Faith-based Child Care

By childcare | March 31, 2020
Woman reading book to child with other children playing in the background

Faith-based Child Care Faith-based programs are those which integrate the views of their faith into the curriculum of the program. Faith-based programs may be housed in a variety of locations such as churches, synagogues, or other religious settings, private centers, or family child care homes. Below is a list of the licensed faith-based child care…

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Babysitter/Nanny

By childcare | March 31, 2020
Nanny holding child in kitchen

Babysitter/Nanny The links on this page are meant to provide an avenue of connecting with those offering care through Babysitting and Nannying. Both babysitters and nannies play a role in supervising and caring for children when parents are away. A nanny is a daily fixture and many times will provide housework while being very involved…

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BI-CAP Head Start

By childcare | March 31, 2020
Young child in school sitting at table

BI-CAP Head Start Head Start is a school readiness program which helps families provide the best possible opportunities for their children in preparation for Kindergarten. Programs work with families to make connections in the communities they live, support needs and set goals. Visit BI-CAP Head Start Website

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ECFE/School Readiness

By childcare | March 31, 2020
Toddler playing at daycare

ECFE/School Readiness In-school or School Readiness programs are administered by the Minnesota Department of Education. These programs are provided through public schools, including charter schools, and provide early childhood education with a goal of preparing children for kindergarten. *MNDHS definition Bemidji’s Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) program and School Readiness Preschool (SR) are for all…

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Child Care Openings

By childcare | March 31, 2020
Child's hand with paint on fingers and a painted smiley face on palm

Child Care Openings For those who are searching for care on very a short timeline, click the link below to be directed to the social media platform. Because of the high volume of demand with immediate child care openings (especially infant care), we are partnering with the Bemidji Area Daycare Openings Facebook page in hopes…

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Preschool

By childcare | March 31, 2020
Teacher showing book to a group of children sitting on the floor

Preschool The Bemidji Area offers a variety of quality preschool programming options for your 3-5 year old. Click on the links below to learn more information about each school. Preschool programs are licensed through the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) and provide care and education for children in age-based groups, either for full days…

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Child Care Center

By childcare | March 31, 2020
Babysitter handing bowl to child at table

Child Care Center Here you will find links to state-licensed Child Care Centers within the Bemidji Area of Independent School District 31. Parent Aware describes Child Care Centers as programs that are licensed through the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) that provide care and education for children in age-based groups, either for full days…

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