Sanford Health Opens Expanded Childcare Center in Fargo
The new facility on Amber Valley Parkway triples capacity to help employees manage care during school and weather closures.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Child Care
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Sanford Health has opened a new child development center in Fargo, significantly increasing childcare capacity for its employees. The facility on Amber Valley Parkway now serves 145 families, up from the 45 previously accommodated at the organization's downtown location.
Why it matters
Expanding local childcare capacity eases family logistics for working parents by providing more reliable care options during school breaks and weather-related closures. This move replaces a downtown site that was unable to meet the growing demand for facility space.
The new center on Amber Valley Parkway supports 145 families, a capacity increase of 100 spots over the former downtown location. The facility provides care from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays, including coverage for school days off and summer breaks.
The players
Sanford Health
A major regional health system that provides medical care and now operates expanded employee-focused child development centers.
The details
The relocation allows for a significant expansion of classroom space, effectively doubling infant room capacity and tripling the capacity for toddlers aged 18 months to 3 years. This specialized facility operates exclusively for Sanford Health employees to provide consistent child development services regardless of school schedule changes or emergency closures.
Timeline
The new facility officially opened on October 29, 2026.
The Home Front
Large employers are increasingly integrating childcare facilities into their corporate infrastructure to address persistent regional gaps in care. This investment marks a shift toward employer-provided support as a standard tool for managing employee retention and household logistics.
Employees should contact their human resources department to verify eligibility and confirm whether the new capacity has opened spaces for their specific age bracket. It is also a good time to review your family's backup care plan for days when the center is closed outside of standard weekday operations.
The takeaway
Reliable onsite care helps balance family schedules by providing consistent coverage during school breaks and weather events. Eligible employees should reach out to the center to confirm current enrollment opportunities for their specific age group.
Further reading
For more on finding reliable care in your neighborhood, visit our guide to Child Care.
Source note: This article includes information reported by INFORUM.
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