NEW! Sleepy Tigers is excited to announce the expansion of our Chinese Immersion TODDLER PROGRAM starting in September 2025! Children must be 18 months old by September 1st 2025 to attend. RESERVE YOUR SPOT NOW!
Sleepy Tigers Chinese Immersion Learning Center 小睡虎中文幼儿园
您好! Sleepy Tigers Chinese Immersion Early Learning Program offers a unique and enriching environment for young children. Designed for 18 month old through pre-kindergarten, our program immerses children in Mandarin Chinese, fostering language skills and cultural awareness from an early age. In our Reggio Emilia-inspired classrooms, children engage in hands-on activities within a nurturing atmosphere, building a strong foundation for lifelong learning while exploring the beauty of the Chinese language and culture. Additionally, we provide after-school care and summer program for K-5 school-age children.
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"Research shows bilingual children have a better working memory (which holds, processes and updates information over the short term), than children who speak only one language."
Why Learn Chinese?
Learning Mandarin offers a wide range of cognitive benefits for children. It can boost memory, improve focus, sharpen problem-solving skills, and enhance creativity. Because learning a foreign language engages different parts of the brain, it helps strengthen overall mental abilities. Additionally, mastering multiple languages allows children to gain a deeper understanding of different cultures and perspectives. By learning Mandarin, your child not only expands their cognitive abilities but also gains a valuable skill that can give them a competitive edge in today’s global economy.
Brain Development
Strengthens early brain development
Creativity
Thinking outside of the box
Flexible Mind
Promotes cognitive flexibility
Problem Solving
Improves creativity and problem-solving
Connection
Connects children with different culture
Perspective
Helps children widen their world view
Mission
We adopt the Finland Early Childhood Education approach, one of the top education systems in the world.
We focus on promoting personal well-being, helping children discover their love of learning while developing the values and social skills required to excel throughout life.
We continuously monitor three key aspects of quality:
Service quality
Staff quality and performance
Child development and outcomes.
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Core Values
Our program is oriented around the following core values:
LOVE
RESPECT
PROBLEM SOLVING
COLLABORATION
CREATIVITY
IMAGINATION
FUN
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Watch What The Parents Say
Families’ support is a big part of Sleepy Tiger’s success. At Sleepy Tigers, we may be a small school, but we are a big family—a warm and welcoming community that supports each other. Click the buttons below to see what our families say.
Testimonials
Hear what the parents have to say.
You have such enthusiasm and patience with the kids
Juliet, thank you for being such a fantastic director for Sleepy Tigers. My children have had such traffic experiences these past few years. You have such enthusiasm and patience with the kids, even through all the challenges of the past year. We are so grateful for all your time and guidance. We'll miss Sleepy Tigers as the kids go off the Kindergarten this fall!
From the first moment, We knew we were in the right place
It is so hard to think that we will not be at Sleepy Tigers everyday after my child going to Kindergarten. We cannot thank you enough for all you and the teachers do. From the first moment we started, we knew we were in the right place. You have a gift and it shows in the amazing school and staff that you have. We will miss seeing you everyday!
Appreciate all of your patience
I just wanted to tell you all THANK YOU for doing such a wonderful job with my daughter. We know she is a unique child and we really appreciate all of your patience with her. You all do an amazing job handling and cherishing her spirit. I am so glad we chose Sleepy Tigers for her.
Outstanding preschool
Outstanding. We have tried/visited or interviewed at quite a number of the high end day cares in Minnetonka, Eden Prairie and Wayzata. Without question this is the best of the lot. Our two kids love it here!
Our program is Parent Aware 4 star rated and accredited by NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children), fully licensed by Minnesota Department of Human Service. We are dedicated to high quality early childhood education, continuously providing loving, caring, nurturing environment for the children in our school.
Operation Hours: 7:30 AM-5:30 PM, Monday through Friday