Don't be fooled. I am not saying this school is perfect but by no means does it deserve its current…read morerating. This is the classic case of the few people that had negative experiences going out of their way to post their feedback while those of us that are extremely satisfied don't share our feedback. I sent my two daughters to this school. They had the same teacher the entire time. The same manager the entire time. I am shocked at the lack of turnover. When a teacher does leave, it is usually to another Step by Step facility because of a promotion. Highly recommend SbS Edina!

We do not have good experience with this school, my kids went for almost a year. teachers are rude,…read moreand kids feel disconnected with teachers.

Both of my children have learned and grown at APMS and we wouldn't change it for the world. It is a…read morewonderful community of families. Welcoming without being weird about it (you know what I mean). I highly recommend APMS to everyone.

This school is amazing. My children have come so far while attending. I have seen unbelievable…read morechanges in how they interact with others, how they manage themselves at home, and how independent they can be. The teachers are so kind, the environment is bright and clean and inviting. My younger son has always been very strong willed, and refuses to be coerced into anything, but at school, he has begun to challenge himself more and more. Skills that we can't get him to try at all, he suddenly comes home willing and proud to show us. The community is warm, and I adore everyone there. It's affordable, small, and very personal. I can't recommend Augsburg Park Montessori enough.

We moved our kids to EP Montessori last summer from an early childhood center, and we and our kids…read morehave been so happy there! The teachers and staff are all very caring, and got to know our kids really well from the start. Our kids (2.5 year-old in Toddler and almost 5 year-old in Casa) had an easy time adjusting. We have a rule follower and an independent spirit, and the approach at EP Montessori has really helped both of them as they develop and learn. Both of our kids participate in activities that come to school (piano, dance, yoga, soccer) and enjoyed them, too!

I would like to share my experience with EPM, which has been quite mixed. While the school has a…read moresolid reputation, I left disappointed.  Not only in the education my daughter received, but also the overall attitude of the staff and unprofessional communication.   Communication from the staff was often unclear and inconsistent. I found myself acting on their recommendations, only to have them recant those suggestions when it was convenient for them.  It felt like I was being gaslit.  At times, my daughter's provider recommendations were not followed.  They would state my daughter was the only child not napping as an example, but yet there was a room full of children not napping.  They stated my daughter didn't have friends not knowing that we played with kids from class on regular basis and still do to this day.    A particularly memorable incident that encapsulates my experience occurred on Halloween. My daughter was thrilled to wear her light-up princess dress, exuding pride and excitement as she arrived at school. However, the teacher checking in students remarked, "wow, that is distracting," in an annoyed voice, which was incredibly deflating for my daughter.  I think my daughter picked up on that she was not liked by the staff and that impacted her.  The overall lack of smiles or morale didn't seem good in my experience.   Changing a child's daycare/school setting can cause a lot of disruption.  That is the only reason why we stayed as long as we did and tried to make it work.   On a positive note, Soccer Shots, Wee-Move, and Piano teachers/coach were great.

this is my school a place to work and play…read moremy friends and I, we come here everyday washing a table, polishing a cup everyday we're growing up this is my school a place to work and play

This is our 4th year at LCS and it is such an incredible school, staff, and community! While the…read moreacademics are at the core, they are in a place where learning is seen as fun and exciting and keeping a growth mindset is important. Plus, minimal tech, computers, and screens is worth a lot!

Our family has been attending Especially for Children (EFC) at the Edinborough location for more…read morethan 4 years, and with all three of our children. Nobody has asked us to do this, but my husband and I are now planning a move to Seattle which means we are once again researching childcare. With that in mind, let me share the pros & cons of this childcare center, which we are really sad to be leaving... PROS: - Fantastic staff. The teachers are WONDERFUL. In all the time we've been there - again 4.5 yrs, we have never had to complain about the primary teachers. They are doing something right here with engagement, and it shows because our kids have LOVED their teachers. They do semi-annual parent-teacher conferences, giving you great insight about your child's development. Not only that, but the director, Anna, has a long tenure and is absolutely wonderful. - Great curriculum. There have been so many times that we've realized the kids learned something that we didn't even know they could do! (Like drinking from a cup, using a spoon, writing letters, etc.) Not to implicate myself as a parent, but if you're kind of clueless like me - knowing they are in good hands developmentally is a big plus. They do lots of theme weeks, field trips, and other fun even within the Edinborough park. Great access to lots of fun for the kids. - Lots of extra programs. The kids have participated in dance, computers, spanish, sign language, art, soccer, and more. The list goes on and on. There is no way your kid could be bored here. And for dance - the kids have a special program twice per year in the Edinborough amphitheater. So darn cute. Highlight of our kids' young lives for sure. - Communication. The center is advanced in that they have been using "BabyConnect" - an app that we have been using with our twins since they were infants. We were pleasantly surprised to find out that they could continue tracking their days and development in this app! Not only that, but they post photos EVERY DAY so you can see the fun your child is having. It also proved to be a big time saver - instead of filling out paperwork or reading paperwork, this is way more handy. - The other parents. We have met some great parents in the process of playdates and other events at EFC. My children truly have "best friends" through EFC and I am delighted that we have loved their parents as well. We even sign up for other activities with them (tee-ball) and the kids loving going to each other's birthday parties. CONS - Because they are at Edinborough, they will run into "non-center" kids in the play areas. With our older child (4) we had some issues wth a mean boy. The teachers handled it beautifully, and have done a good job communicating about it. - Strange layout. The center used to be in another area of Edinborough, and was more centralized with the classrooms and playground. When Edinborough kicked them out to expand the senior center amenities, they had to take over office space in a different part of the park. They did the best they could with the rooms and security. But they do have to trek down to the playground now. I could go on for a while about the great care they take of our kids, and how well they work with us as parents. Hopefully this is helpful info. As we look for new childcare I would be looking for the same information. :)

