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Academic Coaching Center
763-550-7147
www.academiccoachingcenter.org
The Autism Society of Minnesota
2380 Wycliff Street, Suite 102, St. Paul
651-647-1083
www.ausm.org
Club Z! In-Home Tutoring Services
866-44-TUTOR
www.clubztutoring.com
ClubZ! provides one-on-one instruction in the privacy of your home.
College Nannies and Tutors
Placement and Learning Centers
Edina/Central Metro 952-285-7667
Eden Prairie 952-285-7667
Maple Grove 763-420-2872
Shorewood 952-401-9051
St. Paul/Southeast Metro 651-209-3095
Wayzata 952-476-0613
Woodbury 651-209-8759
www.collegenannies.com
College Nannies & Tutors is a locally owned and operated child development company. Our services provide busy parents with personal childcare and one-on-one academic support services at each development stage, in our Learning Center or at your home. We are staffed with educational psychologists and consultants, certified teachers and qualified nannies and tutors. Nanny Services: Full-time, Part-time, Summer-only, On-call.
Tutor Services: All subjects, Homework Help, Homeschool Support, Test Prep.
Early Childhood
Family Education (ECFE)
651-582-8402
www.ECFE.info
Providing support to families through information, education and networking.
Classes offered throughout metro area through local school districts.
Call or check web site for schedule of classes near you.
Early Childhood
Screening
Prior to entering Kindergarten, children are required to have a free Early
Childhood Screening to check immunizations, health info and development.
The school district can identify any conditions that might hamper learning
and assist parents in taking steps to help the child. Screening is recommended
when your child turns 3 1/2 years old.
In Minneapolis: 612-348-TOTS
In St. Paul: 651-632-3746
Other areas: Contact your school district for more information.
Early Childhood Intervention
Do you have questions or concerns about how your child is learning, listening,
playing, hearing, talking, moving, seeing or behaving?
We offer information, support and referral services to families and children that may be experiencing developmental delays or disabilities, from birth to age 5.
Statewide call: 1-800-728-5420
Groves Academy
3200 HWY 100 S., St. Louis Park
952-920-6377
www.grovesacademy.org
Groves Academy specializes in teaching students who have dyslexia or other specific learning disabilities, or AD/HD. Programs open to the community include summer school, diagnostic assessments, after-school tutoring, LD college resources, and workshops for parents and educators.
Kumon Math & Reading Centers
12 locations in the Twin Cities
1-877-586-6673
www.kumon.com
Learning Disabilities Association of Minnesota
5354 Parkdale Dirve, Suite 200, St. Louis Park
952-922-8374
www.ldaminnesota.org
A nonprofit agency serving children and adults with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), learning disabilities, and other learning difficulties, their families, and the professionals who serve them. LDA offers education, workshops, support groups, assessments, tutoring, referrals, transition coaching, and free phone consultations.
The Learning
Edge
Eagan - 651-905-0569
White Bear Lake - 651-426-5360
www.learnwithsuccess.com
In-home tutoring for entire metro, as well as in-clinic services.
Lee Education
Center
Mendota Plaza, 750 Highway 110
Mendota Heights
651-683-9397 www.learnatlee.com
Lifetrack Resources
709 University Ave. W, St. Paul 651-227-8471
2021 E. Hennepin Ave, Suite 300, Minneapolis 612-788-8855
www.lifetrackresources.org
Lifetrack Resources provides therapy services to children with physical, developmental, sensory, speech-language and hearing disorders. While health insurance typically pays, a sliding fee scale is available. Call for information.
Lindamood-Bell Learning Process
3300 Edinborough Way, Suite 120, Edina
952-835-0700
www.LindamoodBell.com
An internationally recognized leader in educational research and remediation. Lindamood-Bell has pioneered programs and one-to-one instruction to develop the sensory-cognitive processes that underlie reading, spelling, comprehension, critical thinking and math.
Mathnasium - The Math Learning Center
West Bloomington - 952-886-4382
St. Paul - 651-698-6284
www.mathnasium.com
Mathnasium is a math only learning center for children in 2nd through 12th grade. After an initial assessment, children pursue customized programs on an unlimited, drop-in basis, under individualized instruction.
Minnesota Council for the Gifted and Talented
5701 Normandale Road, Suite 315, Edina
952-848-4906
www.mcgt.net
Minnesota Homeschoolers' Alliance
612-288-9662 (Twin City Metro Area)
1-888-346-7622 (outside the Metro Area)
www.homeschoolers.org
This statewide, non-sectarian organization provides information and support to homeschooling families.
