Especially for Children provides care and education for young children which enhances their emotional security and self-esteem, while stimulating their intellectual growth. We enable children to explore and discover with their peers and with encouraging adults in a creative and safe environment. We also seek to provide peace of mind and a supportive community through trained personnel, family events, and excellent programs. In relating to employees, parents, and children, we are guided by the same principles that contribute to a healthy family:
Trust and openness
Respect and affirmation
A balance between flexibility and structure
Adaptability and spontaneity
Support of individuality and self-reliance
A spirit of cooperation
An atmosphere of warmth and caring
A sense of humor
Especially for Children, a family-owned organization, was established in 1976. We grew out of a dream that child care centers can reach far beyond custodial care. Especially for Children has nine locations serving the Twin Cities area. Each location has a talented staff, unique program and supportive atmosphere where children thrive.