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

We have had such a good experience at this center! Our 2 year old had never been to a daycare…read morebefore we enrolled her here but she adjusted quickly and I think a big part of that is because of the incredible staff and teachers at this location! The Director, Carrie is friendly and really seems to care about the kids and staff. Receptionist is also the sweetest and always willing to help answer questions. The center is clean, secure, organized and has good communication with parents. My kid is learning so much with all the activities they plan and absolutely loves going to play with classmates.

Love Blaine's staff. My 16month (enrolled at 3mos) and 4 yrnold attend Blaine's TT. They ALWAYS…read morewelcome with a smile. Their main focus is for my kids and me to be comfortable and happy with our time there. Love Miss Janelle and Miss Carrie.

I have had children at Casa de Corazon since it opened in 2010. The thing that stands out from…read moreother options is the extremely positive and loving environment. There is good communication and a strong curriculum. The atmosphere supports family wellbeing through providing cloth diapers, providing organic food heavy on fruits and veggies, and even storing breastmilk in their freezer or fridge and handling the milk as they provide bottles. They are very open to feedback and work on continuous improvement. Some areas that could use improvement include: 1. A long waiting list with poor forecasting of openings - call or email weekly if you are determined to enroll. 2. Higher than desired teacher turn over which they are actively working on improving with benefit improvements and offering continued education to teachers. 3. Spanish is not spoken 100% in the classroom which I personally believe should be their goal at all levels. 4. They post a minimum amount of "sufficient" breastmilk to be required which is on the high end of average and is more than My babies needed and more than I ever sent. Despite these opportunities they treat and love the children as individuals and are very willing to work with families to meet their needs.

Our son attended Casa de Corazon Kingfield on Nicollet for almost 1 year, starting in Infant A and…read moreending in Toddler B. I wanted so badly for Casa to work for us, unfortunately, we just never were able to make that happen. I know that this review is in stark contrast to every other review, but I'm hoping to give one perspective so that people can make a truly informed decision. The benefits are pretty clear: organic food, multicultural curriculum, Spanish language immersion, and for us, it was close to home. Here are the downsides and why we chose to move to a different childcare center: 1. The program is not only Spanish immersion for the children, but also the parents. The teachers speak little to no English which makes communicating about very basic things like how our child's day was, did he eat, how is she sleeping, etc. impossible. The directors do speak English, however, they are always running around highly stressed talking on walkie talkies and do not have time to communicate. I understood when we chose Casa that it would be Spanish immersion for our son, I didn't realize communication as a non-Spanish speaking parent would be so incredibly challenging. It's entirely possible that if we, as parents, spoke Spanish, we would have had a very different experience. 2. They take the maximum number of children to teacher ratio allowed by the state and always seem overworked and very stressed - especially the directors. Voicemails and emails went without response for days - sometimes not responded to at all until I emailed or called again. The app that they use to communicate to parents about their child throughout the day is perfunctory at best. While it gives a general overview of what the kids are doing, you will get no specific feedback on your individual child and any message you want to send to the teacher through the app goes without response. 3. The parking situation is a nuisance at best and incredibly dangerous at worst. There is only parking on Nicollet Ave with zero crosswalks to the school. Parents jaywalk, block traffic, and are ridiculously aggressive for parking spots. I was almost hit multiple times by other parents swerving into or cutting me off for parking spaces - imagine Hunger Games but with over caffeinated, under appreciated and sleep deprived caretakers to little Id driven beings - it's not pretty. 4. Lastly, the teachers are inconsistent. It's luck of the draw if you get a kind caring teacher. Our infant teachers were amazing but his morning toddler room teacher was a bit of nightmare - cold, defensive, never once said even an "hola" to me when I dropped off my son. Coincidentally, my son started screaming in the mornings on school days and would latch onto me when I brought him into his classroom shortly after he transitioned to this teacher's room. Thankfully, the other teachers later in the day seemed much more pleasant and caring. The point is, there's really no consistency in the quality of teacher you will get. They also transition in and out of classrooms frequently so the good news is that if you do not like the teacher, they will probably change. Take all of this for what it's worth. There are many reviews to the contrary, this is simply one perspective based on our experience. Hope it helps give a more 360 view of Casa.

The best food I ever had! This place was amazing! Highly recommended it. Try everything! We plan…read moreto! Best taco's, Tortas, crepes and everything is Amazing! What a hidden Gem! Family like environment!

