I have never met a more kind staff and owner. We needed short term daycare for our son and Tina…read morewas willing to make that happen. She accommodated our schedules and made us feel as if Hudson would be coming forever. The staff in his infant room made me feel at ease and welcomed him. They send you pictures throughout the day and you get a report at the end of the day. I am so happy I found Goddard, if even just for a short time!

When I was looking for day care for my infant, I was frustrated that I couldn't find any…read morecomprehensive reviews on local centers by real parents. So, here's me paying it forward for other busy parents who want to search for daycare: Cost: We consistently paid around $1350-1525 depending on which room our child was in. He started in infant and moved up to toddler. Pros: - Wonderful teachers. Most have degrees, and all of them clearly love children. They seem happy as employees, which is great. - Director on site is the owner. You can tell she really cares about her staff, the kids, and the families. She's extremely accommodating - we changed our schedules multiple times and she was able to help us each time. - Easily the cleanest, most updated site that we visited. - Our son loved it there! - They are great at transitioning children out of the infant room to toddler room to make the kids feel really comfortable. - Great communication with parents: they send multiple photos a day through e-mail, and keep great records of what went on each day with your child. They let you know when he hits milestones and is progressing with new skills. - Great outdoor area - Fun events (bouncy house, fire trucks coming on site, etc) - The hours are great, and extend until 6pm. - Automatic tuition withdraw is a nice option Cons: - Cost. We toured a few places, and it was the most expensive in the area, and included the least amount of "extras." - you have to bring your own bibs, sippy cups, and breakfast. For the price of tuition, I was always frustrated that I had so much work to do to get him ready for daycare in the morning. - constant messy clothes. I wish they'd invest in better art bibs/smocks, and I wish they'd provide bibs for meal time. If i forgot to send one, I knew for sure he would come home in a new outfit. - Food costs extra (about $60/month for two snacks and lunch each day) and doesn't include breakfast. - Some of the food was unimpressive at times (bread and butter for snack?), not organic, lots of breaded chicken dishes, etc Overall: the price was worth it for us, especially when he was an infant. We were really confident in the care he got, and he learned so much. We loved all of the art projects he brought home, and the communication they had with families.

It's nice and seem organized. They have a good staff and my boy seems happy when he come home from…read morehere. He's in the toddler class (17 months) I'm really enjoying the experience so far. We started him at 16 months. I'll recommend this place if you are in the neighborhood. :)

I *LOVE* step by step! My baby has been going there for almost 5 months. He's happy and has become…read morean outgoing, confident little man; he's fearless and curious. It's clean and caring, and I love all the people who work there. I can't say enough about them!

*Our Overall Experience*…read more Though Tutor Time was not our first option, it ultimately became a good option for our son. Like any childcare center, it had its ups and downs during our time there. I'd like to walk through some of the experiences as neutrally as possible and hope others will find this review helpful. *Leadership You Can Feel Good About* Stacey Baker is a great and committed director. She truly cares about the children, the programs, and the families. I appreciated how personable and understanding she is, while still maintaining a strong commitment to safety and quality care. She does the best she can with the resources available to her and often steps in where needed. *Teachers Make the Difference* One of the strengths of Tutor Time is its few truly great teachers. When my son first started, he struggled with his initial teacher. At first, I assumed this was simply due to adjusting to a new environment, but we noticed that his behavioral challenges were specific to that classroom and did not occur with other teachers. Once he was moved to a different class, his experience and behavior improved dramatically--it was truly night and day. I hope Tutor Time considers having more teachers trained or mentored by their strongest educators. *How Our Child Was Supported and Engaged* For the most part, our son had a great time. I especially appreciated how his teachers embraced his love of drums and music, incorporating it into activities rather than labeling him as disruptive. He was able to develop new skills and broaden his food palate--it was wonderful seeing him enjoy foods beyond cereal. *Staffing Consistency (or Lack Thereof)* One consistent challenge during our time there was low staffing and high staff turnover. This sometimes caused confusion and disrupted teacher assignments and daily activities. As mentioned earlier, Stacey did her best under the circumstances, often filling in herself when needed. *Peer Behavior and Classroom Dynamics* Another concern we experienced involved our son picking up disruptive behaviors from older children. This was difficult to undo/ "correct" at home, as his behavior became more aggressive for a period of time. Eventually, the center addressed this by separating age groups more effectively, which we appreciated. *Billing, Payments, and Communication* We also encountered challenges with the payment system. The app and payment platforms are not well integrated, as they operate through separate systems. We experienced multiple issues with autopay and found it difficult to track an accurate balance. At one point, we were sent to collections for a payment we believed had already been made. Our statements did not clearly reflect a missed payment, and despite the issue allegedly occurring in March, we continued to make payments through June without any indication of a problem or interruption in services, which conflicted with stated policy. *Would We Choose Tutor Time Again?* Overall, every place has its ups and downs, many of which are situational. Despite the challenges we experienced, our son enjoyed the better moments there, and so did we. Tutor Time has strong potential, and I hope they receive the necessary resources to fully realize it. We look forward to returning when we can. Thank you so much, everyone, for taking good care of my son and for your care and support!

