Explorers

Explorers offers school aged childcare for children in grades K-5 and Junior Explorers offers preschool childcare for children ages 3 - 5. School-aged Explorers is offered before and after school and on non-school days. Junior Explorers offers all day care from 6:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

During the summer, childcare is offered for children 33 months through incoming 5th grade.  We support families and help children develop to their full potential socially, emotionally, physically and intellectually.

Our Objectives

  • Offer a safe environment where children are encouraged to pursue their own interests, develop friendships, and grow in confidence, independence and respect for themselves and others.
  • Provide opportunity for children to build positive and enriching relationships with trusted adults.
  • Create opportunities for children to learn and explore through play.

Enrollment is on a first come, first served basis. During the school year, minimum enrollment is 2 days per week (days cannot be changed from week to week). During the summer program, minimum enrollment is 10 days throughout the summer.

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, 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 4-Star Rated by Minnesota Childcare Agencies.
 
 

school year site Contacts

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

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

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

Scenic Heights
Andrea Sherman
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 
Juniors: 6:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
952-401-6825

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

 

Administrative Contacts

Explorers K-5 Program Manager
Jeremy Johnson
952-401-6824

Junior Explorers
Molly Bahneman
952-401-6830                                                Coordinator, ECFE, Minnetonka Preschool & Junior Explorers

Assistant Director
Jenny Bodurka
952-401-6818

Junior Explorers and K-5 Explorers Enrollment and Billing
Mary Hall
952-401-6838

Explorers Specialist
Valerie Curtis
952-401-4159

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K-5 Explorers: Please note that there is a $100 registration fee per child, which is non-refundable.

Summer Explorers: Please note that there is a $50 registration fee per child, which is non-refundable.

Junior Explorers: Please note there is a $200 fee due at the time of registration approval. $100 of this fee is a non-refundable registration fee. The remaining $100 is a deposit for care that will be applied to your first months invoice as a credit.


Contact

Jeremy Johnson
Program Manager
jeremy.johnson@minnetonkaschools.org
(952) 401-6824

Minnetonka Community Education Center
4584 Vine Hill Road
Deephaven, MN 55331

Hours: 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. weekdays

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