My daughter enjoyed her school like anything. I would recommend EMAN to all parents for the…read morewonderful teachers and staff. The school is just like a second home. Even my 3rd grader son loves to attend the summer camps at EMAN

From the owner: We are one of the oldest Montessori schools in Dakota County and the very first Montessori schools…read morein Eagan. Established in 1974, Eagan Montessori school enjoys a fantastic reputation for the school's dedication to a strong academic program along with an experienced staff dedicated to preparing students for ongoing success. Eagan Montessori Academy North offers education and child care programs for Infants, Toddlers, Preschool and Pre–K and Kindergarten children. Additionally, children can participate in Gifted, Talented & Stem and S.M.A.R.T. More than child care and nursery school: We use the Montessori Method of education along with Creative Curriculum, as well as input from our talented teachers.

TLDR: We loved The Gardner School in Eagan so much that our…read moresecond child is now enrolled there. The staff are warm, communicative, and genuinely devoted -- many have worked there for years and even send their own kids here. The curriculum is top-notch, with TGS kids regularly entering kindergarten ahead of their peers. On top of that, the events they host are truly one of a kind -- from a Raptor Center visit and ice cream socials to singing and dancing with the Little Mermaid, and even parent night out caretaking during the holidays. There's never a dull moment at TGS. Our older child made his best friend here and still misses it. Now our infant is thriving in their baby class. The staff here are truly the village you're looking for. Having our second child at The Gardner School in Eagan says it all. When our first started at Gardner at age three -- after coming from Everbrook in Woodbury -- we were nervous about whether he'd adapt to a new school, new friends, and new teachers. Would we find people who truly cared for our child the way we do? The answer was yes, immediately. The staff made us feel welcome from day one, kept us updated with photos and comments throughout the day, and loved our little one like their own. From the cook to the leadership team, everyone is warm and approachable. What really stands out is the stability and dedication of the staff -- many have been there for years, and some even send their own children here. The curriculum is excellent, and we've heard from friends that TGS kids consistently enter public kindergarten well ahead of their peers in reading, math, and more. The annual performances are a wonderful touch too, giving kids real experience being comfortable in front of a large audience. The events TGS hosts are truly one of a kind. From Raptor Center visits and ice cream socials to singing and dancing with the Little Mermaid, and parent night out caretaking during the holidays -- there is never a dull moment. These experiences make learning fun and give kids memories they'll carry with them long after they've moved on. Our older child found his best friend at TGS and still lights up every time he visits. He regularly tells us he wishes he could go back. Now our second is in the infant class and thriving -- the daily photo updates and evening recaps give us such peace of mind. The staff here truly are the village you're looking for.

We couldn't be happier with our experience at The Gardner School of Eagan! From day one, the…read moreteachers and staff have made our family feel welcome and supported. It's clear they genuinely care about each child and create a nurturing environment where kids can learn, grow, and have fun. We've been impressed with the teachers, the engaging curriculum, and how much our child has developed socially, emotionally, and academically. Every day our child comes home excited to tell us about what they learned, and it's reassuring to know they're in such caring and capable hands while we're at work. The school is clean, organized, and the staff consistently go above and beyond. We recommend The Gardner School of Eagan to any family looking for a safe, caring, and high-quality early childhood program. We are so grateful for everything they do!

Does anyone know what is going on with this center? I paid a 700 dollar deposit to this center. I…read morejust received a letter in the mail, dated April 10th, that the day care is cloisng April 12. I have tried to call them and email the owner but nobody is responding and they have not paid back my deposit. This is illegal. Please let me know if you are having similar issues? (one star because we have to to submit the review, but this business is engaging in criminal activity it seems)

I love this center! It feels like leaving your baby with family. No big box feeling you get from…read morethose corporate centers. The baby room is sweet and calming. They have new teachers and they are caring and you can tell they want only whats best for your baby. I have had my children in other centers and can honestly say, I have never felt like this before. I would recommend this center for baby all the way to preschool. Also, Heidi the director/owner is very very nice and totally understanding and she is always there. Which is not common in many centers. Come by and take a look at their new remodel, you wont be disappointed.

