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Recent family child care reviews in Excelsior, MN

Happy Trails

5.0

Gretchen is simply the best. She treats each child as they are her own and provides educational activities and lots of wonderful outdoor learning. She has helped shape my child into the little person he is! Very thankful to have her and would recommend to anyone looking for daycare.

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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.

Kid Zone Child Care Center

5.0

We have two daughters that have been going here for over 2 years now. They are 2 and 4. We have been so happy with Kid Zone. They have amazing, nutritious home made food, plenty of outdoor time in various spaces including gardens and nature walks. There are music and movement classes offered to...

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Family child care in Excelsior, MN

Happy Trails

Happy Trails

20775 Garden Road, Excelsior, MN

5.0

(2)

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 a mix of Montessori & reggio teachings, a day of enriching activities that incorporate nature and encourage creativity, food that is healthy,...
5.0
"We are so happy to have found Gretchen! She’s such a fun-loving, energetic, kind-hearted person who loves the kids whole-heartedly! We love that our daughter gets to interact with all age groups and be in a comfortable homelike setting. I love that they spend lots...

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Mrsm.org

Mrsm.org

5735 Country Club Rd., Excelsior, MN

www.MrsM.org offers Summer Camps in Excelsior and year-round childcare options..

I provide an in-home child care business, where your child would be provided with a safe, happy, and fun environment. Your child becomes part of our family and will flourish in my care. We do lots of art and craft activities that will be age appropriate. We also go on lots of outdoor excursions to...

Personalized Childcare

5865 Strawberry Lane, Excelsior, MN

Family atmosphere, personalized childcare: We have a wonderful environment of fun, love, and learning. I take care of two boys, age 6 years old and 2 years old, in the Excelsior area. We are looking to add another child (or two!) to the bunch during the upcoming school year so the young one...

Karen Huntington

700 Pleasant St, Excelsior, MN

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.

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.


Kid Zone Child Care Center

Kid Zone Child Care Center

715 2nd Ave South, HOPKINS, MN

Starting at $1740/mo

5.0

(5)

Kid Zone is a 4 Star Parent Aware rated program. We offer a play based curriculum, mostly from scratch meals made on site, and often lower than state ratios in our classrooms. As a non-profit program our focus is on helping children develop a love of learning and exploration and creating an open and...
5.0
"Kid Zone is the best. Our two kids have moved through several classrooms in their time at Kid Zone and we have had great experiences at every age and level. Kids are fed amazing food, spend lots of time outside, and are well loved by all staff at Kid Zone. "

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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...

Primrose School of Minnetonka

Primrose School of Minnetonka

17821 Hwy 7, MINNETONKA, MN

Welcome to Primrose School of Minnetonka! We are a full service, full-time only preschool serving families looking for the highest quality curriculum and care in the Minnetonka area. Our school provides families with a warm, safe, nurturing and purposeful play environment to foster lightbulb...

Shining Starts

Shining Starts

3880 Dakota Ridge, Chaska, MN

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...

Riley Crossing Child Care

Riley Crossing Child Care

620 Aldrich Ave, Chanhassen, MN

At Riley Crossing, your family is our focus. Our child care philosophy is learning through play and exploration. We offer a unique program that brings multiple generations together in a stimulating co-learning environment. As children and older adults share memories, play games, and create...

Jardin Spanish Immersion Academy

Jardin Spanish Immersion Academy

14200 Martin Drive, Eden Prairie, MN

At Jardin Spanish Immersion Academy, we work together as a family to provide nurturing support and early academic skills to each child in our care. Our immersion curriculum is designed to support early acquisition of the Spanish language along with appreciation of other cultures, and provides the...

Kiddie Academy of Chanhassen

Kiddie Academy of Chanhassen

550 Lake Dr, CHANHASSEN, MN

Kiddie Academy of Chanhassen is an educational daycare offering age-specific child care programs. Our flexible, standard-based curriculum encourages children to progress in school and in life. We pride ourselves in providing a daycare that focuses on developing positive character traits for kids,...

To The Moon And Back Child Care

To The Moon And Back Child Care

8550 Island View Rd, Waconia, MN

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...

Jonathan Montessori House of Children Inc

Jonathan Montessori House of Children Inc

112090 Hundertmark Rd, CHASKA, MN

Starting at $1500/mo

Jonathan Montessori School provides an authentic Montessori experience for children and families, rooted in respect, equity, and community. At JMS your child will thrive in our carefully prepared environment made to be an extension of your home. Everything from our child-sized entrance at the...

Mrs. B's Childcare

Mrs. B's Childcare

1297 Creekside Drive, Waconia, MN

Over 19 years of experience working with children of all ages Honest, dependable, quality childcare A warm, loving environment to learn & grow Excellent referrals Discounts for full time families with multiple children Monthly themes & daily curriculum Math, science, early language & literacy...

The Goddard School

The Goddard School

7201 WASHINGTON AVE S, EDINA, MN

Starting at $1542/mo

Welcome to The Goddard School® of Edina, where every day is filled with fun learning experiences! Each day, caring and attentive teachers provide your child with countless opportunities to grow academically, socially, emotionally and physically in a safe and loving environment. In The Goddard...

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...

Estenson Child Care

Estenson Child Care

1273 Hillside Cr., Chaska, MN

I'll open by saying that I absolutely adore children, and actually have three of my own. I have two older school age boys, and a 20 month old son who actually inspired me to open my own daycare. This past July I opened up my home for business, and acquired a few new wonderful families. In the few...

Joyful Day Child Care

Joyful Day Child Care

5285 Manchester Drive, Maple Plain, MN

I am opening up my home for one or two new children to come learn and play with my two boys, little girl and I during the day. I want to accommodate a child or two who needs a safe place to learn and have fun during the day while mom and or dad go to work.

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