Knowledge Beginnings is unique for the Minnesota area. They offer additional enrichment classrooms for preschoolers.
Every classroom of preschoolers attend various enrichments programs at least once a week.
The enrichment programs include writing, reading, math, science, art, and drama.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
2001
School Calendar
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Welcome to Knowledge Beginnings Child Development Center in Vadnais Heights. We are very excited to meet with you and your family. We believe in developing the whole child with an emphasis on assisting your child’s growth in the areas of literacy, math and science, creative play and the arts. Here at Knowledge Beginnings, we believe that a quality early childhood education program is an extension of your family. We support this belief through a strong focus on communication and family inclusion, from a team of child development experts who have a true passion for education and nurturing children.
- Our center offers coded access with security cameras and phones in every classroom. We are a peanut free center with separated play areas for different age groups.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: Spanish
- Accreditations: NAEYC
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
- Infant Programs (6 Weeks – 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 – 2 Years), Discovery Preschool Programs (2 – 3 Years), Preschool Programs (3 – 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 – 5 Years), Before and After School Programs (5–12 Years), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Oak Grove Knowledge Beginnings often compared to?
Oak Grove Knowledge Beginnings is often viewed alongside schools like Meadowlands KinderCare, White Bear Montessori by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Oak Grove Knowledge Beginnings?
The application deadline for Oak Grove Knowledge Beginnings is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Oak Grove Knowledge Beginnings is Liberty Classical Academy (3.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Oak Hill Montessori (2.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Meadowlands KinderCare (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Meadowlands KinderCare ![Meadowlands KinderCare Photo - Meadowlands KinderCare]( "Meadowlands KinderCare Photo - Meadowlands KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
1000 Meadowlands Dr.
Saint Paul, MN 55127
(651) 429-6316
Saint Paul, MN 55127
(651) 429-6316
0.9 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Shoreview KinderCare ![Shoreview KinderCare Photo - School Age Classroom]( "Shoreview KinderCare Photo - School Age Classroom")
Daycare / Preschool
4650 Hodgson Rd.
Saint Paul, MN 55126
(651) 482-9598
Saint Paul, MN 55126
(651) 482-9598
1.9 miles
Gr: NS-PK
4665 Hodgson Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55126
(651) 484-8242
Saint Paul, MN 55126
(651) 484-8242
2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 153 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
1201 East County Road E
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 429-3710
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 429-3710
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4000 Linden Street
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 478-7317
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 478-7317
2.9 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 117 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
3878 Highland Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 772-2777
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 772-2777
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 443 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
St. Annes Academy
(Catholic)
2445 County Road E E
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 770-9773
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 770-9773
4.4 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 54 students
Concordia Academy ![Concordia Academy Photo]( "Concordia Academy Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2400 Dale Street N
Saint Paul, MN 55113
(651) 484-8429
Saint Paul, MN 55113
(651) 484-8429
5.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 346 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2051 Larpenteur Avenue E
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-5577
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-5577
6.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 543 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 88 Tuition listed
2625 Larpenteur Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 777-1376
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 777-1376
7.4 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 1,057 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 46 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
4665 Hodgson Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55126
(651) 484-8242
Saint Paul, MN 55126
(651) 484-8242
2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 153 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
1201 East County Road E
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 429-3710
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 429-3710
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4000 Linden Street
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 478-7317
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 478-7317
2.9 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 117 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Frassati Catholic Academy Est. 2014
(Catholic)
4690 Bald Eagle Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 429-7771
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 429-7771
3.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 219 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7
3878 Highland Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 772-2777
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 772-2777
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 443 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Meadowlands KinderCare ![Meadowlands KinderCare Photo - Meadowlands KinderCare]( "Meadowlands KinderCare Photo - Meadowlands KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
1000 Meadowlands Dr.
Saint Paul, MN 55127
(651) 429-6316
Saint Paul, MN 55127
(651) 429-6316
0.9 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Shoreview KinderCare ![Shoreview KinderCare Photo - School Age Classroom]( "Shoreview KinderCare Photo - School Age Classroom")
Daycare / Preschool
4650 Hodgson Rd.
Saint Paul, MN 55126
(651) 482-9598
Saint Paul, MN 55126
(651) 482-9598
1.9 miles
Gr: NS-PK
4665 Hodgson Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55126
(651) 484-8242
Saint Paul, MN 55126
(651) 484-8242
2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 153 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
1201 East County Road E
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 429-3710
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 429-3710
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4000 Linden Street
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 478-7317
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 478-7317
2.9 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 117 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Special Education School
70 West County Road B2
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 415-6280
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 415-6280
1.5 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 23 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Special Education School
500 10th St Nw, Early Childhoo
Saint Paul, MN 55112
(651) 621-6150
Saint Paul, MN 55112
(651) 621-6150
1.8 miles
Gr: PK | 93 students Minority enrollment: 42%
Special Education School
500 10th St Nw, Early Childhoo
Saint Paul, MN 55112
(651) 621-6150
Saint Paul, MN 55112
(651) 621-6150
1.8 miles
Gr: PK | 82 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3490 Lexington Ave N
Saint Paul, MN 55126
(651) 621-6160
Saint Paul, MN 55126
(651) 621-6160
1.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 44%
Special Education School
4570 Victoria St N
Saint Paul, MN 55126
(651) 621-6048
Saint Paul, MN 55126
(651) 621-6048
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 33%
School Reviews
Endorse Oak Grove Knowledge Beginnings. Endorsements should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
- Academic or athletic awards
Recent Articles
Ask Current Parents What Admissions Won't Answer
Learn how to ask current private school parents revealing questions about culture, academics, communication, costs, discipline, and community life before deciding whether a school truly fits your family well.
When School Anxiety Is Really a School Fit Problem
Learn when school anxiety may signal a poor school fit, how parents can identify academic or social mismatches, and when changing private schools deserves serious consideration for families today.
Will My Child Find Their People? Evaluating School Culture
Learn how to evaluate private school culture, student belonging, friendships, teacher relationships, social dynamics, and authentic community fit so your child can find the right place to thrive and connect.
