At Hopkins Early Learning Center,
​we're in partnership with families
Due to the financial impacts of COVID-19 on our independent non-profit program, we closed our doors permanently on Dec 18th  2020, after nearly 40 years of serving the community.  Click for more information. 
 
If you would like assistance in locating quality care, please contact Child Care Aware of MN at 651-290-9704.

For more on HELC’s Story: 
Youtube video: Front Lines of Child Care: https://youtu.be/xOOEdJpMLRU
New America Blog Post https://www.newamerica.org/education-policy/edcentral/interview-jamie-bonczyk-how-ece-providers-are-faring-during-pandemic/
Child Care In Crisis Stories from the Field, page 6
https://info.childcareaware.org/hubfs/Child%20Care%20Storybook%20New.pdf
WCCO Radio Interview: Can Child Care Centers Survive the Pandemic 
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=784476522285278
EdSource: As the Pandemic Drags On, Child Care Providers Fight to Keep Their Doors Open https://www.edsurge.com/news/2020-11-17-as-the-pandemic-drags-on-child-care-providers-fight-to-keep-their-doors-open


OUR MISSION
HOPKINS EARLY LEARNING CENTER IS A 501(c)(3) NON-PROFIT. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FAMILIES, CREATES AN ENVIRONMENT THAT PROVIDES THE SECURITY, LOVE AND STIMULATION TO HELP EVERY CHILD MAKE SENSE OF THE WORLD IN THEIR OWN WAY.

Childhood is Important

Early childhood is the most important and formative time in a child's life. Because of this we hire caring, experienced professionally trained teachers.

We Believe in Relationships

Stable, consistent relationships with trusted adults helps build neural networks. Our staff have been with us an average of 10+ years.

Children are Individuals

Children are complex, and we all know that they don’t come with a manual. That’s where we come in! With our decades of experience and proven quality of early care and education, we can help demystify child development. Let us partner with you in navigating those early years.
2020 Schedule of Dates Closed                                        
Staff Development Day: Friday, January 31, 2020
Staff Development Day: Monday, February 17, 2020
Spring Holiday: Friday, April 10, 2020
Memorial Day: Monday, May 25, 2020
Independence Day: Friday, July 3, 2020
Staff Development Workshop: Thurs. & Fri., Aug. 27 & 28, 2020
Labor Day: Monday, September 7, 2020
Thanksgiving Holiday: Thurs. & Fri., Nov. 27 & 28, 2020
Winter Holiday: Thurs. & Fri., Dec. 24 & 25, 2020
New Year: Thurs., Dec. 31, 2020 & Fri., Jan. 1, 2021

2020 Calendar and Tuition Rates-printable version (PDF)
Our Current Menu
We honor the uniqueness of each child, family and staff and embrace diverse backgrounds, values, and points of view to build a strong, inclusive community and to prepare students for lives in a multicultural society. Our inclusive environment enriches everyone in the HELC community.
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Our school closings are announced via the link above.

Special Honors

​Hopkins Early Learning Center has been meeting the highest standards for care and education since 1986
We're proud to carry a Four Star Parent Aware rating since its pilot project in 2008
View more of our affiliations on our Parent Resources page.
Hopkins Early Learning Center (HELC)
125 Monroe Ave S, Hopkins MN 55343
(located in the Harley Hopkins Family Center)

Open M-F 8am - 5pm, year round
Phone: 952-988-5050
Fax: 952-933-1427
Email: office@hopkinselc.com
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Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the agency (state or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.

Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
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