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Recent child care center reviews in Minneapolis, MN

Penny's Care Learning Center Inc.

5.0

I wouldn't have my kids anywhere else! Amazing Daycare! I know my son is being taken care of, and he's always learning something new! He's 2 years old, and already reading and writing words:-)

- Latoria J

Academia Elze

5.0

The people at Academia Elze make all the difference. The feeling you get from the students and teachers at Elze when you walk in the door is one of love and caring. The staff is extremely communicative and does a great job of updating you of your child's progress and more importantly, their...

- Paul L

Little Bee's Child Care Center

5.0

Little bee's is the best day care you could ever find. I have 3 kids that goes there and they love it. Great teachers and great programs.

- Christine

Lil Newton's Nest

5.0

Our oldest comes home excited every day about all the new things he is learning. The teachers are always happy to chat and give updates on the boys. Our oldest talks about the fun things he does at school A LOT. Our director is excellent with communication, both from a broad all-school perspective...

- Donald

Yellow Brick Road Child Care

5.0

YBR has been one of the biggest and best influences in my children's lives. The teachers are amazing because they are so passionate, caring and loving. They take pride in their jobs and love children as they are their own. Highly recommend YBR to everyone.

- Amber

Child care centers in Minneapolis, MN

Penny's Care Learning Center Inc.

Penny's Care Learning Center Inc.

4900 Xerxes Ave N, Minneapolis, MN

Costimate: $225/wk

5.0

(3)

Penny's Care is a centrally located early education center. Every child benefits from a unique learning experience, and implements the SEEDs early learning curriculum. This is a relationship-based curriculum where every child learns in a nurturing environment. We are a growing business in a...

Recent reviews:

5.0
My child have been going from the age of 6 months to 8yrs. by the time he was 1years old he was able to say all his abc's and his color I love the Center.

I A


Academia Elze

Academia Elze

4 W Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN

Starting at $295/wk

5.0

(4)

Academia ELZE offers personalized care in a Spanish Immersion setting. We implement a child centered approach to engage all students in active learning. With low ratios and experienced staff, our program is tailored to meet the needs of all our students. Now Enrolling 6 weeks to 5 years old.

Recent reviews:

5.0
The people at Academia Elze make all the difference. The feeling you get from the students and teachers at Elze when you walk in the door is one of love and caring. The staff is extremely communicative and does a great job of updating you of your child's progress...

Paul L


Little Bee's Child Care Center

Little Bee's Child Care Center

1630 County Hwy 10, Minneapolis, MN

Costimate: $303/wk

5.0

(1)

Little Bee's Child Care Center is offering infant, preschool, toddler, pre-k and school aged (summer) before and after school program.We have an indoor gym!! Parent aware certificate! Open at 5:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. We offer hot lunches, breakfast and snack. Little Bee's Child Care Center is providing...

Recent review:

5.0
Little bee's is the best day care you could ever find. I have 3 kids that goes there and they love it. Great teachers and great programs.

Christine


Lil Newton's Nest

12325 Hwy 55, Minneapolis, MN

Starting at $212/wk

5.0

(1)

Lil Newton's Nest is an exceptional childcare center where imagination, love and education combine and result in new adventures every day Brilliance guaranteed! We have designed an innovative program to suit the physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development of your child. We offer...

Recent review:

5.0
Our oldest comes home excited every day about all the new things he is learning. The teachers are always happy to chat and give updates on the boys. Our oldest talks about the fun things he does at school A LOT. Our director is excellent with communication, both...

Donald


Yellow Brick Road Child Care

16000 41st Ave N, Minneapolis, MN

Costimate: $259/wk

5.0

(1)

Yellow Brick Road Child Care is a center-based facility located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It offers child care and educational services for young children. It specializes in daycare, preschool, and kindergarten programs. It is licensed to accommodate a maximum capacity of fifty-one children. The...

Recent review:

5.0
YBR has been one of the biggest and best influences in my children's lives. The teachers are amazing because they are so passionate, caring and loving. They take pride in their jobs and love children as they are their own. Highly recommend YBR to everyone.

