Creative Beginnings Daycare · Minot, ND
Creative Beginnings Daycare helps Minot families with dependable childcare, caring teachers, and a safe, engaging environment where children can thrive.
601 18th Ave SE #1, Minot, ND · Mon-Fri 7:00 AM-5:30 PM
Quick family facts
Why families feel confident here
Safety, communication, and dependable care are some of the first things families want to understand. Here are a few of the basics we make easy to see.
State Licensed
Meets North Dakota childcare requirements.
Secured Keypad Entry
Controlled access helps keep the building secure.
Daily Updates via Brightwheel
Families receive photos, notes, and updates each day.
Screened & Fingerprint-Checked Staff
Team members are screened before working with children.
Highly Rated on Google
Fresh parent feedback from Google helps new families get a feel for our care.
From infant care to school-age programs, we provide dependable, learning-focused care for Minot children.
6 weeks - 12 months
Our infant room provides a safe, calm, and nurturing environment during your baby's most important developmental months. Our caring teachers follow each child's individual feeding and sleep schedule while providing sensory play and gentle interaction to support healthy development.
Learn about Infant Care
18 months - 3 years
Toddlers learn through curiosity and play. Our program builds language skills, social confidence, and early motor development in a bright, hands-on environment. We also introduce important milestones like circle time and early potty training.
Learn about Toddler Program
3 - 5 years
Our preschool program prepares children for kindergarten through structured learning, creative exploration, and social growth. We offer a structured preschool curriculum running September through May, Monday-Friday from 9:30 am to 11:00 am.
Learn about Preschool5 - 12 years
We offer before- and after-school care for school-age children in Minot, providing a safe, supervised place to complete homework, enjoy activities, and connect with friends. Transportation coordination available - ask us for details.
Learn about School-Age / After-SchoolAt Creative Beginnings, we believe every child deserves a safe, nurturing environment where curiosity is celebrated and learning happens through play. Our director brings hands-on leadership and genuine care to everything we do.
DeAnn Casavant is the director of Creative Beginnings Daycare Center, Inc. She has been working in childcare for over 20 years and has a passion for helping children learn and grow. She is a certified early childhood educator and is dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for children of all ages.
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“We enrolled our son at Creative Beginnings Daycare when he was 2 months old, and we had recently relocated to North Dakota. As a first time Mom, I was very nervous about being in a new city and selecting a school for our son to attend. However, we just celebrated his 2nd birthday and are beyond happy with the care our son receives at school each day. The staff are incredibly warm, attentive, and genuinely invested in each child's development. The facility is clean, well-maintained, and provides a stimulating environment for play and learning. We feel completely confident leaving our child in their hands and highly recommend Creative Beginnings Daycare to any parent looking for a nurturing and supportive daycare experience.”