Schools near Ham Lake, MN

“Choosing childcare is stressful, but The Goddard School of Blaine was the best decision we ever made for our family. Because of the incredible foundation they built, our daughters were ahead of their entire class when they started kindergarten. Some of the teachers are actual former educators who genuinely care about the kids, and it shows in everything they do. On top of that, Mike the owner is absolutely top-notch—always present, involved, and running a tight ship. We can't recommend them enough! Our daughters are going back for the summer program!”

“I want to express my heartfelt appreciation for the incredible care and dedication shown by the teachers. My daughter Tenzin is naturally shy and doesn’t speak much, but after school, she becomes noticeably more talkative and confident. She often surprises us with the new vocabulary and knowledge she brings home each day.

It’s clear that she is growing intellectually and emotionally, and much of that credit goes to the nurturing and respectful environment created at school. The teachers are always gentle, compassionate, and polite with the children, which makes a big difference.

She truly loves going to school and speaks very fondly of her teachers. At home, she even enjoys pretending to be a teacher herself, which shows just how inspired she is by them.

Thank you for making school a place where she feels happy, safe, and excited to learn.”

“We know Small World had some bad actors in the past. We’ve been at Small world for well over a year now and this place is unreal. We believe in second chances. None of the people that you read about in the news are around anymore. Small World is a safe and loving environment for our two littles. From Carrie to the teachers in each classroom. We love SW and all they do for our kids.”

“Our kiddo has been at Goddard for almost two years now and we absolutely love it. He asks for his teachers all the time, has made the best friends and you can feel the care and love they put into each and every one of their students. He not only knows his teachers, but he knows all the administrative staff too, as do we. I couldn't recommend this place more for your kiddos!”

“The staff and management team are so friendly and welcoming! The center is very clean and very focused on the children! My kids all come in so excited everyday to see their teachers and see what special activities that they’ll do that day! We absolutely love Lil explorers!!”

“Everbrook Academy has been a great place for my son. The teachers are kind, supportive, and truly care about the children. I felt comfortable and confident leaving my child in their care. I appreciate everything the staff has done to support my son’s growth and development.”

“The teachers are very compassionate, and warm. My son is of color and the only one that looks like him in the class, so I was a little concerned, he may be treated differently. Nope he fit right in. The teachers and students are very friendly. I love they work on character building with him. Teaching him to share and be polite. The teachers are very patient, and engaging. Meaning my son is actually learning while he is in their care. Compared to the daycare center we left, this is by far the best . I couldn't be more happier. I feel my son is getting the early learning tools he needs to succeed beyond early childcare. I believe Primrose is setting my child up for success. Each day I look at the progress notes, I'm honored to see all the engaging hands on activities the students are working on. I can't lie I brag about this school to others who are looking for a well rounded good education for their child. Oh, thank you for healthy meals. My son comes home counting, and singing songs he learned, and practices being nice, sharing and kind. My son is excelling and I couldn't be more enthusiastic about it. We read everyday at home for 15-30 minutes per Day, so to see teachers actually reading to the students just warms my heart. My son loves to read and loves going to school. He is slowly warming up. Thank you all for your honest communication with me. At our last daycare my son was continuously getting hit, kicked or bitten, he still has the bite marks on his upper arms. Yet, here at Primrose we have had zero instances. I love that the teachers emphasize character building, it's truly helping my son. He is no longer scared to go to school. What I like most about this school, is they are very welcoming This school is the BEST. May God bless you all for the great work you do with these young children, shaping young minds, preparing our future.

Thank you Mrs. Neekpoo and Mrs. Sylvia”

“Tutor Time has been amazing for our toddler. Ms. Ashlin, Ms. Alex, and Ms. Sydney have been fantastic to work with and our son has learned so much over the last few months since we moved to Andover.

The directors, Tracie and Ashley, made registration and starting up easy and comfortable. They are always communicating to us with announcements and upcoming plans and they are always responsive if we need something from them.

I would recommend Tutor Time in Andover and we are looking forward to sending our newborn there in a few months.”

“My daughter has been attending Tutor Time since she was 7 months old. She absolutely loves it there and I often struggle to get her back out the door to go home at the end of the day. She gets so excited to see her teachers and I never worry about her while she is in their care. Absolutely would recommend the Brooklyn Park location!”

