1,323 Daycare Centers in Minnesota

McKnight Early Childhood Family Development Center has mixed reviews. Positive reviewers praise the school as one of the best and report satisfaction with their children's care over multiple years. However, negative reviews cite serious concerns including alleged physical abuse by staff, poor discipline procedures, rude teachers, unreliable transportation, and inconsistent management changes.

The YMCA/WEE FOLKSGARTEN in Grand Rapids receives consistently positive feedback with strong ratings. Parents praise the facility for its clean equipment, friendly staff, diverse programs including fitness classes and childcare services, and reasonable pricing for the value provided. The facility serves as an important community resource with activities for all ages.

Note: These reviews appear to be for Benedictine Care Center, a senior living and rehabilitation facility, not a developmental preschool. Reviews consistently praise the compassionate, knowledgeable staff across all service lines including assisted living, memory care, independent living, and physical/occupational therapy. Residents and families report excellent care quality, engaging activities, good food, and smooth transitions.

Bridge to Knowledge Montessori receives mixed reviews. Long-term parents praise the nurturing environment, individualized Montessori education, attentive staff, and safety measures. However, some prospective parents report poor communication and restrictive tour policies.

Child's Play of St. Cloud has mostly positive reviews praising staff dedication, professionalism, and care quality. However, several negative reviews cite serious concerns including inadequate hygiene practices, scheduling unreliability, poor communication, and vaccine policy enforcement issues.

All God's Children Learning Center in Golden Valley receives predominantly positive reviews praising experienced long-term staff, strong community bonds, and balanced curriculum covering academics and social-emotional development. However, two negative reviews raise serious concerns about child safety, inadequate documentation of injuries, and exclusionary practices toward children with medical needs.

Parents praise Caring for Children for attentive, caring staff who support each child's development and well-being. The center offers a well-planned curriculum with enrichment activities like music and soccer lessons, on-site cooking, and inclusive programming. One reviewer questioned the limited review history.

Toddler Town receives mixed reviews with strong polarization. Five parents gave 5-star ratings praising the caring staff, safe environment, and strong teacher-child bonds. However, four parents gave 1-2 star ratings citing concerns about staff yelling at children, inappropriate discipline practices, unprofessional interactions, and inadequate activity options during long nap times.

Grand Rapids Head Start Itasca Resource Center receives consistently high praise from parents for its exceptional staff and valuable resources. Parents consistently highlight the friendly, helpful, and responsive nature of employees, particularly at the front desk. The center is recognized as a vital community resource that provides significant support to families.

Little Learners' Enrichment Center (also known as Northwoods) receives consistently high praise from families. Reviews highlight the facility's success in helping children with behavioral and emotional challenges, particularly those from foster care and trauma backgrounds. Staff are described as caring, knowledgeable, and supportive of both children and families.

Apple Academy Learning Center in Centerville receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and attentive staff, strong communication through daily updates and photos, and well-structured curriculum that prepares children academically and socially for kindergarten.

For Kids Only receives consistently high praise from parents, with most reviews rating the center 5/5 stars. Parents highlight friendly and caring staff who know children by name, structured age-appropriate programming, cleanliness, safety, and affordability. Children are reported to be happy and engaged in learning.

Knowledge Beginnings #071706 in Rochester, Minnesota receives overwhelmingly positive reviews praising staff dedication, communication, and child safety, though recent reviews indicate significant concerns following a leadership change in late 2025, including staffing shortages, communication decline, and questionable inclusion practices for children with developmental delays.