My wife and I have two boys (4 and 1) who have attended Primrose since they were 4 months old. We…read morehave looked at more expensive options and less expensive options and are convinced that Primrose is the right place for our boys. I simply could not disagree more with the other reviewer. The education and development of my boys have been very impressive. The 4yr old was potty trained in just over 2 years. He can read, write and even speak limited Spanish at just over 4yrs. With the limited amount of time my wife and I have with him I firmly believe Primrose is to thank. This is despite some teacher turnover that occurred after a large competitor moved in down the street and actively attempted to recruit away their staff last year. Why did my sons development continue with little relative impact? The curriculum. It simply works. At this age it's the strong controls over what, when and how our children are taught that allows Primrose to be so successful at educating our children. That's not to takeaway from the excellent staff whom we do appreciate. In addition to the education there is also the social development. Our children are not only academically intelligent - they are also polite, caring, social and resilient. Their emotional development appears to be well beyond that of others their age. As I said earlier - with the limited amount of time we get to spend with our boys - I trust Primrose to help develop them into successful students and socially responsible children - and they haven't let me down.

Joe Piket and the Staff at Primrose School in Maple Grove are in the top of the class! We no…read morelonger live there but miss it everyday. You can tell the teachers love what they do and the kids learn so much here. The cook on site is such a huge bonus. There are many day cares including our current one that requests all meals are pre-made by parents. The great thing about this place is that they create a culture like no other between parents, teachers, kids, staff! We miss it a ton!!!

Update: My son started daycare in Infant room A and I…read morecouldn't be happier!! I love getting updates throughout the day (when my sons eats, sleeps, gets changed and photos) and being able to communicate directly with his teachers. Each week they have different themes for their lessons and activities, even in the infant room, constantly exposing the kids to new information and experiences. The rooms are all bright, interactive, and engaging, as are the teachers. I could not possibly be happier with my experience so far! Initial Impressions: I stopped in today for a tour of Casa de Corazon, in Maple Grove and absolutely fell in love! I remember when their building was the old MG library and was blown away by its transformation. Inside is big, bright, beautiful and clean. Each class room is geared specifically toward the age group it serves with loads of educational toys for fun and learning. I was also impressed that the majority of the staff have some type of degree related to childcare, and the staff is encouraged to further their education. They also provide cloth diapers which is not only environmentally friendly but saves parents from having to bring diapers, and they provide all organic meals. They even Purée all of their own baby food on site with organic fruits and veggies. I truly cannot wait to have my baby start receiving a bilingual education and phenomenal care!

Great teachers and was impressed at first. We've now experienced two full-day closures, one being…read moreat 11pm the night before, the other within a week. We pay too much to be needing backup daycare. Will be looking elsewhere.

We love Everbrook! We started our son in the preschool program about four months ago now. Starting…read morea new daycare is so stressful since you don't really know what it'll be like until you start, but we are so relieved that everything has been fantastic so far. Our son has been in a few different daycares across the last few years due to closures and us moving and I can easily say this is our favorite. We've never had a center director that has been as responsive, present, and supportive as Ms. Brittany has been throughout this entire process. The assistant director and the classroom teachers have also been wonderful! They have live-streaming cameras which make checking in very easy but the trust that has been built so quickly has made the cameras just a simple, fun perk now instead of a comfort necessity. The teachers are also great at providing frequent updates on the app. Our son loves going to "school" and literally runs in most days! We are so grateful to the entire team there!

This facility is not education based. I watched my child waste each day just playing or throwing…read moreballoons around. Absolutely no structure and they allow kids who repeatedly hit and harm others to remain at the school. After almost 2 years I had to pull my child as it took more of my energy to monitor everything on the camera rather than to trust the staff. If you want to pay $1,500 for pre-k for your child to be given a tablet or watch movies at lunch, then go to this school. Leadership does not lead and they say they will fix things and don't.

