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"The field trips... to the local nature center and Creative Movement and Music programs have been wonderful for my child. My child LOVES art and I am convinced that is because of the wonderful stimulation he receives at school."
                                  - Kari, EFC Coon Rapids Parent



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Welcome to Especially for Children's Coon Rapids Center. We serve infant through school age children in a caring and educational environment. We have been serving families in the Coon Rapids area since 1995.  We are located in the quiet Evergreen Business Park right behind the YMCA and just blocks away from Springbrook Nature Center. We have a warm, friendly, long term team of teaching staff, 75% of whom have been teaching with Especially for Children for 5 years or more. They are here to provide support for your children as well as engage them in learning activities that foster their development. You can learn more about our program by taking our Virtual Tour below.
 
We use the Creative Curriculum in our large spacious classrooms to provide your child with wonderful opportunities to grow socially, intellectually, physically, and emotionally, and to prepare them for entering kindergarten. We have a music program for the toddlers and preschoolers and offer swim lessons at the YMCA for the preschool class. Every month we invite families to join us in a fun-filled event at the center.  Some of the children's favorite events are: the Mother's Day breakfast, Ice Cream Social, Holiday Concert and Sock Hop Dance. We update our Photo Slide Show each month - check out what we have been up to lately!

We invite you to take a tour of the Coon Rapids Center and see for yourself what a positive learning environment this can be for your child and family.
 
Sincerely, 
 
Kris Steffens