This is our 4th year at LCS and it is such an incredible school, staff, and community! While the…read moreacademics are at the core, they are in a place where learning is seen as fun and exciting and keeping a growth mindset is important. Plus, minimal tech, computers, and screens is worth a lot!

We have a child in Children's House (pre-K) and a child in Elementary (1st grade) at Lake Country…read more We love the individualized attention and support each of our children receive from their guides, the assistants and the rest of the staff. Both children are excited to go to school and are proud of the work that they do and what they are able to accomplish. We also love the sense of community the school fosters, including that younger students are paired with an older student mentor. One of the biggest differentiators is access to the land school in Wisconsin -- what a treat for city children to get to explore, work with animals and gardens, and have overnight opportunities with their peers. Every time my children bring up equity or social justice issues or demonstrate a deep understanding of a topic that seems beyond their years, I am reminded of why we choose Lake Country and am thankful for the opportunity.

Don't be fooled. I am not saying this school is perfect but by no means does it deserve its current…read morerating. This is the classic case of the few people that had negative experiences going out of their way to post their feedback while those of us that are extremely satisfied don't share our feedback. I sent my two daughters to this school. They had the same teacher the entire time. The same manager the entire time. I am shocked at the lack of turnover. When a teacher does leave, it is usually to another Step by Step facility because of a promotion. Highly recommend SbS Edina!

We do not have good experience with this school, my kids went for almost a year. teachers are rude,…read moreand kids feel disconnected with teachers.

Teachers are very impressive! Thank you for motivating and challenging our kids. Go Tigers!!read more

I was sexually harassed my sophomore year and they didn't do anything about it. I also got hit by…read morean Apple during lunch time because there was a food fight, they found the guy responsible but nothing was done about it. Principals and administration doesn't care about the students.

This is my second child I have sent through a Tierra Encantada school, and they have both loved…read moregoing there. The staff has been amazing, and my kids have had really great teachers. Both of my children have also learned Spanish very well so I am pleased with the immersion part of the school. I highly recommend this daycare to anyone looking for child care

I have had issues with the staff changing my kid more than once a day. It got better for about a…read moremonth after I complained, but there was no follow-up with me and then it happened again. They lied on the daily sheet about how often they changed him, and since I cloth diaper I know how many times he is changed. If they are lying on my sheet, I'm sure they are lying on other kids sheets as well. The staff is nice enough to talk to, but I have no trust in the quality of care my child is receiving.

With personalized care and learning experiences for all the children, you can feel confident your…read morechild is getting the guidance they need while they grow into young boys and girls. The music class they offer especially gets our son excited to come to school! We love everything they've done with him and can't wait for him to have more adventures here.

It is not a good school if you want you children to learn something this school has smoking…read moreskipping and more the food is bad

too many pools and gyms not enough cafeteria perfect amount of classrooms. inconsistent heating…read morethroughout the building and no air conditioning.

First of all this is in Apple Valley MN not St Paul. My child has been going here for 6 years. Very…read moregood teachers. My child was a child to howl about in January also. The class sized are high however, 32 in his class. Field trips are good. My child has felt safe and not bullied. There is some diversity but not a lot. School has early start at 830 am and done by 240 pm. This appeals to working parents as most elementary schools begin at 920. This school also has some open enrolled students. There are a lot of PTO fundraisers but no pressure If you dont participate. If you live too close you have to pay for bussing. This school was built in 1970's and has a boiler heat system and my child wears t shirts in winter as a result. They are very aware of peanut and nut allergies here also.