Learning at MSD
MSD at a Glance
Statistics
- Approximate enrollment: 60
- Average class size: 15-25
- Teachers per class: 2-3
- Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Ages/Grades
Toddlers, 16 months – 32 months
Preschool & Kindergarten, 33 months – 6 years
Elementary, grades 1 – 6
Founded
1981. MSD has provided exceptional education for over 35 years.
Financial Aid
Need-based financial aid is offered to Elementary applicants.
Programs Offered
| Program | Hours |
|---|---|
| Before Care | 7:30-8:30 |
| Toddler Community | 8:30-3:30 |
| Children’s House | 8:30-3:30 |
| Elementary | 8:30-3:30 |
| After Care | 3:30-5:30 |
Daily Offerings and Special Programs
- Healthy snacks provided
- Daily outdoor playtime in our private, updated playgrounds
- Environmental education
- Drop-in care, before and after school
- Field trips and outings
- School-wide events with families: Fall Fest, Winter Program, Spring Folk Dance, Spring Program & Graduation
Transportation
For students five years and older, public school busing is available as a transportation option.
Accreditation and Affiliations
- Licensed by Minnesota Department of Human Resources.
- Member school of National Association of Independent Schools
- Member school of American Montessori Society
- Member school of Educational Records Bureau