Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Childs Home Away From Home in Rochester
Good News Children's Center has been a trusted provider of quality childcare in Rochester, Minnesota since 1974. Our non-profit facility offers a safe, nurturing environment that prioritizes lifelong learning through developmentally appropriate and active curricula. With a commitment to maintaining lower child-staff ratios than licensing requirements, we ensure personalized attention and a supportive atmosphere for every child. Our experienced team of professionals, many of whom have served the center for years, embraces each child as an individual, fostering emotional security and social growth. We implement evidence-based programs like Creative Curriculum and Conscious Discipline to promote cognitive, physical, and emotional development. As a community-focused organization, we maintain open communication with families and provide transparent, affordable care without compromising quality.Our facility operates in partnership with Evangel United Methodist Church, offering structured daily routines tailored to infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and pre-kindergarten children. Through individualized schedules, nutritious meals, and age-specific learning activities, we prepare children for academic success while prioritizing their well-being. Our reputation for staff retention and compassionate care has made us a preferred choice for families seeking reliable childcare. By combining structured learning with creative exploration, we help children build essential skills in a joyful, cooperative setting.
Services
Full-Time Childcare
Infant Care
Toddler Programs
Preschool Curriculum
Pre-K Preparation
Nutrition Services
Social Skills Development
Early Literacy Programs
Parent Communication Services
Structured Daily Routines
Details
- Year established: 1974
Highlights and features
- Experienced, long-term staff dedicated to child development
- Lower child-staff ratios for personalized attention
- Non-profit focus prioritizing child welfare over profit margins
- Research-backed Creative Curriculum and Conscious Discipline programs
- Proven track record serving families since 1974
What people say
Experienced and loving staff
Safe nurturing environment
Proven kindergarten preparation
Regular parent communication
Individualized attention
Services
Infant Care
Our infant care provides individualized attention with dedicated schedules for feeding, napping, and developmental activities. Staff communicate regularly with parents while maintaining strict hygiene protocols through daily toy sanitization and on-site laundry services. Certified caregivers use Baby Sign Language to enhance early communication skills.
Toddler Programs
Toddler programs focus on social skill development through structured play and primary care groups. Certified educators implement developmentally appropriate activities that encourage self-help skills and positive peer interactions during meals, learning centers, and outdoor play sessions.
Preschool Curriculum
Our preschool curriculum combines Creative Curriculum with SEEDS literacy programming to develop academic foundations. Children engage in math, science, and language activities while building fine motor skills through art projects and writing exercises that prepare them for kindergarten transitions.
Nutrition Services
Nutritious meals and snacks follow USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program guidelines. Menus accommodate dietary restrictions while teaching healthy eating habits. Age-specific schedules ensure proper nourishment with multiple feeding opportunities throughout the day for all developmental stages.
Parent Communication
Regular communication channels include daily updates, photo sharing, and parent-teacher conferences. Our staff maintains transparent dialogue about child progress while providing resources for continued learning at home through suggested activities and developmental milestone tracking.
People
Mary
Director
Mary leads our center with over 25 years of early childhood education experience. She oversees program development and staff training while maintaining community partnerships to enhance our services for Rochester families.
Nancy
Chef
Chef Nancy prepares nutritious meals following USDA guidelines. With a background in child nutrition, she creates balanced menus that accommodate dietary needs while teaching healthy eating habits to young children.
Questions
What age groups do you serve?
We serve children from infancy through pre-kindergarten (5K) with specialized programs for each developmental stage.
Are meals provided?
Yes, we offer nutritious breakfast, lunch, and snacks following USDA nutritional guidelines for childcare programs.
What curriculum do you use?
We implement Creative Curriculum and Conscious Discipline with SEEDS literacy programming for early learning.
How do you communicate with parents?
We maintain regular communication through daily updates, photo sharing, parent-teacher conferences, and developmental progress reports.
Is your staff trained?
Our team includes certified professionals with CPR/first aid training and extensive experience in early childhood education.
