Daycare in Columbia Heights, MN
A licensed home daycare just 20–25 min from Columbia Heights — nurturing care for infants, toddlers, preschool & school-age children.
A Trusted Choice for Columbia Heights Families
A nurturing alternative to big centers for Columbia Heights working parents.
My First Wish Daycare is a licensed home-based program in Shoreview where Columbia Heights children get the small-group attention, warm environment, and consistent caregivers that bigger centers can't always offer.
The Drive from Columbia Heights
From Columbia Heights, Central Ave north or a quick jump onto 35W both land families here in about 22 minutes. It's the same route many parents already take toward jobs in Shoreview or Vadnais Heights.
Why Columbia Heights Parents Choose Us
Small Group, Big Attention
Low ratios mean every Columbia Heights child gets one-on-one time every day.
Learning Through Play
Age-appropriate activities for early literacy, motor skills, and creativity.
Food Program Meals
Fresh, nutritious lunches and snacks included — no packing required.
Big Backyard Play
Safe, fenced outdoor space for daily fresh-air play.
Mixed-Age Social Skills
Children learn empathy and friendship in a family-style group.
Licensed & Experienced
Fully licensed Minnesota family child care with years of experience.
Parents from Silver Lake and around Sullivan Lake tell us they made the switch after outgrowing the noise and turnover at a bigger center.
Programs for Every Age
Now enrolling Columbia Heights families across all age groups.
Convenient for Columbia Heights Neighborhoods
We regularly serve families from across Columbia Heights, including:
Columbia Heights Parent Questions
- Are you a licensed Minnesota family child care?
- Yes — My First Wish Daycare is a fully licensed Minnesota family child care in Shoreview, operating with years of experience across all age groups.
- Do you provide meals and snacks?
- Yes — breakfast, a hot lunch, and an afternoon snack are included through our food program. Menus rotate weekly and accommodate common allergies.
- Do you have a waitlist for Columbia Heights families?
- We keep enrollment small on purpose, so there is often a short waitlist. Reach out early and we'll be upfront about current timing.
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