Visited here to participate in one of their special events...I went on a Sunday to an event called…read more"Family Art Sunday" and had so much fun creating 3D art by making tissue paper flowers and painting the flower pots! A very nice cosy space within a beautiful park. Enjoyed a wonderful time. Thank you!

Currently BLCA is closed to the public for in person visits, but exhibits & programs are offered…read moreonline: banfill-locke.org The one-time Banfill Inn is located in Anoka County Manomin Park. The grounds are beautiful and offers a nice overlook of the Rice Creek empties into the Mississippi River. Worth a stop and a place to catch your breath.

Awesome place. My son does a week of art class in the summer and he loves it. Great prices and…read morefriendly staff. Oh and the cutest doggy!

We love Rum River Art Center! My girls have been attending classes off and on for several years…read more The classes are informative, fun and reasonably priced. As someone with a background in early childhood education I am a bit picky and critical. I have high standards of educational programs and how to relate to children. This program not only meets but exceeds my expectations for quality. The girls have learned a lot and Larry is wonderful, patient, kind and knowledgeable. My girls always look forward to returning. I would highly recommend this to any family interested in art education.

It's nice and seem organized. They have a good staff and my boy seems happy when he come home from…read morehere. He's in the toddler class (17 months) I'm really enjoying the experience so far. We started him at 16 months. I'll recommend this place if you are in the neighborhood. :)

I *LOVE* step by step! My baby has been going there for almost 5 months. He's happy and has become…read morean outgoing, confident little man; he's fearless and curious. It's clean and caring, and I love all the people who work there. I can't say enough about them!

I have known Ms. Safia for 7 years, and she taught Montessori preschool to both of my sons. I…read morecannot overstate how wonderful she is as a person and a teacher. She is kind and patient, calm and intuitive. My sons have very different personalities and learning styles, and she was equally effective as a teacher to both. Any student that has the benefit of learning from her will be so well taken care of, and extremely prepared as a person and a student for further education.

From the owner: Young Scholars Montessori is a unique home based Montessori Program. Our goal is to provide full…read morebenefits of a Montessori curriculum in a home like environment. This allows us to pay individual attention to each child and help them reach their full potential both socially and academically.

Not only is Sarah a blast to be around, but she will also go above and beyond to make sure you are…read morecomfortable. She is not afraid to try anything once (thanks for the sparklers!) and they lead to some fantastic shots. She is extremely capable of getting even the toughest critic to smile and look natural, not pained. I highly recommend booking your next photo session with Sarah. As she says, if it's worth a thought, it's worth a shot. She makes sure to capture those shots perfectly.

I asked Sarah to photograph my whole team. She was courteous and polite. we were at my office,…read morewhich is not the most photogenic, but she made it work exceptionally well! Sarah is very friendly. I didn't plan perfectly, so we were in a time crunch, but she was still chatting and making us all laugh, even though she was setting up the lighting. I think she really connects with her clients so she can better direct us. I was truly impressed by the quality of the photographs Sarah took of my group. I own a professional services consulting firm.

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.

I have nothing but amazing things to say about Rainbow Montessori! We were enrolled for 5 years…read morewith our two kids, and only left because we moved. The staff became like family to us and we were so sad to leave. Ms. Theresa is an incredible Director! Always great at communicating with families, very organized and easy to talk to. All of the teachers are so sweet and friendly, and loved our kids so much. Rainbow does an amazing job of creating an engaging and fun curriculum for the kids. Each week has a theme of what the kids are learning about, and the staff does a great job of teaching about the topics at hand. My kids were always bringing home amazing art projects and even teaching me a thing or two. Rainbow also has an amazing music program. They put on two adorable concerts per year, and we absolutely loved them! The summer program is a blast with field trips and lots of special events and guests that visit the kids. Our daughter went into Kindergarten extremely prepared in her writing and reading skills, and I give all of the credit to Rainbow. Overall, just an incredible school that has made a huge impact on our family. Thank you for everything!

We LOVE QC Dance! My daughter has been dancing here for 6 years now and is in her 4th year of…read morecompetition! The teachers are wonderful! This is like our second home! I would recommend QC to anyone looking for a studio!

From the owner: Are you thinking of enrolling your little one in a dance class but don't know where to start? At QC…read moreDance in Blaine, MN, they have everything your youngster needs to learn the art form. Following the Youth Protection Advocates in Dance, this dance studio has provided age-appropriate choreography, music, and attire since 1970. Starting at age two, tiny tots can get the opportunity to know what it's like to work in a structured environment. Middle-aged children, teens, and seasoned adults have the opportunity to fine-tune their craft with state-of-the-art dance classes. The lessons your little one has the opportunity to learn include hip hop, tap, jazz, clogging, and ballet classes. This dance studio offers competitive divisions to help teach your child the importance of teamwork and good sportsmanship. Adult classes, such as Zumba, are also available. When searching for a welcoming dance studio that accepts students of all ages, body types, genders, and special needs, reach out to QC Dance. Call them today at (763) 754-4094 to enroll or visit them online to learn more.

My granddaughter is a student at Everbrook Academy in Brooklyn Park, MN. I have had the pleasure of…read morepicking her up on several occasions & I was extremely impressed with the school. First, the staff made sure to check that I was authorized to pick her up. Second, I noticed the cleanliness of the facility. Also, all the staff seemed to know my granddaughter by name. My daughter uses the parent portal & often shares photos with me which are periodically sent to her on a daily basis. She also shared a folder that was sent home showing progress, assignments & detailing learn goals, etc. The folder was filled with photos of my granddaughter participating in assignments & activities over a period of a few months. Each section of the folder contained handwritten notes about my granddaughter's progress and I was impressed with the fact that every note was positive. I really cannot think of one thing I do not like about this facility. I highly recommend it!

From the owner: Don't need full-time care? We're here for drop-in needs with Flex Care! We provide nurturing day…read morecare and creative learning in a safe, home-like environment. Our School Readiness Pathway was designed to empower you with educational options to create the most fitting path for your child and to address each child's specific developmental needs. We offer specialized curriculum in our infant care, toddler care, early preschool, preschool, Pre-K/Pre-Kindergarten, junior Kindergarten and private Kindergarten programs. Learn more about our educational daycare for infants and above, plus before- and after-school care, enrichment programs, summer camp, and Flex Care.

DO NOT GO TO SCHOOL HERE None of the staff besides Racheal…read moreseem to be very educated in esthetics. You are taught very minimal things and are expected to preform services you barely know on real clients. Some of the services I wasn't even taught by an instructor and was still expected to preform them on clients. Another student signed her contract days before mine and somehow I was the only one in the class that ended up paying THOUSANDS more for the same education. When I confronted the school about it they questioned on how I even knew that in the first place and made up lots of excuses on how their policies just happened to change in those couple days. This school will suck every penny they can out of you, they make up hidden fees in your contract so that you end up owing the school a lot more money then just tuition when you've completed the course. READ THE CONTRACT VERY CAREFULLY. They are constantly changing their "policies" and the rules are different for each class. The class before me had a cheaper tuition and the class after me paid a lot more and they didn't even receive a kit like all the previous classes did. Me and multiple other students have reported them to the BBB because of how poorly and unfairly the administration treats their students. The reason they have such good reviews is because they hound the current and previous students to leave them a good rating. If this review can stop just one person going to school here I will sleep easy at night.

Update! After working with the Dean I found them to be very supportive of my continued internship…read moreand they added some additional days during the month that I was permitted to shadow. I will say that the instructor team that performs the services here does an amazing job of supporting new students.