I would like to share my experience with EPM, which has been quite mixed. While the school has a…read moresolid reputation, I left disappointed.  Not only in the education my daughter received, but also the overall attitude of the staff and unprofessional communication.   Communication from the staff was often unclear and inconsistent. I found myself acting on their recommendations, only to have them recant those suggestions when it was convenient for them.  It felt like I was being gaslit.  At times, my daughter's provider recommendations were not followed.  They would state my daughter was the only child not napping as an example, but yet there was a room full of children not napping.  They stated my daughter didn't have friends not knowing that we played with kids from class on regular basis and still do to this day.    A particularly memorable incident that encapsulates my experience occurred on Halloween. My daughter was thrilled to wear her light-up princess dress, exuding pride and excitement as she arrived at school. However, the teacher checking in students remarked, "wow, that is distracting," in an annoyed voice, which was incredibly deflating for my daughter.  I think my daughter picked up on that she was not liked by the staff and that impacted her.  The overall lack of smiles or morale didn't seem good in my experience.   Changing a child's daycare/school setting can cause a lot of disruption.  That is the only reason why we stayed as long as we did and tried to make it work.   On a positive note, Soccer Shots, Wee-Move, and Piano teachers/coach were great.

We moved our kids to EP Montessori last summer from an early childhood center, and we and our kids…read morehave been so happy there! The teachers and staff are all very caring, and got to know our kids really well from the start. Our kids (2.5 year-old in Toddler and almost 5 year-old in Casa) had an easy time adjusting. We have a rule follower and an independent spirit, and the approach at EP Montessori has really helped both of them as they develop and learn. Both of our kids participate in activities that come to school (piano, dance, yoga, soccer) and enjoyed them, too!

We enrolled our child at the International School of Minnesota (ISM) for the 2025-2026 academic…read moreyear. We were living in New York at the time and, unfortunately, did not tour the campus or read reviews -- a mistake we deeply regret. We paid the $750 non-refundable registration fee and signed the contract, trusting the school's reputation and name. After moving to Minnesota and finally touring ISM in July, we realized it was not the environment we hoped for. Despite calling itself an "International" school, the campus lacked the diversity and inclusiveness we expected. It didn't feel like the right fit for our child, and we submitted a formal withdrawal notice well before the school year started. Our child never attended, never received instruction, and never used any materials or services. Still, the school insisted we pay an additional $3,200 cancellation fee (25% of tuition) -- not based on any actual expenses, just a contract clause. We asked for a breakdown or justification but received none. It feels like a punitive policy that shows no empathy for families. We are immigrants from a different country, and we didn't fully understand how private schools work in the U.S. We assumed it would be similar to our home country's system. Sadly, it was not. We now realize how important it is to tour the school, ask questions, read reviews, and take your time. We also found that the only child chosen to represent ISM at a SABIS competition was the daughter of ISM's executive director. This raised serious concerns about how fairly opportunities are offered to students. Looking back, we would rather lose the $3,200 than ever send our child to a school like this. Even though it hurts to pay for a service we never received, we'd rather walk away than continue this relationship. Please do your own research, don't rush to sign anything, and be wary of being pressured with quick financial aid offers. There are also multiple reviews online about bullying--read them carefully. We hope our experience helps other families avoid the same mistakes. There are much more transparent, inclusive, and fair educational options in Minnesota.

I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS SCHOOL FOR YOUR KIDS. They make big deals out of the smallest things. There…read morewere kids door dashing food and they had called the whole school for a meeting, yet when a kid tells people to kill themselves, self harm more, and had doxxed them online they let that kid stay with a warning. The student that was getting bullied by that student did try to attempt cause of it. Also what this school does is tell them that saying slurs of any sort is unacceptable as they should, but when a kid goes around calling people racial slurs they just ignore it and act like it's an "accident". It's a very challenging school, yet they have little to no mental health help. The counselor they have is part-time so you essentially have to schedule a mental breakdown. On a side note, one student got groped at a dance and nothing was done, likely because he was male presenting.

As a current employee who is still awaiting her final [paycheck after abuse they are withholding. I…read morecan say that if you care about your children's well being you will never drop them off at any Yellow Brick Roads. They are mandatory reporters, but do not report abuse, instead move neglectful and abusive teachers to other locations.

