I love Kindercare! it feels like my toddler has a second family and I'm comfortable living her…read morethere because I know she's well taken care of.

Our little girl thrived and loved it at this Kindercare! All of the teachers in the infant room A…read moreare simply amazing! They made the transition from maternity leave to going back to work SO smooth and easy by treating our baby with so much love and care. Each day we were greeted by a teacher who would either give cuddles or give our girl her favorite toys to play with. When we would pick her up, the teachers gave thorough updates on how her day was, what she worked on (rolling, sitting, etc.) and what she may have struggled with. They had the cutest little art projects to send home as well. Bekah, the director takes SO much pride in running this place and finding the best care takers for your littles. Even though she didn't work directly in our baby's room, she seemed to always have a pulse on how things were going with her all while keeping the place running smoothly. The only reason we had to say goodbye to this sweet place was due to our family moving further out of the city. My husband and I can't say enough good things about this daycare and encourage others on the hunt for daycares to check this place out. You won't regret it!

OK, in full disclosure, this is my first daycare experience and my first ever kid. And I'll admit,…read moreI'm a neurotic, anal-retentive, worried parent! I was scrambling looking for infant daycare in the Twin Cities. I had looked at several top rated places in the Highland Park area, and unfortunately, the wait lists were SUPER long! I originally thought I had a spot secured at the Jewish Community Center (JCC), and that ended up falling through... so I was urgently scrambling to find a place that met my expectations. Someone had recommended Jardin, so my husband and I toured it immediately. We met with Jardin's Center Director, Hortensia. She was kind, professional, and very patient with all my numerous (read "neurotic!") emails and questions. It was a brand new facility when I toured it (it just opened up in Feb/March of 2017) and was shiny, clean, brightly colored, and new. My husband and I were immediately impressed with Jardin... and we weren't even looking for a language immersion daycare. We ended up enrolling our son there within a few days (we knew their infant spots were going to fill up fast!), and I'm so glad we secured a spot! What I love about Jardin-St. Paul? I love the three daycare providers in the infant room - Isaura, Marisol and Jesica are so kind and gentle with our child, and I feel really good about leaving our kid here. He's always smiling and happy while here, and when I've dropped by several times (to randomly breastfeed him when I have time), he seems very happy! I love how Cheryl (at the front desk) occasionally sends us pictures of our son interacting with the teachers, as it gives me some peace that he's happy there. I also love that I can come and go to breastfeed as needed. What are some other pros? While my kid isn't eating food yet, they serve organic food here (Their menu looks so good, I want to eat there!). And they are super eco-friendly. They use cloth diapers during the day (You bring your kid in their regular diaper - we use disposable - and they change him in and out of cloth diapers throughout the day. They also change him at the end of day so you go home with a disposable diaper). They provide diaper rash cream, as needed. You don't get nickel and dime'd for everything (e.g., diapers, meals, etc.). They have a great fenced in outside playground and an indoor gym. (Plus, Tori Ramen is right across the street so you can grab a quick meal before you pick up your kid!). The cons? It's not in the best area of Selby-Dale/St. Paul. And the hours (7:30AM-5:30PM) are very narrow if you have a job that has earlier or later hours. Occasionally, the door has been locked at 7:30AM, so I've had to call to be let in. That said, the pros outweigh the limited cons, and we've been super happy here. Nothing negative to review at all so far! Overall, I couldn't be happier. Love this place so far. Two thumbs up!!!

The jardín is a very careful childcare center, its employees are very friendly and the office…read morepeople are very kind and respectful people who treat others with care, the teachers are human beings very trained to the needs of children, and the food served to children is prepared with care and cleanliness all food is organic for the well-being of the children

Miniapple has been a wonderful constant in our lives for the last several years. We value and…read moreappreciate the level of commitment and care staff have shown our two children (ages 21 months and 4 years) as they have transitioned through the infant, toddler and children's house learning communities.

From the owner: Excellence in global learning!…read more Miniapple International Montessori School provides high quality Montessori education for children in Roseville, Minn., and surrounding communities. Our goal is to provide children with a culturally diverse, purposeful, fun and peaceful environment that nurtures their development through compassion, respect and imagination. Our team of early childhood educators believes that individualized learning can begin at a very young age. Accredited by the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs, we welcome your children, from infants to school age children.Our programs include: Infant program Toddler community Children's house Private kindergarten School age summer programWe even have summer camp programs for school-age children of 6-9 years. With our highly qualified Montessori trained staff, we offer a multicultural curriculum and year round programs.We have convenient locations in Minneapolis, Roseville and Oakdale.Call Miniapple International Montessori School today for enrollment information.

