As a 2nd grade teacher turned stay-at-home mom, I had very specific desires for my daughter's…read morepreschool experience and Mini Makers has been the perfect fit! My daughter has been going for 4 months now and absolutely loves it. With my daughter being born during COVID, I really worried about her social skills & attachment to me. The transition to school part-time went better than expected and I've really seen her social skills & imaginary play grow. The reason I specifically picked this program is their combination of play-based learning & academics. I've seen my daughters understanding of letters and numbers grow while creating an overall love of learning. And more importantly I've seen a huge development in her social skills with other kids. Overall, we are so happy to have found a preschool that's the perfect fit for us & at a reasonable price point.

My older child is in the preschool, my younger child attends the childcare, and I co-work within…read morethe space. It is lovely to have our whole family in one building to cut down on commuting time. Having everyone in one spot simplifies our day and gives us the opportunity to join in on certain preschool class activities like the visit from the firetruck during Community Helpers Week. The Maker's Place feels like a second home - minus the clean up. I am able to focus on work while still having all of the comfort and amenities of being in a home like set up. My kids are here, but I don't have to clean up after them. It is a fantastic combination of spaces that fit our whole family. All of the teachers and staff have been very nice and courteous. They are genuinely engaged with our kids, helping them to become good humans. It is definitely more than a daycare, it is a school and a place of growth and community.

My son's been going to cadence for over 2yrs now. They've become family & treat us just as that! My…read moreson is verbally delayed and his progress has been amazing ! Truly going to miss everyone as we go off to kindergarten.

My experience with cadence academy has been the best experience by far, from the front office staff…read moreto the teachers as well. They're very accommodating and very polite and welcoming. Miss Kayla and Miss Mary. And Miss Nina, all of the teachers are all very great. I love the fact that they send updates regarding your child as far as the daily sheets and letting the parents know what our children have been doing all day. Since my child has been going to Cadence Academy, I've noticed a definite change with her speech as well as her social skills so I'm very satisfied over the top with Cadence Academy!

We have our two kids at Busy Bee and love it! Our oldest has been there for 3 years, and our…read moreyoungest has been there a year. Wonderful staff, meals are great, and, most importantly, our kids are happy. They love going every day and have great relationships with their teachers. The teachers are very responsive to all of our questions and requests. We have one kids with dietary restrictions, and they've been great about following our dietary requests. We've been so happy with our choice to go to Busy Bee for daycare!

I was put on a waitlist for March and called to check in and was told by the director that they…read moresent an email but forgot to add me to the email list and could not provide daycare. Mallory was apathetic bordering on rude about this mistake. I cannot recommend sending a child to this establishment. The level of disorganization should give a parent serious pause about sending their little one to BusyBee.

My daughter has been at Forever Young for over a year now and she loves it there. She is greeted…read moreeach morning with smiles from the teachers and kids. I can tell that she is well taken care of with the daily photos and live updates I receive from teachers. It's fun to see what kinds of new foods she tries each day. On holidays, I'm always surprised with the little art gifts that I receive with her handprints and footprints. We feel like family and we are definitely going to miss this place when she ages out.

Both of my kids have gone here, my son until age 2 and now my daughter, who just started. She's…read moreonly been there two weeks and has already adjusted so well, which really speaks to how caring and attentive the staff is. The staff retention is incredible (many have been there for decades), and you can tell they genuinely love the kids. They provide nutritious meals, diapers and wipes, and even wash sleep items, which is such a huge help. It's an unassuming place, but I truly can't think of a better spot for your babies. I just wish they went through TK!

The ladies here are absolutely excellent. My 2 yr-old attended the school while I worked downtown,…read morebut when I took a job in Roseville I had to move him. He especially liked Miss Mai, and I know this because when I let him know he'd be going to see her he got very excited. The facility is kept super clean and organized, breakfast and lunch are made fresh every day, they read, play music, do arts and crafts, have time outside, etc. I got a daily report and they'd also send me pictures of him so I could see how he was doing. The staff are certified teachers with degrees and are young enough to keep up with all the kids (LOL). Just writing this review makes me sad all over again that I couldn't keep him enrolled. Don't hesitate to check this place out if you are looking for great childcare.

Our son has been attending Little Big Time since July 2016. We have enjoyed our time at the school…read moreand really appreciate their participation in various programs such as hearing and vision screening and First 5 enrichment programs. They have gone on field trips to the Capitol for Native American Day as well as to the farmer's market nearby. All of the staff are very caring and do a great job engaging with the kids, both during fun time and academic time. They have "themes" for each week or month - books, aquatic life, Olympics, and maps are just a few that come to mind. The lessons, art projects, and books displayed around the center are all geared toward the theme during that frame. They post photos to a private Shutterfly site that parents can subscribe to and are very flexible when I need to get our son for a doctor appointment. We also love the meals and snacks are included, which saves us a lot of preparation time at home every day. They have a great play area outside, as well. All in all, we are so happy we found Little Big Time and highly recommend it!

