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First Years Academy

583 Cherry Dr, Waconia, MN 553874.7· 12 reviews
open each week
5 days
weekly, posted tuition
$130

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About

About First Years Academy

First Years Academy is a licensed child care center in Waconia, Minnesota. It is licensed by the state.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k. It says it provides meals. It lists weekly tuition from $130 to $372.

Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families publishes its inspection reports on its own website; the link is in the inspections section below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedPosts tuition
Ask when you call: current openings, teacher qualifications and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
Type
Child care center
Ages
6 weeks through fourth grade
Hours today
Closed today
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “6:30am to 6:00pm”

Programs

Programs and care

Ages6 weeks through fourth grade
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
Staff-to-child ratioInfant rooms 1 to 4
Daily lifeMeals provided; Parents pack food; Snacks provided
SafetyOutdoor playground
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Cost

Tuition and costs

First Years Academy lists weekly tuition from $130 to $372.

Weekly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Infant Tuition (6 Weeks to 18 months)$372
School Age Tuition (Kindergarten Through Age 8), Before/After School weekly$160
School Age Tuition, After School weekly$130
Toddler Tuition (18 Months to 3 Years old), weekly rate$323
Daily · program, in its own wordsPrice
School Age Tuition (Kindergarten Through Age 8), Before/After School daily$50
School Age Tuition, After School daily$45
Toddler Tuition (18 Months to 3 Years old), daily rate$86
School Age Tuition, Summer Care daily$70 a day
School Age Tuition, Summer Care weekly$242 a week
7 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.

State record

Inspection reports for First Years Academy

Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
License number
#1094407
See the state's record

Inspections

Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

Minnesota publishes its inspection reports on its own site. Read them there.

Copied from Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families on October 2, 2026. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about First Years Academy

Is First Years Academy licensed?

Yes. Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families lists it as licensed and operating.

Does First Years Academy have inspection violations?

Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

What are First Years Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does First Years Academy cost?

Weekly tuition from $130 to $372, as it lists it.

What is First Years Academy's phone number?

(952) 442-4194.

Where is First Years Academy?

583 Cherry Dr, Waconia, MN 55387. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Saints Preschool at St Joseph Catholic STEM School, 0.7 miles away.

Sources: Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families (license).