Mis Amigos here in St Paul is incredible. The curriculum is bar none--with our kids participating…read morein an elaborate Olympic Games one day, to dressing up as explorers braving the rainforests of Central America another day, to singing traditional songs and dancing to music lead by a teacher from his or her own country the next. I truly don't know how the staff does it so quickly and with such effusive happiness. The community also feels very tight-knit as well. Parents have their own Parent Advisory Board that meets at various restaurants and breweries with the kids each month. We've made lasting friendships with other parents as our kids start exploring their own first friendships. With a city park nearby, you'll find yourself at an impromptu park playdate with other parents at pickup--cementing long lasting core memories as your kids keep playing with favorite friends and making new ones. But most of all: It's the teachers. They are all some of the most dedicated teachers I've seen. Absolutely in love with each parent's kid and moving heaven and earth to shape each child into a good person every single day. Pure miracle workers. If there's one note to end on, it's this: Lots of places are great at looking after your kids. But for me, Mis Amigos is a place where I know my aren't just safe, but are being truly loved.

I don't have a review. I honestly cannot make one as it's not my child that goes there but my…read moregrandbaby. She has hearing impairment needs a day care teacher that knows American sign language to communicate with her. I feel that if the daycare does not provide that service, I believe the one she goes to does not provide ASL , my gbaby can feel lost, and confused. She also needs a therapists to teach her to speak as it can be difficult for a toddler to learn three languages?

We have been here for a year. This place is amazing. From the initial contact, to touring the…read morefacility, to meeting the teachers, office staff everyone is just great. Our kids are excited every morning to go and don't want to leave when we come to pick them up. All of these great experiences PLUS we are giving our children the present of learning a new language. This not only changes the way their brains work, but it opens a lifetime of opportunities on personal and professional levels.

Tierra Encantada has been a perfect fit for our childcare needs. we especially appreciate the…read morelanguage skills our child is gaining and the well balanced food program they use. Our child is so well cared for and the administration does a fantastic job communicating to parents.

We absolutely love Tierra Encantada Seward--the teachers are loving and compassionate with our…read moredaughter and all of the children in her classroom. We have been attending since she was in infant care and appreciate the flexibility, fun, language, play, music, exploration, learning and healthy food that they provide. At the heart of it all are the teachers and staff and we are so grateful for them taking such good care of our daughter while we are working.

Fantastic local business! My kids have been going to Learning Designs for Spanish tutoring, and…read morethey are learning so much in just one hour a week. They are motivated and eager to attend their session each week. Excellent option if you need experienced tutoring without having to empty your wallet at one of the national chain testing centers.

My daughter is in community college and has learning disabilities. Faced with a semester with four…read morepapers I knew we were going to need some help. A business person in the Linden Hills area suggested we check with Learning Designs as he knew Karen and thought she might be able to help us. I was actually doubtful since so many tutor businesses cater only to ACT and not helping students after high school. I contacted Karen as well as two other tutors and decided to go with Learning Designs. Karen put us in touch with the perfect person to work with my daughter and the result was four papers each with a grade of A. Karen matched my daughter to the perfect tutor. It saved the semester. Karen is responsive to each student's needs and the building in Linden Hills provides a very nice environment for the sessions. I highly recommend Learning Designs.

We have an 18 month old son who has been attending this school for the past 9 months, since it…read moreopened. We really love and it and can't imagine sending him anywhere else. It was a bit rough in the beginning because he wasn't used to being watched by anyone other than my husband and myself. Fast forward and now we drop him off, his teacher holds her as out and calls "mi amore!" and he runs to her and we are forgotten. I couldn't ask for anything more than his happiness independent of us. They have the largest indoor play area of any daycare in Minnesota. They use cloth diapers, as do we, so that is a huge plus. They feed him organic foods with lots of fruits and vegetables with water, so he is developing healthy eating habits and he no constipation issues (I'm in healthcare, so I know it matters). The desk is very responsive, quickly answering any emailed questions.

We were so excited to start in the infant room at Tierra Windom, and unfortunately, it was such a…read moredisappointing experience. Here are the reasons why: 1. 2 out of the 3 teachers only spoke Spanish. The only bilingual teacher did not arrive until 9 am. 2. The layout of the "front desk" is odd. It is not on the level you enter the building, and it is not staffed. If you have a question and cannot speak Spanish, there is no one to ask. 3. The building does not seem secure. There are multiple entry points, and no one is monitoring who is coming and going. 4. Poor communication-they did not return my phone calls regarding medical issues that occurred at the school. 5. Daily reports were not completely filled out, so it was difficult to know what she was eating/not eating. 6. The infants went outside 2x during the 3 months we were enrolled from June-September. 7. The infant & toddler rooms have no natural light. 8. They advertise "wholesome & organic" food, but the majority was processed and high in sugar. 9. My daughter would be starving every time after leaving Tierra. When I inquired if seconds were offered, I was told infants could share their neighboring child's plate if they didn't finish. 10. They dumped unused breast milk without communicating this to parents. 11. The owner refused to inform other parents when there was a communicable disease in the room. (pinkeye) 12. 2 of the 3 teachers in my daughter's room were not warm and friendly. They definitely seemed overwhelmed. 13. The room was not staffed 4:1 in the morning until 9 am. 2 things they did well-the head teacher was fantastic. The artwork we brought home was great.

I have been taking classes at the art academy for 15 years, on and off. When I look back at my…read moreprogress, I know that what Jim and Sarah offered really made me a better painter. they have a method that works. I would recommend their classes for any and all ages.

I joined the school this summer and returned back to it this fall. It was one of the best decisions…read moreI have made lately. The teachers are very pleasant, accommodating but at the same time try to push to be a better artist. If you are a returning student you get an approx 30 dollars in discount. Its 150 dollars for a whole semester. The art supplies can be expensive but they will last you a life time and you have to buy them only once. Ample parking in the school parking lot. Plus some of the fellow students are really cool people so all in all it makes up for a very positive experience.

I've gone to this school for six years and my time there was great,the teachers are very supportive…read moreand help you learn a lot

Great facilities and amenities. Instructors vary, as they do anywhere. I suggest checking them out…read moreon a site like ratemyprofessor or something similar, I've found the reviews there very helpful. Normandale is not intimidating for an older student who has been out of school for a long time, and there are a fair number of older students attending class along with the typical college age kids. It's a good alternative to getting part of your education at a much better price than going straight to a University. You can complete the MN transfer curriculum at Normandale, and that guarantees you admission as a junior to many schools in MN (those in MNSCU, I know U of M and the MNState U's are included. Normandale has also partnered with some 4 year schools (Mankato and Metro State for sure, and a few others) and you can actually get your BA or BS degree in certain areas all at Normandale.

For those entering the nursing program, I would look elsewhere. I am glad that the program is now…read morefour semesters instead of three, but the things you cover in leadership class have nothing to do with leadership. One of the things that you have to cover in the leadership class is talking about the union. This should not be something that is talked about until you are in the bachelor's program. And don't even get me started on the bonus points that they offer. These are nothing. These only help you if you are already passing the class. I had a friend have to retake a whole semester due to one point! I refused to have these points applied to my final grade. This is how the school makes the student's grades look better, thus making the school look better. As I have said in the beginning, look elsewhere.