Mounds View Center

 ABOUT:

Area Director: Jessica M.

Director: Sam J.

Assistant Director:  Libby L.

Phone: 763-792-4077

Email: moundsview@ckakids.com

Address: 5394 Edgewood Drive, Mounds View, MN 55112

Hours: 6:30am – 5:30pm 

Located on the corner of Edgewood Drive and County Rd 10. Across from the Mounds View City Hall, in the Mounds View Community Center.

We accept childcare assistance and early learning scholarships.

Center Features and Enrichment Programs:

What Families Are Saying…

Danielle L:

“Friendly staff. My child has been going here for over a year and she loves it. She adores her teachers and all the fun things they do inside of the classroom as well as in the community with special events. She can write her first and last name and I have loved...

Alicia T:

“Our family has been very pleased with the curriculum and extra events/activities that are offered thru the year at CKA. Our oldest daughter began kindergarten this year and we felt that CKA prepared her well for a successful start and transition to school age. Our...

Sysko B:

“I have my 3 kids in this child care, and I feel like it is a great place for anyone. I have a 5 month old infant, a 3 year old pre-schooler and a school ager. They all love it and I feel like it is a great place for us being a latin family. They treat everyone...

Mounds View Parent:

“Love this place! My child's home away from home. Very caring and motherly staff of early childhood educators. Most have early childhood or other degrees. Licensed and accredited. I have toured many centers and tried other centers and see a difference with Creative...

Heidi H:

“I've had a wonderful experience here with my kids. The kids love going here and they have worked well with transitioning my oldest to different classrooms or situations. When she struggled there was positive reinforcement to help her get through the changes and adapt...

Josh:

“Fantastic! I've sent both my daughter's here my oldest for 6 years and my youngest for just alittle over a year. The staff are AMAZING! they are friendly and always willing to help you in anyway they can. My oldest child was fully prepared for kindergarten. I can't...

Ashley R:

“We have had nothing but wonderful experiences with Creative Kids Academy- Mounds View. We needed to switch daycares as our old one was closing and CKA was extremely helpful in the transition. Our son has learned so much and we definitely attribute that to his...

Felicia L:

“My kids have been attending CKA for 2 years now and absolutely love it! I was a SAHM prior to having my kids start daycare so deciding to place my kids in daycare while I went back to work was a hard decision for me. I met with the director and she was very welcoming...

Leah W:

“We started taking our oldest to Creative Kids Academy in May 2019 and instantly loved the connection and passion we saw the staff have for caring for kids. Our second started in the infant room September 2021.We have been consistently impressed with the variety of...

Sully A:

“After being very satisfied with having my first child go here and succeed I decided to send my second child as well. Same results. Both of my children seem ahead of the curve. Neither have any reservations of being dropped off and my oldest always has good things to...
Call or message us today for enrollment availability.

Our Mantra:  Positive Energy Creates a Positive World!

Our Mission

Creative Kids Academy’s mission is to provide quality nurturing and affordable care for each and every child with creativity and academics in mind. Imagine the Possibilities…

Our Vision for Each Child

Our vision is to enable and encourage each child to reach their potential in becoming a confident leader of their community by promoting Trust, Education, Nurture, Creativity, Health, Safety, and Social Responsibility through our nurturing approach to life.

Our Core Values

    • Trust – Mutual trust creates strong links to happiness, confidence, and growth.
    • Education – Education starts the day you are born… Never stop learning.
    • Nurture – Nurturing environment early in life creates confidence forever.
    • Creativity – Imagination enables innovation.
    • Health – Healthy lifestyle leads to stronger communities.
    • Safety – We never compromise safety.
    • Social Responsibility – Children are the future ambassadors of our world. We teach them to appreciate everyone and everything!
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How We Live Our Mission and Values Shows in What Families Share with Us:

Leah W. -Elk River

The kids LOVE going to daycare every day, and we trust the staff immensely. Our kids experience regular enrichment experiences that keep learning fun — everything from in-house science days, water days and bounce house weeks in the summer, new songs, yoga and...

Pamela S. -Elk River on 10

The teachers are super kind, dedicated, and they really care about them and their development. My children are immerse in a safe and happy environment that has enabled them to learn and develop social skills. Most recently, preschool has implemented a behavioral...

Rena J. -Orono

The teachers and staff are always welcoming and pay attention to her little quirks and personality as she develops. They constantly foster and nurture her to grow. They are always active and lively in the classroom and interacting with the children.  Since starting at...

Kristin L. -Apple Valley

Our children's creativity and imagination has flourished at Creative Kids Academy! They provide a home away from home atmosphere with the smaller center size but still have the convenient hours that working parents need. 

Robert C. -Maple Grove

The team here is exceptional, comprised of genuinely caring and understanding individuals. You can feel the love and dedication as soon as you walk through the door—it's palpable. The educational aspect is equally impressive, boasting a robust preschool curriculum...

Rachel E. -Maple Grove

My son will be going to Kindergarten this fall, and attended full day preschool last year— so I was really looking for a center that would continue to challenge him academically and socially. This was the perfect fit.

Elizabeth K. -Maple Grove

My biggest regret with CKA is not finding them sooner. If you don't value a stranger's review - check out CKA's DHS review. Not a SINGLE violation in 5 years. For reference, that means every tube of diaper cream is properly labeled with first and last name, not a...

Joseph R. -Minnetonka

Our priority when looking for a daycare was that our son was safe and happy, but CKA goes so much further than this. He has developed so well since he started here, from his physical and mental development to his social skills, developing in ways that we would not...

Ashlyn H. -Minnetonka

Our family is so grateful to have found such a nurturing and supportive environment for our child. The teachers have become like family to us, they’re collaborative with open communication all while incorporating developmentally appropriate curriculum while making it...

Bear Family, Minnetonka

What sets Creative Kids Academy apart is its people and its curriculum. From day one, the teachers and director have shown our family genuine warmth, kindness, and care. Every pickup and drop-off feels personal and positive, and it’s clear they truly value our...