Note to all Licensed Childcare Providers:
We have begun our 2011-2012 Program Year. The provider listings on the website will be updated on October 1, 2011 according to your 2011-2012 membership form received. All 2010-2011 provider listings will be deleted as of October 1, 2011. If you wish to become a member of our association and have your listing placed on the website, please visit our membership link, download the membership form and send it to the address listed on the form. You can also attend a CCLCCA training where you can receive and complete the membership form.
LIST OF LICENSED CHILD CARE PROVIDERS
The Carver County Licensed Child Care Association is providing this as a service to providers who are paid members of our association and wish to be placed on our website. For consultation and referral for families looking for care phone Resources for Child Caring, Child Care Referral Service at 651-641-0332.
CCLCCA will not be held responsible for the final decision in your child care search. Should you need advice or assistance in choosing a child care provider contact Resources for Child Caring at 651-641-0332.
The providers listed below are listed in the category in which their child care business is located. Please contact the provider for further information.
Childcare providers: If you have any questions regarding your listing, please contact Nikki Aslakson at
952-442-7993 or gnaslakson@embarqmail.com.
PROVIDERS IN CARVER
*Jessica Krueger ~ 763-218-7998 ~ Licensed teacher open Monday - Friday, 6:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
*Cathy Luetkahans ~ 952-361-0587 ~ Open Monday-Friday, 6:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., ages 2 years and up.
*Sheila Walter ~ 952-361-6466 ~ Licensed 18 years, BS Degree in Education; Preschool Program, great references; lots of TLC. Call for openings.
· PROVIDERS IN CHASKA
*Marilyn Donovan ~ 952-448-3687 ~ Small licensed day care with 5 to 6 children max. Lots of outdoor play, parks, walks and bike riding.
*Dawn Grace ~ 952-361-6609 ~ Dawn`s Creative Play - Where love and learning collide. Open Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Field trips. Lots of outdoor time. Preschool Program.
*Nicole Hargreaves ~ 952-856-2043 ~ Food program, flexible hours, late nights, early mornings.
*Nichole Hartford ~ 952-448-6743
*Lori Horgan ~ 952-448-5056 ~ The Playroom ChildCare has celebrated the education and nurturing of children for 20+ years. This unique home-based child care faciity offers care for children 6 weeks - 10 years. Open Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. An Active Learning Preschool Program is available for children 2 and up. Multi-aged enrichment program offered all year long. Please visit my website at www.Playroomchildcare.com or call for an appointment to visit us.
*Linda Jovaag ~ 952-448-3416 ~ Littleones Daycare is a cozy group of four. I specialize in infants and toddlers to the age of 2 years.
* Doreen Karnitz ~ 952-466-2619 - Immediate Openings for 2 years of age and up. Full or partime openings. Learning enviorment, healthy meals, and plenty of outdoor activites for all four seasons. Your child will not be nature or exercise deprived. Yes, your child will get dirty at my home, so dress accordingly. Hours are Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
* Patricia Kocina ~ 952-448-3072 ~ Current preschool openings. Open 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Monday - Friday. Daily preschool curriculum, CPR, First Aid certified, non-smoking environment, sign language, outdoor activities, food program (that is an equal opportunity provider). I provide a loving home where children feel safe and secure while learning in a family style atmosphere. They are allowed relaxed learning through fun and play that helps prepare them for kindergarten with lifelong social skills.
*Lorie Kummer ~ 952-448-3695 ~ Lorie's Daycare is a fun, loving place for your children. 24 years of experience, toys, games, puzzles, books, arts and crafts. We go outside as much as possible weather permitting. Food Program (that is an equal opportunity provider).
*Paulette Leduc ~ 952-448-7870 ~ Offer computer; sign language and preschool; TV free.
*Jody Mortensen ~ 952-448-6941 ~ Open Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., reliable, loving care, preschool curriculum, separate space for daycare, nice outdoor space.