Our son has had the joy and privilege of calling Bilingual Child Care & Education Center his school…read morefor the past year. The center has been absolutely wonderful to our family as our son transitioned from his time abroad. He has thrived in the pre-kinder room where imagination is encouraged and play is part of the curriculum. He does this all in Spanish. We are a bilingual family, but our son's friends come from diverse backgrounds and all Spanish language levels and the teachers adapt to each and every child in the room. His main teacher makes time to speak with me every evening at pickup and the cultural nights are a wonderful opportunity to meet your child's friends' families and discover (with delight) that your child can tell you about the Andes mountains or sing you a song in Spanish. In two weeks they open their brand new site in Roseville, MN. They've shared the journey with the families at the community, and we can already tell that the new space is going to be an even more inviting, vibrant space where your children will discover the world around them right in the outskirts of Minneapolis. You won't regret your decision to send your children here. We recommend it wholeheartedly. Gracias BCEC!

My child's preschool teacher was hitting, pinching, and rough handling multiple children in the…read moreclassroom. Despite two earlier parent reports of potential abuse, it wasn't until the third and fourth parent reports after the teacher had been there nearly seven months that the center finally sufficiently investigated the situation and removed the teacher. The owner also discourages parents from communicating with each other about childcare issues at the center. For example, after the abuse was discovered, the owner sent a message to parents instructing them not to "gossip" about it.

Our son has been at this location for 9 months and it has been a joy! He loved his infant teachers…read moreso much and is really enjoying his older infant/young toddler class. He is always smiling at pick up and I am always excited to witness what he's learning. The team from drop off to pick up seems to truly care about him and every student.

We started sending my three-year-old son to Step-by-Step in October, against my husband's horror at…read morethe cost. It soon became apparent, however, that you get what you pay for, and I would gladly sell various internal organs (either my own or those of others) to keep him here. Bottom line, they teach kids to be independent and to love to learn, and as a teacher myself, this is THE most important lesson.

Our son has been at Jardin Longfellow since he was an infant, and we have nothing but the best…read morethings to say about their incredible care team and facilities. As a first-time mom who struggled with postpartum anxiety, I was so nervous about sending my baby to daycare. But right away, I could tell Jardin was a wonderful place for him to be. Ms. Maria, Laila, Melizza, and Minny in Infant Room B were so incredibly loving and caring. I could tell from the start that my son was getting so much love and attention throughout the day, which brought me so much comfort. He's now in the toddler room with Marisol and Dianna/Julia, who are equally amazing teachers. Even now, when he sees his former infant teachers, they all light up -- it truly feels like one big family filled with love and connection. We've also been so impressed by how much he's learned, especially his Spanish! He was saying "hola" and "agua" before he turned one, and now at just two years old, he can count to ten in Spanish and knows so many words -- numbers, letters, colors, shapes, animals, and body parts. It's incredible to see how much he's grown in their care. I also love the app they use to share updates throughout the day. The teachers are so good about posting photos and noting naps, meals, and activities -- it really helps ease any anxiety and allows us to see how happy and engaged our child is. The directors are also amazing and always available to help with translation when needed. I don't speak Spanish and my husband only a little (and he's rusty!), so I was initially worried about communication. But it has never been an issue -- there's always someone ready to help, and everyone is so kind and patient. The enrollment team has also been fantastic -- prompt, organized, and easy to communicate with. We love Jardin Longfellow so incredibly much. It's such a nurturing, supportive, and loving environment, and we feel so grateful to have them as part of our family's village.

Absolutely love this location. The staff are wonderful and communication is prestige.read more

Both our children love this center and are excited to go there every day! The teachers are highly…read moreeducated, caring, supportive and engaged. They are always approachable if we have questions and have always advice for parenting issues, too. We love the diversity among families and seeing our kids develop in a multicultural and multilingual environment. This center has become our second home and feels like family!

Our daughter started to visit this daycare when she was 22 months and enjoyed the toddler room. Now…read moreshe is in the younger preschool room. The staff is great, we love this place so does she. Best place ever.