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FORT CHILDCARE

12130 Gantry Lane
Apple Valley, MN, 55124
9522104723
licensed eco-healthy home child care

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 Our ever-evolving playroom; an inviting sun soaked space entirely dedicated to play.

Photo Tour

Check out our space and see how we roll.

Photo Tour

Check out our space and see how we roll.

 Our ever-evolving playroom; an inviting sun soaked space entirely dedicated to play.

Our ever-evolving playroom; an inviting sun soaked space entirely dedicated to play.

 An engaging collection of toys that encourage imaginative play.

An engaging collection of toys that encourage imaginative play.

 We love a good dance party, balloon party, jump party, taco party, pool party, potty party. Basically, we love to party.

We love a good dance party, balloon party, jump party, taco party, pool party, potty party. Basically, we love to party.

 Obstacle course dreamland.

Obstacle course dreamland.

 Meet Skye, our fuzzy, four-pawed friend. She’s a mature Mini Sheepadoodle with more love to give than time allows.

Meet Skye, our fuzzy, four-pawed friend. She’s a mature Mini Sheepadoodle with more love to give than time allows.

 We enjoy all seasons and attempt to get outside daily. Rain or shine, sleet or heat.

We enjoy all seasons and attempt to get outside daily. Rain or shine, sleet or heat.

 Digging for critters. Bugs are so fascinating.

Digging for critters. Bugs are so fascinating.

 Exploring a pin cushion moss. If it sparks curiosity, we take a deeper look.

Exploring a pin cushion moss. If it sparks curiosity, we take a deeper look.

 Temporary terrariums and aquariums galore. We cannot get enough!

Temporary terrariums and aquariums galore. We cannot get enough!

 I prepare healthy, mostly organic homemade meals. We participate in the Provider’s Choice Food Program which provides nutrition guidelines and offers creative ideas that help develop healthy eating habits.

I prepare healthy, mostly organic homemade meals. We participate in the Provider’s Choice Food Program which provides nutrition guidelines and offers creative ideas that help develop healthy eating habits.

 Safety first. OSHA certified guacamole preparation for an afternoon snack. The kids love helping out in the kitchen. Whether peeling garlic, snapping asparagus or mixing batter, including them in meal prep means they’ll most likely eat it.

Safety first. OSHA certified guacamole preparation for an afternoon snack. The kids love helping out in the kitchen. Whether peeling garlic, snapping asparagus or mixing batter, including them in meal prep means they’ll most likely eat it.

 Engineers in the making. Play-Doh Monsters, Shaving Cream Clean-up Team and Slime Time are some of our other favorite tactile activities.

Engineers in the making. Play-Doh Monsters, Shaving Cream Clean-up Team and Slime Time are some of our other favorite tactile activities.

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 A listening, fine motor skills kind of activity. We also enjoy less guided, self propelled art projects like watercolors and scrap paper collage.

A listening, fine motor skills kind of activity. We also enjoy less guided, self propelled art projects like watercolors and scrap paper collage.

 Emerging watercolor artists.

Emerging watercolor artists.

 Play inspired projects. The sky (or outer space) is the limit.

Play inspired projects. The sky (or outer space) is the limit.

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 Summertime delights. Homemade mango popsicles, followed by sprinkler showers.

Summertime delights. Homemade mango popsicles, followed by sprinkler showers.

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 Spring adventure. Hunting with our senses.

Spring adventure. Hunting with our senses.

 Little explorer’s treasures. We were searching for something smooth, something rough, something colorful and something broken.

Little explorer’s treasures. We were searching for something smooth, something rough, something colorful and something broken.

 I spy with my little eye… dreys.

I spy with my little eye… dreys.

 Forts come in many shapes and sizes. This one was a breezy, fresh-air reading nook.

Forts come in many shapes and sizes. This one was a breezy, fresh-air reading nook.

 Story time. Mo Willems books are, hands down, our favorite to read.

Story time. Mo Willems books are, hands down, our favorite to read.

 A book brought to life. Inspired by Olivia Counts.

A book brought to life. Inspired by Olivia Counts.

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