I am so ecstatic to see my 2 kiddos eat more, take naps, learn, play, interact with others, love…read morethe Sprout About App so much! It is a safe atmosphere and the director, Stacey Baker is amazing at her job. I wish can have her high energy, contagious positive attitude, kindness and patience she has. Love the staff too, my sons love going there! Thank you so much everyone for taking good care of my VP and TC! I/we appreciate and you ALL!

My granddaughter is a student at Everbrook Academy in Brooklyn Park, MN. I have had the pleasure of…read morepicking her up on several occasions & I was extremely impressed with the school. First, the staff made sure to check that I was authorized to pick her up. Second, I noticed the cleanliness of the facility. Also, all the staff seemed to know my granddaughter by name. My daughter uses the parent portal & often shares photos with me which are periodically sent to her on a daily basis. She also shared a folder that was sent home showing progress, assignments & detailing learn goals, etc. The folder was filled with photos of my granddaughter participating in assignments & activities over a period of a few months. Each section of the folder contained handwritten notes about my granddaughter's progress and I was impressed with the fact that every note was positive. I really cannot think of one thing I do not like about this facility. I highly recommend it!

From the owner: Don't need full-time care? We're here for drop-in needs with Flex Care! We provide nurturing day…read morecare and creative learning in a safe, home-like environment. Our School Readiness Pathway was designed to empower you with educational options to create the most fitting path for your child and to address each child's specific developmental needs. We offer specialized curriculum in our infant care, toddler care, early preschool, preschool, Pre-K/Pre-Kindergarten, junior Kindergarten and private Kindergarten programs. Learn more about our educational daycare for infants and above, plus before- and after-school care, enrichment programs, summer camp, and Flex Care.

We are so happy with the cradle club! Our son loves his teachers, friends and activities throughout…read morethe center. The menu for toddlers on up has a great variety. The kids work on art projects, play outside and learn so much during the day. Two thumbs up from this mom.

We looked around a LOT before choosing Cradle Club for child care, and passed on several less…read moreexpensive options because I loved the vibe at Cradle Club. I love that it is parent-directed care (I choose her schedule and routines to match home), I love that the naps are in quiet, dark rooms (and thus my daughter is a fantastic sleeper!), and I love that my daughter squeals with delight every time we walk through the doors to drop off. The teachers genuinely seem to like her too, and this means the world to me.

Do NOT send your child to this daycare! It's clear that the "teachers" hate their job and don't…read morelike kids. They refused to acknowledge that my 2 year old old son needs to do activities to keep clam. All they do is let the kids run around and play and they don't teach them anything! They tried to blame my son for bad behavior in other kids when he just needed a little structure. They had a camera crew there today to promote their business and they put my son and all the "bad kids" in another room so they wouldn't be seen. I've never seen such a fake place in my life! Your child will learn nothing and the staff will do nothing to fix it. Again, DO NOT send your child here!

From the owner: 3R's Early Childhood Learning Center is a trusted early learning center serving families in…read moreBrooklyn Park. We care for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years through play-based programs that support social-emotional growth, school readiness, and strong family partnerships. Families choose us for our warm teachers, safe environment, and joyful classrooms.

Great teachers and was impressed at first. We've now experienced two full-day closures, one being…read moreat 11pm the night before, the other within a week. We pay too much to be needing backup daycare. Will be looking elsewhere.

My son started at Casa when he was just 4 months old. He just turned 1 and now I cannot imagine him…read morebeing anywhere else! We toured Casa because we wanted a bilingual environment for our baby...but Casa is so much more than that. I get updates in their app throughout the day (with the cutest photos), I talk to the maestras at pick up, and I'm always so impressed by how well they know my baby and pay attention to his cognitive, emotional, and physical growth. They are constantly putting out new curriculum and there are lots of celebrations and theme days that we have a lot of fun with. I cannot say enough good things about the teachers and staff. They truly love the kids. I'm also convinced my son eats better meals than me there!