Christ Memorial Tender Learning Center is a Christian childcare
​center operated by Christ Memorial Lutheran Church. 

Our Center & Staff

  • Serving families and their children ages 6 weeks - PreK
  • Full and part-time care​
  • Open 7:15 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
  • ​Licensed to serve up to 100 children​
  • Highly rated and accredited program. Learn more >
  • Partnership with MN DHS helps to provide financial assistance
  • Staff is made up of highly experienced, committed, and compassionate teachers
  • Director and teachers are flexible and work closely with families to meet the unique needs of each child
  • Facility is large, safe, and fun. During the week, the church building and grounds is dedicated primarily to serving the needs of our childcare center
  • Conveniently located with easy access to I-394 and I-494

Our Values

  • Children of all faith and cultural backgrounds are welcome and are admitted to TLC regardless of race, religion, sex, or ethnic origin.​
  • We value diversity and seek to serve children and families of all backgrounds
  • Non-profit ministry focused on service to the community
  • Children are well prepared academically and socially for the transition to kindergarten
  • Balanced focus on the physical, social, emotional, academic, and spiritual needs of each child
  • Large-motor activities are important for young children so we have lots of indoor and outdoor space for kids to run and play no matter the weather
  • Deeply caring teachers who love each child and develop connections with families

Our story

Christ Memorial Lutheran Church (CMLC) established the Tender Learning Center (TLC) in 1986 as a gift of service to the local community. For over three decades, the nurture of infants, toddlers, and children has been a primary focus. Partnering with families to foster growth of body, mind, and spirit is also at the heart of our identity. The church values diversity and loving service to others. CMLC members are grateful to be able to partner with TLC families, but families with children at the Tender Learning Center are not required to be members of the church. All families are welcome and invited to participate in all the events and programs that we offer. Pastor Ryan leads a weekly chapel service for our preschoolers on Wednesday mornings and is available to support the families in our community.