I love this child care center. It's in the middle of a nursing home. The children occasionally…read moreinteract with the seniors who are referred to as "grand-friends". Our child has previously gone to both lil' explorers and kindercare. Lil' explorers had way too many kids in each class and our daughter wasn't learning much. Kindercare was too expensive. North Ridge is small class sizes for a certain reasonable price. The staff and classes are diverse. They do weekly themes. My favorite was when they learned about bears and at the end of the week they dressed as explorers and went on a bear hunt. Our daughter is always sad when it's the weekend because that means she can't see Soozee, Tammy, Jessica (teachers and director). The facility overall is a little run down but the kids rooms are bright and full of fun. The teachers have really put in a lot of work into them. They follow all regulations. We've never had a report here where our child was bit (happened weekly at little explorers). There is a dedicated kitchen staff which makes the meals since it's required for the nursing home. There is also a dedicated janitorial staff. In case there was an emergency there are nurses on site, again the benefits of the nursing home. The only downside is you don't get a fully locked down facility. People come and go inside and outside of the building but we've had no problems since the classes are small, they are in their own wing of the building, and the kids stay in their rooms for the most part. The kids get outside most days for play time. Our daughter loves the trikes. They also interact with the grand friends. Just the other week the grand friends put on a puppet show. So if you're struggling with the cost of a center, looking for a smaller class size, and really want to see your child bloom then North Ridge Childcare is for you!

North Ridge Health and Rehab's child daycare is wonderful! The space is clean and well-maintained…read more Jess, the director, communicates clearly and keeps families informed. The children are happy, engaged, and truly enjoy their time there. The staff create a warm and positive environment. I highly recommend it!

I have a 1 1/2 half year old that attends Bunker Lake kindercare all the teachers and staff…read more generally care about each child. The daily pictures with notes I get just make my day. Thank you so much for caring for little one while I'm working.

My son broke his leg here and no one knows how it happened. He was 2 years old…read more They have a hard time keeping teachers. Many leave just as you get to know them. The administrative staff is very unorganized. We signed our son up for their "extra" day camps and classes, only to find out he didn't get to participate in half of them. When you walk in to the classroom, kids are running circles around the staff. Every few days my son came home with a note saying he was bit, or hit with a toy or something. If you want your young ones to get something out of their daycare... go someplace else. After a year here they asked us to either go full-time or rearrange our schedule and split a full week with another family. Well, ok - we decided it wouldn't work. So we found a different place and our son is thriving!!!!! Learning manners, comes home so happy. NO INCIDENT REPORTS. But, this place just won't go away. They charged us $100 registration fee the week before we left and charged us a full 2 weeks tuition after we left. They wanted us to change our schedule - it didn't work out - so now they want more money. I'm warning you - we had multiple tuition hikes while we were there and they charge you 2 registration fees per year. $$$$ Invest in your child. The place we go now is less expensive and such a better organization.

I can't say enough positive things about Primrose. My daughter started with Primrose when she was 4…read moremonths old. Naturally, I was very nervous and anxious about leaving my baby when my maternity leave was up, but everyone at Primrose made the transition as painless as possible. My daughter very quickly settled in, and absolutely loved going to daycare every day. Her teachers were so kind and loving. We got lots of pictures and fun updates via the app every day. I was very impressed with the curriculum - even in the infant room she had lots of activities and learning opportunities. Another bonus was their awesome menu. Once she began eating table food, it was so nice to know she was being exposed to lots of new, healthy foods each day. A bove all, the number one reason I loved Primrose was the outstanding teachers. She absolutely adored all of her teachers. She would give them huge smiles every morning. Her main teachers were angels. I truly could not ask for better caregivers. Every day when I dropped her off, I knew that she was in outstanding hands. Sadly, we recently moved and had move our daughter to a new daycare center. I can honestly say, leaving this center was the worst part about moving. Our new daycare is fine, but it is nothing compared to Primrose. I would highly recommend this school to anyone. They are outstanding in every way.

I have mixed feelings about Primrose. Most of the teachers are good and seem to really care out the…read morechildren, I can't say the same for the owners. Every time I see Betty she has a sour face and doesn't smile at anyone. They serve a lot of canned and processed food. Rates are high, higher than other centers in the area with nothing extra to offer. I do like the clean classrooms/hallway and the outside play grounds are great but that alone is not worth the high tuition costs and annual fee.

Amazing staff! Safe, nurturing, educational, fun, loving care! Great atmosphere of community built…read morein great communication and respect to each family that walks through their doors!

The Best District! Worth Every Drive Back!"…read more We moved away, but we still find ourselves driving back to this district because it's simply the best! The schools are outstanding, with dedicated teachers who go above and beyond. The community is welcoming, and you can feel the warmth and support everywhere, from local events to everyday interactions. The facilities are top-notch, and the resources provided to students and families make a huge difference. We couldn't ask for a better place, and no other district comes close to the quality and experience here. Highly recommend!

My son has been at KinderCare since he was 3 months old, he is now 4, and I couldn't be more…read moregrateful for the care he's received. The staff has always treated him like their own, and it truly feels like a second home for him. They communicate with me about everything, from daily updates to any small incident, and I always feel included and reassured. Whenever I have a special request, they go above and beyond to try to accommodate it. On weekends, my son often talks about his teachers and says how much he misses & loves them, which speaks volumes about the love and connection they share. Ms. Deala and Mrs. Sarah are beautiful people inside and out-- their kindness, patience, and genuine care have made such a positive impact on my son's early years. I can't thank KinderCare enough for being such a safe, loving, and nurturing environment for him.

I'm a regular this YMCA. I usually spend 10 minutes in the sauna after a workout. Twice I've…read morewitnessed two women getting hit on in the sauna. One even came out to an older man as a lesbian and he still suggested a date. This morning another older man asked a woman where her husband was. Shortly after both of these uncomfortable exchanges the women left. It was uncomfortable to see this and I'm left wondering why men are still so dense? It was uncomfortable to see this. Perhaps the Y could add an article on etiquette to their newsletter

The life guards at bellaire beach act like they own the place. So rude. They don't clean the beach…read moreat all. So there was trash everywhere. If you want to go to a public fresh water pool go to bellaire beach in white Bear lake. Where the ymca thinks they can govern what you bring with you. And how long you stay in the water.

Students are amazing. Staff is amazing. Amazing community and families. Tons of ways to get…read moreinvolved.

This is an absolute joke of a school. I attended Edison for 3 years, from 2009-2012. I came from…read morethe northern suburbs (SLP, Anoka, Blaine) and comparatively, this school is absolute crap. About 90% of the teachers were unmotivated and dumbed down the course material so everyone would pass. The coursework was middleschool level, and in 3 years there I can't honestly say I learned anything useful. Intermittently, I took a break from Edison for a semester and attended DelaSalle, a private high school only a few miles away. And I learned 5x more at DelaSalle in just one semester than 3 yrs at Edison. Unfortunately, though, I had to go back and graduate from Edison. At Edison, about 90% of the students are animals and it takes the teachers 20 minutes to settle the animals down before class actually begins. There were only about 20 students in my grade who were very motivated and took the same AP and CiS courses as me, and those classes were a bit better. But all the non AP/CiS/IB classes are complete wastes of time, along with the unmotivated teachers who teach there just to get their student loans forgiven. TLDR: If you care about your child's education, do not send them to Edison.