1,132 Child Daycare & Preschools in Minnesota

Reviewers highlight this center-based daycare as providing great child care services, with one parent specifically calling it the best daycare available. The limited feedback currently available is entirely positive.

SAFA Child Care & Learning Center receives polarized reviews with strong opinions on both sides. Many parents praise the staff's care, cleanliness, and their children's development, while others raise serious concerns about the facility's history of violations, medication administration, and food quality.

Little Learners Montessori & Childcare has strong academic programming with a Montessori approach and engaged staff who build relationships with children. Most parents report excellent educational progress, good communication through daily apps, and supportive environments. One parent had a negative experience involving staff unprofessionalism and concerns about their child's care.

People Serving People Children's Center is a shelter-based facility that provides housing, meals, and childcare services to families in need. Reviews consistently praise the compassionate, helpful staff and the practical resources available. Reviewers emphasize that success requires residents to actively participate in programs and follow rules rather than expect a permanent solution.

Parents consistently praise Memories & Milestones Academy for its caring, attentive staff and personalized approach to childcare. The facility is noted for creating a positive learning environment with daily activities that support child development and growth. Parents express confidence in the quality of care and appreciation for the owner's personable nature.

Parents consistently praise Tutor Time of Apple Valley for its exceptional staff, comprehensive curriculum that balances play with structured learning, and strong focus on child development. Children show measurable progress in academics and social skills, with parents noting high satisfaction and children's enthusiasm for attending. The center is commended for flexibility, communication, and creating a warm, caring environment.

The YMCA Preschool in Mankato receives consistently excellent reviews, with parents praising its comprehensive facilities, friendly and welcoming staff, and diverse programming for all ages. Parents highlight the quality of childcare, swimming lessons, fitness classes, and recreational amenities available to families. Multiple reviewers report being long-term members who feel valued and welcome.

Lasting Impressions has highly polarized reviews. Many recent parents praise reasonable pricing, flexible hours, responsive staff, good communication through apps, and improvements under current director Riley. However, older reviews cite management issues, staff turnover, safety concerns, cleanliness problems, and broken promises regarding enrollment and policies.

One parent highlights the center's engaging curriculum, noting that children learn specific concepts like cloud types and local fish species, while also praising the development of social skills and teacher trust. Conversely, another reviewer reports a negative experience where a staff member made them feel unsafe.

Agape I Child Development Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents, who praise the caring and attentive staff, warm family-like environment, and individualized approach to child development. Parents report their children make significant developmental progress and feel safe while they work, and note that management goes above and beyond by providing community support and flexibility with family needs.

Mount Olivet Day Services receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from families, with most reviewers praising the attentive, compassionate staff and comprehensive care provided to residents. Families highlight the facility's cleanliness, consistent staffing, inclusive pricing, and personalized approach to care. One reviewer noted inconsistency in care quality across different floors and staff members.

Step by Step Montessori School of Plymouth receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the Montessori curriculum, caring staff, and welcoming environment, reporting their children thrive and enjoy attending. However, a minority of parents report serious concerns about staff behavior, lack of empathy toward children, poor communication from administration, and alleged discrimination against children with IEPs.

Parents highlight the staff's deep care, patience, and flexibility, particularly noting how the center supports children with difficult transitions or special needs like prematurity. Reviewers appreciate the detailed daily updates, the facility's reliability during bad weather, and the strong emotional impact on children, with several noting lasting positive memories. One parent mentions that while the operation serves hundreds of children and likely has some complaints, they found the experience outstanding and highly recommended it for its nurturing environment and waitlist necessity.

The Learning Lodge receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the attentive and professional staff, engaging curriculum with diverse activities and field trips, excellent outdoor play spaces, and the center's ability to support children's development including those with special needs.

One parent describes the facility as providing a Christ-centered education with well-trained staff that prepares children for future life. The review highlights the spiritual focus and academic preparation as key strengths of the program.

Hastings Child Development Center receives highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the caring, attentive staff, educational programs, and director Liz's responsiveness, with particular recognition for supporting children with special needs and developmental delays. However, a minority of parents report issues with management practices, including full payment during closures, dismissive responses to complaints, and sudden terminations without explanation.

One parent describes a highly positive experience with welcoming, knowledgeable staff and daily updates, while a single review highlights a severe safety incident involving unsupervised children and exposed wiring. The few reviews so far mention dedicated leadership and after-school options, but also report a traumatic experience with inadequate supervision and facility security issues.

Parents consistently praise Tutor Time of Blaine for its caring and competent staff, responsive management, and safe environment. The facility is highly regarded for its curriculum, flexibility, cleanliness, and communication tools like the Sprout About app that allows real-time monitoring. Multiple parents with children attending for several years express strong satisfaction and recommend the center.

Note: These reviews appear to be for Wellcome Manor, a residential treatment and recovery facility, not a daycare center. Reviews are overwhelmingly positive (10/10 five-star ratings), with clients praising the program's support for addiction recovery, mental health treatment, and parenting skills. Clients credit the facility with transforming their lives, achieving sobriety, and rebuilding relationships with their children.

Mother Duck Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with reviewers emphasizing caring, dedicated staff, strong community feel, and quality early childhood education. Parents highlight the hands-on director Jen, reasonable and stable tuition rates, reliable operations, and frequent family engagement events. Children are reported to transition well to kindergarten and form lasting friendships.

N.E. Child Development Center receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, experienced directors, and quality learning activities. However, one parent reported serious concerns about bullying, inadequate supervision, and discriminatory treatment of their minority daughter.

One parent reports limited morning availability, noting access begins at 7:30 AM, while another former attendee describes a restrictive environment with no outdoor play or toy use, alleging staff were unkind despite good behavior.

Summit Childcare receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the creative teachers, engaging curriculum, and enrichment activities like music, art, and Spanish classes. However, two significant concerns were raised: one parent reported the center refused to administer necessary prescription medication and handled the situation unprofessionally, while another noted peer conflict among children.

Little Saints Academy II receives polarized reviews. Positive reviewers praise exceptional staff, daily music classes, clear communication, and a nurturing environment where children thrive. Negative reviewers report children were dismissed for behavior issues via email, questioned the quality of music programming, and had difficulty obtaining refunded deposits.

Little Saints Academy receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviewers praise the staff's kindness, attentiveness, and music programs, reporting happy and thriving children. Negative reviewers report children were dismissed via email for behavioral issues and dispute the quality of music instruction, citing difficulty obtaining deposit refunds.

North Education Center receives mixed reviews with an average rating of 3.5/5. Most reviewers praise the caring and dedicated staff, safe environment, and structured yet fun approach. However, some concerns are raised about discipline practices and facility conditions.

Feedback for Summit Early Learning Center is sharply divided, with one parent praising Director Jackie's welcoming spirit while others report serious concerns regarding child safety and staff competence. Critics allege neglect, unexplained injuries, and aggressive behavior toward children with special needs, including threats to involve Child Protective Services.

The reviews provided do not appear to be for this daycare center. Most reviews reference a Catholic cathedral and church services rather than childcare services. Only one review mentions a daughter attending school at this location and describes a welcoming environment.

The Crayon Box Child Care in Fridley receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring and attentive staff who create a family-like environment. Children show strong developmental progress and parents report feeling confident about their child's safety and well-being. A few concerns have been raised about injury explanations, frequent closures, and outdoor sign brightness.