When we first found out we were pregnant with our first child we knew we didn't want home based…read moredaycare, we wanted a center. In our area, the options are fairly limited, but we toured a couple places. Little Folks was our 2nd place we toured, as soon as we walked in the door we knew it was 1,000% better than the first place we went. We LOVED Katie, who we interviewed with, and we loved the center, the windows, the colors, the environment, everything. When we had our daughter and she started out there we were so happy with the care she received and that she seemed so happy there and her teachers were so great. We felt she was in a great daycare. Now that she is 2.5 and we have daughter number 2 there, we truly feel that Little Folks isn't just our kids 'daycare' Little Folks is an extension of our family. Our girls spend the majority of their day there, and to have that trust and comfort knowing that your children are not only safe, but also happy, learning, playing and absolutely THRIVING, that is something that you can't find just anywhere. Thank you Little Folks, for helping us raise our girls to be the best they can be. We love you guys!

Little Folks Daycare is clean, well organized and dependable. The staff is amazingly caring with…read moreeach and every child. I couldn't ask for a better daycare!!!!!

This is as good as it gets when it comes to childcare in my opinion. Why? It's a childcare center…read morewith an at-home vibe. Our daughter has been at Holy Nativity since she was 12 weeks old & she is now 19 months. We just transferred to a new daycare closer to our new house, so I felt compelled to share my experience at Holy Nativity because we were very reluctant to leave! Brittany is the Director & is on point. She answers questions, she is professional, kind, and you'll often find her hands-on in each of the classrooms. The rapport she has with all of her teachers is evident in their tenure. Most of the teachers have been there 10+ years. In childcare, that is unheard of. I truly believe it's a testament to Brittany's leadership & the environment created at Holy Nativity. If you are looking for a great center for your kids, here are some reasons to put this daycare on your list of places to tour: -Reasonably Priced: We were paying $305/week for Infant care (5 days a week) at Holy Nativity. Closer to our new home, the prices are more like $350+/week. It's a great value. -Teachers are experienced typically carrying Bachelor's Degrees in Education/Elementary Ed/etc. -Teachers have been there a long time & LOVE their jobs. There's nothing worse than leaving you kids with someone who doesn't care. These women love your kids like their own & you feel how genuine that is. It was one of the most important things to me when choosing a center. -Extra-Curriculars: They go above and beyond to create fun experiences for the kids. In the summer, they have an agreement with the nearby YMCA for splash-pad access in the pre-school room, they rent bounce-houses for the kids, have special musical guests, chefs, etc. WOW! -Every holiday they celebrate & Christmas involves a Christmas show with Infant Room-Preschool represented. -It's a small center: 1 infant room, 1 toddler room, 1 pre-school room. You won't fee like a number here. -Professionalism: Brittany in the office is responsive, addresses concerns, and keeps the vibe at Holy Nativity so positive. I can't recommend this school enough. My daughter Birdie has started at a new daycare but she still says 'Amy' (her Toddler teacher's name) every day on the way there. I know she misses it. Do yourself a favor and put this one on your list to check out!

This is a great center! I've had soon to be 4 kids go through their program and been with this…read morecenter for 6+ years (with 5 more years to go!) would highly recommend to anyone searching for great childcare, great and tenured staff, and great programming

I have never met a more kind staff and owner. We needed short term daycare for our son and Tina…read morewas willing to make that happen. She accommodated our schedules and made us feel as if Hudson would be coming forever. The staff in his infant room made me feel at ease and welcomed him. They send you pictures throughout the day and you get a report at the end of the day. I am so happy I found Goddard, if even just for a short time!

When I was looking for day care for my infant, I was frustrated that I couldn't find any…read morecomprehensive reviews on local centers by real parents. So, here's me paying it forward for other busy parents who want to search for daycare: Cost: We consistently paid around $1350-1525 depending on which room our child was in. He started in infant and moved up to toddler. Pros: - Wonderful teachers. Most have degrees, and all of them clearly love children. They seem happy as employees, which is great. - Director on site is the owner. You can tell she really cares about her staff, the kids, and the families. She's extremely accommodating - we changed our schedules multiple times and she was able to help us each time. - Easily the cleanest, most updated site that we visited. - Our son loved it there! - They are great at transitioning children out of the infant room to toddler room to make the kids feel really comfortable. - Great communication with parents: they send multiple photos a day through e-mail, and keep great records of what went on each day with your child. They let you know when he hits milestones and is progressing with new skills. - Great outdoor area - Fun events (bouncy house, fire trucks coming on site, etc) - The hours are great, and extend until 6pm. - Automatic tuition withdraw is a nice option Cons: - Cost. We toured a few places, and it was the most expensive in the area, and included the least amount of "extras." - you have to bring your own bibs, sippy cups, and breakfast. For the price of tuition, I was always frustrated that I had so much work to do to get him ready for daycare in the morning. - constant messy clothes. I wish they'd invest in better art bibs/smocks, and I wish they'd provide bibs for meal time. If i forgot to send one, I knew for sure he would come home in a new outfit. - Food costs extra (about $60/month for two snacks and lunch each day) and doesn't include breakfast. - Some of the food was unimpressive at times (bread and butter for snack?), not organic, lots of breaded chicken dishes, etc Overall: the price was worth it for us, especially when he was an infant. We were really confident in the care he got, and he learned so much. We loved all of the art projects he brought home, and the communication they had with families.

Do NOT send your child to this daycare! It's clear that the "teachers" hate their job and don't…read morelike kids. They refused to acknowledge that my 2 year old old son needs to do activities to keep clam. All they do is let the kids run around and play and they don't teach them anything! They tried to blame my son for bad behavior in other kids when he just needed a little structure. They had a camera crew there today to promote their business and they put my son and all the "bad kids" in another room so they wouldn't be seen. I've never seen such a fake place in my life! Your child will learn nothing and the staff will do nothing to fix it. Again, DO NOT send your child here!

From the owner: 3R's Early Childhood Learning Center is a trusted early learning center serving families in…read moreBrooklyn Park. We care for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years through play-based programs that support social-emotional growth, school readiness, and strong family partnerships. Families choose us for our warm teachers, safe environment, and joyful classrooms.

Catherine is kind, warm, and has fun with the kiddos, she really cares. She keeps a clean home and…read morefeeds them well, too.

We love going to Catherines. Shes always smiling and the kids are very calm and content. She has a…read morevery sweet home. We feel lucky to have our daughter go there.

Great option for school age childcare. The tuition is super reasonable, the teachers are engaged…read moreand caring and the children really seem to enjoy being there. Would recommend to other parents

Both my boys attend Little Voyageurs. This is their second Montessori school. My wife and I like…read moreLVMS better than our last one. Our boys have grown and learned faster than any of their friends who do not attend LVMS. We highly recommend LVMS.

From the owner: Individualized Learning Environment…read more Little Voyageurs Montessori School provides educational and fun opportunities for children from 33 months of age through kindergarten. We are a parent-directed, non-profit school, established in 1968 and serving families from Columbia Heights, Minneapolis and surrounding areas. The program: * is designed to expose children to a variety of experiences to help arouse their curiosity and natural desire to learn while exploring in a hands-on environment. * promotes life skills and independence. * lays a foundation in reading, language development, mathematics, geography and an understanding of varied cultures. Children receive individual presentations and progress at their developmental rate. We offer: * Morning and afternoon sessions * Hot lunch option * Half and full day options We offer flexible and extended hours from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 pm. to accommodate the work schedules of parents. We accept child care assistance and have a financial aid program We are conveniently located near Central Avenue and I-694. Call today to enroll your child.