Fantastic local business! My kids have been going to Learning Designs for Spanish tutoring, and…read morethey are learning so much in just one hour a week. They are motivated and eager to attend their session each week. Excellent option if you need experienced tutoring without having to empty your wallet at one of the national chain testing centers.

My daughter is in community college and has learning disabilities. Faced with a semester with four…read morepapers I knew we were going to need some help. A business person in the Linden Hills area suggested we check with Learning Designs as he knew Karen and thought she might be able to help us. I was actually doubtful since so many tutor businesses cater only to ACT and not helping students after high school. I contacted Karen as well as two other tutors and decided to go with Learning Designs. Karen put us in touch with the perfect person to work with my daughter and the result was four papers each with a grade of A. Karen matched my daughter to the perfect tutor. It saved the semester. Karen is responsive to each student's needs and the building in Linden Hills provides a very nice environment for the sessions. I highly recommend Learning Designs.

I have used Beepboop for over 5 years and it has become part of my daily routine. My Spanish has…read moreimproved immensely during this time. When I travel to Spanish speaking areas, people have positively commented on my pronunciation. The instructors are native speakers from Mexico and Latin America. I have found them to be very personable, kind, and respectful. I now consider a number of them to be friends. They go above and beyond and have contacted me outside of class specifically to answer a question or give support for personal circumstances. The program has students around the world and as a result, I have become many friends with many and participate in other activities with them. I really believe that Beepboop is one of the best Spanish programs available if an individual wants to improve her Spanish speaking ability .

Our children have attended Sonnet, both under prior ownership and under the new company (2021), and…read morewe loved it: love what our children learned, love the care they received from the teachers. We've enjoyed getting to know the new owners, and can say that they are dedicated to caring for their teachers, and for the children in their schools. We've also seen so many positive changes with the new ownership (the teachers also love the new owners!) and highly recommend the school! And, we fell in love with the Montessori method because of Sonnet. It truly is amazing - aligns with positive/gentle parenting, but also allows children the freedom to develop at his/her own pace. We use so many of the Montessori concepts in our home! The previous reviewers comments do not represent the school we know and love. They seem to be disgruntled about policies on past due payments. The policies were clear when we enrolled and we had no issues with them, and they were completely reasonable policies (the same as in other centers we have enrolled in). They also mentioned having 3 different directors in less than a year - we were there during these changes, and unfortunately, the directors were maybe qualified on paper but did not actually do their job - so glad the owners made the staffing changes they did to bring in the right management!)

High teacher turnover , had 3 different directors in just less a year …read more You Can find consecutive noncompliance record on MN DHR website including , read those carefully . https://licensinglookup.dhs.state.mn.us/Details.aspx?l=1043225 The average salary for teacher there is below state average - see info in indeed site. Just as one parent posts before they work with debt collector company and threatening you use them once you have one bounce check rather than work with you to understand situation seeking solution - I believe they consider parent who send kid there is money resource only. Does not recommend this place to parent who care about people more than just money . Also as another parent reviews posts before , they threaten you to

I've gone to this school for six years and my time there was great,the teachers are very supportive…read moreand help you learn a lot

Abra Palabra offers Spanish classes for adults. The classes are small and welcoming.read more

We played games the whole time! Sorry but most students need alittle more structure than that! This…read morestuff costs alot of money we want our money's worth!

Our daughter attended this school for four years, and our experience has been nothing short of…read moreamazing. The teachers are incredibly kind and caring, and they consistently instill great values in the children. We truly appreciate the Montessori approach, which beautifully supported our daughter's individual learning and growth. We highly recommend this wonderful school to any family!

The director was nice but disorganized. Our child was in the toddler and preschool rooms. The…read moreteacher that our child had taught curriculum (e.g., subtraction and addition tables) that was too advanced for that age. They should have been focusing more on social and emotional development. The teacher also seemed harsh. We would not recommend.

We have an 18 month old son who has been attending this school for the past 9 months, since it…read moreopened. We really love and it and can't imagine sending him anywhere else. It was a bit rough in the beginning because he wasn't used to being watched by anyone other than my husband and myself. Fast forward and now we drop him off, his teacher holds her as out and calls "mi amore!" and he runs to her and we are forgotten. I couldn't ask for anything more than his happiness independent of us. They have the largest indoor play area of any daycare in Minnesota. They use cloth diapers, as do we, so that is a huge plus. They feed him organic foods with lots of fruits and vegetables with water, so he is developing healthy eating habits and he no constipation issues (I'm in healthcare, so I know it matters). The desk is very responsive, quickly answering any emailed questions.

We were so excited to start in the infant room at Tierra Windom, and unfortunately, it was such a…read moredisappointing experience. Here are the reasons why: 1. 2 out of the 3 teachers only spoke Spanish. The only bilingual teacher did not arrive until 9 am. 2. The layout of the "front desk" is odd. It is not on the level you enter the building, and it is not staffed. If you have a question and cannot speak Spanish, there is no one to ask. 3. The building does not seem secure. There are multiple entry points, and no one is monitoring who is coming and going. 4. Poor communication-they did not return my phone calls regarding medical issues that occurred at the school. 5. Daily reports were not completely filled out, so it was difficult to know what she was eating/not eating. 6. The infants went outside 2x during the 3 months we were enrolled from June-September. 7. The infant & toddler rooms have no natural light. 8. They advertise "wholesome & organic" food, but the majority was processed and high in sugar. 9. My daughter would be starving every time after leaving Tierra. When I inquired if seconds were offered, I was told infants could share their neighboring child's plate if they didn't finish. 10. They dumped unused breast milk without communicating this to parents. 11. The owner refused to inform other parents when there was a communicable disease in the room. (pinkeye) 12. 2 of the 3 teachers in my daughter's room were not warm and friendly. They definitely seemed overwhelmed. 13. The room was not staffed 4:1 in the morning until 9 am. 2 things they did well-the head teacher was fantastic. The artwork we brought home was great.

We have had our son at this school since he was a toddler and he is graduating Kindergarten this…read moreyear. Before we signed him up we would walk on the trails nearby and be amazed at the outdoor space this school offers. We would see kiddos in rain or shine deeply into play. We scheduled a tour and rest is history, we were hooked! We have watched our son happily go to school every day, seen him grow and thrive both social emotionally but also academically. The guides are amazing at what they do and the building, classrooms and grounds are deeply rooted in the Montessori method and gives our child plenty of room to grow both mentally and physically. Its a must see!

Our son has attended since he was 16 months old. Beautiful facilities and great staff. We've always…read morefelt that our son was well cared for. He loves driving by and pointing out his school. The Montessori approach supports independence and curiosity. Summer programs maintain the same high quality.