Sauka Ellen dba Wholesome Beginnings
Home daycare in Ham Lake, MN. Ham Lake, MN 55304. The address is a private home and is shared by the provider.
About the program
Sauka Ellen dba Wholesome Beginnings is a licensed home daycare in Ham Lake, Minnesota. Its licensed capacity is on the state record and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.
The program follows a nature-based approach, states Parent Aware accreditation and includes meals.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Sauka Ellen dba Wholesome Beginnings does not publish a fee schedule on its website.
Licensing and safety
Open the state record →Minnesota publishes inspection reports on its own site. Open the state record to read this program's inspection history in full.
What parents say
Wholesome Beginnings is wonderful. We are so grateful to have had Wholesome Beginning and Ellen for our first few years of daycare. Our girls LOVED it there and still miss it so much. They always felt so loved and supported while there. Ellen is so patient and thoughtful and kind and they loved and trusted her. We appreciated that she was always open to conversations about what they needed whether potty training or…
Lindsay Erickson · 5/5 on Google · a year agoWholesome Beginnings is the best childcare you can find! Ellen is a great teacher and has many fun activities for the kids. She makes homemade food for them. They get to play outside as much as possible which I valued greatly. You won't find better care than this, and it is reasonably priced as well. I would have stayed with them forever but they loved away. We will miss them greatly.
Laura LeMieux · 5/5 on Google · a year agoWe had our children enrolled in Wholesome Beginnings for nearly 4 years, and I highly recommend Ellen as a caregiver! Our kids were exposed to homemade food with a menu that changed daily, gentle parenting techniques, outside time even in the winter, and a warm and caring environment. We often saw Ellen giving 1 on 1 attention to any kid having issues, and it was always in a calm and gentle voice. She is an ex-early…
Matt Janes · 5/5 on Google · a year agoWe were lucky to find Wholesome Beginnings and very grateful for the 4 years our kiddo went there! The nature focus, all year round, was important to us and a big reason for choosing here for daycare. Themed programming, great sensory, meaningful crafts, science, music and more, adapted for all ages to be included. Lessons in writing, phonics, math; great progress for Kindergarten prep. All done with such patience…
Heather Rhein · 5/5 on Google · a year agoQuestions about Sauka Ellen dba Wholesome Beginnings
Is Sauka Ellen dba Wholesome Beginnings licensed?
Yes. Sauka Ellen dba Wholesome Beginnings holds an active Family Child Care licence from Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families, Licensing (licence 1127074). The state record was synced in September 2026.
What ages does Sauka Ellen dba Wholesome Beginnings take?
Sauka Ellen dba Wholesome Beginnings is licensed to serve infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.
How much does Sauka Ellen dba Wholesome Beginnings cost?
Sauka Ellen dba Wholesome Beginnings does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.