KinderCare Learning Center in Hopkins 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 Hopkins 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-->Amanda has worked in the Early Childhood Education field since 2008. As a new Director with the KinderCare family, she is so excited to build relationships with all the families within the center. Amanda enjoys working directly with the teachers to ensure the children at her center are learning in a fun, safe and inclusive environment.</p>
Tracy has been the Discovery Preschool teacher at the Hopkins KinderCare since June of 2011. In January of 2015, she was promoted to the role of Assistant Center Director. Tracy has a degree in Child and Adult Education from St. Cloud Technical College. She has a passion for learning sign language and loves to teach young children new signs!
After working at the Mayo Clinic for 25 years, Irene pursued her passion and became a teacher. She had her own in-home child care for several years to gain experience working with children of different ages. Irene went to Rasmussen College and completed the Child Development Associate Credential program. She began working for our program in July of 2012 as the lead Infant Room teacher. <br /> <br /> Irene's care and passion for working with babies shows each and every day by the personal attention she gives to each child and family!
Lauren joined the team at Hopkins KinderCare in May of 2014 as a multi-age specialist. After graduating in December 2014 with a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education from the University of Wisconsin-Stout, Lauren took over our Preschool Room and has now moved with those children to be our Pre K teacher. <br /> <br /> Lauren has a passion for Science activities and loves to add extra activities to the curriculum in her classroom. The inviting and fun environment Lauren has created in the Pre K Room is sure to make your child an engaged and happy learner!!
Anna joined our team in April of 2015 as the Assistant Teacher of our Pre K class. She has an Associate of Arts Degree from Normandale Community College. <br /> <br /> Anna is passionate about preparing the children in her class for Kindergarten. Every aspect of the classroom has opportunities for children to learn new things. Anna not only helps to educate the children, but helps to make learning fun for them!