*Cheryl McCoy ~ 952-448-3641 ~ Infant through Kindergarten. 35 years experience. Preschool program, Spanish, sign language all encompassed in a family home where personal attention is given to each child.
*Danielle O'Dell ~ 952-368-4438 ~ Clover Ridge Development in Chaska (near 212 and Engler). 10 years experience, toys, games, puzzles, books, art and crafts. Food program (that is an equal opportunity provider). Fenced in yard with play equipment. We provide formula, diapers, wet wipes and meals for all ages. Email for pictures and information: daycare123@gmail.com; or visit website at: http://www.providerschoice.com/webpage.asp?page=odell1.
*Michele Odle ~ 952-448-4214
*Josie Pierce - 952-448-2233 ~ OPENINGS - 30+ years experience - 11 years as a non licensed caretaker - 4 years with the Head Start Program including classroom, kitchen and nutritional training - 15+ years as a licensed provider. I also worked at a local daycare facility performing various duties including filling the lead teacher position several months prior to becoming licensed. Currently registered to provide Emergency and Crisis Care. Regular hours 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. Evening, weekend and back-up care available. Working in partnership to give your child a home away from home. A warm and loving environment, in which to learn, grow and thrive. Where the whole child can develop, mentally, physically and emotionally as the individual they are. Developing a well rounded sense of self along with a strong foundation of social skills in addition to kindergarten ready abilities. CPR and First Aid Certified; food program (that is an equal opportunity provider); preschool curriculum available.
*Gail Ramsburg ~ 952-448-3830 ~ Loving and caring home.
*Laurna Schmidtke ~ 952-239-0292 ~ 22 years as a licensed daycare provider in carver county.
*Denise Schroedl ~ 952-448-5705 ~ Conveniently located near Hwy 212 making it easy for drop off and pick up. Giggles and Grins Daycare ~ Monday - Friday, 7:15 a.m. - 5:15 p.m. 23 years experience. Preschool program to include Spanish and sign language; outdoor play/visits to the park weather permitting. Loving, fun, safe environment to interact, learn and grow with other children with family like setting.
*Tina Schrempp ~ 952-448-2301 ~ Tina's Daycare; OPENINGS: toddler and preschooler; food program (that is an equal opportunity provider); preschool activity program; country setting; open Monday through Friday.
*Linda Vergin ~ 952-448-6518 ~ Clover Kids Daycare, Licensed Elementary Teacher, former ECFE Educator. Very small group for extra personal attention. Ages 16 months - 6 years (FT/PT). Visit my web page at: http://www.providerschoice.com/webpage.asp?page=vergin1
* Gail Vohs ~ 952-361-6283 ~ Open Monday - Friday, food program, preschool curriculum with Christian curriculum supplement, lots of outdoor play. Children feel very loved here. Please check out my website at: www.wix.com/gvohs2/happyheartsdaycare
*Annette Zerby ~ 952-448-5698
PROVIDERS IN EDEN PRAIRIE - None listed
PROVIDERS IN HAMBURG
*Amy Buckentin ~ 952-467-9153 ~ Amy's Fairytale Daycare - Letting little imaginations wander! 2009 Carver County Childcare Provider of the Year; C3 License; Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., full-time openings; Provider Choice Food Program (that is an equal opportunity provider); Creative Curriculum; Outside activities which include hobby farm experiences and much more!
NEW GERMANY PROVIDERS - None listed
PROVIDERS IN EXCELSIOR-DEEPHAVEN - None listed
PROVIDERS IN WACONIA
*Nikki Aslakson ~ 952-442-7993 ~ Kids In Motion Day Care ~ Open Monday - Friday. I accept part time and full time hours. Choosing childcare is one of the most stressful, yet most important decisions we are faced with as parents. Let me reduce your stress by providing a loving environment for which your child, you and I can continue on together.
*Kathryn Bazoff ~ 952-442-3360 ~ Kathy's Day Care, open Monday - Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Licensed for 25 years, reasonable rates, fun environment.
