Paidea Child Development/Child Care Center

949 Geneva Avenue | Oakdale, MN 55128

(651) 714-8646

Strong Academics (IQ) and Emotional Intelligence (EQ)

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active learning
research based

rote memory
fads and trends

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low teacher
turnover

high teacher
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Director's Rold, Focused on what matters

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working with parents & teachers
to optimize success for each child

focused on business, marketing,
staffing, policies, & finance

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kid-friendly building
money spent on children & teachers

adult appeal building
money spent on building & aesthetics

Large Outdoor Environments - Encourages Wide Variety of Play

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natural playgrounds with many
exploration & play options

small playground w/plastic
structures limited use

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creative problem solving
pride of ownership

follows a model
all look the same

Toddler Program

Preschool Program

Kindergarten half or full day

Recent news from Paidea

Summer and Fall Enrollment Space Available

We currently have space available in our preschool and summer school age classroom for Summer 2026 and availibility in Kindergarten/Pre-K for Fall 2026! We are accepting applications for enrollment. We invite you to schedule a tour to learn more about our program and see if it’s the right fit for your family!

Paidea program video

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Parenting questions for Dr. Mary and Lynn

Taking Your Spirited Child To Public Places

Does your anxiety level rise with the mere thought of taking your spirited child out in public? Are you tempted to just stay home?

July 18, 2026

What to do When Your Child Refuses to Follow the Plan

Sometimes, despite having a consistent step-by-step transition plan in place your child may refuse to follow the plan. What do you do?

July 6, 2026

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Testimonials

Paidea has been wonderful for both of my daughters! I was very reluctant to go back to work in 2007 and put my kids in childcare but the people at Paidea were wonderful and supportive as they not only provided loving care for my children, but also helped me as I adjusted to this change in life.

Toddler Program

Preschool Program

Kindergarten half or full day

Recent news from Paidea

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Parenting questions for Dr. Mary and Lynn

Testimonials

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Paidea

Child Development / Childcare for
Toddlers, Preschoolers, Schoolagers, & Kindergarten

Nurturing little ones since 1984!