In 2021, my husband and I were excited to close the chapter of needing day care in our lives as our…read morethree children were old enough not to need it. Then in 2022 we were blessed with our "bonus" baby. With a degree of reluctance, we opted to enroll her in the same daycare our three oldest children attended. This decision came with a touch of hesitation, considering the significant changes that have taken place at the small, intimate center we once knew and adored. That center did not seem to know the direction it wanted to take and there was some toxicity with one of the owners. (Never once was I concerned about the care she received in the rooms by the staff.) During the year she was there, the boundaries with one of the owners felt chaotic and unpredictable. It was time to cut ties with a center we had been at over 10 years and began looking for a new daycare for our daughter to attend. We were fortunate that Goddard-Lakeville had availability for our daughter to attend. The very first thing we noticed was the level of safety/security at the center. There is no entering the building unless you are welcomed in by a staff member. I have seen grandparents needing to show their ID's prior to being allowed in the building. In today's day, the level of security is incredibly comforting. The second most prominent feature is the teachers' level of involvement. Right from the tour, we observed how the teachers were fully engaged with the children, not lingering on the sidelines with their phones or engaged in conversations amongst themselves. Thirdly, the communication is outstanding. There's no ambiguity regarding the center's operations - it's clear, concise, and consistent. The policies are fair- they do not change based on the most recent parent's complaint. The extent of our daughter's learning journey is astounding. We're immensely thankful for the age-appropriate curriculum. As advocates of education and evidence-based approaches, Goddard truly stands out as exceptional! Finally, the teachers are fantastic! They genuinely invest in the well-being of the children under their guidance. They understand my daughter as a unique individual and cater to her specific needs. Based on our experience with two prominent daycares in the Lakeville area, I wholeheartedly endorse Goddard-Lakeville. The owners cultivate a community that balances professionalism and healthy boundaries while providing a nurturing environment for children to flourish. The teachers are top notch! Any family that decides to invest in the care at Goddard-Lakeville, will not be disappointed!

The Goddard School in Lakeville has been an excellent choice for our daughter's childcare. Since…read morestarting there at 2, her vocabulary has dramatically increased and she is doing fun and adventurous things every day, while expanding her knowledge of various cultures too. Her safety and well-being, along with those of the staff, is always a high priority for the owners. Our daughter is greeted with a smile each day, and eagerly awaits going to school every day. We are so thankful for the care and attention that has been given to her, and that she now has a whole community of trusted people other than her parents who have her best interest in mind. It's true that it takes a village to raise kids, and this is a great one to be a part of!

My son went here for all of 3 weeks before we had to pull him out. The first day should have been a…read moresign; they were confused when we showed up. No one knew he was coming, his name, or where he was supposed to go. When picking my son up, the teacher always gave me a laundry list of her annoyances (he asks to go potty too much, he cried a lot, he talks too much, he doesn't nap) which you would have known a lot about my son had you reviewed the paperwork I had to fill out before he started. The very last day my son went here, at drop off I saw one of the morning staff being really rough, rude, and unkind to a little girl who was playing in the sink. I messaged the director about it, apparently, they did not care and I was never contacted about it. That day, I picked up my son and there was a hand mark on his arm. Every day I went to pick him up he quite literally ran out of there. One day he came home with a bruise under his lip and his eyes were swollen and nobody said a word. My husband called and they said he had been bawling ALL DAY!!! No one even let us know. It took two weeks for the swelling on his eyes to go down and the bruising on his lip to go away. After checking the DHS licensing website and seeing what kind of violations this place has had over the years, I am happy to say we have found a much better place/program for my 2 year old to go that does not include screen time babysitting my kid. You get what you pay for.

My son was in the infant room at the Rosemount Clubhouse. We had an amazing experience. Miss Suzie…read moreand Miss Mary were so amazing with my son. They sent lots of updates and pictures. Communication was great. Kate and the team were always prompt to answer any messages I sent. Their app was a huge bonus. Highly recommend to anyone looking for care!

This daycare is a joke I thought I found a great daycare with all the welcoming smiles but NO…read moreEnergy shifted so fast My son just started because we just moved to the area I'm not sure if they like black people with the employees as in rob uncomfortably looking at my but unfortunately I put a phone in my back pocket just to catch him looking at my but that's inappropriate and just staring at me weird to the caucasian parents they would look at me so weird like they never seen a black person before no hi no nothing just stare at me like me in my child wasn't wanted at all my child was the only black child in the daycare maybe 1 other so I knew it was going be something so bias I had problems from day 1 first attempt they called me multiple times while I was on my way to a interview telling me that my case is closed I'll have to pick my son up didn't have any written notice just going off what somebody said on the phone rushed to the daycare just for it to be a miscommunication so I missed a whole interview for NOTHING because of Mindy caring to much about the money in not being patient with the system it's sad that I have to depend on the county but I'm a single parent doing my best the 2nd time they accused me of smelling like marijuana they waited until I got home to try to email me in confront me about a weed scent I don't even smoke weed all black people don't SMOKE WEED I would never risks my child for no one the email was uncalled for in bringing up cps is the reason I ended care do not assume in put out threats just because you smell a scent when your could've directly ask me in person when I picked my child they was picking at me since day one. Avoid the hand-ache if you're black they do not want you there.

