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Discovery Kids Childcare

Discovery Kids Childcare, a child care program through Benson Public Schools, provides a safe, caring, and engaging environment for children ages 6 weeks through 6th grade. Our program includes age-appropriate learning and play, before- and after-school care, and full-day options on non-school days and during summer.

Childcare assistance and Pathway funding are available for qualifying families.

📍 1800 W. Nevada Ave, Benson, MN 56215
🕒 Monday – Friday, 6:30 am – 5:30 pm
📞 320-842-2723 | ✉️ discoverykids@benson.k12.mn.us

Mission Statement
Benson Early Learning Center is designed to provide childcare where children can learn and grow physically, emotionally, intellectually, and socially. Through our daily schedule, each age group will have sensory development, motor development, language development, and social interaction.
 

Philosophy
At the Benson Early Learning Center, we strive to create a learning environment that is safe, stimulating, and encouraging. Children develop knowledge of their world through active interactions with caregivers, peers, materials, and events.

Hours of Operation
We are open Monday–Friday, 6:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Closed on the following holidays:
New Year’s Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day (July 4)
Labor Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day After Thanksgiving
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day

Admission Forms

Pre-registration is required prior to attending.  All forms must be turned in to Discovery Kids before your 1st day of attendance.

Admission Form
Immunization Form
Health Care Summary
Parent Handbook
Special Diet Statement

Employment Opportunities
We accept applications at any time and will contact you when a position becomes available. 

Complete an application online,
or mail physical application to:
Benson Early Learning Center
1400 Montana Ave
Benson, MN 56215
Email to: cmcdonald@benson.k12.mn.us
Fax to: Benson Early Learning Center at 320-842-2030

Employment Opportunities
Online Application