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 After the school year started, she became more withdrawn regarding school.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.

Love love love this center! I have 3 kids here and it is the best. Staff are caring, the…read moredirector is hands on, affordable and they go above and beyond with holiday programs and graduation parties.

From the owner: Montessori Preschool and Daycare Preschool - 33 mths - 6 yrs…read more(licensed for 33) Toddlers - 15 mths - 33 mths (licensed for 7) Infants - 6 wks - 15 mths (licensed for 8)

We have had such a good experience at this center! Our 2 year old had never been to a daycare…read morebefore we enrolled her here but she adjusted quickly and I think a big part of that is because of the incredible staff and teachers at this location! The Director, Carrie is friendly and really seems to care about the kids and staff. Receptionist is also the sweetest and always willing to help answer questions. The center is clean, secure, organized and has good communication with parents. My kid is learning so much with all the activities they plan and absolutely loves going to play with classmates.

So happy with the care we've received here. This center really has it together--from the greeting…read moreat the door in the morning, to meeting our child's specific needs and simultaneously teaching great social skills, and of course great communication via their app so we always know what's going on with our little ones. I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for care for their little ones.

Compass is the kind of preschool I wish I could have attended as a child. I love all the natural…read morelight and bright colors. The space is clean and inviting. The staff is kind and upbeat--their well-designed facility and program make teaching easier! I think it's so cool how kids get to rotate through different rooms and stations throughout the day. What a great way to engage kids and make the day go by with ease! My children couldn't wait to test out the toys and activities on our tour. Compass Child Care is an asset to the community and to parents. Thank you, Compass!

We love Compass! Staff are amazing and truly care about our kiddos! We love the Bright Wheel app,…read morewhere we can communicate with staff, receive daily updates, photos, and videos to see our kids having fun! Definitely nice to have a conversation starter when they get home. They also schedule activities outside of day care, like renting out the theater at East Bethel for Frozen II or inviting us to the local pumpkin patch. They also had a nice Christmas program where the kids could get their picture taken with Santa! We love Compass!

We looovee this daycare and wouldn't consider going anywhere else! Our 2 kiddos are so well loved…read moreand cared for, not to mention I'm always blown away by how much they are learning. This definitely feels like home for us!

I have never met a more kind staff and owner. We needed short term daycare for our son and Tina…read morewas willing to make that happen. She accommodated our schedules and made us feel as if Hudson would be coming forever. The staff in his infant room made me feel at ease and welcomed him. They send you pictures throughout the day and you get a report at the end of the day. I am so happy I found Goddard, if even just for a short time!

When I was looking for day care for my infant, I was frustrated that I couldn't find any…read morecomprehensive reviews on local centers by real parents. So, here's me paying it forward for other busy parents who want to search for daycare: Cost: We consistently paid around $1350-1525 depending on which room our child was in. He started in infant and moved up to toddler. Pros: - Wonderful teachers. Most have degrees, and all of them clearly love children. They seem happy as employees, which is great. - Director on site is the owner. You can tell she really cares about her staff, the kids, and the families. She's extremely accommodating - we changed our schedules multiple times and she was able to help us each time. - Easily the cleanest, most updated site that we visited. - Our son loved it there! - They are great at transitioning children out of the infant room to toddler room to make the kids feel really comfortable. - Great communication with parents: they send multiple photos a day through e-mail, and keep great records of what went on each day with your child. They let you know when he hits milestones and is progressing with new skills. - Great outdoor area - Fun events (bouncy house, fire trucks coming on site, etc) - The hours are great, and extend until 6pm. - Automatic tuition withdraw is a nice option Cons: - Cost. We toured a few places, and it was the most expensive in the area, and included the least amount of "extras." - you have to bring your own bibs, sippy cups, and breakfast. For the price of tuition, I was always frustrated that I had so much work to do to get him ready for daycare in the morning. - constant messy clothes. I wish they'd invest in better art bibs/smocks, and I wish they'd provide bibs for meal time. If i forgot to send one, I knew for sure he would come home in a new outfit. - Food costs extra (about $60/month for two snacks and lunch each day) and doesn't include breakfast. - Some of the food was unimpressive at times (bread and butter for snack?), not organic, lots of breaded chicken dishes, etc Overall: the price was worth it for us, especially when he was an infant. We were really confident in the care he got, and he learned so much. We loved all of the art projects he brought home, and the communication they had with families.

My first son went here when he was 10 months old to 2 years old. He learned a lot. I like that that…read morehave an option to pay extra to supply formula, diapers and wipes. Although when he went there 3 years ago, these were included in the price of Tuition. The only reason we left there when we did was because we needed a center open later then 6pm.

From the owner: Small World is an affordable, licensed, accredited daycare center for Infants, Toddlers,…read morePreschoolers, Kindergartners and School Ages. Conveniently located at the intersection of Central Ave. Hwy 65 and 117th ave. in Blaine. All of our facilities meet and exceed safety and health regulations. In addition our teachers are educated and experienced in early childhood teaching. At Small World our goal is to produce happy, intelligent, and well-adjusted children. Our services include: Infant Care Toddler Care Preschool Program ( Part Time and Full Time) Kindergarten Program Before and After School Age Program Summer Camps Bus Transportation To and From School and Field Trips Language development Activities Science & math Physical development Our Blaine location also serves, Coon Rapids, Andover, Ham Lake, East Bethel, Spring Lake Park, Mounds View communities.