*Shannon Dummer ~ 952-442-4317 ~ Open Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
* Heather Huber ~ 952-448-9536 ~ Heather's ABC Daycare; Open Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Follow teacher's schedule; a lot to offer; call or e-mail me at brys_muffin@yahoo.com . Immediate openings.
*Barb Huckenpoehler ~ 952-442-4664 ~ Full time daycare, flexible hours, large yard, love working with kids, 20 years experience. Vickie Litfin ~ 952-442-2219
* Terri Leen ~ 952-442-2331 ~ Open Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 20+ years experience. Reliable, loving, care. Visit my website at TerriLeendaycare.com
*Vickie Litfin ~ 952-442-2219
*Dawn Minor ~ 952-442-1056 ~ Dawn's Daycare, Open Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.. Visit www.dawnsdaycare.info for a copy of my handbook.
*Kim Shewchuk ~ 952-442-8776 ~ Kim's Day Care ~ 2009 Provider of the Year, Husband and wife team, Christian Day Care. Open Monday - Friday 6:45 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Preschoo l program, food program (that is an equal opportunity provider) and sign language offered.
*Tori Syverson ~ 952-442-4567
*Cindy Venske ~ 952-442-1388 ~ Cindy's Childcare, open Monday - Friday, fenced in play yard, food program (that is an equal opportunity provider), preschool curriculum, CPR / First Aid Certified.
PROVIDERS IN COLOGNE
*Sue Goebel ~ 952-466-4735 ~ ssgoeb@yahoo.com; A great place for kids! Two providers. Half Pint House is located conveniently between Cologne and NYA, about one block south of MN State Highway 212. Professional, licensed providers are available to love and nurture your child. Developmentally appropriate activities are part of the day along with outdoor time in a country setting. Child's play is the philosophy used that allows children to grow both socially and emotionally. Call for placement opportunities today if your children are between the ages of 0-10. Hours are 6:45 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Monday - Friday. Other hours available upon request. Full time preferred, however will consider part time hours. Visit us at www.providerschoice.com
*Paula Gort ~ 612-386-3695 ~ Infant - school age. Open Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Loving mother of three. Norwood District, St. Bernards, Cologne Academy and Zion bussing.
*Sarah Mecredy ~ 952-466-2235 ~ Adventure Center Cologne, "Childcare at it's best". Now enrolling. Open Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.. Preschool activities, toddler enrichment, Degree in Education, Experience with children. Visit our website at www.AdventureCenterCologne.com
*Yvonne Schmitt ~ 952-466-2505 ~ Like Grandmas only better! Open Monday - Friday 6:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
*Bev Ulrich ~ 952-466-4752 ~ Bev's Daycare - Open Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
PROVIDERS IN MINNETRISTA
*Rhonda Hennen ~ 952-446-9542 ~ Located just off Hwy 7 by St. Bonifacius. Open 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday. Children love to come to play and learn together: preschool curriculum, reading, sign language and Spanish. Fenced yard with neighborhood park just beyond.
PROVIDERS IN LESTER PRAIRIE - None listed
PROVIDERS IN NORWOOD/YOUNG AMERICA
*Susann Goebel ~ 952-466-4735; ssgoeb@yahoo.com; A great place for kids! Two providers. Half Pint House is located conveniently between Cologne and NYA, about one block south of Mn State Highway 212. Professional, licensed providers are available to love and nurture your child. Developmentally appropriate activities are part of the day along with outdoor time in a country setting. Child's play is the philosophy used that allows children to grow both socially and emotionally. Call for placement opportunities today if your children are between the ages of 0-10. Hours are 6:45 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Monday - Friday. Other hours available upon request. Full time preferred, however will consider part time hours. Visit us at www.providerschoice.com
*Jacci Harms ~ 952-467-6475
*Connie Hoernemann ~ 952-467-2507 ~ Open Monday - Friday, 6:30 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. Smaller group.