I don't normally leave reviews for anything, however, I needed to for this school. Mainly to warn…read morefuture parents against signing their children up for this camp/after school program. My 10 year old nephew attended summer camp here for the first time for 2 weeks of August. My husband and I were given a tour months before registration and as we can see from online photos, as well as in person, this place is visually impressive. They have beautiful art work everywhere, multiple rooms for activities such as culinary, bowling, an indoor basketball court, a theater area and dance rooms. We were told that our nephew would get to enjoy all of these rooms throughout the week and seemingly have a schedule full of activities to do. However, this wasn't the case at all. My first complaint about this camp is that you can NOT bring your own lunch. They definitely provide food, however ALL the children who go here hate it. I understand needing to account for allergies and as someone who works in hospitality simply telling parents what not to pack should be fine. I get that it's all wrapped into the price, but it should truly be an option, not a requirement. If you do want to bring in your own lunch, you will need a doctors note .... My next complaint is towards the lack of activities. He was basically doing the same thing everyday and the only fun activity that all the kids seem to actually like is called spike ball, which they can only play if everyone in there group is quite and non disruptive. If even one child acts up, no one can play at all and everyone must sit in silence for the remainder of the period. Another room that is considered hell to these children is called sensory. This room is filled with dirty toys and filthy plush die that the kids have to play with. My nephew told me that the other kids warned him about this room in particular, being gross with no actual activities set up for these kids to do, where they will end up spending the majority of their time during any given day. If your kid doesn't play basketball and they happen to have to spend some time at the indoor court, they can enjoy just sitting on the sideline for about an hour doing absolutely nothing else. In culinary, the only thing they do is assemble food that has basically already been prepared. No learning measurements or anything remotely cooking related at all, literally just assembling food. In the 2 weeks my nephew was there, he was able to bowl 1 time and out of 3 lanes only 2 were working. Sometimes the children would ask the consolers, "why do we have to spend most of our days in sensory?" or "can we do something else?" The answer to the first question would be an "I don't know" or "that's just how it is" and for the second question it's a "no". He definitely met a ton of kids who have been attending this camp for years who have all warned him of how shitty this place is and how much they hate it here. Either the parents don't know what their kids are actually doing here or they just don't care and are happy to pay $385 a week for their kids to sit in a pretty place with filthy toys for 5+ hours a days. This place was a complete waste of money and time. The counselors seemed overwhelmed at all times or just litlerly checked out. Seems like an administrative issue around rules and scheduling of activities. My nephew said for the most part the kids were nice and accepting and the counselors were okay but always seemed stressed out. This camp wasn't fun, wasn't engaging and wasn't clean. I hope this reviews will stop any new or existing parent from sending their kids here. Unless of course you have money to burn and you don't really care what your child is doing all day long. I'm almost positive that ANY good review on Google or Yelp for this place is paid for or from a parent with a toddler. If your kid is 8 years or older, this is NOT the camp for you. NEVER EVER AGAIN. I would like to give 5 stars to Ms. Ryan and the tall Black woman with braids for D2 (sorry I forgot your name) yall were amazing. The only good things about this place.

Not worth what is being charged each week. It's a sad environment, dirty facility, and money is not…read morewell spent.

Kiddiegarten has been great for my toddler. He loves going to school and is thriving. His speech…read morehas improved notably. Teachers and staff are very friendly and helpful. I feel very comfortable having him there and seeing him improve his communication skills as well as learning every day.

My preschooler recently joined Kiddiegarten about a month ago. He has been enjoying going to school…read moreand we have noticed improvement in his learning and communication skills. On his first week of school, they have a bouncy house which he very much enjoyed. Staff is helpful, caring and welcoming. They serve fresh warm food (including breakfast) and fresh cut seasonal fruits which is very impressive. So far, we have enjoyed having our son at Kiddiegarten! I would recommend!

I'm not one to indulge in gushing compliments or overuse of the superlative, but when it comes to…read moreProvidence Academy, many of whose teachers and graduates I know well, it is difficult not to go the extra mile in praising an institution that has benefitted so many, most especially the lucky young people who have, or are receiving, a Providence education. The faculty are some of the finest people I have ever known, men and women whose infectious faith, decency, and love of God are examples to all who know them. Indeed, there is something extraordinary taking place at this school in Plymouth, Minnesota. My advice to those reading this post is to be a part of it, if you can.

From the owner: Providence Academy is an award-winning, Pre-K through 12, Catholic, private, college-preparatory…read moreschool. It promotes superior academic achievement, character development, and citizenship in a faith-filled Christian environment. Thanks to transportation options, students travel to Providence from over 55 different Twin Cities metro communities. Opportunities abound in the academics, arts, and athletics. Now with lower tuition prices, access is more affordable than ever.

To many problems!!! 3 directors in less then a year, staff on cellphones, staff to student ratio is…read morenot state requirement, kids faces are caked with all the food they eat threw the day, doesn't work with potty training, come home with different brands of diapers.

From the owner: Create, Learn And Grow…read more Creative Kids Academy has been in the business of providing quality and affordable child care for over 15 years. With 9 Locations, our primary focus is to provide the best care possible for your child with creative learning in mind. Positive Energy creates a positive world at Creative Kids Academy! Creative Kids Academy offers - Infant programs - Toddler programs - Preschool programs - School-age programs - Summer programs - Welcoming children 6-weeks to 12 years Creative Kids Academy is dedicated to ensuring the best educational practices that exceed our families' highest expectations. We look for dedicated professionals that are committed to enhancing the lives of children through education and creativity. Our goal is to offer children and environment that promotes self-confidence, self-discovery, social skills, and to become excited about learning. By promoting respect, understanding, and patience, we create an environment that brings out each child's potential. Imagine the Possibilities. In addition to education, we are committed to creating a safe, secure and healthy learning environment for children, where they are nurtured by highly experienced, loving and dedicated teachers, all the time providing a place that feels like a safe home-away-from-home environment for the developmental growth of every child. Call Creative Kids Academy today for a tour!

