Minnehaha Area Child Care (MACC) is a privately owned preschool and childcare center in the Lake Nokomis community. It implements The Creative Curriculum for Preschool, focusing on confidence, creativity, and critical thinking through hands-on, project-based learning. Reviews consistently praise the excellent, second-to-none teaching staff who are kind, professional, warm, and welcoming. Children are seen, known, and loved, and are excited to go to school every day. The school is described as a true community that is well-run. Lesson plans are developmentally appropriate, creative, and fun, with unique offerings like yoga, Spanish, gardening, music, and outdoor play. Staff keep the kids busy with many activities. Communication is highlighted as open, timely, and excellent. Parents feel great knowing their children are cared for lovingly while doing fun things and building foundational skills. The school is committed to growing, improving, and using nature to nurture children, readying them socially and emotionally for Kindergarten with confidence and joy. Many families highly recommend MACC.
This place is a true community. So much intention and kindness. Recommend highly!
February 2026
We have two kids at MACC and we are so glad to be a part of the community. Amazing teachers and wonderful staff who truly care about each and every kid. Cannot recommend highly enough!
June 2023
We love MACC! The staff is so nice and helpful. My daughter is in the preschool program and loves going every day. The garden they are working on is also amazing.
