Our child has been at Jardín for nearly three years, from Infants to Toddlers to Preschool. Her…read moreteachers have always been competent, engaged, kind, and caring. They are also very communicative, but that may be because both of us are native Spanish speakers. We have been somewhat concerned over the rapid rate of turnover of the directors. A couple have come and gone before we even knew who they were -- and I couldn't tell you who it is now. Continuity is provided by the Assistant Director who knows everyone and everything and is always there and available. Our child loves it there. In fact, one of our favorite things to play at home is Jardín. We have Circle Time, Naps, lots of singing, and many trips to the Playground and the Gym -- "Line up, kids" -- with all of our stuffed toys and any adult at home who cares to join us. We are more than pleased and plan to stay there until "real" school starts.

Most of the employees in the classrooms were very kind. Some seemed indifferent about the kids…read morewhich was odd. I like that they use reusable diapers and had food cooked on site. However, this location has a lot of challenges. We experienced 5 different directors in 12 months, poor communication, and they didn't follow food restrictions despite doctors notes and multiple conversations about allergies. They even overheated infant bottles to the point of mildly burning my son's hands. Unfortunately, my son wasn't safe here. We are much happier elsewhere.

We have had 3 kids attend Bright Prospects over the course of 7 years and we are so grateful for…read morethe amazing experience we've had. The teachers provide such a wonderful learning environment, they truly care about the kids, and honestly it feels like they have become part of our family! The co op nature of the school provides lots of opportunities to build community with the other families. We love the art projects, science activities, play based learning, all class drama play performances ​and the family camping trips! We'd highly recommend this school!

Our daughter has truly blossomed since starting preschool here! The teachers are so knowledgeable…read moreand experienced, they have provided a welcoming and safe place for her to play and learn. The co-op experience has been great too, we feel like we really understand the program, have a voice, and are invested in our daughters learning and care. I recommend Bright Prospects to all of my parent friends!

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.

My oldest graduated from here, and my youngest is going there now. Its a wonderful environment with…read morewonderful teachers. The community of families there is incredible and supportive. We've made wonderful friends there with the other parents.

We have had two of our children go through Green Earth with the remarkable Miss Renee. It's…read morepriceless to find someone to trust your children's development with. When my son entered at age 3 he was throwing tantrums left and right. Within a month they taught him to identify and name his feelings and he's been tantrum free ever since. They are so loving and caring and it has been a joy to be a part of the magical world they provide. I HIGHLY recommend Green Earth Academy!!! Provided an invaluable foundation that changed the lives of our children for the better.

We love Tierra!…read more Cloth diapers, organic food, solar energy and a happy baby makes mamma happy! I wish they had a bring your parent to lunch day because the menu looks fabulous and my little cleans her plate every meal, every day! The teachers and staff are all super great and friendly and love on all the littles! Plus they learn Spanish, so hopefully one say we can have our own personal translator to a Spanish speaking country

Fantastic Spanish immersion child care center and preschool. My son has been going here in their…read moreinfant room for 3 months now and loves it. The staff always greets him and us with a big smile. They are friendly and take great care of our son. He is always bringing home little projects that they use his hands and feet for. the staff provides excellent updates on his day and well being. They also just put on a wonderful picnic for the children and parents with lots of great games and activities for the kids, a jump house and awesome food. I would recommend this Spanish immersion day care to anyone looking for a safe, caring and fun environment for their young children to learn and grow in.

This is our 4th year at LCS and it is such an incredible school, staff, and community! While the…read moreacademics are at the core, they are in a place where learning is seen as fun and exciting and keeping a growth mindset is important. Plus, minimal tech, computers, and screens is worth a lot!

We have a child in Children's House (pre-K) and a child in Elementary (1st grade) at Lake Country…read more We love the individualized attention and support each of our children receive from their guides, the assistants and the rest of the staff. Both children are excited to go to school and are proud of the work that they do and what they are able to accomplish. We also love the sense of community the school fosters, including that younger students are paired with an older student mentor. One of the biggest differentiators is access to the land school in Wisconsin -- what a treat for city children to get to explore, work with animals and gardens, and have overnight opportunities with their peers. Every time my children bring up equity or social justice issues or demonstrate a deep understanding of a topic that seems beyond their years, I am reminded of why we choose Lake Country and am thankful for the opportunity.

We came here for a kids birthday party. It was an interesting twist on the usual play space. Lots…read moreof stuff to climb on and run around on, plus they had some staff there helping the kids climb on things and help the parents keep an eye on things. The hosts of the party reserved the whole place, so we had it to ourselves, so I am not sure how rowdy it gets when there are more people there. After the energy was burned off, they had a table and chairs set up and the pizza, cake, and juice boxes were rolled out. We had a good time. There is also plenty of parking out front, too.

