Come play and refuel with us this month!
https://playhousechildcare.com/our-families/nutrition/
Whether writing, drawing, eating, or playing with a ball—children under the age of four tend to use both sides of the body equally. Soon after that, children start showing a preference for a certain side of their body.​
Learn more on ambidexterity and cross dominance here:​
https://www.theottoolbox.com/ambidexterity-or-mixed-dominance/
Playhouse Child Care started in 1991 with a Sauk Rapids location. Ever since, we've been growing non-stop. In 1992, our Monticello location opened, followed by our Saint Cloud Technical College location.​
​Today, we've opened eight locations, with four currently running! Read more on our history here:​
https://playhousechildcare.com/our-history/
| Monday | 6am - 6pm |
| Tuesday | 6am - 6pm |
| Wednesday | 6am - 6pm |
| Thursday | 6am - 6pm |
| Friday | 6am - 6pm |