WORLD AROUND US CHILDCARE
WORLD AROUND US CHILD CARE IS NOW EARLY CHILDHOOD ACADEMY
​Our White Bear Lake and North St. Paul child care centers have a new name: Early Childhood Academy (ECA). Same buildings, same familiar directors, and the same warm, safe place for your child to explore, create and achieve. Now we're also part of a family of six ECA centers across Minnesota.​​
White Bear Lake & North St. Paul, Minnesota
Same Locations
Both centers stay right where they are: 5065 Stewart Ave in White Bear Lake and 2290 11th Ave E in North St. Paul.
Same Directors
Kristen Kostuch leads White Bear Lake and Dawn Ratajczak leads North St. Paul, with the teachers your family already knows.
Nothing To Do
Families don't need to do anything. Your child's spot, schedule and care continue as usual.
Same Hours
Open Monday–Friday, 6:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. at both campuses.
WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOUR FAMILY
OUR TWO CAMPUSES
Find your center's contact info and hours. Each campus now has its own page on the Early Childhood Academy website.
QUESTIONS PARENTS ARE ASKING
Is World Around Us Child Care closing?
No. World Around Us Child Care in White Bear Lake and North St. Paul is now part of Early Childhood Academy. The centers are open, at the same addresses, with the same phone numbers.
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Are the directors the same?
Yes. Kristen Kostuch (White Bear Lake) and Dawn Ratajczak (North St. Paul) are still leading each center. If you have questions about your child's classroom, your director is the best person to ask.
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Do I need to re-enroll or sign anything new?
No. Families don't need to do anything to keep their child's spot.
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I'm a new family. How do I enroll or tour?
We'd love to meet you! Schedule a tour at either campus on the Early Childhood Academy website, or call White Bear Lake at 651-773-1406 or North St. Paul at 651-773-1400.
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Why does this website still say World Around Us?
We're keeping this site up while families get used to our new name. For the latest information, visit earlychildhoodacademy.net.