Growing Explorers Learning Center is a child care facility and preschool designed to provide your precious explorer(s) with the opportunity to develop and grow as they learn through our play-based curriculum. Growing Explorers is a family owned and operated center tailored to nurture every child's creativity and curiosity in a safe and welcoming environment. We are dedicated to providing you and your family with the highest level of child care in the east metro.  Our center is conveniently located on the north side of highway 94 in Lake Elmo.

Why Enroll with Growing Explorers?​

• Safety is our top priority
• Play-based learning environment that supports each child's individual learning style
• Enrichment programs (Dancercise, Amazing Athletes, Spanish, and more)
• Safe, clean, and spacious classrooms​
• Secure, locked entrance - only accessible by individual pin numbers
• Daily Communication and updates via Daily Connect
• Easy automatic billing​
• Dedicated, experienced, and loving teachers
• High-quality care!
• Diapers, wipes, formula, meals and snacks all included in tuition​

* Strengthen Interactions & Relationships *
* Play-Based Learning * 
* Growth through Exploration * 

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Parent Testimonies:

• "I appreciate each and every teacher for showing up each day, and making a fun and safe environment for the GELC kids. It is truly a special place and we are grateful to be at GELC."
• "We love you Ms. Lucy and Ms. Melody! Thank you for everything you do!"
• "I cannot say enough good things about Pang and Jenny. They truly seem to love the kids and their jobs and seem like they enjoy being there."
• "Shout out to Ms. Nyah and Ms. Lauren! You rock and are so fun to be with!"
• "Ms. Jamie and Ms. Courtney are the ultimate dream team and we are forever thankful for them!"
• "Jennifer and Priscila are wonderful, as well as, all of the support staff!"
• "Thank you to all our kids' teachers (past and present) for being so kind and loving! We really have loved that all of our kids have been so well taken care of here and loved!"
  

Cherish the moment! 

We will provide care for children from 6 weeks to kindergarten and we offer:
All Inclusive Tuition - meals, diapers, wipes, formula
Convenient Location 
Parent Portal

Indoor Play

Growing Explorers Learning Center has designed a large indoor play area to give children the opportunity to stay active during the harshest Minnesota weather. Daily exercise and physical stimulation is critical to the development and growth of every child. 

Visit, Enroll, Grow!