My daughter has attended the preschool program since it first opened, nearly 2 years ago (fall…read more2016). Since this is our youngest child, we've had experience with many other care settings to compare this to. Between Montessori schools and in home daycares, this has been the highest quality we've seen. This is a fantastic program & we have been impressed by the level of care by the teachers. Students develop strong bonds with their teachers and peers. Dramatic play is encouraged & there's a lot of opportunity for outdoor play. As educators, we have been impressed with the depth of the lesson plans. Each Sunday, we receive a very detailed lesson plan for what will be covered in the upcoming week. The thought put into this plan shows in the amount the children learn. Stop by and visit!

Do not send your kids here..... they have no idea what they are doing and has a high ratio of…read moreteachers to students. LADC is money motivated. It is not the teachers fault. They have good intentions but the head of the company janet has to many kids per teacher that they are stressed, over worked and I'm sure under paid. Seriously think twice. I picked my kid up early once and they were listening to a book on tape. I'm so upset my kid had to go through this horrible experience.

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!

Kindercare on Huron blvd is a well-run, reliable, and convenient place to bring your child. First…read moreof all, the center director and co-director, Brittany and Kayla, are fine, professional, and caring people with a staff that mostly follows their example. If you work at the UMN you'll have the added benefit of using their parking lot to store your car while you work, UMN charges $160/month for a spot just blocks away! Your child will receive multiple meals as opposed to other centers that charge extra or make you provide meals. Only downsides are the expense and some rooms seem to have a high-turnover rate.

KinderCare's drop-in care is an absolute God-send! My 2-year-old son's father and I have a unique…read moreschedule between him, so full-time, and even strict part-time daycare isn't much of an option for us. He had been attending another daycare with drop-in care outside of the cities, which was going alright aside from the distance away from work/home. However, when I called them on this last Monday, they were unable to get him in, and weren't sure if they were staffed enough to get him in any time soon, and couldn't give me any answers as to when they would be able to. Meanwhile, this is two months after I have fully registered him, and he has been there for a few weeks and started to get comfortable. So there I was, without childcare, and frantic. I called KinderCare late that Monday afternoon, after reading about them online, I spoke with Kayla on the phone and she was extremely helpful, put me at ease about everything, and was able to get my son in the next day and for the rest of the week with no problems, in their Discovery Preschool area. They made it very easy to get him in on such short notice, and I felt extremely comfortable with my son going there. He enjoyed his time there, and the staff kept me very informed and welcomed to all of the goings-on while my son was in their care. I would recommend their drop-in care to anyone I know who is in need of childcare at a short notice. They made my entire week better. And I will now be sending my son there on a more regular basis.

We enrolled our only child to Primrose St. Louis Park when she was 3 months old and we were…read morefortunate enough to have her in this specific location Until she turned 17 months old. Being a first time parent, I wasn't sure what to expect with a public daycare.. having my daughter essentially cared for by strangers for 8-10 hours a day, 5 days a week was worrisome as thats more time than I even get to spend with her.. however, Saira and the team of teachers and even Chef, have made a huge impact on our life in such a positive way That I will forever be grateful for!!! From day one of our orientation with Saira, to the first day we brought our daughter into the Infant room, all the way to the last day, when we had to take her out due to a family relocation/move...every day with Siara and her team, felt like they were my family! Not only did The staff/teachers make sure my daughter was cared for with love and care but they spent one on one time with her, teaching her a wide variety of categories that were essential for her core development at her age. I owe her confidence to every teacher she engaged with! There was never one second that I felt worried about her and that is the ultimate feeling any parent dreams of when others are caring for their children! Long story short, Primrose St. Louis park was a true blessing and are some of the most impactful people I have met This far in my life. That said- THANK YOU... Saira- for everything!! thank you for being a wonderful person and leader in a field so demanding and challenging. Thank you for helping me navigate my first year of parenthood outside of your everyday role. Your medical field experience, kind heart, and profound memory made a huge impact on me, and is a big factor in the trust I felt leaving our daughter everyday! You deserve more credit and acknowledgment than I'm sure youre currently receiving and hope your know you made an huge impact on my life! Thank you to the Infant room teachers - those who have been there for years (Ms. Joelle) and those who have moved on. you help care for these babies in such a nurturing way, helping them adjust into the world of chaos in a warm and loving environment! And thank you to the toddler room teachers- those who stepped in to help out and those who hold the ground in that room (aka ms. trinity "titi")! you all have made our daughter feel loved everyday, the second she walked towards her classroom, she would light up and be so excited to see you guys, even calling YOUR names out in the morning in the car on our ride there! and she only Knew about 10 words at that point.. 5 of them were your names!! And To Chef- thank YOU! thank you for keeping the kids belly's full with nutritious foods and most of all, thank you for your continued smiles and greetings in the morning hallway pass through. you always brightened my day! All in all- I can't say enough positive things about the staff, process, care, and overall atmosphere at this location. If you're lucky enough to get a spot, i promise your children will be in great hands! Forever grateful for all of you! THANK YOU For all you do! -Grace and her parents miss you dearly!

