I've brought my son here for about a 4-5 months now. I am extremely happy with the care. My son is happy and healthy. It's very hard leaving your baby in the care of others, but I trust the staff of Childtime of Duluth and do recommend them. I started my son here when he was between 3 months old, and at that time I brought bottles of pumped milk. As he got older and I needed to supplement with formula, they provided the formula I wanted to use, as well as any baby food he started to like. The bottles always come back rinsed out. The room is clean and well maintained. I love the fact that they provide blue booties for parents and staff to wear in the infant room since the infants are always moving around on the floor. The building is safe and clean, too. I always see the maintenance crew in the lobby in the morning when I drop him off. This is very affordable care for the quality. I can tell my son is happy and thriving - he is very excited to be dropped off in the morning. He comes home knowing so happy. I also love to see the infants crawling and socializing with each other! So cute!! If you are looking for care in this area, give Childtime of Duluth a try - you will be pleased. read more

As of April/May 2026, I would not recommend this daycare to anyone. Before I even toured the school, I called to ask about pricing. Nia, the assistant director, gave me incorrect pricing information not once, but twice. She also told me that the enrollment fee would be waived. Because she had already given me inaccurate information earlier that week, I specifically asked if she was sure, and she confirmed that she was. When I received my first bill, it was a little under $500, which immediately confused me because there was supposed to be a $250 discount applied to the first week. I asked the director, Renee Milton, why the bill was still so high after the discount. She told me it was because the enrollment fee had been added. I explained that Nia had told me the enrollment fee would be waived. Considering the multiple pricing errors beforehand, I felt some type of accommodation should have been made. Nia clearly needs additional training, and the communication between management is poor. Now onto the director, Renee Milton. She was extremely unprofessional throughout my experience there. One morning while dropping my children off, a teacher was running late. Renee said to me and another parent, "If it was up to me, I would get completely new staff." We were both visibly confused. As a parent, that is not something you want to hear from the person running the daycare your children attend. A few days later, I saw my oldest child doing something inappropriate on the camera system, so I called the school to address it and speak with my child. Later that evening, Renee brought up the situation and I mentioned that I like to monitor my child's behavior. She then responded, "You need to watch the cameras for these teachers as well." Again, I found this incredibly unprofessional. Regardless of how management feels about staff internally, those conversations should never be had with parents. The final issue involved my account balance. Earlier that week, I spoke with Renee over the phone and explained that I would pay the balance on Friday. She agreed that it was fine. Then, a day or two later, she messaged me through the parent portal reminding me to pay before drop-off, and I responded confirming that I would. Friday morning, I paid the balance before bringing my children in. While dropping them off, one of the teachers told me, "Renee said you can't drop off your child unless you pay your balance." I was absolutely upset. First, because I had already communicated with Renee multiple times about the payment. Second, because no teacher should have access to or be discussing my personal billing information with me. When I addressed it with Renee, she seemed more concerned about finding out who told me than understanding why the situation was inappropriate in the first place. At that moment, I decided my children would no longer attend this daycare. This was honestly one of the worst daycare experiences I have had. Renee and Nia are the main reason I would never recommend this school. It is hard to feel comfortable leaving your children somewhere when the director openly speaks negatively about staff members to parents. That being said, I do want to acknowledge the teachers who were wonderful to my children. Ms. Smiley was amazing, and honestly one of the main reasons I stayed as long as I did. Ms. Houda (I may be spelling her name incorrectly) was also wonderful with my 4-year-old and treated her with so much kindness and encouragement. Ms. Rochelle was incredibly sweet as well, and I truly believe she cared about my children. Those three teachers deserve recognition because they were the bright spots in an otherwise disappointing experience. The school has potential, but the current leadership is what will continue to hurt it. read more

My daughter loves this school! The staff is so great and communicates well. No complaints what so ever. Summer camp this year was scheduled so well. Lots of activities for the children, my daughter actually begged to go to camp every single day. Also want to applaud their teaching curriculum, these teachers go above and beyond to make learning fun (even during the summer!). Can't wait for PreK fun to begin on Monday! read more

The Director of the school is very disrespectful and sassy with customers. I was told last week Thursday my child would be able to start summer camp today. Filled out all paperwork needed, and allowed my child to attend the test day. I was advised to bring money orders to the school upon child's first day due to card/ cash not being accepted. Upon getting to the facility today the director informed me the school has NO paperwork for my child, and they also don't have space available for him to start today. I advised him I did in fact turn in the paperwork, my son went through his test day, etc.. I was cut off multiple times in the middle of me explaining the COMPANY mistake. I was not accommodated at all, nor did the director make any attempt to find my child's paperwork/ contact the employee to confirm information. When I advised the director that telling false information/ losing paperwork is unprofessional/ unacceptable he then stated, " Now your child will not be able to attend" I took video recording of the whole interaction and I will be sending it to corporate. This is a franchise business , as the director he should have represented them better. Apologized for the false information given, and try to accommodate as needed. As I am a paying customer, it is not my fault I was told one thing when its really another. And to disrespect a customer/ mother in front of their child for their staffs mistake is unprofessional. read more

