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Recent drop-in child care reviews in Hopkins, MN

Brown Bear Childcare

5.0

Kristen was our full time family nanny for 4 years. During that time she took care of our 3 children ranging from infant to 6 years old. Kristen was always a caring and compassionate nanny and all 3 of our children adored her. She took the initiative to create learning plans, creative projects and...

- Kelly K.

Kinderplatz

5.0

Kinderplatz is the best all 5’s, we’ve been a customer since 2018.

- Danielle R.

The International School of Minnesota

5.0

The children are happy to attend and look forward to be there every day; the activities are diverse and vary by week, plus there is more than onw option available per day, like nature explorers and science camp

- Eduardo Z

Mrs. Von's Learning Place Family Childcare

5.0

If it was on a 1-10 scale I would given her a 10, She is a very spiritual person she is nice and kind. My kids are now 24 years of age and they still talk about how good she was and how much they have learned from this center. I also have a 13 year old and he is on the honor roll because of the...

- Shalinda X.

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.

Drop-in child care in Hopkins, MN

Brown Bear Childcare

Brown Bear Childcare

236 Tyler Ave N, Hopkins, MN

5.0

(1)

Licensed home childcare center providing specialized care. I take the time to know your child and nurture proper growth and development. Featuring 1800 square feet of play space with a separate entrance from the home. I care for 6 children up to 5 years of age with the occasional drop-in after...
5.0
"Kristen was our full time family nanny for 4 years. During that time she took care of our 3 children ranging from infant to 6 years old. Kristen was always a caring and compassionate nanny and all 3 of our children adored her. She took the initiative to create...

Kelly K.


Kinderplatz

Kinderplatz

5600 American Blvd W, Ste 180, BLOOMINGTON, MN

Starting at $1783/mo

5.0

(4)

Kinderplatz is a licensed, NAEYC accredited, 4-star Parent Aware rated, federally subsidized child care center in Bloomington, MN. We provide high quality care and education for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and pre-kindergarten students. In addition, we have a Spanish immersion preschool/pre-k...
5.0
"Kinderplatz is the best all 5’s, we’ve been a customer since 2018."

Danielle R.


The International School of Minnesota

The International School of Minnesota

6385 Beach Road, Eden Prairie, MN

5.0

(2)

We are home to a premier Early Childhood Education (ECE) program that welcomes potty-trained children starting at the age of 3. We provide full-day and half-day options for Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten and full-day Kindergarten. Call us at 952-918-1840 for a private kindergarten experience in the...
5.0
"The children are happy to attend and look forward to be there every day; the activities are diverse and vary by week, plus there is more than onw option available per day, like nature explorers and science camp"

Eduardo Z


Mrs. Von's Learning Place Family Childcare

Mrs. Von's Learning Place Family Childcare

3023 Elliot Ave, MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Starting at $250/mo

5.0

(1)

I have over 30 years' experience. I have a daily/evening routine. This is a safe loving environment. Parent Aware rated, Director credentials, associate degree in child develop. I am always enhancing my skills to be the best I can be as a business professional and Knowlege for children. call me...
5.0
" If it was on a 1-10 scale I would given her a 10, She is a very spiritual person she is nice and kind. My kids are now 24 years of age and they still talk about how good she was and how much they have learned from this center. I also have a 13 year old and he is...

Shalinda X.


La Ruche Montessori

La Ruche Montessori

923 Logan Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN

La Ruche Montessori is a Licensed Family Childcare Program, open to provide excellent care for toddlers and preschoolers (16 months old and up). I am a Montessori Guide (Association Montessori Internationale - AMI affiliated) with over 15 years of teaching experience under my belt. Here is what La...

Be Well & Excel Childcare

Be Well & Excel Childcare

16116 Excelsior Boulevard, Minnetonka, MN

Be Well & Excel Childcare is an in-home, licensed family childcare facility that is truly unique! We know how challenging it is looking for quality childcare, and we know how busy you are, because as parents of young children we were in the same position only just last year! We saw a need in...

Captain Kids Daycare Center

Captain Kids Daycare Center

2304 22nd Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN

Over 37 Years child care experience. We provide Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner for your children. Please see our website and call for more information. www.captainkidschildcare.com We prepare kids for kindergarten!

Children's Learning Adventure

Children's Learning Adventure

7750 Galpin Blvd, Chanhassen, MN

Children's Learning Adventure offers the highest quality infant, preschool, and after school programs for your children. Our STEAM-based curriculum is based on the latest brain development research, providing children with the activities and environment to greatly impact their capacity for learning...

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...

Momma Care Day Care

Momma Care Day Care

2646 Knox Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN

Momma Care Day Care provides a nurturing educational environment for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years, With a creative curriculum, home cooked meals, and caring environment my mission is prepare children for school and beyond. I have 25 years of experience as a child care lead teacher, and a nursing...

Sweet Waters Childcare

Sweet Waters Childcare

192 George St, Excelsior, MN

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.


Kinderberry Hill Minneapolis

Kinderberry Hill Minneapolis

50 South 6th Street, Minneapolis, MN

The exceptional staff at Kinderberry Hill Minneapolis is 100% committed to providing working parents with complete peace of mind, knowing their child is nearby and receiving the highest quality early education and child care. We encourage parents to stop by anytime to visit, attend a classroom...
5.0
"We started at KBH Minneapolis in April after a few months at another center and it truly has been the best decision we could have made for our family. The caretakers and staff are extremely involved, caring and communative. I always feel welcomed and appreciate the...

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Sisters For A Summer

Sisters For A Summer

5856 45th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN

After having been in the corporate workforce for many years Sisters for a Summer director looks forward to returning to her first love, investing in kids, this summer by offering In-Home Family Summer Child Care for up to 4 girls ages 7-9. This program, will be hosted by a stay-at-home mom of an 8...

North Star Newborns

North Star Newborns

4951 W 77th, Edina, MN

North Star Newborns is the premier, number one on-call newborn and infant care provider in the Twin Cities. Our thoroughly vetted care providers are Registered Nurses, postpartum doulas, and newborn care specialists available for overnight and daytime care. We come to your home to provide...

Footsteps Childcare

Footsteps Childcare

14312 Rockford Rd, Minneapolis, MN

Footsteps Childcare is an Intimate, Nurturing and Educational environment. We offer a low student-teacher ratio as well as a full curriculum. Our focus at Footsteps is to foster each child's individual growth by focusing on each child's needs and areas of development because we recognize that no...

Edina Daycare

Edina Daycare

3205 W 76th St Ste 2, Edina, MN

Spanish immersion full-day center for infants and toddlers, inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach.

CareOne Childcare Center

116 East 32nd Street STE 100 , MINNEAPOLIS, MN


Nuna Childcare Center Inc

312 W Lake St Ste 2933, MINNEAPOLIS, MN


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