Ventures Childcare
KIDVentures SCHOOL age care
KidVentures is a child-focused, enrichment and care program that incorporates a fun atmosphere in a safe setting where children can explore new interests and make new friends. Students participate in a variety of hands-on activities that build social, emotional, physical and academic skills. We collaborate with each elementary school to share facilities including the gyms, cafeteria, computer lab and outside play areas. Enrollment must include a consistent schedule with a minimum of two days per week. KidVentures also offers care on most non-school days and during the one hour late start on Wednesdays.
KidVentures is offered Monday through Friday at Bridgewater, Greenvale Park, and Spring Creek Elementary schools, from 6:30 am-school start and school release-6:00 pm. Enrollment information is available below and at the Community Education Office. Call 507.664.3750 for more information.
Forms & Information:
- KidVentures Information for Incoming Kindergarten Families
- Registration for KV 2023-2024 will open on Tuesday, April 18th at 8 am. To register, please click here
- Children must be registered for a minimum of 2 days per week, unless only registering for Wednesday mornings before school. Registrations are approved on a first come, first served basis. Registration will remain open until August 4th OR we reach our staffing capacity, whichever comes first. Registrations received after August 4th or after we reach capacity will be placed on the wait list.
Before School $8.00/Day *Drop-In: $10.00/Day After School $12.50/Day *Drop-In: $15.00/Day 1 Hour ONLY Late Start Wednesday $3.00/Day Non-School Day $45.00/Day *Drop-Ins are ONLY for children with an established KV contract (Ex. child attends T/Th afternoons and needs to add a random Wed. afternoon). Drop-Ins will be approved as space and staffing allow. There is NOT a drop-in only contract.
- KV Handbook
- Emergency Closing Procedures
Non-School Day Registration:
Kid Ventures is open on most non-school days (Ex. MEA, Winter Break, Spring Break, etc.) To register for non-school days, please log into your Eleyo account and click on “register for non-school days.” Below are the KV locations for 2023-2024. Register early for non-school days as registration does fill.
Online Payments:
Ventures strongly encourages families to set up automatic withdrawal on their Ventures account or to make payments online. If you need help making a payment, please call the main Community Education office at 507-645-1200.
One-Hour Late Start Wednesday (PLC Option):
KidVentures provides programming during the one-hour late start time on Wednesdays. Families interested in enrolling for this one hour must complete an online registration and have it approved BEFORE a child can attend. To register for the one hour Wednesday late start for the 2023-2024, please click here.
KIDVENTURES SUMMER
The KidVentures summer program is designed for youth entering 1st through 7th grade and allows kids to experience a wide variety of both enrichment and recreation opportunities. Children will participate in a variety of hands-on activities that build social, emotional, physical and academic development.
KidVentures will run Wednesday, June 14th-Wednesday, August 23rd, 2023 and will be located at Spring Creek Elementary. Summer hours will be 6:30 am-6:00 pm. KV will be closed July 3rd and 4th.
2023 Summer Rates:
Consistent Schedule (min of 2 days per week): $46/day
Variable Schedule (min of 20 days for the summer): $56/day
KV 2023 Summer will feature:
| Week | Theme | Friday Field Trip |
| June 14-16 | Star Gazers | No Field Trip |
| June 19-23 | Mighty Jungle | Como Zoo |
| June 26-30 | Team USA | Shoreview Commons Park |
| July 5-7 | Prehistoric Ages | Faribault Aquatic Center |
| July 10-14 | Cars, Planes, & Trains | Children’s Museum |
| July 17-21 | Sizzling Summertide | Waseca Pool |
| July 24-28 | Story Tellers | Hyland Park |
| July 31-Aug 4 | Hidden in the Garden | Kid Create Studio (on site) |
| Aug 7-Aug 11 | Deep Blue Sea | River Springs Water Park |
| Aug 14-18 | Shark Tank | Crayola Factory |
| Aug 21-23 | So Long, Summer! | Closed Friday |
EarlyVentures Learning Center
EarlyVentures Learning Center is a child care center for infants, toddlers and preschoolers, licensed by the Department of Human Services. We offer a variety of schedule and fee options and are located, along with Hand in Hand Preschool, at the NCEC. Contact Breezy Barrett to arrange a tour.
Forms & Information:
Early Ventures registration for September 2023-August 2024 opened online on Thursday, March 2nd, 2023 at 8:00 am. Early Ventures classrooms are currently at capacity. To register for the waitlist, please click here. Registration for 2024-2025 will open the first Thursday in March. New families are strongly encouraged to register as soon as possible after the registration opens as space is limited. If you are hoping to enroll and unborn child, please use their expected date of birth as their birthday and “Baby __Your Last Name__” as their name. Families will also need to have the names, addresses, and phone numbers of 2 emergency pick-ups (not parents/guardians), primary doctor, and primary dentist.
Rates for September 2023-August 2024
| Infant (Caterpillar Room) | Toddler (Bee and Ladybug Rooms) | *Preschool (Firefly and Butterfly Rooms | |
| 2 Day (TTH) | $81/Day | $74/Day | $72/Day |
| 3 Day (MWF) | $76/Day | $67/Day | $65/Day |
| 4 Day (Flexible) | $70/Day | $62/Day | $60/Day |
| 5 Day (M-F) | $64/Day | $57/Day | $55/Day |
Please email bbarrett@northfieldschools.org or call 507-645-1245 if you have further questions.
Online Payments:
Ventures strongly encourages families to set up automatic withdrawal on their Ventures account or to make payments online. If you need help making a payment, please call the main Community Education office at 507-645-1200.
Registration for KidVentures Summer 2023
Registration for Kid Ventures Summer 2023 opened at 8 am on Thursday, March 16th. The Kid Ventures summer program is at capacity and we are no longer accepting new registrations.
Please click HERE to register for the wait list.