My son is 2 and he has been going to Childtime since he was 6 weeks. He is my first born so I was very apprehensive to live him with strangers... but they are now family. I called a lot at the beginning and they took ALL calls and were polite. I loved that when he was an infant they still had a curriculum and did more than hold him. Now he is in toddlers with a very active curriculum, that exposes him to painting and reading. He is learning a lot and I feel so comfortable with living my heart there every day. This is very affordable care for the quality that we receive. The place is always clean. Now if they could magically potty train my stubborn son, lol. read more

best place for my son to be!!! he is consistently asking to go to class. loves being with his teachers and have made great relationships with the teachers read more

My son started here at the age of two and still attend before/after...I'm thrilled to say this care takes at this facility are by far outstanding..its always rough for a child to adjust and I appreciate the time they took to get him thru those difficult times...especially prek teachers . Big shout out to the staff at Childtime Duluth...keep up the great work! read more

They don't really care about your child's development..Directors are always changing the new director is just there for a check...this place is a mess.. read more

Soo my daughter started going here sometime last year when the other lady was the director and I wasn't very pleased at fist but now they have a new director and something about the energy is different I actually hear and see her engaging with all the kids which I LOVE! she is very nice the staff is very helpful and they always let me know my child's day is going. At first my daughter used to cry when I dropped her off now she's ready to actually get out the car and come to school SO YOU KNOW THE ENERGY AND VIBE IS DIFFERENT KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK ! Oh yea another thing is since Ms. Kiticha has been the director I've Actually received emails and updates on what's going on new teachers different rules and I really appreciate her for taking the time out to actually keep me updated! read more

I'm pretty sure they write these reviews themselves! This place isn't amazing--at least not the morning staff. They don't even have the kids wash their hands when they arrive which is against state regulation. Heather and her assistant talk a good game, but at least some of the staff is awful. My child was supposed to start there and I quickly made other arrangements after dropping in unannounced! We went to spend a little time in what would have been her classroom during breakfast and the teachers didn't even acknowledge us! I told their assistant director my concerns and Heather never bothered to even call me back! I am so glad I didn't make the giant mistake of starting my child there. Dominique, the teacher in the two year old room seemed wonderful from my interactions with her. She is what sold me on the place In the beginning and I'm glad the kids there have her around! read more

Every parent has concerns over sending their child to daycare but if you send your little one to Childtime worrying and being concerned are the last emotions you will feel. From the management, to the teachers, to the staff, everyone is courteous and loves children. My 3 year old son has been at this center since he was 2 and he absolutely loves it, as do I. Ms. Heather, the Director, always answers any questions parents have and she's always available to speak with. The teachers are also great. The kids love them and as a parent I love them as well. My son comes home having learned cool songs to remember his months of the year, days of the week, etc. They even have the kids exercise which is a plus! I could go on and on about how family-friendly and education-driven this Childtime location is but you'd probably think I was paid (which I wasn't). I truly like the people here (I probably know all but 2 or 3 of the entire staff). If you want your child in great hands you should consider Childtime on Meadowbrook Pkwy. read more

I love Childtime. I have a 10 month old in the infant room and they take such great care of him. They have taken care of him since he was 8 weeks old. I was very hesitant of putting my child in daycare, but the staff made me feel so at ease. They sent me photos and called me just to let me know he was ok. Heather is wonderful and the infant room teachers, Ms. Nicole, Ms. Rachel, and Ms. Kia are all very caring and love my baby! I appreciate all they do and would highly recommend this daycare. read more

Everyone on staff here makes my child and me feel special. I never wanted my child to go to daycare, but when circumstances made it necessary, I'm glad to have found a place with people I can trust. From the moment I toured the facility, I was impressed with the fact that the director knew every child and parent's name. It's a great learning environment--even if your child isn't in preschool yet. My daughter has really blossomed there. read more

As a first time parent, we did not have anything to compare to Childtime so we believed (at first) this was the best place for our infant. The infant room teachers are all nice however there has always been flags that something isn't right with how they handle the children. Their attention to details is a very big and important factor when it somes to my preference which they lacked. After months of inconsistancy, accidents, child not fed within a certain window, incomplete daily sheets, full soiled diapers, I could not ignore any longer. The Director Heather is very nice however the protocol in the staff responsibilities and communication is not the best. With my experience dealing with Childtime in Duluth, I would not recommend this place for sanity reasons. read more