Especially for Children provides care and education for young children which enhances their emotional security and self-esteem, while stimulating their intellectual growth. We enable children to explore and discover with their peers and with encouraging adults in a creative and safe environment. We also seek to provide peace of mind and a supportive community through trained personnel, family events, and excellent programs. In relating to employees, parents, and children, we are guided by the same principles that contribute to a healthy family:

• Trust and openness
• Respect and affirmation
• A balance between flexibility and structure
• Adaptability and spontaneity
• Support of individuality and self-reliance
• A spirit of cooperation
• An atmosphere of warmth and caring
• A sense of humor

Especially for Children, a family-owned organization, was established in 1976. We grew out of a dream that child care centers can reach far beyond custodial care. Especially for Children has nine locations serving the Twin Cities area. Each location has a talented staff, unique program and supportive atmosphere where children thrive.