My twin girls have been going to Creative Kids Academy for a little over a year. I am always very…read moreimpressed with the communication, care, joy and creative programming that CKA staff showcase daily. I would highly recommend this daycare to any parents looking! Clare M

My son really enjoys going to American Montessori every day, always with a smile. The staff Mrs…read more Mariza takes care of him with love and affection, and the small class sizes ensure individual attention and guide them in learning and preparing for kindergarten.

This school celebrates diversity and that is what brought us here. The teachers are incredible…read more Ms. Mariza is the best teacher either of my kids have ever had. My son is more than prepared for kindergarten.

It has been over 1 year since my children have attended EMAS and it was the best decision we have…read moremade for them. My wife and I consistently talk about how they are thriving in this environment. The standards of accountability, care and education speak volumes. Nearly all the teachers know our children, teacher retention is astounding compared to previous centers, and my kids talk about their teachers constantly. The staff address any concerns immediately with open and honest communication. A very welcoming and caring community, I highly recommend to family and friends!

We have moved quite a bit for my husband's job, so we have seen many daycares/preschools. We wanted…read moreto enroll our 3.5 yo son in a preschool that actually focused on education and social development. We could not be happier with EMAS! My son has been a student here for about a month now. They are very attentive to both my son and the parents. Communication is fabulous. We get frequent emails and the teachers talk to me all the time. The director checks in too, asking if I have concerns, how the adjustment is going, etc. my son has already learned so much and he looks forward to going to school every day. He does five half days and he ends up missing the afternoon craft. The teacher overheard him telling me he didn't have the art work from the previous day hanging on the wall, and she said she'd do the craft with him the next morning. I figured although she meant well, there was no way she'd have time to do a one in one craft with my son. Amazingly, she did! My son was so happy and I am beyond impressed with her dedication to making sure my son felt included. I can't say enough. My son loves the food, he gets plenty of play time and lots of education. He's happy and so am I.

I am entirely confident that Callie's Childcare is one of the best around! Callie is always readily…read moreavailable, easy to talk with and makes me feel welcome. As a working professional, I need a reliable, loving, sensible provider that will ensure my daughter's safety and happiness. In Callie's Childcare, this is all in place. The positive emphasis on manners, health, and friendship is beautiful. She allows for free play time for children to discover how to play and provides structure and education. My daughter's social skills and her educational skills have blossomed while in Callie's care. She is learning manners, patience, and is helpful. At 16 months she knows how to clean up and how to put her items away. She is using art tools and enjoys songs and games. She eats a healthy, balanced diet and I love that Callie exposes her to a variety of healthy, home cooked foods. Callie also balances inside and outside play. I love that the children get fresh air and time outside to play and explore. Callie is very in tune with kids, enjoys her work and her genuine interest and enthusiasm shines through in a brilliant way. We see our daughter blossoming and thriving. She asks for "Miss Callie" and often starts her day giving her huge hugs. I know my daughter wants to be there and that she feels loved. That is so important. Callie has helped us learn routines and as a new mother she helps support my questions and concerns! My daughter comes home happy, confident and with her bright mind expanded a little more each day. As a parent I also appreciate Callie's thoughtful communication. We get a daily update on our daughter's day which includes meals, behavior, naps and activities. She shares photos and videos throughout the week which really lifts my heart up when I am away from my daughter. She is quick to communicate about monthly activities and schedules. She always responds thoughtfully to my questions and is flexible when my family is traveling or needs to make adjustments to our schedule. Without hesitation, I completely recommend Callie's Childcare. This is not just a safe place to entrust your child so you can work--it is way more than that! Callie's Childcare is positively impacting not just my daughter's life, but my life too.

The Service they provide is awesome, they treat my daughter with care, and they always inform us of…read morehow she did during the day. She has been introduced to many different styles of foods, which has made it easier to introduce her to newer veggies and diversify her pallet. Im very impressed with their level of care for our daughter, and am very happy with them.

We were here for a few months before moving to the minneapolis location. We looovved the teachers…read moreand the staff in the infant room, couldn't have picked a better place to start our outside the fam daycare journey!! They do cloth diapers so you don't have to bring your own and fresh purees for babies!

This is one of the best daycare out there! My son started when he was 2years old and he's going on…read more4 in November. Their staffs are awesome and the learning environment is great.

My son went to Amazing Beginnings in Inver Grove Heights, MN. As parents, we were very satisfied…read morewith the school and child care. It is a smaller school that had a very personal feel to it. My son's teachers were amazing. They loved my son as if it were their own, they knew my husband and I by name and most of all my son was happy, educated and cared for. Miss Duab and Miss Linda were who my son primarily were with. They both are increadible teachers and care givers. They were professional educators, however, got to know our family on a very special level during our time at Amazing Beginnings. They were trusted and thorough with everything they did for our son. Thank you to Duab, Linda and the entire Inver Grove Heights Amazing Beginnings Staff!

My experience so far with Knowledge Beginnings - kindercare has been exceptional. Jon W. has been…read moreamazing to work with. He's very prompt and personable. He helped work thru an inconvenient situation with such kindness. My 6 year old daughter attends there and she just loves the people and teachers, especially Holli. Very kind and amazing people that work at this location. We can't wait to have my son start there! Definitely would recommend this care provider.

The Eagan center has been short-staffed which results in them asking for parents to volunteer to…read morekeep their children home or they close down rooms. This is unacceptable!!!