New Hope Learning
Center
4530 W. 77th Street #223, Edina
952-820-4673
www.newhopefordyslexia.com
Center for
the dyslexic learner
Resources for Child Caring
10 Yorkton Ct., St. Paul
651-641-0305
651-641-0332 – Childcare Referral Line
www.resourcesforchildcare.org
Resources and programs to support child care providers and users. Service area includes Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington Counties.
Sonday Reading Center
6950 France Avenue S, Suite 22, Edina
952-920-9280
www.sondayreadingcenter.org
The mission of the Sonday Reading Center is to provide intensive, individualized phonic reading and spelling therapy to children and adults using the Orton-Gillingham philosophy.
Speech Tree
4124 Quebec Ave N, #201, New Hope
763-537-6957
www.speech-tree.com
Speech Tree serves the pediatric population with communicative disorders by providing assessment and treatment services based on individual need. Speech Tree also provides accent modification to adult non-native standard American English speakers.
St. David’s Child Development & Family Services
3395 Plymouth Rd, Minnetonka 952-939-0396
3415 Louisiana Ave. N, Crystal 763-533-2927
www.stdavids.net
A leading provider of comprehensive services for families, including: an Early Childhood Program, Home and Community Support Services for clients with special needs, Therapy Services, Mental Health Services, and Social Services.
Sylvan Learning Centers
Numerous Twin Cities locations
1-888-EDUCATE
www.educate.com
Tutor Time
7 Locations throughout metro area
1-888-678-4631
www.tutortime.com
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The Art Academy
Classes held at: Holy Spirit Elementary
515 S. Albert Street, St. Paul
651-699-1573 www.theartacademy.net
Year round drawing, painting
ArtStart Artscraps
1459 St. Clair Ave., St. Paul
651-698-2787 www.artstart.org
Creative art materials and kids art classes
Bloomington Art Center
1800 W Old Shakopee Rd
Bloomington
952-563-8587
www.bloomingtonartcenter.com Doin' the
Dishes
3008 W. 50th St., Minneapolis
612-924-8980
Ceramic Studio
Edina Art
Center
4701 West 64th Street, Edina
612-915-6600 www.EdinaArtCenter.com
KidCreate Studio
7918 Mitchell Road Eden Prairie
952-974-3438
www.kidcreatestudio.com
Northern Clay
Center
2424 Franklin Avenue East, Minneapolis
612-339-8007
www.northernclaycenter.org
Minnetonka
Center for the Arts
2240 N. Shore Dr., Wayzata
952-473-7361
www.minnetonkaarts.org
Simply Jane Studio
4801 Nicollet Ave South, Minneapolis
612-354-3961
www.simplyjanestudio.com
Kids with a passion for arts and crafts find ideas, inspiration, and new techniques. Weekly art activities, after school painting sessions and painting lessons are available for all ages and abilities.
Textile Center
3000 University Ave SE, Minneapolis
612-436-0464
www.textilecentermn.org
Walker Art Center
1750 Hennepin, Minneapolis
612-375-7600
www.walkerart.org
Young Rembrandts
South Metro - 651-423-6450
Hennepin County - 952-937-2036
East Metro/W. WI - 612-382-6745
www.youngrembrandts.com
A unique, step-by-step method that successfully teaches children how to draw.
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Mad Science
651-793-5721
www.madscience.com/mn
Mannerly Manners
952-380-4958
www.mannerlymanners.com
Classes for children and adults
The Raptor Center
1920 Fitch Avenue, St. Paul
612-624-2756 edu line
www.raptor.cvm.umn.edu
Offering classes, events, camps and parties where you can learn about and get up close to beautiful birds of prey.
Way Cool Cooking School
Prairie Village Mall
16544 W. 78th Street, Eden Prairie
952-949-6799
www.waycoolcookingschool.com
Wings Soccer Club
763-535-4536
www.wings-sc.org
Minnesota's top soccer club. Recreational and competitive teams for ages 5-19. Seasonal and year-round leagues and training available.
Xelias New Circus Arts School
1121 Jackson St. NE, Mpls.
651-269-3302
www.watchhumansfly.com
YMCA
Greater St. Paul - 612-465-0450
Metropolitan Minneapolis - 612-371-8700
www.ymcatwincities.org
The YMCA offers many programs throughout the school year for all family
members. Aquatics, sports, childcare, youth, teens and many more. To find
the location nearest you call 612-375-YMCA.
