Childcare & Preschool
Early childhood education with preschool and care for children ages 16 months to five years
It's always an incredible day at the Wilder Child Development Center!
With full-time childcare and preschool right here in Saint Paul, parents and guardians can expect the highest quality learning and care for their children ages 16 months to 5 years with year-round enrollment. Our community of staff and teachers continually recognize and strive to meet the diverse needs, abilities, interests and cultures of children and their families, where each person is valued and respected as a contributor in our classroom environment.
The Wilder Child Development Center is a Head Start co-location site, NAEYC accredited and has the highest rating of 4-Stars by Parent Aware. This means that parents and guardians can expect incredible childcare, learning that prepares children for kindergarten and life, and support for the whole family!
See our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion at Wilder.
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About the Center
Get to know Wilder Child Development Center, the different classrooms for different ages, what a typical day will look like, and our community of teachers and staff.
Enrollment
We are now enrolling children in all classrooms and accept applications throughout the year. Ready to get started? Request a tour and start your enrollment process today.
Tuition & Financial Assistance
Let's work together. We want to make sure you have all the information you need before deciding on a plan for childcare that best fits you.
The McKinney family chose the Child Development Center for its diversity and focus on kindergarten readiness in a supportive environment
When Lawrence and Charmaine McKinney started looking for child care for their oldest child, they wanted to find something near their neighborhood. They also wanted an opportunity to interact with a racially and ethnically diverse group o...More about this story »
*This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant to the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a special legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.