Open Door Preschool has been welcoming and engaging children in Northfield, Minnesota since 1966. Our classes for children 3-6 years old are based on a flexible schedule to meet the needs of busy families.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
Open Door focuses on the social, emotional, physical and educational needs of each child. We recognize every child as an individual and attempt to foster unique and creative attributes through a variety of play-based learning experiences. Our goal is to build positive self-images and enable each child to shine!
ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM
Open Door works in partnership with the Biology Department at St Olaf College. Children from Open Door visit the St Olaf Prairie/wetlands three times a year to observe the seasonal changes under the guidance of selected students from the Biology Department. In addition to the prairie/wetland experience, the St Olaf students bring environmental activities and visual aids to the Open Door classroom on a monthly basis. This is an innovative, exciting program which helps develop and promote environmental awareness.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Open Door is able to offer two types of scholarships. One, through our Parent Aware certification allows for up to $7500 to eligible families. The other, offered through Open Door, allows for up to ¼ scholarship based on need for those who do not meet the Parent Aware eligibility. Please visit our scholarship page for more information.
If you would like to tour the school and meet staff, please call and we will set up a time that works for you. Come see what a special place ODP is!
Please contact our director Marja Steinberg at 507-645-8532 or email director@opendoorpreschoolnorthfield.org.
We are conveniently located at:
500 W Third Street in Northfield (Lower level of St. John’s Church, NE corner)
