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Nature Pathways Early Learning Center

Daycare center in Mendota Heights, MN. 1588 Victoria Rd S, Mendota Heights, MN 55118

5.0 (11 on Google)Read parent reviews
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About the program

Nature Pathways Early Learning Center is a licensed daycare center in Mendota Heights, Minnesota. Its licensed capacity is on the state record.

Nature Pathways is a nature and farm-based child care program in Mendota Heights serving children ages 16 months to 5 years.

The program follows a nature-based approach.

Nature-based

Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. Nature Pathways Early Learning Center does not publish a fee schedule on its website.

Licensing and safety

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Licence typeChild Care Center · 800397
Licence statusActive
Licensed capacityNot listed
Source: Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families, Licensing. Last synced September 18, 2026.

Minnesota publishes inspection reports on its own site. Open the state record to read this program's inspection history in full.

What parents say

Our daughter has been here for almost two years and absolutely loves it. She has loved all her teachers (both this year and last year), the animals, her friends and spending so much time outside. It really feels like a special place.

Merrick Franck · 5/5 on Google · 6 months ago

Nature Pathways is a family. The staff are knowledgeable, experienced and entirely committed to providing the warmest environment possible in which kids can grow, learn and be loved.

Lauren Berens · 5/5 on Google · 6 months ago

My child loves going to Country Day. The teachers always seem to genuinely enjoy being there and are easy to talk to. Pictures are posted regularly and there's a communication note at the end of each day. We're happy our son gets to play outside so much- and with animals! We're really happy with our choice. My only critique would be the hours aren't as expansive as some and the tuition is higher. This is an…

Anons Anon · 5/5 on Google · 10 years ago

Excellent grounds for the children to play; ample space plus interaction with animals, expansive playground equipment with various obstacles depending on skill level, plus shady trees during the summer time. The teachers we've experienced have been wonderful, caring and work and understand each child. I would highly recommend this place if you're in the area. Convenient to Hwy 35 in between St. Paul and Mpls,

Brandon Hanna · 5/5 on Google · 13 years ago
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Getting there

1588 Victoria Rd S, Mendota Heights, MN 55118

Questions about Nature Pathways Early Learning Center

Is Nature Pathways Early Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Nature Pathways Early Learning Center holds an active Child Care Center licence from Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families, Licensing (licence 800397). The state record was synced in September 2026.

How much does Nature Pathways Early Learning Center cost?

Nature Pathways Early 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.

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