What a great preschool! Our son absolutely loves it and looks forward to going to school each…read moremorning. We think the teachers are kind, organized and thoughtful about their approach to children's development and the curriculum. There is music, science, great art projects, a little Spanish language, a naturalist, field trips, & daily play. In the fall parents can choose to have kids learn soccer after school as well. We love it and think our son has developed leadership and interpersonal skills. It has helped him to communicate better and to make friends. He is ready for Kindergarten next year! The parent co-op aspect insures that it's a small close-knit community and parents can have be as involved as you wish. I've been able to volunteer in the classroom regularly and been delighted by the fun, warm atmosphere and seeing the happy children playing and learning. It's in a great little building and is safe and has a small playground next to it for picnics or snack and play after class. Pick up and drop off is a breeze. You don't have to live in North Oaks to attend- it's open to all. Come check it out!

Shannon is passionate about kids learning on an individual level, and making sure kids are more…read morethan prepared for their education. Just recently, her preschool became one of two that are nationally accredited through the NAEYC!

From the owner: Thanks to our strong educational curriculum, outstanding staff and commitment to early childhood…read morelearning and development, Kids Under Construction Inc. stands out from other programs in our area. We offer a variety of specialized classes with a fine arts focus and an academic twist for children between the ages of 3 and 5, and enrichment opportunities for all children, including: ArtSmart lessons, music expression & exploration, Spanish exposure, yoga adventures, and inter-generational opportunities - at NO extra cost!

Our daughter has been going here since September and she absolutely loves it, hence, so do we!…read more It's obvious that the teachers there love what they do and are invested in each child. She is learning a ton and amazes her father and me with the things she learns and tells us. The hours work well for working parents, they are open 7-5:30 and serve a breakfast, lunch and 3 snacks during the day. The lunches seem to be very nutritious with a main, veg, fruit and grain component. They have a religious tone that doesn't bother us at all but you might want to keep in mind if you're considering them. They do an excellent job of sticking to a theme each week and build on it as the week progresses. The program seems to work well for both full time kids as well as part time (M-W-F or T-Th). The school is accredited at a national level as are all of the teachers which is nice. They track her progress throughout the year and keep it in a book so we can see how much she's learned as the year goes by. For instance, they had her try to write her name early in the year and will have her do it again so we can see them side by side at the end of the school year. We are already planning to send her again next year so that she will be well prepared for kindergarten and we will most likely send her sister, barring any moves.

The GREATEST teachers and other staff! Both of my youngest have gone here and truthfully feel so…read moreblessed to have been able to have all of the Redeemer family in our lives.. they helped both my littles through there first year of preschool and they LOVED it... everyone here is so nice and kind.. you can tell they are in it for the kids.. they love them as if they are there own family!!

This a hop was superior in providing social, emotional, and academic development to my child. He'd…read morebeen to a different day care before and we ran into issues. The passion and competence of the staff and leadership at this school is unmatched. I recommend them with the highest regards.

Where do I begin? We have been a client at Primrose Arden Hills since the beginning of 2001, when…read morewe enrolled my 24 month old granddaughter. She has thrived since that day! She has learned so much and I feel she is so prepared to begin kindergarten next month! The teachers and staff are amazing! They truly care and show that to each of the kids! My granddaughter looked forward to each and every school day at Primrose and was always excited to go! The only negative is that they do not have a kindergarten program! We would definitely have continued her education here...we love it that much!!!

First let me say that the teachers were very kind. The…read moredirector of this facility, Kim Baar, is in need of more training to be working with children. Incredibly cold and provoked my son till he was in tears, then used shaming to try to get him to stop. She TOLD me that she was telling him that "your crying is hurting my ears." Seriouly? Yes. She actually said those words to a TWO YEAR OLD thinking that would be reason enough for him to self sooth... She also told me that it was upsetting to other parents who were dropping their kids off to hear him cry. Clearly his needs were not being met and not being seen as a priority. He is 2yr and should have been in the toddler area but she had him in the PreK with older kids. Kim suggested that I speak to his pediatrician about his speech because he was not as far along as the 3 and 4 yr. old children. I don't know if she is licensed to diagnose or not but I HIGHLY doubt it. We all know that there is a huge learning and developmental leaps between 2 and 4 years, she did not think that was a very big gap and that he should have been able to keep up better. There are WAY better care options available. I would strongly say pass on this facility.

From the owner: Infant Programs (6 Weeks - 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 - 2 Years), Discovery Preschool Programs (2…read more- 3 Years), Preschool Programs (3 - 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 - 5 Years), Before and After School Programs (5-12 Years), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)

My son had learned so much there, and it is obvious that the teachers truly cared about him and his…read morewell being.

Oh jeez where do I begin. Do not take your kids here. The staff are under qualified, and only work…read morehere because it's an easy job to get. I overheard a female who works in the toddler room talk about how she "forgot" one of the kids in the bathroom I've. She was laughing about it and said "that's what he gets for peeing his pants" I overheard this woman at a public location. My jaw dropped when she said this and mentioned this exact location to be her employer. MY BABY girl almost went here but there weren't any available slots. Be aware.

We have had our son in daycare for a few months now and it's been such a good decision! I'll be…read morehonest the beginning was rough! I learned the hard way that I was having a tough time with the transition and I am so thankful for the staff at Tutor Time for helping us through this. Staff comforted our son and made his transition to daycare so great that some days he doesn't want to leave. The staff are so willing to talk about anything and adjust to what we do at home which is helpful. If there is an issue Ashley or the teachers will answer them and fix what they can. I love the cameras in class where I can pop in and see our son happy, learning and loving daycare. The app they use is so nice to message staff, see pictures, updates, etc. The staff all know who the kids are, interact with us and the kids when they are coming and going and make you feel welcome. The director actually helps in classrooms and loves it, unlike other daycares where they don't know the kids or the classes. Our son has learned so much at daycare and we couldn't be more thankful to Tutor Time. They have events to interact with staff, see updates on your child's progress and interact with other parents and kids. I highly recommend sending your kids here!

This location is horrible. Allowed my daughter to be kicked in the back and the head with no…read moreincident report, no communication from the staff, the director Ashley Berquist told me "if my daughter told me what is going on then why does an adult need to come behind her and let me know as well". I don't pay my daughter to watch herself. The fact this statement was said is ridiculous. I have tried calling the school several times and so has the customer service number and no one could reach them so I had to leave my job to go up there. Ty heir communication is horrible, I had to take my daughter to the hospital due to pain from being kicked in the back and in the head and this was not the first incident of her being physically harmed. I had to force them to write incident reports. Tools me that if they had to stop to write incidents reports they would need to hire a new person for that. My daughter has been hit in her head repeatedly, a child has dug their nails in to her arm because she didn't want to play with them and again no call or incident was reported. Then I was told the only way an incident is written up is if the child is physically damaged (bleeding or bruised) and the only thing that was communicated was she was accidentally scratched which was a lie. I have taken photos, proof, etc... of this negligence and will be reporting this.

Miniapple has been a wonderful constant in our lives for the last several years. We value and…read moreappreciate the level of commitment and care staff have shown our two children (ages 21 months and 4 years) as they have transitioned through the infant, toddler and children's house learning communities.

From the owner: At Miniapple Montessori Preschool in Roseville, MN, we believe that early childhood education lays…read morethe foundation for lifelong success. Our Montessori preschool nurtures independence, creativity, and a love for learning through hands-on experiences and global awareness. By fostering curiosity and self-motivation, we prepare children for kindergarten readiness and future academic achievement.