Rise Early Learning Center has been invited to speak at a third national/international conference this year - this time focusing on our use of "Third Spaces," I thought I would give a little preview! When we designed Rise Early, we wanted to challenge the idea that a childcare center is a place where parents "leave" their children. Instead, we wanted to create spaces that felt cozy, inviting, and drove families to hang out for longer. I often compare this to the results Target saw when they added Starbucks to their stores - suddenly customers spent longer and longer at the store, except with Rise Early the outcome isn't heightened sales, it's the opportunity for parents to build their village. As part of our architectural design, we included nooks throughout the building with seating, engagement opportunities, and conversation starters. Our "Den," "Nest," and "Stream" areas offered spaces beyond the classrooms where we noticed parents lingering to check in with each other; getting to know other children, and sending the clear message to their own families that Rise Early was a space they could feel safe in. We've also seen these spaces naturally expand to offer small group opportunities throughout the day- a chance for children to explore and a tool for them to use in self-regulation skills-building. I'm glad we have the chance to continue sharing lessons learned, and building upon the positive change that we get to see in our center.
Rise Early Learning Center
Child Day Care Services
St Louis Park, Minnesota 294 followers
Helping children and their families thrive in a community of promise
About us
Rise Early will serve the community by preparing children and families for school readiness in a safe environment that encourages exploration, active learning, and affirmation. By offering child care adjacent to affordable housing, Rise Early will strengthen families by providing a family-centered approach to education and respecting cultural differences that exist in each family.
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www.riseearlylearningcenter.org
External link for Rise Early Learning Center
- Industry
- Child Day Care Services
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- St Louis Park, Minnesota
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Specialties
- Family Engagement, Whole Family , Workforce Development, Early Childhood Education, Anti-Bias, Reggio Emilia, Infants, Toddlers, and Preschool
Locations
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8115 Hwy 7
St Louis Park, Minnesota 55426, US
Employees at Rise Early Learning Center
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We're #hiring a new Lead Teacher in Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. Apply today or share this post with your network.
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We're #hiring a new Lead Teacher in Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. Apply today or share this post with your network.
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Rise Early is #hiring for a Lead Preschool Teacher! The position is full-time, in a classroom with a co-lead teacher and an assistant teacher. We offer mentoring and professional development opportunities, full benefits (health & dental insurance, 403b with match, and generous PTO and sick time). The Lead Teacher pay range is $41,000-$53,000, depending on qualifications and experience. If you are a passionate, knowledgeable Early Childhood Educator who is driven to provide a healing-focused, Reggio-inspired learning environment - we want to talk to you! Apply online here: https://lnkd.in/eayktHuW
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One focus of the Rise Early philosophy is the expectation that our classrooms will always be a reflection of the children who spend their days in the room; and that our environments must be inspiring, inviting, and cozy. We're excited to share our incredible program with the community.
At Rise Early Learning Center, we had our pre-licensing visit last week. It went wonderfully - the Rise Early educators have put so much effort into making their classrooms warm, inviting, and engaging for their students. We're so excited to welcome children into our program on January 3rd in our infant, toddler, and preschool rooms. I'm so proud of everything that this center has become and will be; and that this dream is becoming a reality! Here are a few pictures of our classroom environments:
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Today is Give to the Max Day! We need your support to give children their best start. Rise Early helps families reach and maintain stability, enables individual family members to thrive personally (financially, socially, and emotionally), and breaks the cycle of poverty through the nurturing and education of the next generation. Make a Give to the Max Day gift now by visiting https://lnkd.in/gCq_NvVq
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We were honored to be featured in the Star Tribune today. Read to get a glimpse of how Rise Early, Rise on 7 and Way to Grow are aiming to support families in St. Louis Park, and rethinking how early childhood programming functions. Big thanks to Ronel Robinson, Saleta Sallet-Cobb, Adam Faitek, Asher Michels-Allen, and Angela Sandok for helping to tell our story, and for making this a reality! https://lnkd.in/gj33iqYb
Apartment building with child care center in St. Louis Park aims to solve problems for families
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Have you registered yet for Rise Together? Rise Early Learning Center is holding our fall celebration on November 9, 2023 from 4-6pm. Join me and the rest of the Rise Early team as we celebrate the progress and realization of the initial dream from over 5 years ago, to where we are today (about to open our doors to families). Can't make it? Be sure to head over to the Rise Early website (https://lnkd.in/gPtF_CeX) and sign up for our newsletter to get the latest updates. https://lnkd.in/gmb3fV-D
Rise Together
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Listen in on The Narrative at KRSM Radio tomorrow, October 3rd at 9am to hear our Executive Director, Kylie Cooper share about the innovative vision for Rise Early Learning Center. After the live show, the interview will be posted on the Little Moments Count podcast.
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Welcome, Mike Huber! Cheers to changing the ECE field for the better 🍾
We are so excited to share a new member of our Rise Early team with you all. Mike Huber will be coming on board in October as our Director of Curriculum. Mike has been in the field of Early Childhood Care and Education since 1992. He is the author of Inclusion Includes Us: Building Bridges and Removing Barriers to Include All Children and Adults in Early Childhood Classrooms (Redleaf Press 2022) and Embracing Rough and Tumble Play: Teaching with the Body in Mind (Redleaf Press, 2016), as well as six picture books including The Amazing Erik (Redleaf Lane, 2014). He is the co-host of the podcast Teaching with the Body in Mind and a frequent guest on That Early Childhood Nerd. He has served on the Boards of MINNESOTA ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN, Child Care Aware of Minnesota, and the American Association for the Child’s Right to Play, as well as leadership of Transforming Families MN working with families of trans youth and children. In his role, Mike will lead the implementation of our Reggio-Inspired, antibias, trauma-informed curriculum model. He will provide direct coaching and guidance to our incredible educators, and he will continuously push for quality and improvement in our delivery model for Rise Early scholars.