Prospective families

We’re proud to offer three high-quality early care and education programs to the University of Minnesota and Twin Cities communities.

Full-day

Our full-day program option is available to University of Minnesota students, staff, and faculty. This option offers a full-day, year-round early childhood education program for children aged 3 months to 5 ½ years old.

Part-day

Our part-day program option is available to all families throughout the Twin Cities. This option enrolls children aged 2 to 5 years old who meet two, three, or five half-days per week. It follows the UMN academic calendar. 

Dakota Language Nest

Our Dakota Language Nest is a full-day language immersion program available to all families throughout the Twin Cities. This option enrolls children aged 3 to 5 years old. It follows the UMN academic calendar. 

Contact us

Interested in learning more about CDLS and scheduling a tour? We’d love to hear from you.