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 4 years old 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 3 days per week (days cannot be changed from week to week). During the summer program, minimum enrollment is 10 days throughout the summer.
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
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
Shelby 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
Mary Hall
952-401-6838


K-5 Explorers: Please note that there is a $75 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
Molly Bahneman
Program Manager
(952) 401-6824
Minnetonka Community Education Center
4584 Vine Hill Road
Deephaven, MN 55331
Hours: 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. weekdays