It is the process, not the product, of play that is essential in developing the foundational skills of life.
Plan your visit
CDLC is located on the Ridges campus, just north of the 35W and 35E split in Burnsville, Minnesota. The preschool is in the lower level of the Worship Center building at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. Our offices are located inside Door E on the northwest side of the building near the playground.
Child Development & Learning Center is located at:
13801 Fairview Drive, Burnsville, MN 55337
952-435-8105
contactCDLC@popmn.org
Daily Schedule
Arrival
When children arrive, they are warmly welcomed to school and walked in by a staff member where they are greeted by their teacher and then get ready for the day.
Large Motor
Indoor and outdoor areas are available to work with children in building large motor skills according to the appropriate developmental level.
Cooking
Children participate in a daily cooking project, providing opportunities to learn math and science skills, increase vocabulary and discover new tastes.
Music
Children are exposed to music in their classrooms every day. Activities include listening to, and moving to, a variety of music from different genres, singing and creative movement, as well as using instruments. The children will meet with Ms. Robin, our music specialist, every week to further enhance their.
Creative Arts
Each child is encouraged to explore their creativity with a variety of art mediums and techniques allowing the child’s vision to show their unique style and personality.
Science
The children are given opportunities to explore and use hands on activities as they learn science concepts and vocabulary used in science through play.
Class Size
Our teacher-student ratio is one to ten, allowing the teacher and children to get to know each other quickly, allowing for a class family bond to form. Classes, formed according to age, are typically comprised of children whose birthdays are within months of each other.
2-day classes
- Tuesday/Thursday: all day and half day morning
3-day classes
- Monday/Wednesday/Friday: all day, half day morning, and half day afternoon
5-day classes
- Monday-Friday: all day and half day morning
Morning Classes: 9:00 – 11:30 am
Afternoon Classes: 12:45 – 3:15 pm
All Day classes: 9:00 am – 3:15 pm
Registration & Enrollment
CDLC is a Christian preschool that runs from September to May. Children must be at least 3 years old by December 1 of the school year for which they are applying.
Tuition & Scholarships
A $65 non-refundable registration fee for half day sessions or an $85 non-refundable registration fee for all day sessions is due at the time of registration.
It is the intent of CDLC to provide financial assistance to children based on family eligibility. Financial assistance is granted in the form of partial scholarships, contingent upon the availability of funds.
Five Facets of Growth
Spiritual Growth
We celebrate each child as a gift from God. Our curriculum seeks to incorporate Christian values through teachable moments, Bible stories and songs.
Social Growth
We encourage children to work together and show respect for one another in social and play situations. Our focus is to encourage a positive self-image while building the skills of independence.
Emotional Growth
Preschool children are constantly exploring their emotions and ways in which to channel their thoughts and feelings. We strive to provide the tools children need to gain emotional growth while working and playing together in group situations.
Physical Growth
Children are given the opportunity to grow and develop physically in the areas of fine and large motor skills. We build on the natural abilities of each child while offering challenges and opportunities for success.
Cognitive Growth
Teachers carefully plan and develop curriculum based on the emerging needs and interest of their class. Daily plans focus on providing opportunities for children to explore and learn basic skills such as problem solving, classification and recognition, the essential framework for future successes in reading, writing, math, science, art, music and social studies.
