General Information History Philosophy Brochures Map
General Information
Hours of Operation:
CCDS is open from 7:30 to 4:30 P.M. Monday-Friday. Our days of
operation closely follow that of the 9 month calendar of Independent
School District #197. A complete school year calendar for CCDS is
given to each family upon enrollment.
Schedules: We offer both full day and part time scheduling with 3 half days as our minimum enrollment. Toddler and Preschool 1 programming is available as a morning only or full day option. Preschool 2 programs offer A.M. or P.M. programming as well as full day.
Tuition: Please contact us at 651.454.4000 for current tuition rates.
History
Children's Country Day School has provided quality early
childhood programming for young children for over 35 years. Ron and
Phyllis Ettinger opened the school at 1588 South Victoria in 1971,
overlooking the City of St. Paul and the Mississippi River Valley. Soon
after opening, CCDS began offering full day programming and a summer
camp experience. Over the years, numerous additions and improvements
have been made to the 7 acre model farm, but the mission and desire to
provide high quality child care has always remained paramount.
Philosophy
The basic philosophy at Children's Country Day School is
based on the premise that each child is a unique and special individual
with varying interests, needs and abilities. Respect for these
differences is reflected in an approach to learning that is
individualized, allowing each child to progress at his or her own pace.
Emphasis is placed on providing a warm and nurturing environment which
provides the emotional support and encouragement that all individuals
need. Nurturing a positive emotional self concept in each individual
child is an essential foundation for life. When children feel good about
themselves and their individual skills, socialization naturally takes
place. The environment is designed to encourage the children to develop
positive friendships through an internal desire to socialize, thus
providing a climate based on cooperation, caring and sharing.
Our philosophy is to provide a homelike environment that provides
support to children, parents and families. We acknowledge individual
differences in each child and family, and rejoice in their uniqueness.
We encourage all families with their varying nationalities, races and
religions to share their customs, cultures and talents.
Brochures
To receive an informational brochure for the school year
or summer camp, please contact us at (651) 454-4000 and we will be happy
to mail them to you. To view or print out the summer camp brochure
please follow the link below. Please note, to do so you will need
to have Adobe Reader installed on your computer downloadable for
free through the link below.
Children's Country Day School is located just South of the intersection of Highway 13 and South Victoria Road in Mendota Heights. For specific directions please call us at 651-454-4000 or from the map below: click on green pointer, selecting get directions "to here", you will then be prompted for your address and then click "go" for tailored directions.