As assistant director here, I get to watch many teachers fall inlove with their job. Here are a…read morecouple of reviews: I am here to collectively collaborate to share ideas and to help children become self-confident, cooperative, and ready for school age learning in elementary school. To teach children and help them learn the curriculum. To assess students in their academic levels and assist them and challenge them. To be positive, help students to be self-confident, cooperative and ready for future school experiences! I work here to grow my knowledge with kids. I welcome families with smile on my face to show the kids parents that we are reliable and loving teachers. I am working here to gain experience in teaching and childcare. I believe that children are the future and we must allow them to grow and learn to their fullest extent. The opportunity to help shape the generations to come is a huge honor and an equally huge responsibility. I believe that I am here to provide the future generations the best care possible so that they can carry the torch of problem solving and innovation as they grow into adults. I do this job because I have a passion for working with the kids. I love the early stages: seeing them develop their sweet/funny/all different and unique in their own ways. They are truly the best to be around. I think together as a community we should get to know our teachers more in order to make this family a community. I love seeing the continual growth of my students both in academics and social-emotionally and being able to share my love of learning in hopes to have them become life long learners. I want to provide an educational, safe and loving environment where they can thrive. Early Childhood Education has a huge impact on future success and I want to make sure that my students have access to that. I love my job because I love and teach kindness, to learn and help others, and to grow my knowledge about the career path I want to follow. I also love to encourage and help our students reach their full potential. I myself had a most amazing daycare lady, Barb. I always knew I had a safe place to go where I would always be loved right from the start of my life. I've always wanted to be that person like she was to me. Children are our future. They are among the most engaging and most intriguing audiences one can work with. They bring out my own creativity. I want to help steer children in a positive direction.

This is an amazing place to send your 3 or 4 year old. The tuition rates are very reasonable and…read morethe teachers are nothing short of amazing. Ms. Marlissa Johnson is the site director and the PK3 teacher. I cannot express how grateful we are to have her as our daughter's teacher! She does an amazing job, they are very organized, clean and loving. Calvin Christian School does a great job of including the preschoolers in everything they do! The parents, teachers, students and environment is what any parent would want their child to be part of!!! We are registering our daughter for the 2017-2018 school year for the kinderstart program and I am already so sad that will be her last year here! Well done LADC and Calvin Christian School!!! What an amazing partnership and amazing program. My daughter has learned so much in so little time, in an extremely loving environment. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! There is nothing like having a piece of mind while you are at work knowing your child is learning and safe!

I sent two children through the Normandale Preschool program and would recommend it to anyone -…read moregreat teachers, great program, flexable with extra hours, like lunch and afternoons. The teachers have all been there for a long time which, to me, says a lot about their dedication to the kids and the program. My son is now in 6th grade and his best freinds are still ones he met at Normandale Preschool!

My kids have been attending this center from birth. They have always had amazing teachers, great…read morecommunication from staff, and have made such great friendships! I am so thankful for them to have them as a partner in helping to raise my children. Their education really took off and I have KinderCare to thank for that. Friendly staff, clean classrooms and common areas, well balanced nutritious meals, full curriculum, and great communication is what we love about Bloomington KinderCare!

The management at thus daycare is a joke. They don't care about their staff, or the families and…read moretheir children who attend this location. Staff have been dropping like flies over the past 2 years (since it went from Rainbow childcare to Kindercare). My oldest child has a had time remember the teachers names because they never stay long enough to remember them. Due to staffing issues this location is constantly closing classrooms on short notice which 90% of the time is so short notice it causes me to occur additional marks against me at work (I have to allow at least 2 hours notice of call in). Not only do they constantly close classrooms they charge you for services not received. They refuse to credit accounts even with multiple emails asking for correction. Good luck trying to speak to someone because they never answer their phones at the center.

We have been with Grace for a little over a year with both of our children. We are impressed with…read morethe level of professionalism with the teachers, staff, and administration. Most of the teachers have been there for several years which says a lot about the quality environment provided for both the teachers and the students. My children are always happy to go to Grace and are happy when they are picked up. Their activities are enriching and they have learned so many valuable social skills along the way. As a parent, I receive timely feedback and updates as needed and am not overwhelmed by any communication from the school. I really can't say enough good things about my family's experience at Grace.

I sent my son here and can not say enough about how incredible this school is. The staff is so…read morecaring, well-educated and passionate about child development and learning. My son was excited to go to school everyday and was so ready to attend Kindergarten-both socially and academically. Their field trips and extra learning opportunities are fabulous as well.