I was excited to try here: we used to go to Midwest Gymnastics and I assumed it would be similar. I…read morewas wrong. The spaces are so tiny and the obstacles are exactly what they provide in the $30 parks and rec classes (which we loved! But expected way more from an actual gymnastics place). Like a tunnel we already have in our basement, a tiny tumble mat, cones. It's also MASSIVELY overcrowded in the parent space like truly impossible to navigate. Sign up for the parks & rec classes if you want this vibe they're way better: cheaper, smaller classes & more space, and better teachers.

Our son attended Casa de Corazon Kingfield on Nicollet for almost 1 year, starting in Infant A and…read moreending in Toddler B. I wanted so badly for Casa to work for us, unfortunately, we just never were able to make that happen. I know that this review is in stark contrast to every other review, but I'm hoping to give one perspective so that people can make a truly informed decision. The benefits are pretty clear: organic food, multicultural curriculum, Spanish language immersion, and for us, it was close to home. Here are the downsides and why we chose to move to a different childcare center: 1. The program is not only Spanish immersion for the children, but also the parents. The teachers speak little to no English which makes communicating about very basic things like how our child's day was, did he eat, how is she sleeping, etc. impossible. The directors do speak English, however, they are always running around highly stressed talking on walkie talkies and do not have time to communicate. I understood when we chose Casa that it would be Spanish immersion for our son, I didn't realize communication as a non-Spanish speaking parent would be so incredibly challenging. It's entirely possible that if we, as parents, spoke Spanish, we would have had a very different experience. 2. They take the maximum number of children to teacher ratio allowed by the state and always seem overworked and very stressed - especially the directors. Voicemails and emails went without response for days - sometimes not responded to at all until I emailed or called again. The app that they use to communicate to parents about their child throughout the day is perfunctory at best. While it gives a general overview of what the kids are doing, you will get no specific feedback on your individual child and any message you want to send to the teacher through the app goes without response. 3. The parking situation is a nuisance at best and incredibly dangerous at worst. There is only parking on Nicollet Ave with zero crosswalks to the school. Parents jaywalk, block traffic, and are ridiculously aggressive for parking spots. I was almost hit multiple times by other parents swerving into or cutting me off for parking spaces - imagine Hunger Games but with over caffeinated, under appreciated and sleep deprived caretakers to little Id driven beings - it's not pretty. 4. Lastly, the teachers are inconsistent. It's luck of the draw if you get a kind caring teacher. Our infant teachers were amazing but his morning toddler room teacher was a bit of nightmare - cold, defensive, never once said even an "hola" to me when I dropped off my son. Coincidentally, my son started screaming in the mornings on school days and would latch onto me when I brought him into his classroom shortly after he transitioned to this teacher's room. Thankfully, the other teachers later in the day seemed much more pleasant and caring. The point is, there's really no consistency in the quality of teacher you will get. They also transition in and out of classrooms frequently so the good news is that if you do not like the teacher, they will probably change. Take all of this for what it's worth. There are many reviews to the contrary, this is simply one perspective based on our experience. Hope it helps give a more 360 view of Casa.

We were very interested in considering this school for our infant son, however, they only offer…read moretours one day a week at 9:30 in the morning. When I wrote to inquire as to whether there is an option for an afternoon tour the Director responded and said "it would be unsustainable to meet every family's schedule." She acted like they were setting the bar in accommodation when all they do is offer one rigid tour time once a week on a specific day. There's very little about that, which is accommodating. The feel that was given off is you're a burden if you can't fit into their very narrow box. They gave off a bad vibe. There's too many other good places out there to settle for unaccommodating service. Plus it makes me nervous that they would apply the same style of inflexible thought, to the care of the children.

You won't find more caring, kind people! They are passionate about teaching these kids and…read moreconnecting with them on an individual level. All three of our boys have gone through Joyce and I am so pleased this was their first experience in a school. The dual immersion aspect has been a lot of fun for them -- no frustration or confusion. The teachers present it just right. And they make sure being outside and physical activity is a part of the day as well. Can't say enough good things about the program!

From the owner: Now enrolling for the 20-21 school year! Accepting Spanish and English speaking students ages 3-5…read morefor dual-immersion preschool programming.

My daughter loves her school, sometimes so much that she does not want to leave (I swear hug her…read moresometimes!). The teachers are incredibly kind and they share the knowledge they have in a relaxed and natural way. Sunshine has been great for the whole family as we are newish to Minnesota. The community is surprisingly from all over for such a small group and welcoming. Two thumbs up, would recommend.

We have had two children at Sunshine and they have thrived. The administration and teachers are…read morededicated, professional, and thoughtful, with minimal turnover. The family community is warm and generous. Our oldest was exceptionally prepared for kindergarten. They have also handled the pandemic very well.