High-Quality Childcare in Minnesota
At Early Childhood Academy, we’re proud to offer three convenient locations in Red Wing, New Prague, and Belle Plaine to better serve families across Minnesota.

​Our commitment to high-quality care, a safe learning environment, and meaningful connections extends to every center, ensuring that no matter where you are, your child receives the best start possible.

Red Wing

Belle Plaine

New Prague

What sets us apart?

  • Open Year-Round – We’re closed only 12 days per year, so you can count on reliable care.
  • On-Site Chef – Your child enjoys two nutritious meals and a snack every day, included in tuition.
  • Evidence-Based Learning – Our curriculum is Parent Aware approved, featuring Frogstreet and Arly to support every stage of development.
  • Monthly Health Consultant Visits – Ensuring a healthy, thriving environment for all children.
  • CCAP & Subsidies Accepted – We strive to make high-quality early education accessible to every family.
  • Top-Notch Safety – Our centers are equipped with security cameras and door code-only access for peace of mind.

At Early Childhood Academy your child will receive the best start possible in a warm and engaging environment.

Child Care Programs for Every Stage of Growth

At Early Childhood Academy, we provide high-quality, nurturing childcare for children from infancy through school age.
​With three locations in Red Wing, New Prague, and Belle Plaine, MN, we ensure a safe, engaging, and
​enriching environment tailored to each developmental stage.

Early Childhood Academy: How We Lead

Our Vision

We provide meaningful employment where everyone is acknowledged and appreciated each day. We advocate for our own children along with as many children as possible. We provide high quality early childhood education to the community. We are an influential role model to many children as we welcome, love, educate and have fun with them and their families each day. We support/educate families and work in partnerships with families to ensure their children are supported. We are an asset to the community by being involved and offering families opportunities to spend quality time together along with being the #1 choice for early childhood education!

We strive to live this vision each and everyday!

Our Philosophy

Childcare builds a child for a lifetime; each day, we dedicate ourselves to ensure the environment will be positive, consistent and welcoming to each child.

Tour our Centers Today
If you're looking for top-rated early childhood education in New Prague or Belle Plaine, we’d love to welcome your family to Early Childhood Academy. Schedule a tour today and see how our Parent Aware Certified programs can
​support your child’s learning and development.