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Deuxmensions Dance Theatre and School
4402 France Ave., Edina
952-926-7542 www.deuxmensions.com
Minnesota Dance Theatre & The Dance Institute
Hennepin Center for the Arts
528 Hennepin Ave. Sixth Flr, Minneapolis
612-338-0627
www.mndance.org
The Dance Institute’s mission is to foster talent by providing a comprehensive classical and contemporary training curriculum focused on the technical and artistic demands of a professional dance career.
Nancy Hauser Dance Company & School
1940 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis
612-871-9077
www.mnartists.org/hauser_dance2
O’Shea Irish Dance
4600 29th Ave. S., Minneapolis
Classes held at:
Hennepin Center for the Arts
528 Hennepin Ave, Studio 1A, Minneapolis
Roy Wilkins Studios
Downtown St. Paul on 5th St., in the Xcel Center
612-722-7000
www.osheairishdance.com
Irish dance instruction by Cormac O’Se, original cast member of Riverdance.
Out on a Limb Dance Company
1810 Como Ave, St. Paul
651-644-3802
www.outonalimbdance.org
Saint Paul City Ballet
1680 Grand Avenue, St Paul
651-690-1588
www.spcballet.org
Summit Dance Shoppe
2800 Fernbrook Lane, Plymouth
763-553-1870
Wayzata Bay Center, 939 E. Lake St, Wayzata
952-475-2677
www.dance-shoppe.com
Woodbury Dance Center
380 Rivertown Drive Suite # 1100
651-735-9252
www.woodburydance.com
Zenon Dance Company & School
Hennepin Center for the Arts
528 Hennepin, 4th Fl, Mpls.
612-338-1101
www.zenondance.org
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The Alliance Française de Minneapolis/St Paul
113 N. 1st St, Minneapolis
612-332-0436
www.afmsp.org
An independent chapter of a worldwide organization that promotes the use and appreciation of French language and cultures through classes, programs, social events, and information resources.
Bookvar Russian Language School
6480 Wayzata Blvd, Minneapolis
952-377-7700
www.bookvar.com
Catalina Preschool Spanish
Southwest Minneapolis
612-823-2879 www.preschoolspanish.com
Concordia Language Villages
901 8th St S, Moorhead
800-222-4750
www.ConcordiaLanguageVillages.org
Language and culture immersion summer camps and year-round programs in 14 world languages for youth, families and adults of all ability levels.
The French Academy of Minnesota
6800 Cedar Lake Rd., St. Louis Park
952-944-1930
www.famn.org
International Spanish Language Academy
12007 Excelsior Blvd., Minnetonka
952-746-6020
www.islacad.org
K-4 public school that combines Spanish immersion and the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme
The Italian Cultural Center
Hennepin Center for the Arts
528 Hennepin Ave., Suite 211, Minneapolis
952-920-3056
www.theitalianculturalcenter.org
Italian language classes for children ages 3-10, beginner to advanced.
Joyce Preschool
1219 West 31st Street, Minneapolis
612-823-2447
www.joycepreschool.org
Dual immersion preschool (Spanish/English) & parent/child classes.
L'Etolle du Nord
1363 Bush Ave. St. Paul
651-221-1480
frenchimmersion.spps.org
French Immersion Magnet School
Mis Amigos Spanish Immersion Preschool
412 5th Avenue North, Hopkins
952-935-5588
http://misamigospreschool.com
Spanish Immersion preschool with native speaking teachers and small class size. Give your child the opportunity to discover a new language through fun activities, songs and projects.
Mes Amis French School
201 9th Ave.Hopkins
612-805-4930
www.mesamisfrenchschool.com
Russian Educational Center of Minnesota
8950 Eden Prairie Rd,Eden Prairie
(location open Saturdays only for classes)
952-833-0946
www.studyrussian.org
Spanish Institute
Londonderry Office Park
5780 Lincoln Dr, Ste 160, Edina
www.spanishin.us
952-933-9940
The Spanish Institute specializes in quality instruction of the Spanish
language. We offer fun and stimulating courses for young people (and
their parents!) that encourage active communication. Our continuous
course offerings provide the frequent and regular exposure to Spanish that
maximize learning. Evening and Saturday classes for children and teens.
