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Recent daycare reviews in Waconia, MN

Linda's Loving Care

5.0

RETIRED!!! NOT IN DAYCARE!!! DO NOT CONTACT!!!

- Linda C

Little Hands Daycare - Jen Preston

5.0

When searching for a daycare and making my wish list, I never thought I'd find a place that checks every box. However, Little Hands came along and exceeded my expectations. From Day 1, I've never second guessed leaving my kids with Jen. You can feel how much she cares about the kids in every...

- Madison

Sweet Waters Childcare

5.0

There is nothing like Sweet Waters. We had out daughter there often for drop-in care for a couple of years before she went to kindergarten, and she learned so much about herself and blossomed in an amazing way that I didn't expect. The caregivers there treat the children with loving respect and...

- Miriam J

Karen Huntington

5.0

Karen is a wonderful, organized, caring professional who has been running her home-based daycare for many years. Kids love to go to Karen's house. She is trustworthy and compassionate and she runs a tight ship! Couldn't recommend her more highly.

- Becca S

Daycares in Waconia, MN

Linda's Loving Care

1119 Lilac Ct, Waconia, MN

Costimate: $212/wk

5.0

(1)

Linda's Loving Care is a child care facility located in Waconia, Minnesota. It caters to the children's growth and developmental needs in a safe, warm and stimulating educational environment. It cares for children and provides them with age-appropriate activities that nurture their physical, social,...
5.0
"RETIRED!!! NOT IN DAYCARE!!! DO NOT CONTACT!!!"

Linda C


To The Moon And Back Child Care

To The Moon And Back Child Care

8550 Island View Rd, Waconia, MN

Starting at $200/wk

We are a Christian based childcare on a hobby farm. Each day they will learn about God and His creation through Bible stories, singing, prayer, and projects/art. If your child is in preschool, we will work to support your child through a Christian based program. We care for the special needs...

Cindy's Child Care

188 Scott Ln, Waconia, MN

Costimate: $251/wk

Cindy's Child Care is a day care facility on 188 Scott Ln, Waconia, MN that maintains a facility that children will love exploring. Their child care center operates regularly on school days and is registered with the state of Minnesota to provide child care services to children residing nearby.

Shannon's Daycare

1455 Bluebird Dr, Waconia, MN

Costimate: $251/wk

Shannon's Daycare offers childcare services to help nurture and develop the child’s unique abilities and potential. They aim to establish trusting relationships with children, teachers, and parents. The center strives to model appropriate behaviors and social skills.

Tracie's Daycare

1240 S Windmill Crk, Waconia, MN

Costimate: $251/wk

Tracie's Daycare provides children (birth to school age) and their families with a safe, nurturing environment to allow them to meet their full potential. Children will learn through play based, meaningful experiences based on individual development in a consistent continuum across the ages.

Barbara Huckenpoehler

8375 County Road 10 E, Waconia, MN

Costimate: $217/wk

Barbara Huckenpoehler is a day care establishment that provides individualized child care services for children with varying learning needs. Their center, located at 8375 County Road 10 E, Waconia, MN, presents many opportunities that let their students explore their interests and develop their...

Kids In Motion Daycare

1135 Nuthatch Dr, Waconia, MN

Costimate: $251/wk

Kids In Motion Daycare in Waconia, MN enhances the children physically, emotionally, mentally, and socially. Their staff offers teaching strategies that promote the children's growth and learning using active involvement. They feature an environment that is well-planned with different material...

Sharon Myers

1617 Sandbar Cir, Waconia, MN

Costimate: $217/wk

Sharon Myers is an early development center at 1617 Sandbar Cir, Waconia, MN that strictly follows the recommended physical requirements and staffing requirements for child care centers by the State of Minnesota. Their programs are flexible and adjust to their students' individual learning needs.

Waconia Rolloss Service

1754 Sterling Rd, Waconia, MN

Costimate: $287/wk

Waconia Rolloss Service creates educational experiences and an atmosphere that are in tune with the student's different stages and ages of development. This child care organization believes that children are unique and have unlimited potentials. They feature an atmosphere that involves the students...

Vickie Litfin

1216 Greenfield Cir, Waconia, MN

Costimate: $217/wk

Vickie Litfin is a licensed child care facility at 1216 Greenfield Cir, Waconia, MN that works to ensure that their little learners maximize learning during their early years. That is why Vickie Litfin provides a structured learning approach that adequately guides their students' growth and...

