Aldrich School is a local, non-profit, nationally accredited school that hold a special place in the hearts of countless children and families. The Aldrich program provides a learning environment based on developmentally appropriate experiences in all areas of growth including cognitive, physical, social/emotional, and language development. Aldrich has a rich history and quality reputation in the Rochester community. Having opened in 1944 as the Mayo Clinic’s Child Health Institute Demonstration Nursery School, Aldrich has touched tens of thousands of lives in Minnesota and beyond. Our purpose is to provide an inclusive program that develops life-long learners through intentional play-based education.