We have been with Bright Beginnings since September of 2019 and we absolutely love them. They are…read moreso kind to my toddler. They are so personable and easy to communicate with. They have a music teacher that comes in every week for Early Childhood Music Classes! They are affordable, and we love that they are locally owned by women! Can't rave about Bright Beginnings enough!

My son has attend BBLC for the past 4 years and I wish I would have found them sooner. We initially…read morestarted out with a part time nanny and found BBLC through word of mouth referral. I was hesitant to enroll him as I lost my first son in 2008 and was nervous about everything with this baby. Here is what I can tell you about this Center, why we chose it in 2013 and why we're going to be sad to leave when he goes to school this fall: 1.) This is not a typical daycare, your kids are their children. These women will be substitute parents. They will love, snuggle, teach, redirect, and clam your child when you cannot be there. You will almost never walk in the door and not see a child hanging on one of the staff members. The kids love them and they love really genuinely love your kids. They will be honest with you and work with you to ensure the best for your child. 2.) The environment is bright and fun! The kids are exposed to tons of projects in many different mediums. They work on letters, numbers, science, and how the world works around them. They celebrate and recognize your children and holidays, even bringing in recognizable characters like Santa for Christmas. They do a lot of special events for the kids throughout the year and even have Ms. Jean every Friday with her musical instruments and songs! 3.) Preschoolers work on school skills. Desiree teaches kindergarten skills such as letters, numbers, counting, name writing, cutting, coloring, etc. My son was writing his name, mom, & dad by the time he was three and when he attended preschool he already knew everything they were teaching. They work a full curriculum to keep the children busy and engaged. 4.) The children go outside, have water days in the summer, take walks to the nearby park, celebrate Earth Day, and even do Yoga on occasion to relax before nap. 5.) They let your kids be kids and don't stifle your little ones personality however big or small it might be--they will embrace your little human for who they are. 6.) Lastly, cost. Information is not available online but you can set up a visit. Pricing is better than any daycare center in the city. Full time rate cannot be beat and is nearly comparable to even some higher end in home centers except it's not an in home. Another mention is that they do open at 6 and are usually only closed for major holidays which is great if you don't have a flexible work schedule. I would say to only avoid this place if you don't want your child to be completely spoiled and loved during the hours you can't be there because the owner will be like a second grandmother and the teachers like an aunt.

Wow, I honestly can't say enough good things about Goddard Medina. We have loved sending our 2…read moredaughters (4 yrs & 2 yrs) here. As we have moved, we have attended 2 other centers that just can't compare to Goddard's curriculum and care level. First of all, Tammy (the Director) is absolutely top-notch. She is knowledgeable, open, and kind. The teachers are fantastic & so caring. Everyone knows my kids names in that school, it blows my mind. My girls absolutely love their teachers & can't wait to go to school each day. I should also point out that one of my daughters attends Special Education classes at Wayzata Early Learning Center 3 days a week & Tammy even met with our case worker to ensure they were collaborating on how to best serve her learning style. Tammy is always willing to advocate for my child's best care, even when there is extra work involved. I guess the best way to describe this place is above and beyond. They create sensory activities, hire special entertainment guests for the kiddos, host 'Parents Night Out' events...we are continuously impressed. They also use an app that allows you to see fun pictures of your kids throughout the day & get a digital summary of the days activities. Everything just feels so well run, we never 'worry' about our kids there. My guilt as a working mom has melted away. I definitely encourage you to tour Goddard if you are thinking about it. Our only regret is that we didn't find them sooner.

Love, love, love this school! My now 2.5 and 4 year old sons attended this school for over a year…read more The only reason we left is due to relocation out of state. The staff is amazing; so caring and loving. Education there is top-notch, too. At my 4 yo's early childhood/pre-K screening, he scored exceptionally high, which I attribute to his time at Goddard! The Director, does an amazing job and knew our kiddos as well as their teachers. It's a great school and I highly recommend it.

Head teacher and owner of the school Preethy has inappropriate and unprofessional communication…read morewith parents. Treats the classroom like a black box and withholds information from parents to keep control. Cruel and cold hearted person many parents talk about her poor behavior and communication and simply put up with it because their child is being taken care of however I would urge you to ask to talk to other parents in the community before committing to the school. Your child might be taken care of well but thats doesn't mean you won't have problems with the administration who runs it. Many parents complain about her inappropriate communication and strong opinions on how to parents and raise their kids. Over the years many parents have left or she has dismissed the students without any notice or logical reason, many reasons not due to safety or behavior but because she wanted too. Very little checks and balances at the school. Many working families left to scramble and find childcare because she simply decided you don't belong there any more. Good luck working with someone with a low emotional intelligence and level of compassion.

Little Flowers Montessori is a wonderful true Montessori school--AMI accredited with highly trained…read moreand experienced teachers. We tried another "Montessori" daycare (not accredited) with our oldest child and were very disappointed. We've been so happy to have our youngest at Little Flowers. The smaller, family-like environment gives the stability and warmth young children need to flourish.