About Us

Nativity Child and Family Center, a mission partner of Nativity Lutheran Church, offers extended day childcare and educational programs for children 16 months through 12 years of age. The center ministers to the “whole child,” encouraging growth and development physically, emotionally, intellectually, spiritually, and socially. Our center is safe, child centered and well equipped to meet the changing needs of children.

Our Mission

To courageously love and educate.

Our 2024 Schedule

The center will be closed on the following days:
Monday, January 1………….. New Year’s Day
Friday, February 2………….. In-Service Day
Friday, March 29………….. Good Friday
Monday, May 27………….. Memorial Day
Thursday, July 4………….. Independence Day
Friday, August 30………….. Staff In-Service Day
Monday, September 2………….. Labor Day
Thursday, November 28………….. Thanksgiving
Friday, November 29………….. Thanksgiving
Monday, December 23………….. Floating Holiday
Tuesday, December 24………….Christmas Holiday
Tuesday, December 25………….. Christmas Holiday

 

Our 2025 Schedule

The center will be closed on the following days:
Wednesday, January 1………….. New Year’s Day
Monday, February 17………….. In-Service Day
Friday, April 18………….. Good Friday
Monday, May 26………….. Memorial Day
Friday, July 4………….. Independence Day
Friday, August 29………….. Staff In-Service Day
Monday, September 1………….. Labor Day
Thursday, November 27………….. Thanksgiving
Friday, November 28………….. Thanksgiving
Wednesday, December 24………Christmas Holiday
Thursday, December 25………….Christmas Holiday
Friday, December 26………….. Floating Holiday

 

Our Rates

10% discount on the oldest child for families with more that one child enrolled full time.
Additional fees may apply for field trips and music programs.

Toddler Program

16- 33 months

5 days: $357.00 per week

3 days: $266.00 per week

Added day: $91.00

Preschool

33 months – 5 years

5 days: $325.00 per week

3 days: $249.00 per week

Added day: $73.00 per day

1/2 Day Preschool

3 years – 5 years

3 days: $284.00 per month

School Age

Kindergarten – 12 years

Before school: $13.00 per day

After school: $13.00 per day

Release Days: $48.00 per day

Join Us

We would love to welcome your family into our community and affirm and equip your children. You can access our enrollment packet and ACH agreement forms below. Please download, complete and contact us to schedule a meeting and visit.  

NCFC Enrollment Packet
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NCFC ACH Agreement Form 
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Educational
Philosophy

To affirm each child’s unique identity

To uphold a quality educational environment and standards

To equip students to be effective members of their community

To empower families to be involved in each others growth

Licensing & Acredidation

Nativity Child and Family Center is licensed by the Minnesota Department of Human Services, Division of Licensing. The Division of Licensing can be reached by calling 651-296-3971.

Nativity Child and Family Center is an equal opportunity provider.

4-Star Parent Aware rated.

Our playgrounds are Nature Explore certified.

Our center is also S.E.E.D. Certified (Schools Excelling in Emotional Development).

NCFC is Accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.