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Lil’ Explorers Childcare Center is a preschool serving the Otsego area of Minnesota. Established in 2003, Lil’ Explorers Childcare Center continues to provide a safe environment for children ages 6 weeks through fourth grade that is centered on exploration and development. We believe that every child deserves the opportunity to grow, learn, and develop. Whether you are looking for full-time daycare or a stimulating preschool experience, we provide the perfect environment for kids of all ages.
Our experienced and dedicated staff are committed to nurturing your child every step of the way, ensuring that they receive all of the love, attention, and guidance they need to thrive. With our state-of-the-art facilities and engaging enrichment programs, your little explorer will find everything they need right here in our Otsego preschool and daycare. We offer a variety of rooms to accommodate the needs and interests of your children.
Whether it’s infant, toddler, or preschool time — you’re sure to find what fits them here! Our caring staff will provide an enriching environment that helps prepare kids from every walk of life to enter school ready academically as well behaviorally. This way, your child can excel in their early years while still enjoying some informal playtime. It is the mission of our childcare staff to provide top-notch service for all families and provide an enjoyable and exciting time for all children in our care.
So if you’re ready to help your little one take their first steps towards success, come explore Lil’ Explorers Childcare Center in Otsego today. We can’t wait to meet you!
Thanks to the flexibility of our Ascend Curriculum, we take an individualized approach to early childhood education and encourage every child to progress towards age-appropriate goals at their natural pace. New skills are introduced sequentially in 9 different learning domains each month and activities are modified to fit the interests and current skill level of each child. This skill-based approach to early education ensures that every child feels engaged, supported, and challenged and makes learning fun!
Another significant part of our curriculum is our Kind Child program. Kind Child is a year-long program for children ages two and older that helps our teachers nurture and strengthen every child’s social and emotional skills. We have found that when we focus on the emotional well-being of each child in our care, we strengthen our school as well. We are confident that Kind Child will continue to strengthen the culture of our entire preschool center by elevating every child’s feelings of happiness, improving their well-being, and enriching their friendships.
Cadence KickStart™ Soccer is a high-energy enrichment program designed to build confidence, coordination, and teamwork through fun, age-appropriate soccer play. Led by the teachers your child already knows and trusts, it’s seamlessly built into the school day.
Designed for ages 3–5
12-week program (once per week)
40–50 minute sessions
Builds balance, coordination, and motor skills
Encourages listening, teamwork, and confidence
Integrated into your child’s daily schedule
Talk to your School Director today to learn more and enroll.
Cooking Up Confidence, One Recipe At A Time!
Kids Café is a hands-on cooking program where children explore new foods, build confidence, and develop essential life skills through fun, guided kitchen experiences.
Talk to your School Director today to learn more and enroll.
Lil’ Explorers Childcare is part of the Cadence Education network. At Cadence Education, we are committed to providing the highest quality early childhood education and care for your child. We promise to create a warm, nurturing environment where your child can feel safe to explore and learn. Our experienced and dedicated staff are committed to supporting your child’s individual needs and helping them reach their full potential. S
o if you’re looking for a top-quality daycare or preschool in Otsego, Minnesota, look no further than Lil’ Explorers Childcare Center at Cadence Education! With our commitment to your child’s success, we know they will be prepared for kindergarten and beyond. Contact our Otsego childcare center today to schedule a tour and learn more about programs.
I first started my journey here with the Lil Explorers family in 2019 at our St. Michael location as a Preschool 1 lead. I then entered the company’s management team March timeframe of 2020 as the Assistant Director in Otsego and was promoted to Center Director March of 2021. Collectively, I’ve been with the company almost 7 years! My true passion is not only working with children, but also getting to know their families and having those relationships grow through out the timeframe they are within our care. In my spare time I love to travel, spend time with my two kids, Liam and Braylynn and am very hands on with the 6 sports my children play year round. I have always loved the competitive aspect it brings to your character and growth as a person.
Hi, my name is Chloe Fruit, I am the Assistant Director for Lil’ Explorers Otsego center. I live in St. Michael with my husband and two boys. I enjoy crafting, camping, being outside, and spending time with family! I have worked for Lil’ Explorers for three years and have a Bachelors in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Stout.
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Every family’s routine is unique — and your childcare should be too. With Cadence Education, our Family of Schools may offer various schedule options designed to fit your life.
Each of our school’s are unique, and may not offer all of the options listed below. Talk with your School Director to learn what options are available for your family at this location.
When schedules change, or the grandparents cancel, or life just gets busy, FlexiPass gives you five prepaid days of care that you can use whenever* you need them, one at a time or all at once. No registration fees. No ongoing tuition. Just dependable care when you need it most.
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