New Horizon Academy

New Horizon Academy is an early education and childcare provider that opened its first school in 1971. Its nationally accredited daycare and preschool programs serve children ages 6 weeks through 10 years, and it operates 100+ schools in Minnesota, Idaho, Iowa, Colorado, and Kansas. The organization rebranded from New Horizon Child Care to New Horizon Academy in the 2000s, and Chad Dunkley serves as Chief Executive Officer.

New Horizon Academy opened its first school in 1971. In the 1980s it operated seven schools in the Twin Cities and was the first school to use sign language in infant classrooms. In the 1990s it acquired several schools in Idaho and operated 47 schools in Minnesota, providing care for over 5,000 children in Minnesota and Idaho. In the 2000s its schools earned accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), received the highest ratings from Parent Aware, and rebranded from New Horizon Child Care to New Horizon Academy. In the 2010s it committed to Partnership for a Healthier America, pioneered a farm-to-table program for early childhood programs, and integrated STEAM into its curriculum. Today it operates 100 schools in Minnesota, Idaho, Iowa, Colorado, and Kansas, with 100 percent of eligible schools accredited by NAEYC.

High-quality care and education supporting every child's growth and development

• Infant program

• Toddler program

• Preschool

• Prekindergarten

• School Age

• Summer Camp

1. 1New Horizon Academy | Quality Daycare & Preschool Programsnewhorizonacademy.net
2. 2Mission and History - New Horizon Academynewhorizonacademy.net
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4. 4Our Leadership Team - New Horizon Academynewhorizonacademy.net