lady at front with grey hair at Eden borough is a crabby miserable lady and treats parents like…read morecrap. I totaled my car and had a hard time getting my child to them for a bit until I was able to get a new car and the woman was extremely rude to me telling me my son cannot come anymore because missed too much and it was only like a couple weeks total. she made it sound like county wouldn't pay anymore but when I talked to county after the fact they said my case was fine and open. extremely rude I was appalled. bad vibes from her from the beginning.

I am extremely pleased with my childrens experience at Kumi's. With 3 children ages 7,5 and nearly…read more3, they have all attended this daycare program for a combination of full/part time depending on my working schedule at the time over the past 3 years. We have been so thankful for the committed staff, the small environment and the individualized attention that all my children have received. Although I did not choose this program because it was Montessori, I have grown to appreciate and enjoy this environment for my kids. Additionally, the staff has remained consistent for several years with very little turnover and my children have wonderful relationships with all the teachers. Kumi is wonderful with the children and has a firm yet loving approach. The environment is very peaceful and calm which is another reason that I enjoy this program. It's not flashy or fancy yet its a small personalized learning environment that is flexible to meet your needs.

My daughter is in the youngest class - the "Huckleberries." She loves it! Her teachers couldn't be…read moremore wonderful and the "curriculum" is great - music class, Spanish, great crafts, gym time, etc. All good.

From the owner: Premier private Christian preschool focused on preparing your child for school and inspiring a love…read moreof learning. Locations nestled in the heart of Edina, MN.

Not a good school. The teachers don't even have certification in the Montessori method. They…read moredon't go outside nearly enough and there is shaming that goes on. Very sad.

First the positives- the director and administrator are wonderful, talented individuals. When I…read moreexpressed my concerns to the director, she took action immediately and followed up with me. We had a terrible experience with my son's Huckleberry class and pulled out after 7 weeks. You know those parents with a lot of kids at the mall that have that look of stress yet are gritting through with a forced friendly smile? That was my son's teacher. She seemed totally overwhelmed and unresponsive to my concerns. When I asked for a written report the first week, she shortly replied that they didn't have time because there were too many diapers to change. Really? Did you not plan on changing a lot of diapers in a 2 year old class? Also know that state regulations require daily written reports (also know as of 9/2013 the school is NOT accredited). She also said they provide them occasionally (after speaking to the director we got them every day thereafter). I could go on and on with other red flags, but I'll be short: class size too big (14 for 2 year olds which is ridiculous when you're paying a premium), unresponsive e-mails to the teacher, unwillingness to work through my son's adjustment., walking pneumonia in the second week (in fairness that could happen anywhere). My son was miserable and it was so frustrating as I didn't know why; his teacher had such poor communication and lacked warmness that you would expect from a preschool teacher. My biggest regret is that I didn't withdraw my son earlier as he still remembers his experience 6 months later and says "I don't like my old school." I'm happy to say we're at a different preschool now and my son loves it. His teacher is warm, caring, and patient. It's been a completely different experience. Also know that I know of another parent who withdrew her child due to concerns about his teacher. I also want to add that I have friends who have kids at Berry Patch with different teachers and love it. Their teachers have been wonderful and loving. Thus, it seems that it really depends on which teacher your child gets. Based on their reputation, it seems like the majority of teachers are wonderful. Just beware they have a few bad ones...

The teachers are amazing and my daughter loves it. They plan so many fun events and go out of their…read moreway to make sure each child has a good experience. I've been very pleased with my interactions with the teachers.