Amber


Penny Peterson

13128 Marigold St Nw, Minneapolis, MN

Costimate: $170/wk

5.0

(1)

Penny Peterson is an early development center located at 13128 Marigold St Nw, Minneapolis, MN that strongly believes every child deserves a child care that is reliable and passionate at what they do. Their center is driven to provide a structured child care environment that would enhance their...

Recent review:

5.0
Been with her for about 8 years and I couldn't be happier! Great at her job!

Tara W


Rayito de Sol Spanish Immersion Early Learning Center

1601 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN

Costimate: $303/wk

5.0

(2)

Rayito de Sol Spanish Immersion Early Learning Center program is designed to stimulate educational development in infants, toddler, preschool and kindergarten age children through immersion year round, open Monday-Friday from 6:30am to 6pm. At Rayito de Sol, we provide tools for language...

Recent reviews:

5.0
I recently toured the new Rayito de Sol in Chicago and the center blew me away. It is beautifully and colorfully decorated, secure, and filled with a number of engaging classrooms and activity centers. The staff was very welcoming and warm, and fully attentive of...

Sarah F


Jennifer L. Moy

2715 Rice Creek Pkwy Ne, Minneapolis, MN

Costimate: $235/wk

4.0

(4)

Jennifer L. Moy provides a caring and flexible educational program emphasizing a child-centered approach. The educational philosophy is to educate the whole person and promote personal responsibility and accountability. The unique and robust curriculum integrates traditional academic subjects with...

Recent reviews:

5.0
I went through Jennifer's care. I am beyond grateful for being in Jennifer's home care. I started in another home care and ended in Jennifer's. I not only had the opportunity to play with other children in a structured and educational setting, but I was cared for...

Alyssa K


Lori Matthews

3820 18th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN

Costimate: $291/wk

3.0

(2)

Lori Matthews at 3820 18th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN knows that in order for children to learn adequately, quality child care must be provided at all times. Their center uses a collaborative approach to child care that helps establish a community that helps nurture young minds.

Recent review:

5.0
She provides the best service possible, environmental learning experience.

Karissa


Vickie Extrand

8837 10th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN

Costimate: $253/wk

5.0

(1)

Vickie Extrand is an early development center located at 8837 10th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN that strongly believes every child deserves a child care that is reliable and passionate at what they do. Their center is driven to provide a structured child care environment that would enhance their students'...

Recent review:

5.0
Vickie is awesome!! She has been doing childcare for decades, and keeps up to date on all the latest regulations, school needs, etc. I love that I can rely on her expertise for advice, support, and in the care of my children.

Jo


Joan Kindelspire

5330 Pennsylvania Ave N, Minneapolis, MN

Costimate: $184/wk

5.0

(1)

Joan Kindelspire is a private, licensed child care center that ensures their students develop the academic skills needed to perform well in school. That is why their center at 5330 Pennsylvania Ave N, Minneapolis, MN provides various opportunities that help their students learn essential academic...

Recent review:

5.0
Our daughter has been going to Joan's for just over a year now and we couldn't be happier about the care and love our child receives there.

Emma


Turnquist Child Enrichment Center

1800 2nd St Ne, Minneapolis, MN

Costimate: $188/wk

5.0

(1)

Turnquist Child Enrichment Center is a childcare provider that serves the community of Minneapolis MN. It offers a warm and caring environment and provides age-appropriate activities that enhance children's emotional, physical, intellectual, and social abilities. The accommodates 64 children and...

Recent review:

5.0
Absolutely love this center, cannot ask for anything more when it comes to the parent/teacher relationships. Everybody is so hands on with the children, I love it.

Dyan


Rise & Shine Early Learning Center

3457 Fremont Ave N, Minneapolis, MN

Costimate: $308/wk

5.0

(1)

Rise & Shine Early Learning Center is a day care center at 3457 Fremont Ave N, Minneapolis, MN that is dedicated to children's fun and education. That's why their center uses a learning curriculum that enables their students to grow and develop at a pace they are comfortable with.

