Thoughts/recommendations on preschool. I was told bright beginnings is good to go through.
Tina K. replied:
Bright Beginnings is fantastic. I would recommend them to anyone:)
Lisa B. replied:
We went to several Open Houses this past winter. There were some really great ones but we chose Children's Country Preschool in Hanover for our 3 year old this fall.:)
Heather B. replied:
Christ Church PreSchool in Otsego!!!
Julie C. replied:
Agape Christian Preschool, Big Lake!
Kris K. replied:
Bright Beginnings is great!!
Lynn C. replied:
Our kids went to Pumpkin Patch Preschool in Monticello. We love it! You can choose 1-4 days/week, which is great!
Nicole O. replied:
We did Children's Country and didn't care for it, so we ended up at Preschool U (ironically run by the originator of Children's Country) and loved it! Preschoolu.org
Traci A. replied:
We can't say enough good things about Lynn Arnsdorf and her school: http://www.myownmontessori.com/
Tina P. replied:
We had nothing but a great experience at Life In Christ Preschool in Albertville! The teachers were so amazing! My son grew so much over this past year!
Kelly G. replied:
In my opinion. Bright Beginnings is the absolute best. We have had nothing but a wonderful experience there. I have 3 girls. 2 have been through the program. My youngest will start next year.
Hollee S. replied:
Thanks so much for the recommendations, Katie 'Crowley' Milless and Megan Wittmier-Wolf! I do have 1 opening left for Fall 2016, Lisa Stets Roden. I own and teach at Happee Hollee's Preschool in St. Michael. I love working with children and providing natural opportunities to prepare them for school and life. We have a small group of only 9 preschoolers to provide lots of individual attention and allow close friendships to form. Our program is Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 8-11 a.m. For more information, please visit our website at www.HappeeHollee.com or call me at 763-300-9749 to set up a tour/interview. Best of luck in your search.
thoughts on best preschools in either St. Michael or Albertville?
Lisa B. replied:
Happee Hollee's (Hollee Saville)
Meghan G. replied:
Bright Beginnings
Sarah J. replied:
St. Michael Catholic Preschool
Laurie K. replied:
Bright Beginnings!
Alison L. replied:
Children's Country Preschool in Hanover. Been around for over forty years. Great atmosphere with teachers who have many years of experience teaching our little ones. Both of my sons attended this preschool. Best part if you are a working parent, they also have an awesome childcare as well.
Jackie W. replied:
Bright Beginnings!!!
Hollee S. replied:
Megan, I'm a loving, fun, and education preschool located in St. Michael. I have a small group of only 9 to ensure children receive lots of love and individual attention. Our developmentally appropriate program naturally guides children to school and life readiness. • Loving, fun, & warm family environment • Small group of 9 = individual attention • Play-based curriculum (Montessori, Reggio, and Creative Curriculum) • Weekly themes • Natural & organic • Monthly Travel Tots and Music classes • Community service projects • Master’s in Early Childhood • 20+ years of teaching experience • No closings on snow days Our session is on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 8 - 11 a.m. The rate is $190/month. Our website is www.HappeeHollee.com if you would like more information. My number is 763-300-9749.
My family is moving to St.Michael in January and we are having no luck finding a preschool for our 5 year old son. Any suggestions/ideas of places that have openings? I...
Nicole O. replied:
Check out Preschool U in Corcoran. Best teachers around! Preschoolu.org
Ann O. replied:
My daughter went to Bright Beginnings too. We loved it!!
Tesa L. replied:
Faith Christian Academy has openings in their afternoon class! It is right behind kwik trip(used to be oryans) we love it! And they get to go on field trips which I didn't see offered anywhere else in my area!
Megan W. replied:
Happeehollee.com
Gerrie S. replied:
Childrens country preschool in Hanover, or Salem Lutheran in Greenfield.
Jodi F. replied:
We loved Bright Beginnings. Visited Preschool U and was not impressed as she told me she let them wander and I witnessed it first hand. /:
Kelly G. replied:
I am a teacher at Children's Country Preschool in Hanover. We'd love to have you visit and consider us. We also offer childcare if needed.
Lindsay E. replied:
We have sent all of our 3 kids to Preschool U in Corcoran. I love it and they love it. My kids are ready for Kindergarten when it's time and they adore all of the teachers.
Jessyca H. replied:
Kids Haven day care in Buffalo provids a preschool. They teach the same things as the other preschoolside in the area. Worth checking into. Great rates too!
