I like to say "People make the place, it's not a place that makes the people."…read more EP KC North, in my experience, has been amazing. I am a single mom and putting a center tuition into my budget is EXTREMELY stressful. However, as of Jan 2022 - the people there :) - director and staff - seem so authentic and sincere ... not only about my son (who needs a little extra help) but about working with me to try and make every day, and the budget work. As KC is a huge corporation, I didn't really expect this level of empathy/care - or for them to give a $h*t for my little situation. So far, I am very happy and will try to hustle the best I can so my son can learn and grow with people, I believe, have his best interest in mind.

Heather and the team at Valley View Kindercare are amazing. Our almost 3 year old has been enrolled…read morehere since he was an infant, and we couldn't be more comfortable with and confident in the care he receives. He loves to go each day, and we love our Kindercare family!

When our son was an infant we started at a different daycare and it wasn't a good fit for us. We…read moretoured multiple daycares that promised a fancy curriculum and a polished facility. WTM was the only one that talked about helping to teach our son how to be a "good" person rather than only focusing on skills, e.g. playing chess by age 2. The teachers in the toddler room have been amazing, my husband calls the lead toddler teacher "the toddler whisperer" because of her natural ability to handle all toddler situations and challenges. Our son has really bonded with the teachers because they put a lot of effort into understanding his individual needs. We love the fact that toddlers spend so much time outside and engage in variety of activities, from doing different types of art work, planting a garden, to enjoying picnic lunch every Tuesday in the summer. It's always a pleasant surprise when our son offers to help or says "thank you" when it wasn't solicited. That reinforces the fact that the teachers at WTM are putting as much effort into conveying the social norms and values as they do into teaching the skills. We couldn't have asked for a better daycare than WTM.

Over the course of 6 months my child was bitten 3 times by the some child at Woodview Terrace…read moreMontessori. They refused to do anything about it. I had to remove my child and find other care. I do not recommend this place for child care.

Love this daycare. The teachers are fantastic and there's a lot of green space for the kids to play…read moreoutside. Both my son and daughter loved it too.

*** Let me preface by saying I did not actually use Edgecumbe Montessori for my child care needs…read more This review is purely based on my experience calling and emailing them in consideration of using them for childcare. *** When I called the school to inquire about rates, etc. I have no idea who I spoke with - I could barely understand her, I even had to question whether I had dialed the right number. She could not answer any of my questions and simply told me to email them through the website. So I did. My emails were responded to casually, slowly, were not signed so, again, I have no idea who I was corresponding with. Sometimes I would go a week without receiving a response at all, and when I finally did my questions were not even addressed. To me, it showed a lack of organization and care. They were the most proximal and least expensive of the dozen daycare facilities I contacted, which are huge pros, but how can I possibly send my kid to a place that rubbed me wrong every step of the way? UPDATE: Th director of the school emailed me back (nearly 8 months later) apologizing and saying my message "went to the spam folder and got deleted". Since my emails were in direct reply to their own, I don't know how that could have happened except by someone tagging it as spam (perhaps by accident, but either way only reinforces the disorganized impression I have of this place)

We sent all three of our children to this preschool and loved our experience. All the teachers are…read moreamazing and they keep the kids busy and engaged. PLUS it's affordable!

I would do 10 stars if I could! I'm so happy to have found Mt. Calvary! They are loving to the…read morechildren in their care. I sent my son (who is now 10!) and he made amazing memories and friendships that still last. The field trips are a blast and they provide so many hands-on experiences. We aren't very religious but it doesn't matter. It's a warm, loving place for all kids. I highly recommend!!!

My son is in his second year at NCH and we have been so happy with this program. The units are so…read moreinteresting; continents, ocean, space, dinosaurs, book authors - our son has blossomed through these learnings. The teachers have nurtured him and helped us with some constructive feedback to prepare our very shy son for kindergarten. We love sign language and music every weds! The teachers are big on parent involvement (but it's not required) and I have loved volunteering in the classroom, it is just so much fun! We just attended the holiday 'peace party' and our 4 year has been walking around our house all weekend singing, "I'd like to teach the world to sing in perfect harmony. . . ". It's a heartwarming and loving place and I would highly recommend it to anyone!!

My husband and I looked at quite a few preschool programs to find one that would be a good fit for…read moreour son, and we are so fortunate to have found NCH! We chose this program because of the warm, welcoming atmosphere and the well-thought-out curriculum. Our son just finished his second year at NCH, and he has grown so much as a result of his experiences there. The director, Alison Hennen, draws on a variety of early educational philosophies (including Montessori) to create a curriculum that is both fun and educational, and the teachers are well-versed in child development. It's clear that they care a great deal about the children they teach, and they were always incredibly kind and patient with our son. We feel that NCH has given him the best possible preparation for kindergarten, and we can't wait for our daughter to attend the program when she reaches preschool age!

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.

Both my boys attend Little Voyageurs. This is their second Montessori school. My wife and I like…read moreLVMS better than our last one. Our boys have grown and learned faster than any of their friends who do not attend LVMS. We highly recommend LVMS.

We love Southwest Montessori! We've have a total of 3 years of schooling there between two…read morechildren so far. The staff is wonderful, helpful and accommodating. We feel that the Montessori method has help our children become curious, self learning individuals. it looks small from the outside but we feel it provides a wonderful learning environment. It is truly a hidden gem in SW Minneapolis. Would highly recommend.