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HISTORY

1997

When Congress passed the welfare-to-work legislation in the late nineties, many families struggled to find employment as well as affordable, quality childcare programs for their children. Pastor Rollie Robinson challenged the congregation of Messiah United Methodist Church in Plymouth, Minnesota, to address this need.

2000

Kids’ Care Connection (KCC) opened in July with half its capacity dedicated to low-income children through a community-funded scholarship program.

2006

The unique KCC model was a success and the genesis for a wider community initiative. With an ongoing goal of breaking the cycle of poverty, KCC partnered with Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners ( IOCP) and Wayzata Public Schools to found Caring for Kids Initiative (CfKI) in order to help low-income single parents and families in our community gain self-sufficiency and provide the best start for children at risk by getting them ready for kindergarten.

2013

Kids’ Care Connection reached $1,000,000 in scholarships and tuition assistance given to children from low-income families in our community.

2014

In August of 2014, KCC changed its name to Bloom Early Learning & Child Care to better reflect its mission and better connect with families and the community.  A separate 501(c)(3) non-profit, Bloom has become one of the finest early learning and childcare centers in our area and an invaluable resource for children and families.

2015

Bloom Early Learning builds a fourth classroom, creating space to serve 18 additional preschool children.

2019

Bloom Early Learning opens a second center housed at Plymouth Presbyterian Church to serve 46 additional children, half receiving scholarship assistance.

Today and Tomorrow

Bloom Early Learning & Child Care continues the original mission and vision of its founders by offering tuition assistance and dedicating up to half of total enrollment to children of families who could not otherwise afford a high quality early learning program. Bloom continues its successful partnerships with IOCP, Wayzata Public Schools and other agencies to support each of our scholarship families individually as needed to build family strengths.

Tuition assistance is provided primarily through Bloom’s Shirley Robinson Scholarship Fund. Over $350,000 is raised annually to fund the scholarships through generous donations from individuals, faith and civic organizations, and businesses in our community, as well as events and grants. Additional financial aid is provided to our families by Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners, Caring for Kids, County Child Care Assistance Program funds, and State scholarships.

  • Home
  • About Us
    • About Us
    • History
    • Our Mission and Our Vision
    • Poverty and Kindergarten Readiness
    • Where The Money Goes
    • Bloom Sponsors & Champions
    • Staff & Board
    • Partners
    • Photo Gallery
      • Infants
      • Toddlers
      • Preschool and Pre-K
    • Careers
  • Our Programs
    • Our Programs
    • Curriculum
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Preschool and Pre-K
    • Parents Communication & Involvement
  • For Parents
    • For Parents
    • Current Families @ County Rd 6
    • Current Families @ Dunkirk Ln
    • Prospective Parents
      • Enrollment Information
      • Policies/Parent Handbook
      • Scholarship Information
      • Schedule a Tour
    • Parent Resources
  • Get Assistance
    • Get Assistance
    • Scholarships
  • Ways to Help
    • Ways to Help
    • Other Ways to Give
    • Donate Now
  • What’s New
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QUOTE:

“I visited several centers and in-homes and left all of them discouraged. Then I found Bloom and I just knew in my heart that this is where my daughter belonged!  I knew that being a single mom would have its challenges but knowing that my new daughter would have a safe, loving environment while she was away from me gave me peace.”

daughter

A passion to nurture each child, a mission to make it affordable.

Bloom @ County Road 6 & Hwy 101
17805 County Road 6, Plymouth, MN 55447
763-449-0600

Bloom @ Dunkirk Lane N & Rockford Road
3755 Dunkirk Lane N, Plymouth, MN 55446
763-559-0045

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