The quality of service has gone significantly down over the past year. They are having a high…read moreturnover rate with their teachers because they keep quitting. And my child's whole class kept getting shuffled around with substitutes. The subs and temps are on their phones alot and even resorted just putting on cartoons on the school iPad to distract the kids at one point. So its not a good learning environment. My child has personally gotten hurt here multiple times and mistreated by other students. The last time he got hurt was because a piece of concrete was protruding out of the ground in the play ground outside. He cut his head and had to get checked out by a doctor immediately. They thankfully administered first aid immediately. Another student also put his stuffed animal in the toilet and other students bite him on more than one occasion. There also appears to be a lack of transparency about all of this. So I would not recommend sending your child here until they clean up their act.

I love this place and my preschool age son does too! We switched a little while ago from a…read moredifferent daycare in EP to EFC, mainly over staffing ratio concerns that we had. I have not had any of those issues at EFC, they have always been more than adequately staffed. My son now gets excited to go to school (as we call it). He loves his teachers and he loves everything they do. He comes home babbling about everything they did. We were having trouble with "baby talk" while at the other place, and it completely has ended now, at this new place. They feed them breakfast, snack, lunch and snack. And lots of fruits and veggies are offered. They even have a taste test Thursday, where the kids have to taste a different food each week. The long term teachers are awesome and engaging. Our only regret is that we did not switch before we did.

From the owner: Especially for Children provides quality child development programs for infants through…read morepreschoolers in a creative, safe and nurturing environment. Our programs enhance children's emotional security and self-esteem, while stimulating their intellectual growth. We enable children to explore and discover with their peers and with encouraging adults. We also seek to provide peace of mind and a supportive community through trained personnel, family events, and excellent programs.

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.

I want to thank Noah's Ark Hopkins Team for the wonderful loving period…read more You are a group of professional and caring people, who love their work. As parents, we are very grateful for helping to raise our daughter Amy. Please continue your beautiful work. Sincere thanks. Marta Mauro

Noah's Ark team truly care about the child and the development of the child. We have been very…read morepleased with their attentiveness and compassion.

This is such a beautiful school! The Director Katie has done such a great job at making the…read moreenvironment positive and welcoming to all! She truly wants everyone's experience to be nothing but the best because she genuinely cares about each and every family/child(ren) at the school and staff. As a parent with children of my own this is what I am looking for when I am looking for care for my little ones.

From the owner: Kiddie Academy of Chanhassen, an educational daycare in Chanhassen, offers age-specific child care…read moreprograms. Our flexible, standard-based curriculum encourages children to progress in school and in life. We pride ourselves in providing a daycare that focuses on developing positive character traits for kids, while providing a nurturing learning environment. Our programs can range from infant and toddler to kindergarten and school age. Read our child care reviews, take a virtual tour and learn more about Kiddie Academy to find the best "daycare near me" for you and your child.

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!

I would have loved to stay with this Child care facility however I was surprised by the business…read moreend and communication of GM and Supervisor. The first time I ever came to Orchard I was greeted by a staring teacher who seem to not know why I was timing the doorbell with a 4 year old by my side. Secondly, I signed my child up for care with a post dated start day, due to travel and family being in town. 3 months go by and I noticed a large sum of money taken out of my account before we started with the childcare. ( As many may know, child care is not cheap). I immediately call and was told that due to me saying my child would be there one week ahead of time and I did not bring her, they would still charge me for that week..... At this moment I was confused because this date was a tentative date and could change as stated in the email 3 months prior.... I was then told that I could not be reimbursed for the wasted week. The teachers were awesome... But the GM and the Manager of the centers were Money hungry and poor communicators. I Will Never Recommend This Center To ANYONE!

Enough time has gone by Hopefully things were since corrected but several things happened there…read morethat were beyond egregious and in complete violation of NAEYC/DOH standards and laws. The final draw for us was when I was dropping my child off in their room, looking down the hall I witnessed a teacher strike a child in the infant room then aggressively pick them up by their arm and slam them into a bumbo chair; all because the child, who could not sit up on their own, fell out of the chair. I have never been in that much shock in my life and connected with CPS immediately. The hard part is there were a few wonderful young teachers there that my child really took to so it is unfortunate that the bad outweighed the so dramatically. I hope drastic measures were taken as I am still in shock years later.