Explorers

Junior Explorers and Explorers are high quality childcare programs for children, ages three through fifth grade (school year) and ages 4 through fifth grade (summer). At Explorers, we provide children opportunities to learn through a wide variety of activities such as art, music, science projects, cooking, games, writing, reading, crafts, outdoor play, computers, practicing social skills, gym time, dramatic play, and much more! There is a balance of activity options that includes large group, small group, and individual choices.

Minnetonka Community Education Explorers programs are NAEYC Accredited and are 4-Star Rated by Minnesota Childcare Agencies. In addition, all six of our elementary programs have earned accreditation through MnSACA MAAP.

school year Site Contacts

Clear Springs
Steve Gackstetter
Before School: 6:30 - 8:40 a.m.
After School: 3:20 - 6 p.m.
952-401-6975

Excelsior
Lisa Wermerskirchen
Before School: 6:30 - 8 a.m.
After School: 2:40 - 6 p.m.
952-401-5631

Groveland
Susie Wolter
Before School: 6:30 - 8:40 a.m.
After School: 3:20 - 6 p.m.
952-401-5582

Scenic Heights
Cody Hallahan
Before School: 6:30 - 8:40 a.m.
After School: 3:20 - 6 p.m.
952-401-5464

Deephaven
Kathleen Frazier
Before School: 6:30 - 8 a.m.
After School: 2:40 - 6 p.m.
952-401-6917

Minnetonka Community Education Center
Sarah Davis and Brenda Broveleit
Junior/Kindergarten Program: 6:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
952-401-6825

Minnewashta
S helby Rue
Before School: 6:30 - 8:40 a.m.
After School: 3:20 - 6 p.m.
952-401-5481

Administrative Contacts

Explorers Program Manager
Molly Bahneman
952-401-6824

Explorers Specialist
Becca Mills
952-401-4159

Youth Programs Coordinator
Jenny Bodurka
952-401-6818

Explorers Billing & Enrollment
Julia Seper
952-401-6832

Junior Explorers Billing & Enrollment
Mary Hall
952-401-6838

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K-5 Explorers: Please note that there is a $45 registration fee per child, which is non-refundable.

Summer Explorers: Please note that there is a $45 registration fee per child, which is non-refundable.

Junior Explorers: Please note there is a $200 fee due at the time of registration approval. $75 of this fee is a non-refundable registration fee. The remaining $125 is a deposit for care that will be applied to your first months invoice as a credit.

Families can remove their contract and receive their $125 deposit for care in return if they cancel their approved contract by Tuesday, April 7 by 11:59 p.m.
Families can remove their contract and receive a partial refund for the deposit for care of $75 if they cancel their approved contract by Tuesday, June 16 by 11:59 p.m.
Families removing their contract after Tuesday, June 16 will forfeit the entire $125 deposit for care.