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About Lil’ Explorers Preschool in Andover, MN
Lil’ Explorers Childcare Center is a preschool serving the Andover area of Minnesota. Established in 2003, Lil’ Explorers Childcare Center continues to provide a safe environment for children ages 6 weeks through second grade that is centered on exploration and development.
Our Andover, MN daycare is located just a short drive from Andover High School and Roosevelt Middle School. This central location makes multi-child pick up and drop off easy and quick. Lil’ Explorers daycare in Andover is easily identified by our large, fenced in playground and safe, paved parking lot.
Our expansive facilities offer plenty of room for your children to learn, grow, and develop, while our caring staff provides a nurturing and enriching atmosphere. The Andover facility features Infant Rooms, Toddler Rooms, Preschool Rooms, dedicated Pre-Kindergarten Rooms and School-Age Rooms, along with a large gross motor room.
It is the mission of our childcare staff to provide top-notch service for Andover, MN families and provide an enjoyable and exciting time for all children in our care.
The Ascend Curriculum
We believe that every student is a unique individual who deserves to be treated with respect. The flexibility built into our Ascend Curriculum allows us to create individualized learning experiences for each child and our teachers focus on developing new skills in subjects such as Literacy, Baby Signs, Spanish, Art, Science & Sensory, and Technology every month. Activities can be modified to match the interests and current skill level of every child and we teach through play so our students treasure these first learning experiences and develop a lifelong love of learning.
Kind Child
We nurture friendships, cultivate positive character traits, and strengthen social skills through our Kind Child culture. Kind Child is an integral part of our Ascend Curriculum and we focus on social and emotional skills every month and the development of a new character trait such as Friendship, Empathy, and a Positive Self-Image every two months. The result is a positive and supportive preschool environment where every child feels welcome.
Lil’ Explorers Daycare in Andover: Our Promise
Unlike other daycares in Andover, Lil’ Explorers places special emphasis on early childhood education and fun-filled activities. We provide age-appropriate enrichment for every Andover child to ensure positive growth. Guardians should always feel confident with their childcare decisions, and at Lil’ Explorers Daycare in Andover, we offer a school where children can succeed.
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Our Team
Lauri Ellison
School Director
My name is Lauri, and I am the School Director at Lil’ Explorers in Andover. I have been dedicated to the childcare field since 1998. Since joining Lil’ Explorers 2022, I’ve worn many different hats, from teacher, to Assistant Director, to Director. I live in Ramsey with my husband, Marv, and am a proud mother of two and grandmother of three. My number one goal is to ensure that every child and family at Lil’ Explorers has the best early childhood experience possible.
Meggy Anderson
Assistant Director
Meggy Anderson has always had a passion for working with children. She began her career in early childhood education in high school and has since gained experience as a lead teacher in infant, toddler, and preschool classrooms. After also working as an ABA therapist with children with Autism, Meggy returned to early childhood education and has loved supporting children as they learn, grow, and reach new milestones.
Outside of school, Meggy enjoys spending time outdoors with her three children—going to parks, having picnics, camping, and making s’mores around the bonfire. She also loves playing softball and trying out new bingo spots. Meggy is excited to grow in her new role and looks forward to supporting both families and staff at Cadence Academy Preschool.
