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UPDATED Ladybug COVID-19 Policies and Procedures

Summer has gone by so quickly! You know what that means—the school year is just around the corner! We figured this would be a great time to provide an update on how we’re handling COVID-19 at Ladybug. Here are our policies and procedures as revised on 7/20/2022: Student Tests Positive COVID-19 Children ...Continue Reading

Need a Preschool Near You? Ladybug is Your Best Choice!

If you’re near Chaska, Shakopee, or Waconia, your child deserves a preschool that will care about them like they’re part of the family. That’s where Ladybug Child Care Centers can help! Parents have counted on us for many years to give their children the best preschool care possible. We welcome c...Continue Reading

3 Reasons to Come Work at Ladybug Right Now

Do you love working with kids? Great, because we’re looking for some awesome people to come work at Ladybug! Whether you’re a teacher or interested in another staff position, we’d love to meet you. Here are three big reasons to apply today: 1) Your Little Bug Can Come With You! That’s right, childre...Continue Reading

A Welcomed Return to Thanksgiving

COVID has caused a lot of problems for people’s health and their traditions. Last year, many had to cancel Thanksgiving completely along with the rest of the holidays. But this year, things are starting to get back to a certain level of normalcy. Vaccinations are readily available and making it possible...Continue Reading

August 2021 Update: Staying Safe & Having Fun

We hate COVID. That’s not a shocker, but it needed to be said. This disease needs to go, but unfortunately, cases seem to be on the rise again in Minnesota. Organizations and retail stores are starting to require masks again and even the State Fair could have mask conditions this year. As much as ...Continue Reading

July 2021 Update: Parents Are Welcome Back in the Classrooms!

This past year has been a whirlwind. So many big changes have happened that it can be difficult to keep track. Here’s a look at a few key dates: March 20th, 2020: Student pick-ups and drop-offs were moved from the classrooms to the front lobbies. December 4th, 2020: We changed our parental pick-up and...Continue Reading

June 2021 Update: Our Lobbies Are Open Again!

As most of our Ladybug parents are aware, the CDC released new guidance late last month for vaccinated adults regarding masks and gatherings. Unfortunately, childcare centers, schools, and youth programs were specifically exempted from those recommendations. “On May 13, 2021, Governor Walz announced an...Continue Reading

May 2021 Update: Allergies, Field Trips & COVID Update

April showers bring May flowers, but what do May flowers bring? … Allergies. Allergies can be rough starting this time of the year, so just a helpful reminder to stock up on allergy medications that you and your little bugs need for the next few months.  Speaking of the time of the year, ca...Continue Reading

Happy 40th Anniversary to Ladybug Child Care!

Choosing childcare is very hard. Miss Connie, the Founder of Ladybug, faced the same questions and doubts as many parents when she was raising her children. In fact, that was her primary reason for starting Ladybug back in 1981. She had young children but also wanted to work outside the home. When Lady...Continue Reading

March 2021 Update: Bye, Bye, Masks?

About a year ago, businesses started closing their doors and organizations began implementing new procedures in reaction to COVID-19. Since then, it’s been a year filled with learning about masks, handwashing, viral loads, vaccinations, and social distancing among other things. *Sigh*, it’s been a ...Continue Reading