The U.S. may have had a revolution on its hands were it not for Children's Village Montessori…read more As a new mom I felt absolutely wronged by the laws of this nation that do not allow for extended paid maternity leaves. So when I had to look for a place that I could trust with my firstborn when he was 10 weeks old, I was pretty particular, to say the least. I also needed a place that was convenient to my commute and was reasonably priced. It's been 10 months now and I am so happy I found this place. First of all, Pat, who works in the infant room, is an absolute baby-whisperer (or a Godsend, depending on your religious affiliations). It is such a joy to leave your child with someone who makes him flash that adorable toothless grin. She takes excellent care of the babies; my child is always is well-rested, well-fed, clean and - most importantly !happy! at the end of the day. The toddler room also seems to be a happy place. All the ladies have been almost like co-parents to us. They are baby experts! and will give you helpful tidbits about your particular child. I don't expect the moon - it is a daycare center, and it is tucked in a place that has crazy construction going on right now. Also it's not like they offer a fully organic menu or baby reiki or anything, but at least they are willing to work with you. They've also been flexible with our unpredictable work schedules, which is huge.

I can't believe I'm the first to review CVM!…read more I switched my now 5-year-old son to this preschool/daycare when he was three years old, after a disastrous experience with another child care. I was frantic and desperate for childcare, and when I walked in and saw Mary (the owner) wearing a cheery green leprechaun hat for St. Patrick's Day and calling each child by name, I knew I was in a good place. I only have a few (minor) complaints about this place, and I'd send another child here in a heartbeat. My son is starting kindergarten soon, so I'm sad to say we'll be leaving CVM soon after nearly 2 years. I'll get the cons out of the way quickly: (1) Parking is a little rough, since CVM is smack dab in the middle of a swath of auto-body places, and it's in an urban neighborhood right next to the University of Minnesota. Often there are no parking spots and parents have to idle their cars in the middle of the lot. (2) The staff could probably use a dress code. Their clothing is sometimes a little off-putting... there's something to be said for looking neat and tidy and well-groomed, and CVM staff occasionally are lax in this department. The pros: (1) CVM accepts childcare assistance. You'd be astonished how many places don't. This was a major factor for me. (2) The location is very convenient -- RIGHT next to the University of Minnesota, which is great for people like me who are students, staff or faculty at UMN but couldn't get in off the waiting list at the university daycare. (3) The mix of kids is healthy. The kids almost uniformly come from good homes, and many are the children of grad students and university employees. The racial balance is well-distributed and diverse, not skewed in any one direction, and my son has playmates whose parents hail from countries as diverse as Ethiopia, Somalia, Laos and Norway. Having playmates whose parents are involved, serious about parenting and affectionate is so important. Parents often bring treats for all the kids. (4) Mary, the owner, has been at CVM for almost 30 years -- longer than I've been alive. That continuity is so good for the children. There is less turnover at CVM than other childcares I've used. (5) I have never felt anything less than completely secure leaving my son in the care of CVM. Even when they bring the kids to the park (a few blocks away) or walk them to the playground, I know they're keeping a good eye on him and taking good care of him. You can't put a price on that.

Some staff was loving and caring (hence the extra star) and bonded with my children, however…read moreadministrative staff was challenging. My child developed significant behavior issues because the staff was often favoring their own children who attended at the same time over kids whose parents did not work at the center. Staff children were rarely held accountable and tended to bully other kids. I agree with the previous reviewer regarding the director. She is very unprofessional, does not want to take accountability for issues and tends to blame the child or parent. J's demeanor is very passive aggressive and unpleasant, she is slow to respond to issues from parents. There is very little diversity among staff and children. I've seen kids exclude other children because of their skin color and staff refusing to address issues of racism among children. I don't recommend it.

One of the best daycares/preschool in Moundsview. The director is so accommodating and welcoming…read more The staff is so good with my little girl. She always comes home happy and excited about the day. I love their app and the updates the do during the days. Also they are very informative if something happens at school or there's an injury they report it right away. Highly recommend this academy there is none better. Such a safe environment, friendly, welcoming environment for kids!

This is our third child to attend peace Lutheran. We are very glad that we made the decision to…read moreattend Peace for our children's school. Not once in the past six years have we ever had any issues with the school the kids love it here they enjoy the teachers and they enjoy making new friends every day. The interaction is awesome and the teachers make sure to do a good job of keeping the parents updated on what they're doing every day. My wife and I also got married at this church and we attend church year. They try to serve breakfast at least a couple times a month to really keep the community together. The church is very proactive and do a lot for the community I'm very proud to have me and my family members here.

