Ventures Childcare
KID Ventures SCHOOL age care
Kid Ventures 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. Kid Ventures also offers care on most non-school days and during the one hour late start on Wednesdays.
Kid Ventures 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:
- Kid Ventures Information for Incoming Kindergarten Families
- Registration for KV 2024-2025 opened online on Friday, April 5th 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.
Prices for 2024-2025
| Before School | $8.25/Day | *Drop-In: $10.25/Day |
| After School | $13.00/Day | *Drop-In: $15.50/Day |
| 1 Hour ONLY Late Start Wednesday | $3.00/Day | |
| Non-School Day** | $47.00/Day | *Drop-In: $57.00/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.
**Non-school day registration for 2024-2025 is open. Non-School day care is only available to students with an established KV ’24-’25 school year contract. We are not able to accommodate care on non-school days for those that do not currently attend KV.
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 2024-2025. 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 2024-2025, please click here.
KID VENTURES SUMMER
The Kid Ventures 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.
Registration for summer 2025 will open in early March.
2024 Summer Rates:
Consistent Schedule (min of 2 days per week): $47/day
Variable Schedule (min of 20 days for the summer): $57/day
Before/After PLUS: $24/day
KV 2024 Summer will feature:
| Week | Theme | Friday Field Trip |
| June 11-14 | Summer Vibes | The Fun Lab |
| June 17-21 | Dino-Mite | RAD Zoo (on site) |
| June 24-28 | Treasure Island | Bloomington Aquatic Center |
| July 1-5 | From Sea to Shining Sea | CLOSED |
| July 8-12 | Stellar Space Trekkers | Hyland Park Reserve |
| July 15-19 | Earth, Wind, & Fire | Apple Valley Aquatic Center |
| July 22-26 | Jungle Journey | Central Park & Sea Quest |
| July 29-Aug 2 | Dancing through the Decades | MN History Museum |
| Aug 5-Aug 9 | Medieval, Mythical, & Magical | River Springs Water Park |
| Aug 12-16 | Things with Wings | Nickelodeon Universe |
| Aug 19-21 | That’s a Wrap! | CLOSED |
Early Ventures Learning Center
Early Ventures 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 (BBarrett@northfieldschools.org or 507-645-1245) to arrange a tour.
Forms & Information:
Registration for September 2024-August 2025 opened online on Thursday, March 7th, 2024 at 8 am. 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.
Early Ventures classrooms are currently at capacity. To register for the waitlist, please click here.
Rates for September 2024-August 2025
| Infant (Caterpillar Room) | Toddler (Bee and Ladybug Rooms) | *Preschool (Firefly and Butterfly Rooms | |
| 2 Day (TTH) | $83/Day | $76/Day | $74/Day |
| 3 Day (MWF) | $78/Day | $69/Day | $66/Day |
| 4 Day (Flexible) | $72/Day | $64/Day | $62/Day |
| 5 Day (M-F) | $66/Day | $59/Day | $57/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 Kid Ventures Summer 2025
Registration for Kid Ventures Summer 2025 will open online in early March. If you need or want care on Fridays, you are strongly encouraged to register as soon as possible.
Please click HERE to register once registration goes live.
