The Minot State University Development Foundation has partnered with Midwest Montessori to bring a daycare and preschool to the greater MSU campus. Midwest Montessori will officially open its doors with a grand opening event on Friday, Aug. 22, at 1 p.m.

Midwest Montessori is owned and operated by Caleb and Courtney Heilman and is located at 812 8th St. NW, south of Model Hall on property owned by the MSU Development Foundation, according to MSU Communications information.

The event will kick off with a ribbon cutting with the Minot Area Chamber EDC Ambassadors, along with remarks from Caleb Heilman; Steve Shirley, Minot State president; and Rick Hedberg, MSU Development Foundation executive director. There will be a tour of the facility after the ribbon-cutting ceremony and an open house for all members of the public, including subsequent facility tours, from 2-4 p.m.

“The MSU Development Foundation is excited for the opening of Midwest Montessori. We couldn’t be more pleased to partner with Caleb and his team in bringing this unique offering to Minot,” Hedberg said. “The preschool and daycare will benefit a wide range of individuals in our community, most especially MSU early childhood education students by providing hands-on learning opportunities. This practical experience is invaluable for our students.

“This facility is not only addressing a critical community need, but we’re also ensuring that our students gain real-world experience that will prepare them for a future in education and caregiving. This is an exciting development for our entire community.”