On August 14th 2024, my child was assaulted by one of the teachers at Everbrook Academy Terez…read moreEstrada. I witnessed this take place via the SproutAbout app live camera. My child was asleep on her cot when Terez Estrada walked over to her, kicking the cot several times, then lifting it with her foot, causing my child to jump out of her sleep scared. The cot nearly rolled over. About 5 minutes later I watched my child walk up to Terez Estrada pointing to the bathroom signaling that she had to potty. Terez Estarda never once looked down at my child to give her the attention. As all of this was taking place I left work early, rushing through traffic to make my way to Everbrook Academy. On the drive there, I continued to watch the live cameras and and repeatedly witnessed Terez Estrada mistreat and neglect my child. While the children were being lined up to go outside, Terez Estrada forced my child to stay inside while all of the other children went outside. During snack time, Terez Estrada literally poured my child's snack on the bare table while giving the other kids a bowl to eat out of. Once I arrived at Everbrook Academy, I immediately spoke with the principal, Sydney Richardson, and told her everything that I had witnessed. The next day, I received a phone call from the Director of Everbrook Academy, Barb. She told me that she would view the tapes and then would give me a call back to set up a meeting to discuss the incident. It is now October and I haven't heard anything from Barb. This incident has definitely been swept up under the rug while Terez Estrada still remains an active employee at Everbrook Academy. This was one of my biggest fears about placing my child in daycare and to witness this all happen is heartbreaking.

We love Everbrook Academy! All of the teachers and staff are so caring and nurturing, but special…read morethanks go to Ms. Rachel, Ms. Dulce and Ms. Rochelle for helping my child reach developmental milestones. We feel like together with this staff we're able to give my toddler the tools needed to reach full potential. It is truly a team effort. As parents, we appreciate being kept well-informed and up to date on daily activities through the phone app. Everbrook has given my child the first steps to success and has been a positive experience for all of us!

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!!!

This is the best place in the area(twin cities). Our kids loved it and the teachers are amazing. I…read morehighly recommend.

Incident where my son had a "bite" open wound on chest and teachers in the room didn't tell me what…read morehappen (had to find out myself) and they couldn't tell me how it happen or who did it. No accident slip was made (till after a few days later but no point of it since no one when wht happen). Director DENISE was very rude and didnt acknowledge the situation at first but wanted to talk about payment on account. When i told her i was disappointed on lack of communication from her she told me to turn in my keys because she didnt think it was a good fit. No apologies from her or her staff (besides the assistant director only person that tried to help) and no sympathy over the fact that my son got hurt and no one knew what happen!!! Very upset and will be handling situation since head director Denise doesnt care. Daycare was nice just wish the director cared about the parents and kids more

We sent our baby to EFC, Eagan for about 5 months and decided to leave because it was not the best…read morefit for us. While the staff was generally friendly and accommodating to our specific needs but there were more negatives than positives. She was not sleeping well, not eating well, was getting sick often and they always seemed to have staffing issues. The toys/baby gear were very outdated and there didn't seem to be a big focus on a scheduled curriculum. It was very evident that the teachers worked REALLY hard but often seemed to be mismanaged and chaotic. My mom gut told me this was not a great for baby so moved to a new center and she is now thriving, learning and so happy to be there. Sorry, but I do not recommend.

After few months at this daycare my daughter was still crying every morning before going there. I…read moreasked the teachers, the managers, all they repeated the same: She did great, she just cried few minutes after you left!. I keep going to that daycare with the hope that everything was just about her. The kids didn't play with her so she was playing by herself at the playground.... After 10 months I decided that it was not normal (my daughter cried every single morning) the kids still didn't play with her, the teachers keep telling me that all was fine and the managers not taking any action. Finally I changed daycare and after the second week my daughter was smiling, have many friends and play with them. I see that she loves her group and the teachers and also they love her. Also this daycare is less expensive! I lost my time and my daughter's time at Especially for Children. I don't recommend this daycare for new kids as it could be an awful experience.