The cutest Café with a unique variety of food and drinks. This is the perfect spot for a girls…read moredate. The ambiance was pink, fun, cute. I ordered the classic crepe, Nutella, banana, strawberries & whipped cream. The horchata chai latte was amazing!! All of my favs in one drink The service was quick and friendly. The pricing was not listed on the menu, would be nice for clarification. Overall 5/5 I highly recommend.

The bread the Swiss rolls and napoleon cake Persian food made right. I will be back. Ellie is…read moreamazing as is all of her baked goods.

Oh, I cannot stop raving about my recent visit to Luminous Cafe! From the moment I stepped inside,…read moreI was greeted with such warmth and friendliness that made me feel like part of their lovely family. The ambiance was so cozy and inviting, making it the perfect spot for quality time with loved ones. Now, let's talk about their Napoleon pastry - oh my goodness, it was an absolute delight! The moment I took my first bite, I was transported to pastry paradise. The layers were beautifully flaky, and the luscious filling was a so light. It's evident that they put heart and soul into crafting this delectable treat. The best part was sharing this delightful experience with my family, and seeing their faces light up with joy as they savored their own delectable treats from their childhoods. It truly felt like a warm and delicious hug in the form of pastries! I can't help but commend the friendly staff who went out of their way to ensure we had a wonderful time. They even recommended some other delightful goodies on their menu that we can't wait to try next time. To sum it all up, Luminous Cafe is an absolute gem, a place where scrumptious pastries meet heartwarming hospitality. If you're looking for a place to create beautiful memories with your loved ones, while savoring heavenly pastries, this is the spot for you! I'm already planning my next visit, and I can't wait to go back for more delightful moments and, of course, more of their irresistible Napoleon pastries! Now you should also try the Swiss Roll Cakes and you can make orders as well!

Very friendly staff and very family oriented. My four children have been attending here for going…read moreon six years now and they love it! The camera access and having live footage of your child at all times is a definite bonus that I didn't find a lot while touring other centers. I love the app and knowing exactly what my kids did for the day, getting pictures of them doing activities with their friends and in the infant room knowing exactly how much of his bottle my son drank or when his last diaper change was. If you're looking for a center I would definitely tour here!! Once you meet the director and staff you and your children will feel at home!

My daughter has been going here since she was one and absolutely loves it, the teachers are kind…read moreand always there when I need them. They are always looking out for what she needs. Without them my child would not be exceeding in school as well as she is now she is getting a really high grad in math and reading. thank you Tutor Time.

I finally had the chance to check out Marc Heu at the Linden Hills location in Minneapolis, and I…read moreloved it! The space is modern, charming, and fits perfectly into the beautiful, peaceful neighborhood. Compared to the St. Paul location, which I find a bit too busy, this café felt much more relaxed and enjoyable. The service was friendly and helpful, making the experience even better. I'm already a big fan of Marc Heu's pastries, so I had to grab some of my favorites. The Kouign Amann was perfectly crisp, buttery, and caramelized as always. I also picked up the Croissant Donut featuring this month's flavor--a pistachio cream filling topped with orange cream which was absolutely delicious. I also tried their new limited-time Croissant Ice Cream Cornet, a soft serve ice cream served inside one of their buttery croissants. Unfortunately, it wasn't a hit. This week's soft serve flavor was croissant and the combination of textures and fat left a thick, heavy aftertaste that wasn't quite for me. That said, I'd definitely give it another try when they rotate to a different soft serve flavor. All in all, Marc Heu continues to be one of my favorite spots for unique, upscale pastries. The Linden Hills location is especially worth a visit for its welcoming atmosphere and excellent service.

My first time going to their new location! It had lots of seating and lovely interior design. This…read morelocation had much more beverage options which is nice. Pastries always yummy and service superb. Great place to work or catch up with friends!

We love Casa! It's a big warm family, and I know my children are exceptionally taken care. On top…read moreof learning another language, they learn about different cultures and countries, eat fresh and organic meals, make art projects and have a ton of "fun days" like water days outside or dress up days. And most importantly, it is clear that at Casa they are loved. I wouldn't send my children anywhere else.

Our son has been enrolled at the Centennial Lakes location for about a year and we have been SO…read moreimpressed by the care he's received. As a first time mom, I was anxious about bringing him to daycare but, right from the start, the teachers and center leadership showed amazing attention and care. The teachers are dedicated, the leadership team is strong, and the center itself is beautiful and engaging for my young child. Everyone knows my child's name and is so welcoming. I know that he loves to go to Casa and I feel relieved he's enjoying his time there. I truly cannot say enough good things about the Centennial Lakes Casa team! We are switching to a new location for convenience am I am hopeful he will have the same, amazing experience there. Gracias, Casa!