Always safe & fun! A good time for kids and they have many programs from infant to school age care!read more

Playworks is a huge indoor playplace on the border of Shakopee and Prior Lake, right near the…read morecasino. My boyfriend (who grew up in nearby Jordan) introduced me to the place. We've had a really good experience here every time we've been here (3 times). The playplace is HUGE-- a couple of stories tall, padded, very safe, with lots of slides and tunnels and fun stuff for the kids to explore--and it includes a digital dance floor, an arcade, and food to order. You can also drop your kids off for periods of time. My 5-year-old loves this place. He can't be torn away. The one downside is that it's often VERY busy, and consequently a little chaotic. But if you're looking for somewhere fun to bring your kids (little kids all the way up to, I'd say, 10-12 year olds) this is it. Not exactly a relaxing atmosphere, but the kids have a blast and wear themselves out.

This daycare truly has the best teachers and staff. They work very hard and are organized and fun…read more The children that I know that go there love their experience and their teachers. The music teacher is incredible and the programs they put on for the parents and families are so amazing. I would love to see the teachers get more of the salary than the bigwig who runs the show. I would also love to see a woman running the school instead of an overpaid man.

My son has been going to Minnesota Montessori for over an year now and since then his progress has…read morebeen awesome. He is less than 5 years old and already reading at grade level 1. He is very happy in school and always makes faces when I pick him up because he is having fun learning new things every day. From class teachers to lunch lady, director to principal, everyone welcomes you with a warm heart and takes very good care of your child. I highly recommend this place to anyone who is looking for the best child care in the city.

My boys are 6 and 2 they where enrolled here for 2 days before they where kicked out at 7:30 the…read morenight before they said that my 2 year old was "dangerous" and that my 6 year old said a bad word and that was enough to get them removed from this shitty daycare

From the owner: Little Learners Preschool is family-owned and operated right here in Shakopee, MN. Since our…read morecompany opened its doors in 2004, we've treated every child like they were a part of our family. The child care is located out of 3 homes and we have an Infant/Toddler Teacher and a Preschool/School Age Teacher at each location. We have Substitute Teachers who cover shifts when Teachers have a day off...parents aren't left finding alternate care at the last minute!

very unprofessional. I took my 2 1/2 year old daughter there for a day. I called/ text Darla…read moreseveral times that afternoon and the next day after picking up my daughter to discuss my concerns that I had during my daughters stay. I left her messages, and she never would call or respond back. To me that is unacceptable from someone running a daycare who is supposed to care about children but can't even take the time out to discuss problems or concerns. She would rather not speak to you or have your child come back. My guess is she knows she was wrong and didn't know how to go about it. to sum things up..my daughter was so thirsty when i picked her up. Her hands were filthy, and she went ALL day without being taken to the restroom. My daughter CAN TALK very very well..and told me everything. I asked Darla when I arrived if she went to the restroom. Darla told me that she was going with a 4 year old girl there and assumed she was peeing. My daughter is potty trained but can't get on the potty w/out a stool and I assumed darla would assist her especially the 1st day. But she didn't & my daughter went all day holding it. she left it up to the 4 year old. She went all day without eating as well because she is scared of dogs and darla dogs and cried for them to be put up. My daughter also took her own blanket and pillow and doll that she needs to sleep and Darla didn't let her use that either. . And she does not make them wash there hands before eating or after going to the bathroom. My daughter was dying of thirst and the cup I brought was still full from that morning and my daughter said she didn't give her a drink. I usually do not write reviews but felt I needed to so that other parents are aware that if you do take your child there and encounter issues that she will just ignore you and not even call you back. She would just rather loose your child all together then deal with the situation in a professional manner. I've never seen a childcare provider not be interested in a parents concerns enough to even call and discuss concerns or problems.

From the owner: MY PHILOSOPHY and OBJECTIVES include encouraging curiosity, emotional well-being and respect for…read moreothers and to help your child develop a strong sense of self, to relate to others socially and be part of a group. I encourage children to develop critical thinking and communication skills. I am privileged to accompany children and their families on their journey to learning. Lil' Bear Daycare provides a secure, happy, and warm home-away-from-home environment for your child near your place of work or your home. I have a large play area with a fenced-in yard on a quiet street. Children are supervised at all times. MY STANDARDS are reflected in the way I maintain above standard health & safety policies to reduce the possibility of accidents and the spreading of germs.

Our little one has been attending Kid Zone for a couple of months now and has so far been loving…read moreit. The teachers and staff are all so communicative and friendly. Our little one smiles every day we drop her off and is excited to be there and that is all the reassurance we need. They have activities planned every day to fit her learning needs and development stages - music, exercises, arts/crafts, etc. They have a garden in the back where they source a lot of their food from and two different play areas outside. They also seem to have a lot of community events that benefit the center and we can only hope that our love for Kid Zone grows more each day!

Kid Zone is fantastic! We have 2 kids there and the teachers are so involved and engaged with their…read moredevelopment and care. The Director and teachers are great with communication, and we feel as though we're part of a caring community. We found Kid Zone after extensive research and interviews and they are, by far, the best place for our kids.

Great with the children and they teach them according to their developmental stage. My kid has…read moreblossomed in the past 1 year being at this daycare. He never wants to leave if I come early to pick him up. Teachers collaborate well with the school district therapists. I wish they had a school up to grade 4.

The teachers at Primrose School of Savage treat each child as if she were their own. The front desk…read moreand teachers all know each child when they walk in. I will always take my children to Primrose.

We have had our son at this school since he was a toddler and he is graduating Kindergarten this…read moreyear. Before we signed him up we would walk on the trails nearby and be amazed at the outdoor space this school offers. We would see kiddos in rain or shine deeply into play. We scheduled a tour and rest is history, we were hooked! We have watched our son happily go to school every day, seen him grow and thrive both social emotionally but also academically. The guides are amazing at what they do and the building, classrooms and grounds are deeply rooted in the Montessori method and gives our child plenty of room to grow both mentally and physically. Its a must see!

Our son has attended since he was 16 months old. Beautiful facilities and great staff. We've always…read morefelt that our son was well cared for. He loves driving by and pointing out his school. The Montessori approach supports independence and curiosity. Summer programs maintain the same high quality.

Fantastic Childcare and Preschool center. My son has gone here since he was 3 months old, and the…read morestaff have all been supportive, loving and very willing to work with you as a parent no matter what challenge arises with your child.

We love Cradle Club! We go to the Maple Grove location. Our daughter was there for about 3 years…read morebefore she transitioned to Pre-K and we couldn't be happier with it. She loved all the teachers, made some great friends, and was always happy to be there. We have had our 2nd child (now nearly 2 years old) there since he was 3 months old and it has been equally great. It is clear the teachers truly care about him and take amazingly good care of him. I also love that we receive updates and pictures throughout the day, which is always nice to see when we're working all day. I would recommend Cradle Club to anyone, they have been simply wonderful.

I was recommended to the Cradle Club for my twin boys by a child therapist from the U of Minnesota…read more- and as she told me with her own exhaustive research, the Cradle Club provided the best in both educational, experience, and love. I've had my children at the Cradle Club for the past 5 years, and the staff have never ceased to amaze me with their empathy, flexibility, and love. The hardest task of any parent is deciding who you trust with your children, and you can definitely trust the Cradle Club!