“Both of my daughters and sons have attended this center. I really do believe it is the enviorment and people within the center that makes it such a pleasant place. I love seeing their daily updates via the app. I feel like I can depend on and trust the teachers to care for my child and squash and address most worries and concerns in a timely manner. I do enjoy their fun quirky events they have occasionally. We've only had experiences in Infants, Preschool, and School age but overall. Miss Amy, Miss Tracy, and Miss Kelsy are amazing teachers and caregiver. Extremely attentive, patient, and kind. Which is very important given the fact children can be frustrating! I love that they get eye level with the kids and talk to them. Definitely try to make you feel like a family when working with you. The Discovery Preschool/Toddler room is always also a fun visit.”

“Annie and Jill are passionate, encouraging, incredibly knowledgable, and provide highly personalized experiences even in group settings. Lalainia's sessions challenge practioner's in a body positive and inclusive atmosphere. Every session I have joined has been welcoming, poses \\u0026 flows have been made accessible, and, no matter how I show up, I leave feeling centered and restored.”

“I love this center! The staff are always so friendly every time I have to pick up my nieces. Anytime I hear of someone who is looking for care I always send them to the Armatage location!”

“My son has been attending this Kindercare location since pre-k and now in the school age program. Amazing staff! They all have been so patient and kind! The directors are also so amazing! Always there when you need to bring a question or concern to their attention or just there to say hi! My son is constantly bringing home the activities they work on daily! They offer so many activities to keep his days busy! Summer time they do many activities even a few field trips! My son loves the staff & attending Kindercare! Couldn’t recommend this location more!”

“We are so incredibly grateful for the 5 years our son was able to spend at Kindercare - Marketplace! We felt proud everyday to bring him to a well kept facility with such a great education program taught by wonderful teachers in every room.The Center Director, Kristin, as well as all of the staff at this location did a phenomenal job raising our son from an infant to a pre-kindergartner. We would not change a thing about our experience and highly recommend this Kindercare location to anyone seeking childcare.”

“My daughter attended for the first time this year, we absolutely love Peace. We can tell the teachers care about the students & make sure they’re all involved with what they’re learning. We can tell our daughter has learned so much attending here & always tells us how much she loves school!!”

“My infant is enrolled here. The staff is able to answer questions about the day to day activities he has. They also do a pretty good job of updating the app they use with updates on activities, meals, and naps.”

“We've had our son there from six months through 4 yrs old. We love the teachers and the leadership there. They have a standard for staff that love what they do. We had briefly sent him to a Spanish immersion center after being on a long waiting list, but we were back at Rainbow in 2 months, where he's had a much more positive experience. You could tell the professional development the Rainbow staff get pays off. They have a lot more strategies for dealing with kids learning to control their feelings.

They also have a great connection to St Paul Public Schools so there are resources for any development issues that come up. Our boy was behind in vocab by a couple months and after working with them he's ahead.”

“This place is nothing short or EXCELLENT ! Tereasa and Amber are outstanding ! Every time I need assistance they jump to help ! The rest of her ( Tereasa staff) introduce and help me 100 % . They are the kindest , caring wonder group of people I have met in years ! Way to go !!! THANK YOU ALL .! Ps
I and the Grandfather of 2 kids here and we have been here 8 months !!!”

“Our daughter attends Golden Rule Child Care: Seeds of Grace and we could not have found a better daycare/preschool! Our child is in the Ladybug room with Ms. Bre and Ms. Tammy, and these two have made going to school fun! Ms. Bre has been in constant communication regarding our child's academic growth, and has worked really hard to help our child succeed. We are so thankful for her dedication. Ms. Bre and Ms. Tammy provide a warm, happy, and fun environment for all the kids in their class as well as all the other teachers, aids and of course Ms. Sandy the director. Seeds of Grace is an amazing place and we are so thankful we were able to have our child be apart their loving community.”

“The staff/teachers are great and they had a well put together curriculum. I wish they had more of a playground for the toddlers and used an app for daily reports and updates.”

“Today was my daughter's last day with Compass. It was a pretty emotional day for both of us. She'd been going there for a few years and loved it. I can't say that it was always perfect, but I can say that on the few occasions there was an issue, I felt heard and was helped. The staff are so caring and the owners truly care that each person's experience is positive. The sense of community is fantastic. The celebrations, the ways they reach out during difficult times, and the effort they put into relationships is unparalleled. I am sad that this chapter is over, but so blessed to have found such a wonderful place for my daughter to learn and grow. I wish you all the best!”

“Step by Step in Brooklyn Park has been a blessing to me and my son! The teachers are personable, caring, and fun! My 2 year old son looks forward to “school” everyday.

They do a wonderful job creating a fun learning environment!”