We moved our daughter to Busy Bee after a difficult time at her previous center, where she cried…read moreevery day at drop off and pick up for two months, well past the transition period. She visited Busy Bee for two hours to see if it was a good fit and was immediately comfortable! No tears. We like to think she chose this daycare. Busy Bee has been a nurturing environment for our little one. The teachers are attentive and engaging. I really like that they have been willing to work with our daughter's own timeline rather than forcing her into a schedule. For example, while she was transitioning from two to one nap, the teachers were great about allowing her to nap when needed rather than immediately forcing her into a one nap day schedule for that classroom. They were also understanding as she weaned off a bottle and learned how to use a sippy cup. The classrooms are clean and stocked with lots of toys and books. There is a common indoor play space with lots of opportunity for babies/younger toddlers to develop gross motor skills and an outdoor play space for the older kiddos. The COVID precautions have been excellent at this facility. They truly care about the health and safety of children and staff. Bonus: Busy Bee provides breakfast, lunch, and several snacks throughout the day as well as milk and water. This has been a lifesaver for busy parents, and we appreciate that she gets healthy, balanced meals. They also have a music enrichment program and gymnastics! Busy Bee does not use an app to provide updates and photos throughout the day. Personally, I do not mind this at all as I used to obsessively check my phone at work for app updates. It is nice that the teachers are able to focus on the kiddos instead of logging everything on a tablet or phone. They are very good about relaying information at pick up. We are interested in nap time/length so the teachers always have that information for us. Other parents would like to know about diaper changes, eating habits, etc, and the teachers are excellent about communication with each family. My daughter talks about her daycare friends and teachers when she is at home. While we have to work, it is comforting to know that she is not only well cared for at Busy Bee but that she is happy to be there!

I love this place and this community. I started bringing my daughter here when Busy Bee opened this…read morelocation in July of last year. The teachers here are nurturing and passionate about working with infants and children. The space is wonderful and the courtyard that the infants play in is so bright and beautiful. I love that there is an on-site cook; it takes the guesswork out of making lunches. Although my daughter is still too young to participate, I love that they offer gymnastics for the 18mo and above children. That is something to look forward to in the near future. I can't say enough great things about this great community and their teachers. I'm happy to send my child to Busy Bee.

We absolutely love Art Beast for our son. We tried another daycare when he turned two, but it just…read morewasn't the right fit for our family. Switching to Art Beast was one of the best decisions we made. He adjusted incredibly quickly, in fact, within his first week, the teachers commented that it felt like he'd been there forever. They also played a huge role in helping us potty train him, and he was fully potty trained within about a month of starting. The teachers are genuinely kind, caring, and deeply invested in the kids. You can tell they put their heart and soul into the activities, projects, and experiences they create every day. We love the creative, play-based approach, while still having enough structure to help kids thrive. One thing that really stands out is the mixed-age environment, which has been a great fit for our son. The space itself is multi-story, and thoughtfully designed. They also make great use of their backyard space, which is impressive for a Midtown location and the pricing is on par with other daycares in the area. The location is convenient, and I've never had an issue finding parking for drop-off or pick-up. I highly recommend Art Beast to any family looking for a creative, nurturing, and well-structured play-based daycare.

It will be 2 years this December since my child has been attending ArtBeast preschool program! Not…read moreto brag but he was their first student so I think that is a pretty good qualification in rating this place. Our experience with this program has been nothing but love. They genuinely care for the children, and create a safe place both physically and emotionally. There are so many activities offered throughout the day so the kids never get bored. My initial fear in putting my child into a new environment was quickly quieted once I met all the wonderful teachers. The actual space is beautiful as there are activities designated to different areas of the facility. These include: mud kitchen in the backyard, art on the main floor, dance studio upstairs, fire truck room, and plenty of comfy corners to read a book, just to name a few! If you're on the fence I recommend at least taking a tour of the preschool. You won't find a more inclusive and welcoming space elsewhere. My family has had a wonderful experience, and we look forward to many more memories to be had at ArtBeast.

My daughter has been going here since she was 8 months old and she's now three. The provider is…read moreincredibly loving, patient, and truly treats the kids like they are her own. As a parent, that means everything. Her staff is wonderful too!Ms. Pam is so kind and the kids absolutely love her. They do fun learning activities and get lots of outdoor time. This is the only daycare provider I fully trust with my child and I would recommend her to any family.

Was all set up to enroll my daughter here. Sent the deposit all the emergency forms sent over to…read moreJasmine. 2 days (Friday) before I started my new job I messaged her asking if Venmo was still preferred form of payment for the week. She texted back saying she could no longer take my daughter for her personal reasons. While I understand things come up in life to give a potential client/family the confirmation and take their deposit just to cancel only when they message you is unprofessional. I was able to make things work but what if I had no other options. We had this arrangement for almost a month. Was very excited for my daughter to go here. Staff seemed nice. Pricing was good. All professional encounters until the last. But maybe it's for the best if she's willing to back out of a commitment 2 days before it starts. Also hours are not up to date. If you don't pick up your child at 5:30 it's 1$ for every minute you're late.