Growing Explorers Learning Center
Daycare center in Lake Elmo, MN. 158 Jade Trl N, Lake Elmo, MN 55042
About the program
Growing Explorers Learning Center is a licensed daycare center in Lake Elmo, Minnesota. Its licensed capacity is on the state record.
Growing Explorers Learning Center is a family-owned, play-based child care facility in Lake Elmo serving infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
The program follows a play-based approach, states Parent Aware accreditation, offers Spanish and includes meals.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Growing Explorers Learning Center 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
We absolutely love GELC, our older son has been there for almost two years and has thrived in every classroom he has been in. Our younger son has recently joined the infant room and I have been blown away by the experience. The teachers are kind, patient and organized, they do so many fun crafts with the kids and get them outside as much as they can! The front office staff is incredible, Sarah is so nice, caring and…
Emily Witzmann · 5/5 on Google · 6 months agoMy daughter is having her first day of daycare today and I am so totally impressed with the entire team at Growing Explorers. Everyone is kind, helpful, accommodating, and knowledgeable. My daughter adores her teacher Ms. Reality and its only day one! I was so nervous to start daycare, but the people, environment, and overall transparency put me truly at ease. I am so thankful I chose Growing Explorers!
Laura Gross · 5/5 on Google · a year agoThe moment you walk into Growing Explorers Learning Center, you’re greeted with the assistance director, a clean, warm, and welcoming environment - it truly feels more like a home than a daycare. As new parents, we were nervous to start our daughter in daycare, but this place went above and beyond. We always felt she was in good hands. Always well staffed. The teachers are kind, patient, supportive, and genuinely…
Upuli Meemaduma · 5/5 on Google · a year agoMy husband and I love Growing Explorers! We couldn’t be more happier with how well our son is doing there, compared to the other daycare center he was at prior. When we first met with the Director and the Program Coordinator, both of them listened to our concerns and the experience we had with the prior daycare and they reassured us that our son would be in good hands at Growing Explorers. The atmosphere is calm from…
Nikki Larson · 5/5 on Google · a year agoGetting there
158 Jade Trl N, Lake Elmo, MN 55042
Questions about Growing Explorers Learning Center
Is Growing Explorers Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Growing Explorers Learning Center holds an active Child Care Center licence from Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families, Licensing (licence 1098018). The state record was synced in September 2026.
How much does Growing Explorers Learning Center cost?
Growing Explorers Learning Center does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.