Dodge Nature Preschool
1715 Charlton
West St. Paul, MN 55118
Phone: 651.455.4555
Fax: 651.554.8444

Situated on a 110 acre area of the 320 acre Dodge Nature Environmental Educational Preserve, the Dodge Nature Preschool brings the natural world into the lives of young children. With their teachers and classmates, children discover the wonder in prairies, ponds, and along woodland trails. They regularly visit the Nature Center’s 40 acre Model Farm where barnyard animals provide stimulating opportunities for learning and growth. Programs on beekeeping, honey making, maple sugaring, as well as tasting apples picked right off the tree, encourage children to explore how their lives are part of the world of nature. The Dodge Nature Preschool uses the inherent wonder, complexity, and beauty of the natural world as a catalyst for a child’s growth and development.

Why choose an NAEYC-accredited program?

NAEYC-accredited programs have demonstrated a commitment to providing a high quality program for young children and their families. While the NAEYC accreditation process examines the total program, greatest emphasis is placed on the quality of interactions among staff and children and the developmental appropriateness of the curriculum--what really happens to the children. Health and safety, staffing, staff qualifications, physical environment, and administration are all reviewed during accreditation, but primary consideration is given to the nature of the child's experience.
Whether your interest in early childhood programs is as a parent seeking a program for your child, as an employer looking to support your employees' child care needs, or as an interested citizen, accreditation helps you identify high quality programs. High quality is important for children and families, so parents can be reassured that their children are in good hands. And, what's good for families is also good for business and communities. In short, high quality early childhood programs benefit us all!

Dodge Nature Preschool is Accredited by the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs, a division of the National Association. Visit their website at: http://www.naeyc.org/