Lil's Explorers

583 Cherry Dr, Waconia, MN

Costimate: $287/wk

Lil's Explorers in Waconia, MN offers a child care facility where kids can develop, learn, and grow in an enriching and nurturing atmosphere. They provide a safe environment for students from 6 weeks to grades 4. This child care facility encourages the children to explore the world through directed...

Alphabet Junction Learning Center Too, Inc

240 E Frontage Rd, Waconia, MN

Costimate: $287/wk

Alphabet Junction Learning Center Too, Inc offers center-based and full-time child care and early education services designed for young children. Located at 240 E Frontage Rd, the company serves families living in the Waconia, MN area. Alphabet Junction Learning Center Too, Inc can accommodate a...

Gail Peters

8775 Reitz Lake Rd, Waconia, MN

Costimate: $217/wk

Gail Peters provides developmentally appropriate, progressive, curriculum- based early learning and childcare for children twelve months to twelve years. Their low teacher-child ratio encourages children to develop trusting relationships with adults and allows teachers to facilitate children's...

Teresa Schonhardt

1758 Sterling Rd, Waconia, MN

Costimate: $217/wk

Teresa Schonhardt in Waconia, 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 Home-based Child Care provider that can accommodate up to 10 children in preschool.

O2B Kids Waconia

O2B Kids Waconia

410 10th Street East, WACONIA, MN

Welcome to O2B Kids Waconia (Formerly Children of Tomorrow Waconia), in Waconia, Minnesota, serving Infants, Toddlers and PreK children! We're conveniently located off of 10th Street, near Augie Mueller Memorial Highway. Children learn best through PLAY. Our curriculum focuses on giving children a...

Little Hands Daycare - Jen Preston

Little Hands Daycare - Jen Preston

921 Woodhill Circle, Watertown, MN

Starting at $175/wk

5.0

(3)

I have been doing licensed home daycare for 23 years while raising our 3 daughters. My daycare families become an extension of our family and I treat them as I would my own in a safe, nurturing environment. We keep our days semi structured with baking, working on preschool skills, growing...
5.0
"Our son has been attending Little Hands Daycare full time since he was nine months old. I don't think I can say enough good things about Jen and the care she provides for our little one. We have been so pleased day in and day out. You can feel the warmth and...

Kayla M


Sweet Waters Childcare

Sweet Waters Childcare

192 George St, Excelsior, MN

Costimate: $229/wk

5.0

(1)

Sweet Waters is a Waldorf inspired childcare located in the heart of Excelsior. Great care and beauty surround the space which allows the imagination to unfold. Activities include much creative/free play, circle time (singing and movement), wholesome organic snacks, baking, much outdoor play,...
5.0
"There is nothing like Sweet Waters. We had out daughter there often for drop-in care for a couple of years before she went to kindergarten, and she learned so much about herself and blossomed in an amazing way that I didn't expect. The caregivers there treat the...

Miriam J


Shining Starts

Shining Starts

3880 Dakota Ridge, Chaska, MN

Costimate: $202/wk

SHINING STARTS *Creating new beginnings and bright futures* -fun and educational learning environment -monthly theme with daily educational activities -learning through play every day -variety of indoor and outdoor toys for all ages of children in care -large indoor/outdoor play area and fenced in...

Happy Trails

Happy Trails

20775 Garden Road, Excelsior, MN

Costimate: $250/wk

Fully licensed through Hennepin County, you can be assured that in my care, your child will receive a warm and supportive learning environment based on Montessori teachings, a day of enriching activities that incorporate nature and encourage creativity, and food that is healthy, non-GMO and organic....

Karen Huntington

700 Pleasant St, Excelsior, MN

Costimate: $228/wk

5.0

(1)

Karen Huntington provides center-based and full-time educational child care services designed for preschool children. The company is licensed to admit and handle a total of 12 pre-kindergarten students. Karen Huntington operates Mondays through Fridays starting at 6:00 A.M. until 6:00 P.M.
5.0
"Karen is a wonderful, organized, caring professional who has been running her home-based daycare for many years. Kids love to go to Karen's house. She is trustworthy and compassionate and she runs a tight ship! Couldn't recommend her more highly."

Becca S


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