KinderCare Learning Center in Coon Rapids offers high-quality daycare, child care, and early childhood education in a safe, nurturing environment where children are encouraged to explore, create and grow. We provide care for children 6 weeks through 6 years old, with preschool and kindergarten programs and before- and after-school care for school-age students. Our experienced teachers use a research-backed curriculum to build confidence, creativity and school readiness skills through hands-on learning and play. KinderCare supports families in Coon Rapids with flexible scheduling and financial assistance, making it easier to access trusted care and early education.
Keywords childcare, child care, daycare, preschool, infant care.
<p><!--block-->Mr. Chad grew up in the small town of Dickinson, North Dakota. After high school, he attended Dickinson State University and earned his degree in elementary education. Mr. Chad and his wife then made the decision to move to Coon Rapids and begin their careers. Mr. Chad greatly enjoys the safe, family friendly town of Coon Rapids. </p>
<p><!--block-->Mr. Ross's roots are in rural Nebraska, where his commitment to community, youth, and creativity took shape. Those passions led him to graduate from Nebraska's Wesleyan University with degrees in elementary education and music. He set sail for a new chapter in his life in Minnesota this last November with his sister. He has already found his outlet for creativity (joining and volunteering for two Twin Cities choirs), youth (assistant directing this wonderful KinderCare center), and community (where he has already been welcomed with open arms in his new home). When Mr. Ross is not at the center, he loves to sing, bike ride, draw, act, climb trees, and research all things Titanic.</p>
<p><!--block-->Ms. Brie has been in the center for 16 years. She worked originally with infants, then prekindergarten, preschool, and now back to infants as our lead Infant Teacher. She has a great love for babies and an outstanding personality. She is a driven educator who is continually striving to bring new and exciting curriculum to the Infant Classroom. Ms. Brie loves doing art and sensory activities most with the older infant children. In her free time, Ms. Brie likes to hunt as well as spend time with her family and friends. She earned her degrees from Rasmussen College.</p>
<p><!--block-->Ms. Tara has been in the education field for many years and has provided high-quality education to all her students. She has spent time as an elementary school teacher, an academic school leader, and academic administrator. In her past experience, she was able to lead her students and team toward a brighter tomorrow. She continues that legacy in her Toddler Classroom, where her passion for education comes through in the quality curriculum and the love and affection she shares with each one of her students.</p>
<p><!--block-->Ms. Kaitlyn is originally from Weyerhaeuser, Wisconsin. She started babysitting for her family at the age of 13. She babysat every summer until she went off for college. Through college, she had many volunteer opportunities with children. She spent her time at the local elementary school as an intervention volunteer and also volunteered for child care at a local shelter. During her last year of college, she received a wonderful job as a nanny! This job really helped her realize that she wanted to continue working with children. Right before her college graduation, she got married and moved to Minnesota. She worked at a child care center briefly before finding KinderCare. She is very excited for her KinderCare journey! </p>
