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.

Our daughter attends the toddler program here and we couldn't be happier. The school has been…read moreamazing for her developmentally; she is learning more than we ever expected her to at such a young age. From the administrators to the teachers to the custodial staff, everyone here is a gem. Incredibly kind, patient, and dedicated. We love attending the events the school holds, which are often for fun but also very often to service the community. We really align with the ethos of both the teaching practices and worldview of Sunny Hollow. A small but important fact: there's a surprising amount of diversity in my daughter's classroom, especially considering the neighborhood. It's been great seeing that and I hope that stays true as she grows into the older classrooms. Something to note: Sunny Hollow is very much a school and not a daycare, even for toddlers. There's a specific ten minute window for drop offs in the morning, and the after school program is from 3:30 to 4:30. They have a specific curriculum for the kids that they stick to. We personally love this, because it's definitely helped our daughter develop beyond what's expected of a two-year-old, and it's actually really nice that we see her as going to school, not going to daycare. A big thing that's been a massive plus: they spearhead toilet training from the get go. A couple months after our oldest daughter started at Sunny Hollow, our second daughter was born. We were (and are) so swamped in trying to take care of two very young kids, we barely did anything with toilet training. Our daughter, because of her guidance at school, started wanting to go on the potty at home all by herself. We're still in the midst of training, but it's been more or less painless. Our youngest daughter is only four months old but we already put in her application to go to Sunny Hollow. So happy to be a part of their community!

We sent our sons here for the past 3 years and couldn't be happier! My preschooler loves going to…read moreschool each day, and learns so many different things! The staff are courteous, friendly, and very responsive to various communications. My preschooler comes home every day with a new song, artwork, or a new fact that revolves around events happening throughout the world. Throughout his time here my son has learned more about the world around him and has gained the confidence to share this knowledge with others. We are very grateful to have found Rainbow Montessori Academy!

We have two kids at Rainbow and have loved it! Both started attending at 12 weeks old and we have…read morehad great experiences in the infant, toddler and preschool rooms. The staff cares so much about the kids, they do so many fun activities like weekly music lessons, fitness boomers, seasonal concerts, and field trips, and they learn so much. My oldest is definitely well prepared for Kindergarten this fall.

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.

I have now sent two daughters to Bernie's downtown and I cannot say enough about how awesome that…read moreschool is. My oldest went in to Kindergarten well prepared both emotionally and academically. My youngest is still going there and loves all the teachers. They go on a lot of great field trips throughout the year, have weekly music classes and offer dance and computer as extras. And last but not least, the tuition cost cannot be beat in the Minneapolis area. I would recommend Bernie's in Minneapolis to anyone.

Judy, the head teacher, makes this school great. She cares about every student and knows how to…read morefoster development and enforce reasonable discipline. My daughter has learned good math and reading skills and has also gained an interest in the solar system, geography, bugs and a bunch of other topics. They also go on real field trips to places like museums, the fire department and an orchestra hall. Their neighboring day care, New Horizons, doesn't dare to take the kids off school grounds because they don't have the teacher ratio or the disciplined children to keep things safe.

Our son loves going to Appleseed everyday! He just moved from the infant room to the toddler room…read moreand is learning so much everyday! Communication has been great - any questions I have are addressed right away and the teachers seem to genuinely care about the children there. Looking forward to another year with Appleseed!

We had our daughter enrolled here for 2 years. While she was in the toddler room she received…read moreexcellent care. The preschool room was awful. Staff turn over was tremendous and the quality of the staff they hired was poor. Some days I would pick my child up and not recognize one staff person in the room. The children were out of control due to 28 kids in one large open room. So glad we left here. If you are looking for cheap center based daycare this is your place. If you are looking for quality daycare I wouldn't consider Appleseed.

This is an amazing place to send your 3 or 4 year old. The tuition rates are very reasonable and…read morethe teachers are nothing short of amazing. Ms. Marlissa Johnson is the site director and the PK3 teacher. I cannot express how grateful we are to have her as our daughter's teacher! She does an amazing job, they are very organized, clean and loving. Calvin Christian School does a great job of including the preschoolers in everything they do! The parents, teachers, students and environment is what any parent would want their child to be part of!!! We are registering our daughter for the 2017-2018 school year for the kinderstart program and I am already so sad that will be her last year here! Well done LADC and Calvin Christian School!!! What an amazing partnership and amazing program. My daughter has learned so much in so little time, in an extremely loving environment. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! There is nothing like having a piece of mind while you are at work knowing your child is learning and safe!

We have been here for a year. This place is amazing. From the initial contact, to touring the…read morefacility, to meeting the teachers, office staff everyone is just great. Our kids are excited every morning to go and don't want to leave when we come to pick them up. All of these great experiences PLUS we are giving our children the present of learning a new language. This not only changes the way their brains work, but it opens a lifetime of opportunities on personal and professional levels.