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Please contact the District Services Center at 763-786-1338 if you have any questions or need assistance.

Learning Ventures provides quality care before- and after-school for children attending District 16 schools in grades K-8 and full-day care for children who are four-years old by September 1 of the current year. The program promotes learning and growth in all areas of development through interesting and fun activities.

Learning Ventures begins with the first day of school each September and ends with the last day of school each June. Full-day care during non-school days (School Release Days) is also available and Summer care is available, as well.

Please use the links below to learn more about our child care opportunities:

Program Mission
The primary purpose of Learning Ventures Child Care is to improve student learning while providing high-quality child care services. Our child care staff work to provide an enriching educational and recreational environment for children. Our program enhances the development of children in the following areas.

Cognitive Expansion
Opportunities to experience, discover, experiment, problem-solve, and reinforce skills used to be successful in school.

Self and Social Awareness
Opportunities that foster emotional development within a safe, supportive and stable atmosphere.

Physical Development
Opportunities to increase fine and gross motor coordination throughthe use of arts and crafts, manipulative toys, active games, sports, and movement activities, both in and outside.

Creative Expression
Opportunities to explore creativity and individual expression in anenvironment that is safe and supportive and provides a fun way forchildren to show who they are and how they are special.

Recreational Activities
Opportunities to learn new ways of using leisure time. Children may discover talents, abilities,

Parent Feedback

“My daughter loves going. In fact she is disappointed when I pick herup early. It’s a wonderful feeling knowing your children are being safely taken care of and are happy.”

“I especially like how the teachers come up and say positive things about the children. Thanks for doing a great job. Your program isgreat.”

“Great teachers who really care for the kids. “

“My son is happy and safe, and he enjoys his time with friends.”

“Ease of having school-connected care is the best part. Cost is affordable also. Thanks for doing a great job. ”

“The K-enrichment program has been very helpful for my daughter who is a young five. She has made gains because of the additional programming.”

“Fun, creative, caring.”

“Teachers have been very creative in helping my child to express himself in positive ways.”