*Mari Jensen ~ 952-467-3933 ~ Open Monday - Friday, 6:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Small country daycare on farm with indoor/outdoor play and lots of farm related fun. Nutritious meals and lots of TLC. Half mile off HWY 5.
*Laura Merrill ~ 952-467-2641 ~ Lil'Star Daycare, open Monday-Friday, 6:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Hold a Class C3 License.
*Donna Noerenberg ~ 952-467-3746 ~ 14+ years experience. Open Monday - Friday, 6:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Food Program. Lots of fun, loving and learning. Indoor and outdoor activities.
*Katie Pugh ~ 952-373-5019 ~ Open Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
*Katrina Schrempp ~ 952-467-3148 ~ Ms. Katrina's Daycare; Mon. - Fri.; Class A License, great curriculum, quiet neighborhood, fun and safe atmosphere.
PROVIDERS IN WATERTOWN
*Rachel Engrem ~ 612-554-4576 ~ Specialize in a healthy, clean atmosphere with a personalized preschool curriculum.
*Tera Ficker ~ 952-955-1013
*Cynthia Huber ~ 952-955-2045 ~ Opening for all ages. Crafts, food program (that is an equal opportunity provider), preschool activities, CPR/First Aid Trained, large indoor and outdoor play areas, also near park. Give me a call.
*Debbie Krueger ~ 952-955-3462 ~ Christian Home Day Care, individualized preschool program, field trips, food program (that is an equal opportunity provider), have a pet cat.
*Heather O'Brien ~ 952-955-2359 ~ Heather's Home Daycare is your child's home away from home. Open 6:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Infant through schoolage.
*Judy Pool ~ 952-955-2040 ~ Over 25 years childcare experience. Preschool and craft activities. Lots of TLC.
*Jen Preston ~ 952-955-1068
PROVIDERS IN MAYER
*Angelique Holman ~ 952-657-1195 / 612-280-8204 ~ Angelique's Childcare, Six weeks - school age; loving and individualized.
*Deb Templeman ~ 952-657-2400 ~ Deb's Day Care ~ 25+ years experience; preschool program; Open Monday - Friday, 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.; lots of laughter, love and learning.
PROVIDERS IN CHANHASSEN
*Lorna Myhre ~ 952-470-9822
*Carole Phillippe ~ 952-361-3298
*Christine Saurer ~ 952-361-4845 ~ Teddybear Daycare; Mon. - Fri., 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. I provide a loving home where children feel safe and learn through fun and play.
*Debbie Rugg ~ 952-934-3682
*Terri Wahl ~ 952-470-9344
*Ann Wettergren ~ 952-217-5581 ~ Newly licensed daycare in Chanhassen, a couple of blocks from Chanhassen Elementary School.
PROVIDERS IN ST. BONIFACIUS - None Listed
PROVIDERS IN VICTORIA - None Listed
PROVIDERS IN BONGARD
*Susann Goebel ~ 952-466-4735; ssgoeb@yahoo.com ~ A great place for kids! Two providers. Half Pint House is located conveniently between Cologne and NYA, about one block south of MN State Highway 212. Professional, licensed providers are available to love and nurture your child. Developmentally appropriate activities are part of the day along with outdoor time in a country setting. Child's play is the philosophy used that allows children to grow both socially and emotionally. Call for placement opportunities today if your children are between the ages of 0-10. Hours are 6:45 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Monday - Friday. Other hours available upon request. Full time preferred, however will consider part time hours. Visit at www.providerschoice.com
DEEPHAVEN - TONKA BAY-SHOREWOOD PROVIDERS
*Deb Arnold ~ 952-474-4208 ~ Loving licensed childcare provider with preschool program. Lots of fun and learning; food program; hours: 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday
*Sue Ward ~ 952-475-2308 ~ I have been doing child care for 17 years and have a fenced play yard. We go on field trips, food program. Hours are 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Plus, I will also do over nights and after hours if needed. Transportation to and from preschool also available.
