We have had our son at this school since he was a toddler and he is graduating Kindergarten this…read moreyear. Before we signed him up we would walk on the trails nearby and be amazed at the outdoor space this school offers. We would see kiddos in rain or shine deeply into play. We scheduled a tour and rest is history, we were hooked! We have watched our son happily go to school every day, seen him grow and thrive both social emotionally but also academically. The guides are amazing at what they do and the building, classrooms and grounds are deeply rooted in the Montessori method and gives our child plenty of room to grow both mentally and physically. Its a must see!

Our son has attended since he was 16 months old. Beautiful facilities and great staff. We've always…read morefelt that our son was well cared for. He loves driving by and pointing out his school. The Montessori approach supports independence and curiosity. Summer programs maintain the same high quality.

Amazing staff with so much heart and a caring mindset. It's wonderful seeing our son get excited…read moreabout going to daycare here. The teachers really make an effort to engage the kids and he has made several meaningful friendships. The management is truly committed to providing a safe, fun, and loving environment, and we're incredibly thankful to the entire team. Highly recommend this daycare to any parent looking for a nurturing and enriching space for their little one.

From the owner: At Ladybug Child Care Center, our mission is to provide a joyful learning experience for your…read morefamily that empowers your children to reach their educational and personal potential while lovingly nurturing their self-confidence and self-esteem. We believe every child is unique, every child has the ablility to learn, and that every child learns best through play. Ladybug offers age appropriate curriculum for children, ages 6 weeks to 5 years old, that will prepare your little "bug" for kindergarten. Children in our AdventureCentre (kindergarten through 6th grade) experience fun through play before and after school, on school release days, and in our summer program. We also offer age appropriate playgrounds which allows each child the opportunity for safe, outdoor play. We are proud that Ladybug has been family owned and operated for over 30 years. Take a moment to visit our website at ladybugcc.com and see why Ladybug makes a difference!

The staff at the Shakopee location are not child or parent oriented and, per staff, discourage…read moreteacher - parent and parent-parent communication. My child's behavior changed to be more aggressive and generally cranky when she began at Alphabet Junction, until we took her to a new school, after which she became her usual self. I do not recommend this facility.

I love this place and my preschool age son does too! We switched a little while ago from a…read moredifferent daycare in EP to EFC, mainly over staffing ratio concerns that we had. I have not had any of those issues at EFC, they have always been more than adequately staffed. My son now gets excited to go to school (as we call it). He loves his teachers and he loves everything they do. He comes home babbling about everything they did. We were having trouble with "baby talk" while at the other place, and it completely has ended now, at this new place. They feed them breakfast, snack, lunch and snack. And lots of fruits and veggies are offered. They even have a taste test Thursday, where the kids have to taste a different food each week. The long term teachers are awesome and engaging. Our only regret is that we did not switch before we did.

From the owner: Especially for Children provides quality child development programs for infants through…read morepreschoolers in a creative, safe and nurturing environment. Our programs enhance children's emotional security and self-esteem, while stimulating their intellectual growth. We enable children to explore and discover with their peers and with encouraging adults. We also seek to provide peace of mind and a supportive community through trained personnel, family events, and excellent programs.

Our family is so in love with this community of diverse, caring teachers and families. My four…read moreyear old is attending for her second year. HMS has been a major contribution to my daughter's social and emotional well being. I credit this warm and supportive environment for supporting her through the early stages of learning- finding the things she's best at, while pushing her to explore all areas. I plan on sending my youngest next year!