Talmud Torah
4330 Cedar Lake Road, Minneapolis
952-381-3300
www.talmudtorahmpls.org
Twin Cities German Immersion School
1745 University Ave, St. Paul
651-492-7106
www.germanschool-mn.org
XinXing Academy
Eisenhower Elementary,1001 Highway 7, Hopkins
952-988-4300
www.hopkins.k12.mn.us
Public school Chinese Immersion program, grades K-1, adding to 6th.
Yinghua Academy
1355 Pierce Butler Route, St. Paul
651-379-4112
www.yinghuaacademy.org
This tuition-free public elementary school serving K-5th grade is the first Chinese immersion school in the Midwest.
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Flips Gymnastics
3505 Commerce Blvd. White Bear Lake
651-777-4776
www.flipsgym.com
Gleason’s Gymnastics School
Eagan 651-454-6203
Maple Grove 763-493-2526
www.gleasons.com
JW Tumbles
3120 Galleria, Edina
952-922-2660
www.jwtumbles.com
My Gym Children’s Fitness Center
956 Prairie Center Drive, Eden Prairie
952-906-0028
www.my-gym.com
The Little Gym
8223 Hwy 7, St. Louis Park
(across from Knollwood Mall)
952-924-0083
www.tlgedinamn.com
10150 Hudson Road, # 142, Woodbury
651-501-5822
www.tlgwoodburymn.com
Burnsville Marketplace
13941 Aldrich Ave S, Burnsville
952-736-8496
www.tlgburnsvillemn.com
12138 Business Park Blvd, Champlin
763-421-5777
www.tlgchamplinmn.com
Offering highly motivational physical, mental and social development for children 10 months to 12 years of age with a program that incorporates gymnastics skills- tumbling, vaulting, bars and beam - with group games and music to build confidence and self-esteem while having fun.
Twin Cities Twisters Gymnastics
9001 123rd Ave, N, Champlin
763-421-3046
www.twincitytwisters.com
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JK Martial Arts
Classes are held at:
Groves Academy – 2nd fl. gym
3200 Hwy. 100 South, St. Louis Park
763-253-9016
www.jk-martial-arts.com
Specializing in Shorei-Ryu and a style of teaching is especially beneficial for children AD/HD or other learning challenges. The format is structured, methodical, repetitive and helps children focus, realize success and build confidence.
Kuk Sool Won of St. Paul, LLC
1920 University Ave.,
St. Paul
651-645-1455
www.stpaulksw.com
Traditional martial arts classes for kids, adults, and families. Physical fitness, culture, fun, and most of all–character development! Call for free intro lessons.
Figure Skating Club of Bloomington
3600 W 98th St, Bloomington
952-832-0228
www.fscbloomington.org
Figure Skating Club of Mpls
Augsburg College Ice Arena
2323 Riverside, Minneapolis
612-359-6490
www.fscmpls.org
Parade Figure Skating Club
600 Kenwood Parkway, Minneapolis,
651-405-9512
www.paradefsc.org
Saint Paul Figure Skating Club
Pleasant Ave Arena
35 E & St. Clair, St. Paul
612-804-0328
www.stpaulfsc.org
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Children’s
Yamaha Music School
Edina Community Center, Rm. 328
5701 Normandale Rd , Edina
Hamline Center, Rm 103
2819 N Hamline Ave, Roseville
612-339-2255
www.cyms.ws
First Note
All Metro Areas
In home music lessons
612-721-1999
www.firstnote.net
We offer in-home music lessons. All instruments and all ages welcome. Patient and understanding instructors making music fun for all. Call for rates and availability.
Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies
528 Hennepin Avenue, Suite 404, Minneapolis
612-870-7611
www.gtcys.org
Growing With Music® Incorporated
Becker, Bloomington, Minnetonka, Maplewood,
Stillwater, Rochester and in over
160 childcare programs
763-540-0271
www.growingwithmusic.com
MacPhail Center for the Arts
501 S. 2nd St., Minneapolis
7200 147th St W, Apple Valley
1616 Birch Lake Ave, White Bear Lake
612-321-0100
www.macphail.org
MacPhail offers instruction in 35 instruments in the form of individual lessons, group classes, ensembles, early childhood music, Suzuki Talent Education and music therapy.
Musikgarten of Minnehaha Falls
Trinity Lutheran Church of Minnehaha Falls
5212 41st Avenue South, Minneapolis
651-485-0153
www.musikgartenminnehahafalls.com
Music classes for children birth-age 5. Private and Group Piano instruction for all ages.
