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.

Do NOT send your child to this daycare! It's clear that the "teachers" hate their job and don't…read morelike kids. They refused to acknowledge that my 2 year old old son needs to do activities to keep clam. All they do is let the kids run around and play and they don't teach them anything! They tried to blame my son for bad behavior in other kids when he just needed a little structure. They had a camera crew there today to promote their business and they put my son and all the "bad kids" in another room so they wouldn't be seen. I've never seen such a fake place in my life! Your child will learn nothing and the staff will do nothing to fix it. Again, DO NOT send your child here!

From the owner: 3R's Early Childhood Learning Center is a trusted early learning center serving families in…read moreBrooklyn Park. We care for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years through play-based programs that support social-emotional growth, school readiness, and strong family partnerships. Families choose us for our warm teachers, safe environment, and joyful classrooms.

Maranatha Christian Academy is a fantastic school! My kids have attended for the past 4 years, and…read moreI have really seen a change in their life and learning when they come home at night. They love to go to school, and are learning so much. I highly recommend MCA!

This is a wonderful pre-k through 12 school right off of 169 in Brooklyn Park located inside of…read moreLiving Word Christian Center. The administration is very professional and the teachers are courteous and so great to all of the students. If your looking for a school that will give your kids a definite advantage to their public school peers, check out MCA. The athletic department is excellent and they also have after school care as an option. This school lives up to their tag line: Academically Rigorous. Distinctly Christian.

This is my favorite place to go for Lutefisk in Minnesota . They always have the best lutefisk and…read morethe meatballs are fantastic. It is only open the last Thursday in October and usually sells out ahead of time.

From the owner: You can feel at home at Redeemer, a multi-generational, family-friendly church. Wherever you are on…read moreyour spiritual journey, Redeemer's doors are open. A Bible-centered church with a Lutheran heritage.