It has been over 1 year since my children have attended EMAS and it was the best decision we have…read moremade for them. My wife and I consistently talk about how they are thriving in this environment. The standards of accountability, care and education speak volumes. Nearly all the teachers know our children, teacher retention is astounding compared to previous centers, and my kids talk about their teachers constantly. The staff address any concerns immediately with open and honest communication. A very welcoming and caring community, I highly recommend to family and friends!

We have moved quite a bit for my husband's job, so we have seen many daycares/preschools. We wanted…read moreto enroll our 3.5 yo son in a preschool that actually focused on education and social development. We could not be happier with EMAS! My son has been a student here for about a month now. They are very attentive to both my son and the parents. Communication is fabulous. We get frequent emails and the teachers talk to me all the time. The director checks in too, asking if I have concerns, how the adjustment is going, etc. my son has already learned so much and he looks forward to going to school every day. He does five half days and he ends up missing the afternoon craft. The teacher overheard him telling me he didn't have the art work from the previous day hanging on the wall, and she said she'd do the craft with him the next morning. I figured although she meant well, there was no way she'd have time to do a one in one craft with my son. Amazingly, she did! My son was so happy and I am beyond impressed with her dedication to making sure my son felt included. I can't say enough. My son loves the food, he gets plenty of play time and lots of education. He's happy and so am I.

We pulled our child out after 1 month due to many violations we saw including infants sleeping in…read moreswings and bottle propping. We also noticed many times the staff on their cell phones instead of interacting with the children. The explanation I got from the director was that they were logging what the kids were doing, even though the classroom had tablets to do so. The director also told us to speak to the teacher instead of email her about our complaints. The last straw was when the infant teacher was holding our 4 month old baby under just one arm and not supporting his neck or body and feeding him. They have turned off Google reviews because they were getting so may poor reviews. This place was the cheapest daycare we found, and you really pay what you get for. Be sure to look them up on MN DHS website for all the licensing violations they continually make. I would never recommend anyone send their child here. Edit to add: we 100% went here. I still have the emails from the then director Meagan. Here are some exact quotes discrediting some of your claims: "I do feel overall that if you have concerns or questions it is best to start by chatting with the teachers." "As far as the Brightwheel App itself, most of our teachers do have it on their phones. It tends to be a quicker process as each teacher who is in charge of a certain job or task can input that information without having to share a device." PS you should check your chat GPT response before copying and pasting and fill in the app name like it suggested in your response to the other negative review.

We were a past family of All Stars - for quite a few years. They at one time were a really highly…read moresought out school. They had a lot of their core staff leave over the last few years and it has since gone down hill. We ultimately made the tough decision to pull our children as we could not fully trust the leadership in the building. The communication is now terrible for families, and I am unsure how many teachers are in the building because as teachers left, it seems they just moved previous aides/assistants in their spots to make it seem like all was handled in house. We are disappointed with how things turned out, considering we were once a proud ASM family who would recommend them all the time. Seems like more families are having the same experience as we have seen some pretty negative reviews come out in the last year or so (various parenting groups etc).

TKM is honestly the best thing that could have happened to us as a family. The teachers are awesome…read moreand fun. My son comes home everyday with awesome things to say about school and we have seen great progress in his abilities. I have to say I can't wait to send our second child here and look forward to the next YEARS with TKM...

In 2021, my husband and I were excited to close the chapter of needing day care in our lives as our…read morethree children were old enough not to need it. Then in 2022 we were blessed with our "bonus" baby. With a degree of reluctance, we opted to enroll her in the same daycare our three oldest children attended. This decision came with a touch of hesitation, considering the significant changes that have taken place at the small, intimate center we once knew and adored. That center did not seem to know the direction it wanted to take and there was some toxicity with one of the owners. (Never once was I concerned about the care she received in the rooms by the staff.) During the year she was there, the boundaries with one of the owners felt chaotic and unpredictable. It was time to cut ties with a center we had been at over 10 years and began looking for a new daycare for our daughter to attend. We were fortunate that Goddard-Lakeville had availability for our daughter to attend. The very first thing we noticed was the level of safety/security at the center. There is no entering the building unless you are welcomed in by a staff member. I have seen grandparents needing to show their ID's prior to being allowed in the building. In today's day, the level of security is incredibly comforting. The second most prominent feature is the teachers' level of involvement. Right from the tour, we observed how the teachers were fully engaged with the children, not lingering on the sidelines with their phones or engaged in conversations amongst themselves. Thirdly, the communication is outstanding. There's no ambiguity regarding the center's operations - it's clear, concise, and consistent. The policies are fair- they do not change based on the most recent parent's complaint. The extent of our daughter's learning journey is astounding. We're immensely thankful for the age-appropriate curriculum. As advocates of education and evidence-based approaches, Goddard truly stands out as exceptional! Finally, the teachers are fantastic! They genuinely invest in the well-being of the children under their guidance. They understand my daughter as a unique individual and cater to her specific needs. Based on our experience with two prominent daycares in the Lakeville area, I wholeheartedly endorse Goddard-Lakeville. The owners cultivate a community that balances professionalism and healthy boundaries while providing a nurturing environment for children to flourish. The teachers are top notch! Any family that decides to invest in the care at Goddard-Lakeville, will not be disappointed!

The Goddard School in Lakeville has been an excellent choice for our daughter's childcare. Since…read morestarting there at 2, her vocabulary has dramatically increased and she is doing fun and adventurous things every day, while expanding her knowledge of various cultures too. Her safety and well-being, along with those of the staff, is always a high priority for the owners. Our daughter is greeted with a smile each day, and eagerly awaits going to school every day. We are so thankful for the care and attention that has been given to her, and that she now has a whole community of trusted people other than her parents who have her best interest in mind. It's true that it takes a village to raise kids, and this is a great one to be a part of!

We love KinderCare! Our family has been attending for the past 2 years and started in their infant…read moreroom! You will not find a Child Care center with more long term staff! This was a big thing for us as we wanted someone with experience that would really know the ins and outs of taking care of children! The teachers are so supportive and are in constant communication with us about our child and their day! We could not recommend a better place then KinderCare!

You guys let my 5 year old son run out of the front door! You will hear about this!!! It's your…read morejob! You're paid thousands to do your job!! So do it!

Good school. I am a mother of a child at this school and in…read moremy opinion it is a good place. Teachers and staffs are friendly, flexible and treat the children very well. My child is happy at this school and has made lot of progress in being independent, the montessori way. Thanks for all the help the school gives.

From the owner: Location established in 2004, Burnsville offers an excellent Montessori program with extended child…read morecare for young children under 5 years. We are open throughout the year except major holidays. We offer affordable rates and flexible schedules. The Prepared Environment: The Montessori Method is based on the theory that children develop individually, at their own developmental pace, in a carefully prepared environment. The prepared environment possesses a certain order and builds a strong foundation for learning, fostered by the practical life and sensorial materials in the classroom, enabling children to move through a continuum of curricula, naturally advancing with each step. The Toddler Environment: Children in our toddler program flourish in a prepared environment, which respects, supports and responds to their basic needs for independence, exploration and the building of trust and self-esteem. The structure of the curriculum is based on five developmental areas: Sensory and Perception, Physical and Motor, Self-Help Skills, Language, and Social and Emotional development.