The Paul Green School of Rock
417 Broadway, St. Paul
651-492-6436
6585 Edenvale Blvd., Suite 100B, Eden Prairie
952-934-ROCK
www.schoolofrock.com
St. Joseph’s School of Music
450 N. Syndicate, Suite 350, St. Paul
651-690-4364
www.stjoseph-schoolofmusic.net
The Saint Paul Conservatory of Music
29 East Exchange St., St. Paul
651-224-2205
www.thespcm.org/
The Saint Paul Conservatory of Music is a non-profit community music school specializing in private instruction (all instruments and vocal), ensembles, and classes for all ages.
Music Together
Many locations throughout greater Twin Cities’ metro area, western WI.
1-800-728-2692
www.musictogethermn.org
Early childhood music and movement programs featuring mixed-age classes. Free sample classes
Virtuosos Music Academy
16795 County Road 24, Suite 100
Plymouth, MN 55447
763-551-7900
www.virtuososonline.com
We don’t just teach music, we foster creativity! Our program is rooted in a pedagogically sound curriculum, yet steeped in the exciting new technologies of today. Early Childhood classes too!
Walker West Music Academy
777 Selby Avenue St Paul, Minnesota
651-224-2929
www.walkerwestmusicacademy.org
West Bank School of Music
1813 S 6th St, Minneapolis
612-333-6651
www.westbankmusic.org
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Children’s Theatre
2400 3rd Ave. S., Minneapolis
612-879-5699
www.childrenstheatre.org
In the Company of Kids Creative Arts Center
15010 Glazier Ave, Apple Valley
952-432-5525
or 952-220-1676
www.inthecompanyofkidscreativeartscenter.com
Classes offered in dance, music, acting, voice, improv and even themed birthday parties!
The Phipps Center for the Arts
109 Locust St., Hudson,WI
715-386-2305
www.thephipps.org
Saint Paul Conservatory for Performing Arts
75 West 5th St, Suite 522, St. Paul
651-290-2225
www.spcpa.org
StageCoach Theatre Arts School
Eagan: 651-373-7468
Oakdale: 651-214-0861
St. Louis Park: 952-367-6032
St. Paul 651-775-2849
www.StageCoachMN.com
Stages Theater Company
Hopkins Center for the Arts
1111 Main Street, Hopkins
952-979-1123
www.stagestheatre.org
Stepping Stone Theatre
55 Victoria Street, St Paul
651-225-9265
www.steppingstonetheatre.org
Young Artists Initiative
463 Maria Ave, St. Paul
651-222-KIDS (5437)
www.youngartistsmn.org
Youth Performance
Company
3338 University Ave SE, Minneapolis
612-623-9080
www.youthperformanceco.com
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Afton Alps
6600 Peller Ave. S., Hastings
651-436-5245
www.aftonalps.com
Buck Hill
15400 Buck Hill Rd., Burnsville
952-435-7174 www.buckhill.com
Offering daily & private lessons, plus ski and snowboard programs
for ages 4-12.
Blizzard Ski & Snowboard School
763-559-EDGE (3343)
www.blizzardmn.com
Blizzard is a traveling club with the longest season and widest range of snowsports programs for kids ages 6-18. Each Saturday, ride the bus to a different area and enjoy expert instruction from our adult staff!
Como Ski Center
1431 N. Lexington Pkwy., St. Paul
651-488-9673
www.stpaul.gov/index.asp?NID=1321
Skijammers Ski & Snowboard School
952-473-1288
www.skijammers.com
8 week program for all ages and levels of skiers. Bus transport to different areas each week.
Wirth Winter Recreation Area
1301 Theodore Wirth Pkwy, Minneapolis
763-522-4584
www.minneapolisparks.org
Cross country ski and snowshoe trails; sledding, snow-tube and snowboard hill.
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Martha Burns Swimming School & Bistro
160 Blake Rd., N. Hopkins
952-945-0346
www.mbswimschool.com
While the kids are taking swim lessons parents can grab a snack at the
bistro connected to the school and watch their children on closed circuit
television.
Foss Swim School
Blaine 763-398-3399
Chanhassen 952-906-5942
Knollwood Mall 952-935-8732
Lakeville 952-358-FOSS
Maple Grove 763-416-8993
Savage 952-215-3050
Woodbury 651-233-5777
www.fossswimschool.com
Offering the best swim lessons and swim camps, birthday parties, adult
lessons and more!! Foss Swim School is the premium program for your family!
Family Swim School
10491 165th Street West, Lakeville
952-435-1898
1571 Century Point Road, Eagan
651-686-6225
www.familyswim.com
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