My child has never attended this facility but we were planning to. I placed a deposit and was told…read moreit would be refundable if cancelled within 60 days of start date. I ended up finding a place closer to my home and asked for a refund. I have called about 20 times asking for a refund as promised but have yet to receive it. They are non responsive to me. Very disappointed with their lack of communication and their truthfulness.

I had a very bad experience with this childcare. My son attended this childcare for about seven…read moremonths after I moved to the area. I was very disappointed with the quality of care, the level of supervision, and the oversight of the owners. My son (who was in the toddler-early preschool age group at the time) had four different teachers during his time at Lexington Kids. Each time one of his teachers left or was fired, the parents were provided with a letter informing us that the teacher was no longer with the school--no more explanation than that. My son couldn't get to know any of the teachers because the rate of turnover, and I was uncomfortable with the lack of supervision on the playground. I ended up pulling him out and enrolling him somewhere else. I did not feel like my concerns were listened to or considered by the owners, and my contact information was lost twice. I can't recommend this childcare. Also, my first review of this childcare was reported (presumably by the owners) and removed, and after I posted this second review solely about my own experiences there, I was emailed by the owner and basically asked to take it down. This is an honest review in every way about my experience, and I will not change it.

Best school ever I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS SCHOOL for any child starting Kindergarten-5thGrade!!! The…read moreprincipal is so awesome, kind, respectful, and always willing to hear ANY parents thoughts. The teachers are very good at their jobs and they teach the children in a way that's mind blowing, they teach in a way that EVERY student can understand, every kid is different some are visual learners some are more hands on learners, they learn what style of teaching each student is best at and they work with that. They don't teach just one way like in regular public schools (public schools only teach as a whole class which is sad and unfair to some that don't really understand that way of teaching and it causes students to fall behind because of the lack of communication between each child and their teacher as I said before NOT ALL kids LEARN by just that one way of teaching) but here at JJ Hill all the teachers have assistant teachers and they work with kids individually and find out the child's best way of understanding and what they're learning and they will teach them in a way the child best understands. 5/5 I'm telling you look into Montessori's and you TOO will want to send you children to this one or many other Montessori's!!!

Updated: they claimed my son was there this morning from 945am to 5:45 pm. That is a complete lie…read more He was with my mother all day. Today on April 25. Old:Comment. I took my son here for about a year. It didn't start getting bad untill the new site director took over. Once that was said and done. I've been getting calls to pick my son up. I brought attention to them about what he has. Been telling me at home and all I m hear well but he does this or that. Not only that they shipped out my son's belongings in a certified mail and I will be contacting the police about this because it is not in the contract and if my son belongings gets lost or stolen it is on them. I would not recommend anyone to work here because the owner has an high turn over rate. And does not. Do a through background check on the people she hires. Also I would not bring anyone who had an IEP nor speacial needs because they will try to work against you. Once you have brought up conversation and concerns about your child.

There is no better place for children to start out their educational and social/ emotional journey…read morethan Jean Lyle. My family spends nearly an hour in the car every day to get to Jean Lyle and we would gladly spend twice as long to go to this incredible place. Our daughter has blossomed under the expert and loving care of teachers many of whom who have been teaching here for decades. The student teacher ratio is amazing and the community of parents and kids is the kind of inclusive and welcoming space we all need and deserve. I don't write google reviews but Jean Lyle is pure magic and every parent should be lucky enough to be able to send their child here and watch them take flight.

Jean Lyle is a stunning gem of a school targeting children ages 3-6yr old. There are three areas…read morethat set this school apart from the rest for me: (1) Play-based philosophy: fundamentally, this is a SCHOOL not a daycare, with extremely low (like 1:4) teacher:student ratios often with student teachers and parent helpers on top of that. Children get to PLAY while they learn. With 45 years in business, this school was originally Macalester's "lab" school pioneering a caring and play-based learning philosophy that has continued, at its core. Curriculum if often driven by children's interests (oh you want to learn about sharks?) (2) The people: you know that one friend you have that makes you feel warm and heard? ALL the teachers here are like that friend. They really, individually, understand and love your children. (3) The facilities: many of the competitors i had toured sit in a small room most of the day. Jean Lyle has a huge gym and one Sunshine room dedicated to Art. Take a tour!

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

We have been so, so happy sending our daughter here. My daughter looks forward to going to school…read moreeach day, and has formed great friendships here. The teachers are so invested in each child and have created a wonderful, engaging environment for learning and play. My daughter particularly loves the imaginary play area, which rotates it's theme every month-a post office, a hospital, bakery, etc. This aligns with topics each month for learning-such as body/health. The teachers have decades of experience, and are always available to chat. We get updates each day on what was covered, along with pictures, which can help facilitate chatting about what happened that day over dinner. So grateful to have found this gem and very highly recommend.

Learning through play and helping children develop their social/ emotional skills is the focus at…read moreMacalester Plymouth!

great school, great teachers. this place makes my heart swell. from the inside classroom to the…read moreoutside spaces, you couldn't find a better place to begin lifelong learning.

From the owner: Situated on a 110-acre area of our Environmental Educational Preserve, the Dodge Nature Preschool…read morebrings the natural world into the lives of young children. With their teachers and classmates, children discover the wonders of nature and play on the Model Farm where barnyard animals provide stimulating opportunities for learning and growth. Programs on beekeeping, honey making, maple syruping - as well as tasting apples picked right off the tree - encourage children to explore how their lives are part of the world of nature. The Dodge Nature Preschool uses the inherent wonder, complexity and beauty of the natural world as a catalyst for a child's growth and development.

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.