Recent review:

5.0
They have given my children wonderful care for 4 years

Carrie M


Compass Child Care

Compass Child Care

2853 Northdale Blvd, Minneapolis, MN

Starting at $215/wk

5.0

(1)

Now enrolling Infants, Toddlers and Preschool! Monday-Friday 6:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Limited Infant openings Ratios are 1:4- Infants, 1:7- Toddlers, 1:10- Preschool Low rates for High quality care Our unique preschool program will have you wishing you were still in preschool!! Children will...

Recent review:

5.0
My little guy loves all the windows in the infant room. I love the staff that takes such good care of him! The classrooms are bright, fun and clean.

Amy


Foundation Hill Montessori Child Care

15855 61st Ave N, Minneapolis, MN

Starting at $280/wk

5.0

(1)

Foundation Hill Montessori Child Care provides a prepared environment where children are free to respond to their natural tendency to work. The children’s innate passion for learning is encouraged by giving them opportunities to engage in spontaneous, purposeful activities with the guidance of a...

Recent review:

5.0
My twins attended Foundation Hill for 3 years (2-5 years old) - my kids are now 8 years old, in 2nd grade, and we still visit the school every few months to say hi - my kids developed such strong, lasting relationships with the teachers and staff (and it shows...

Michele R


Circulo De Amigos Child Care One, Inc

2922 18th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN

Costimate: $276/wk

5.0

(1)

Circulo De Amigos Child Care One, Inc in Minneapolis, Minnesota seeks to provide a nurturing, high quality, safe and fun learning environment that is fit for the child’s overall growth and development. It is a Child Care provider that can accommodate a certain number of children.

Recent review:

5.0
Our twins have been at Circle for about a year now. Our children are thriving and we would highly recommend to others.

Beatriz


Bernie's Montessori School

115 2nd Ave S Ste B, Minneapolis, MN

Costimate: $303/wk

4.0

(4)

Bernie's Montessori School in Minneapolis, Minnesota seeks to provide a nurturing, high quality, safe and fun learning environment that is fit for the child’s overall growth and development. It is Child Care provider that can accommodate up to 47 children for preschool and kindergarten.

Recent reviews:

5.0
I was a stay at home mom for the first three years of my son's life. So when it came time for me to return to work, I was very anxious about leaving him and it was important to me to find a place that felt like home, filled with people who genuinely cared about...

Brianna B


Augsburg Park Montessori

7121 Bloomington Ave, Minneapolis, MN

Costimate: $175/wk

5.0

(1)

Augsburg Park Montessori provides a prepared environment where children are free to respond to their natural tendency to work. The children’s innate passion for learning is encouraged by giving them opportunities to engage in spontaneous, purposeful activities with the guidance of a trained adult.

Recent review:

5.0
This school is everything we could ask for and more. Our oldest son has flourished here, learned life skills and explored academics with independence that puts him so far ahead of what is normally expected of a child his age. Our youngest, who has had trouble...

Elizabeth J


Mary Jo Scott

6201 Zealand Ave N, Minneapolis, MN

Costimate: $185/wk

5.0

(1)

Recent review:

5.0
Mary Jo is such an awesome care provider. My children were in her care for years and I can say, she helped raise them into productive, respectful individuals

Terri B


YWCA Minneapolis Children's Center at Midtown

YWCA Minneapolis Children's Center at Midtown

2121 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN

Starting at $414/wk

About YWCA Child Care: YWCA Minneapolis is one of the largest nonprofit providers of nationally NAEYC accredited early childhood education in the state of Minnesota! We have 5 convenient locations in the Twin Cities. Over 90% of preschoolers at YWCA Minneapolis meet rigorous early learning...

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Ratings for Minneapolis, MN child care centers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.3 / 5

Child Care Centers in Minneapolis, MN are rated 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 39 reviews of the 579 listed child care centers.