My daughter went to preschool here in Fall of 2012. Prior to going here, she absolutely love…read moreschool. After the school year started, she became more withdrawn regarding school. I was talking with her teachers and preschool director about this for a few months because it was only worsening. The teachers were extremely rude and their only advice to me was that we had to have play dates with the other families/children from class. How was this the only solution and why was this required in order for my daughter to enjoy and thrive in school? Finally one day at home, my daughter told me that "my teachers at school hurt me" and she showed my how they hurt her -- grabbing her arm hard. We immediately withdrew her from school. Not only did we have a major struggle integrating my daughter into a new preschool since she was scared to death being in a classroom environment, but she still thinks about her horrible experience there and told us out of the blue 6 months ago that "my mean teachers kicked me" and she demonstrated that to me. Kids don't have the ability to make this stuff up..!!! What is most upsetting is that we were members of this church and the pastor told my husband "we have never had complaints about these teachers". Well good for you!!!! After we stopped going to this disgusting church and preschool, our daughter eventually healed and we got her back again!! She went to an absolutely amazing new preschool who helped her become less scared of school and she got her excitement back again for going to learning!! She made tons of friends at her new school, learned a lot, and loved going! My biggest regret was not taking her out of Peace Preschool sooner.

If you're pregnant, consider getting on the wait list ASAP…read more We moved to Minneapolis shortly after our son was born. And by the time, he was 1 year old, we enrolled him in the Child Garden Montessori School, which had recently moved from their Mount Curve location to 1601 Laurel Ave. behind the Basilica. In the last year, he has been in both the infant room (6 weeks to ~16 months) and the toddler room (~16 to ~36 months). We have been pleased with his care in both environments. Things that we really liked were: (1) the child-to-teacher ratios were lower (better) than several other day-cares we looked at, (2) the menu includes plenty of organic foods, (3) During nice weather the infants get strolls outside, and the toddlers can play out on the back lawn, on the play ground, or go for a picnic at nearby Loring Park. During the winter, their is ample indoor space for the kids to play. (4) Given that the toddler room is from 16 month to 36 months, our boy is around older kids who actually use the potty. I believe this is helping him with his own potty training much earlier than other day cares that may only start toilet training at 24 months. Additionally, we find that the teachers and administrators are very friendly and caring. Working parents will likely appreciate that drop-offs can occur after 7:00 am (and breakfast will be provided) and pick-ups can be as late as 6:00 pm. The one problem we had was that during the first several weeks there, our boy managed to catch several bugs.

The quality of food, communication and Montessori philosophy is exceptional. You get music, diaper…read moreservice, and quality snacks and lunches which are all included in the tuition. The 6 year old reviews are hard to understand and believe they exaggerated for whatever reason. We've been with Child Garden since 2020 during covid and beyond since 2024. Take a tour and see for yourself.

I have been so impressed with Blossomtime, and so sad I am moving 45 min away, otherwise my baby…read morewould be at Blossomtime until kindergarten! I have a lot of friends whose babies started daycare around the same time, and all of them had something negative, or that made them feel uncomfortable. I have never had a single concern with my infant in their care. Every time I show up to pick my son up, he is always being held, played with, or being tended to. They let me tour the school 3 times before our first day, making me very comfortable with them, and what to expect the first day!

Truly excellent preschool in Uptown, Minneapolis. A warm, welcoming environment where diversity…read moreand inclusion are deeply valued. All the teachers and the director, Sharon, care deeply about the children in their care and take early childhood education very seriously (which means lots play and exploration!). The recently renovated space is beautiful and peaceful. My only complaint would be that tuition is a bit high. I highly recommend this school if you are looking for a school for your young child.

My have attended anew demission for almost a year. I have…read morehad several problems with the directors and her pit bull Margret. They treat the incidents that t have happened with my children as if there is nothing wrong going on. However just this month I walked in early from work and heard my 2yr old screaming and being carried like a rag doll by a teacher named Sarah. They changed the story 3times and kicked my kids out instead of investigating it and try to say my son has issues with kicking when he see's me arrive. They are all about the money and if your child is mistreated they do not care. Stay far away. My whole time with my kids have been stressful. Glad my kids are gone but sad for the kids still there who I've seen been mistreated. Zero stars!

I have had nothing but a super positive experience. My son is three and just entered Anew this…read moreyear. Great teachers, focused on Art and theater - very good variety of curriculum. Toured the center and found nothing but awesome people and kids. The location is challenging but they are making the most of the neighborhood.

Whoa! What a great elementary school. The teacher and staff are attentive and supportive. Found…read morethem to really make a different. My daughter is already reading 5th grade books in kindergarten! Cannot say enough good things!