My Friends CCC & Preschool

...because quality is crucial!

About

Mission Statement: Ensuring your child's best tomorrow by providing the highest quality care and early education today. 

My Friends Christian Child Care & Preschool is the best that homes and centers have to offer. The full day year-round program is specifically designed for children ages 16 months - 6 years. Children ages 3 - 5 years old by September 1st, have high quality multi-age morning preschool as part of their child care day, September - May.

My Friends CCC is licensed by the State of Minnesota as a C-2 Group Family Child Care. It is located in Bloomington Minnesota on a quiet residential street east of Portland Ave S easily accessible from neighboring cities via I-494, Hwy 77, and E Old Shakopee Road.

Natalie Marose opened My Friends CCC & Preschool in 2011. She is a former preschool and kindergarten classroom teacher, center director, elementary school principal, and was a Minnesota state licensed educator (Pre K and K-6) for over 30 years. Natalie has a Bachelor of Science in Education/Early Childhood and Master of Arts in Early Childhood.

My Friends CCC boasts the first Certified Nature Explore Classroom of its kind in Minnesota, is endorsed as an Eco-Healthy Child Care, is a Let's Move! Child Care, participates in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), accepts Child Care Assistance, and meets NAFCC Accreditation and 4-Star Parent Aware Rating standards.

Hours of Operation
7:30 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday - Friday

Daily and Weekly Options

Priority of Enrollment 
1st: Siblings of children currently enrolled
2nd: Siblings of children formerly enrolled
3rd: New families

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BELIEFS

The Bible is the inspired Word of God. God's love for us is beyond our comprehension. Jesus is the Son of God. He is God and man. Jesus suffered, died, and rose again. We are forgiven and have eternal life with Him in heaven if we believe.

CORE VALUES

REVERENCE Taking seriously the honor and opportunity to serve God by "Feeding His lambs." (John 21:15) ACCEPTANCE Loving others as Christ loves us. DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE PRACTICE (DAP) Helping children achieve learning goals by meeting them at their developmental level as individuals and part of a group. CHILD DEVELOPMENT Seeking, understanding, and implementing reliable research in young children's learning and growth. PROFESSIONALISM Being a leader in the field of Early Childhood and providing relevant and reliable policies, procedures, and information based on viable indicators of quality.

STRATEGY

Provide high quality care and early education to young children in a loving Christian environment. Partner with parents to support and assist them in raising sons and daughters who were uniquely and intentionally created by God. Engage adult learners in the field of Early Childhood with the opportunity for observation and hands-on experiences in a developmentally appropriate, research based program.

From Parents

 We were very impressed by two things: 1) The great organization and depth that has gone into creating My Friends including the curriculum, the atmosphere and general learning environment. 2) Natalie's obvious love of the children she cares for and her commitment to their growth and well-being. 

 I saw a professional, school like atmosphere. We were welcome to [come] anytime and Natalie has a very gentle, kind way with all the children. It's very high quality care in a Christian environment. 

 My Friends was referred by a family member whose opinion was valued very much. We really liked the idea of a Christian environment for our kids. We also really liked the 'schoolroom' set up. We also liked the structured schedule throughout the day. The best thing of all, is that we had no idea of what a great place it really is, and continues to be on a weekly basis. 

 Our son warmed up to Natalie very quickly. We interviewed with many day cares and felt that My Friends had the most to offer in teaching morals, proper playing, good discipline, socialization skills, rule playing (taking turns, playing fair) and Christian values. A lot of respect and love for the children and the job of caregiver are evident. 

  

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  • Bloomington, Minnesota, USA
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