Renee L. replied:
I think I read the St. Michael MOMS Club is having a preschool open house (or maybe just had one?). Colleen Hager, do you know details about that? This listing from Google is from a prior year - http://patch.com/minnesota/stmichael/annual-moms-club-preschool-fair-is-set-for-wednesday-jan-8
Are there any daycares/preschools in the area that are accepting kids right now? I just got a new job, and we need childcare for our 2 boys (age 4 and 3)
Please give...
Heather R. replied:
Try this group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/647156665319960/
Debbie C. replied:
Jodie Houle
Esther K. replied:
We go to New Horizon Academy in STM and are very happy there!
Lisa H. replied:
This might be a good place to start.http://m.childcareawaremn.org/families/choosing-child-care/child-care-checklist
I know this may not be the right place to post this. I am moving to St. Michael from central IL in the beginning of January. I am looking to meet new friends and set...
Jeremy D. replied:
For a great Non-denominational check out Westbridge church, you can sample the talks here: http://www.westbridgechurch.com/ tons of small group options from kids to womens and mens to family. Its very easy to feel at home.
Pauline M. replied:
Resurrection Lutheran Church in Monticello has a moms group on monday mornings called SOAR.
Meghan G. replied:
Welcome to St. Michael! We love sending our kids to Bright Beginnings preschool through STMA community ed. I'd also recommend Albertville Family Dental and Partners in Pediatrics in Rogers. For an allergist we love Dr. Helm at Allergy and Asthma Care i...See More
Patty L. replied:
Awesome doctors at the Allina clinic in St Michael. The have a great peds doctor and April Dornsbach can see you for all of your other needs.
Traci A. replied:
I second the Allina St. Michael clinic (and then you're also connected into the larger Allina clinic system/network). Like many others, we use Partners in Pediatrics in Rogers (I'd suggest Drs. Mahoney and Palmer). Dr. Kim Martin who owns Great Lakes Chiropractic in St.M is great. Best of luck to you!
Jake L. replied:
Cannot say enough good things about Dr. Amanda Hoffman at the albertville clinic as a family doctor. Also highly recommend El Bamba in albertville. Amazing Mexican food.
Erin M. replied:
Children's Country Preschool is in Hanover(just a few minutes from St. Michael) is terrific. We have been there for 3 years with 2 kids. They also have a child care for preschool ages. Albertville Family Dental is awesome!!! Friendly and great! Albertville Clinic is great, however don't know any specific drs. Our family practice dr. is in Monticello. But we have been Albertville Clinic too.
Tori B. replied:
Check out https://stma.thatscommunityed.com for the catalog of all sorts of fun stuff (classes, ECFE, preschool, etc). We moved here from CO in 2004. Didn't know a soul. MOMS club really saved me! Good luck with the move!
Gina G. replied:
West bridge church. Eyewest vision clinic. Northwest spine and pain for chiro. Allina Ramsey Dr Kimberly Simon for pediatrician.
Lynn C. replied:
Partners in Pediatrics in Rogers is wonderful! I bring my 3 kids to both Dr Palmer and Dr Mahoney. They are fabulous! My 2 oldest went to Pumpkin Patch Preschool in Monticello & my youngest will, too. We love it! You can choose 1-4 days/ week. They are in the Community United Methodist Church, but they are a non-denominational, faith-based preschool. Albertville Family Dental is great!
Larissa L. replied:
Welcome to the area! Partners in Pediatrics in Rogers is great. If you are looking for full day preschool Redeeming Grace Lutheran Preschool in Rogers offers a flexible schedule 2, 3, 5 day options. Feel free to msg me if you would like more information.
Josephine C. replied:
We moved from Il. August 2010. Our daughter is 6 in Kindergarden. We have had her in Step by Step in Corcoran, it's a Montesouri school. This is her fourth year there. Pediatrician we go to Partners in Peds, in Rogers. We also attend Westbridge Church in Saint Michael. We use Park dental in Maple Grove. Welcome! I hope you love it here.
Jackie W. replied:
Welcome to the area! Bright Beginnings Preschool in St. Michael is great. My daughter loves it! Otsego Dental (in Otsego ;-)) is very nice. They have been great with my kids. If your children are interested in dance, check out Jete Dance Centre in Rogers.
Looking to donate some toys! I have a handful of LIKE NEW toys (Tonka trucks, cars, fisher price, little tikes, dolls, talking my little pony) that I would love to give...
Lisa A. replied:
Skip Levesque St Vincent group?
Ashley F. replied:
Wright County Crisis Nursery is always in need of "like new" toys. And they are always so thankful.