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Edina Cradle Club Parent Testimonials

I have had children attend Cradle Club for almost 10 years. Both my current 10 year old and 6 year old attended from 4 months to Kindergarten age. Our experience there was literally flawless.

The staff was like family to us- making not only our children feel safe and comfortable but I personally also found friendship and compassion for events in my own life thru my daily communication with the teachers.

Both our children scored close to 100% in the Kindergarten prep tests in the Edina school district and thanks to the head start my 4th grade daughter received at the Cradle Club, she is now in the gifted and talented program at her elementary school.

Now that both our children are in elementary school - I look back at our days at the Cradle Club and so miss the warm atmosphere, consistent hugs and high fives my kids received daily, and the compassion of the staff to our family's needs and desires.

The entire CC experience was not just a "day-care" for our kids - it was an extension of our family unit!

-Wendy Boyer

“My husband and I knew right away that this was the right daycare for our daughter! The staff has been amazing! As first time parents they have been so helpful. I can see they work really hard in selecting quality staff. They love her like their own and it makes leaving her so much easier (for mom)!

We are so thrilled in all that our daughter is learning each day!! The learning opportunities are endless, and the teachers do a great job of keeping the parents informed of this as well. Being an educator this is something that is really important to me and I know that even having a teaching background, if I stayed home with her, even I couldn't provide her with the many opportunities that she is getting not only academically (with in-house field trips/music class etc...), but also socially with all the other kids.”

-Heidi and Justin Hammerback

"We would like the entire staff to know how wonderful an experience Claire had while attending Cradle Club these past two years prior to starting Kindergarten. It was a great experience for her and we as parents feel blessed that she was in such a loving, caring and educational environment. Our son, Nick also attended the Cradle Club prior to Kindergarten and he too had a great experience. We refer the Cradle Club to many young families as our experience was outstanding."

-Colleen Flattum

"For 9 years we’ve been dropping off and picking up (at least one of) our boys at this door and this building on the corner of 78th street and Hwy 100. It felt like a second home to me. I am sure Ethan and Ivan felt the same way from the way they talk about MY Cradle Club, MY teachers and MY friends there. What makes a day care center stand out the most is its staff. For 9 years, we’ve had wonderful and caring teachers and assistants who taught the boys not only English letters and math, but also the values that we all share, such as sharing, respect, kindness, love, etc. I don’t think I could ask more than what you have already done for them. Thank you all and thank you so much!!! Best wishes to you and your family!"

-Amy, Feng, Ethan and Ivan

"This is simply a note to express our immense gratitude and appreciation to you and all of the teachers we have encountered at The Cradle Club since 2004. We feel so blessed to have our children in such a loving environment, one where we feel each teacher really does care for each child.

In particular I would like to highlight how your staff has helped both Jensen (now 8) and Cecilia (almost 5) love to read and write. They adore and respect their preschool teacher. It also cannot go without saying what wonderful care Zachary is now in. From the infant rooms to now the young toddler rooms I can honestly say he is enthusiastic every day about going “to school.” I have no doubt it is because of the enriching environment, fun and love they all receive. The names of many of the staff are all mainstay words in our home. As a parent, it is a wonderful feeling to be at peace with our childcare situation while we are at work. From the bottom of my heart, thank you."

-Andrea Wood

"Seriously—thanks, you have all made it so easy to leave both Jeremy and Jace while I had to go to work. We loved being here and we’ll miss the comfort and security we always felt while we were part of this family. I can say in ALL honesty that I did not have 1 minute of concern while my kids were here. Sad to say – but testament to your good care – I almost forgot about them during the day. I left knowing they were safe and never questioned that would be the case upon my return. With much gratitude and appreciation, this will always be a great memory to have been a part of! Thanks!"

-Barb Pulkrabeck

“I feel like my child is safe, loved, entertained and well instructed while at The Cradle Club. The Cradle Club was highly recommended when we made our choice four years ago and I would do the same now. It has been a superb place for our kids!”

-Tom Mattison

“My daughter has been attending The Cradle Club for over a year now, and we couldn't be happier. The open communication between my family and the WHOLE staff at The Cradle Club has been wonderful. Her teachers are always available by phone, and work around my schedule if there is anything I would like to discuss. My daughter has truly enjoyed all her teachers and even though she has moved up to the Young Prechool Room, she still has very special relationships with her Toddler One teachers! Thank you to an amazing staff!”

-Caroline Breeden

“The staff is wonderful, it’s clean, the meals are good and my kids love going to “school”. We have attended three other daycares in the past and The Cradle Club is by far the best.”

-Janelle Schlosser

“The Director is wonderful! I can’t say enough about her positive and supportive demeanor. We also think your infant rooms are fantastic. I feel secure that my baby is clean, happy and well cared for. Every night when we say our prayers together, our preschool son makes sure to say “God Bless the teachers and friends at Cradle Club”. We are blessed to have you all in our lives.”

-Lisa Bue

“We love the staff and their great attitudes. I also appreciate the stories they share with me at the end of the day.”

-Janelle Schlosser

“We love the Director! She is so easy to work with, very accommodating, and seems to have a great relationship with her teachers as well as knowing all of the kids by name. We are so impressed with her!”

-Katie Moe

“From day one we felt comfortable with the staff. They made our transition and our son’s transition into daycare very comfortable! We also like that there are separate napping areas for infants and lots of toys, jumpers, swings etc. We love the monthly activity calendars and art projects.”

-Damian and Jenny Erasmus

Downtown Cradle Club Parent Testimonials

“I like the ‘family-like’ feel in the overall center, compared to a lot of other daycare centers that feel more like a ‘kid factory.’ I like that his teachers pay close attention to my son, they know him well and they pick up on and celebrate the unique aspects of his personality and help him develop and adjust continuously, and that is priceless for a mom.”

-Ayse Tutek

"The moment I walked in the doors at Cradle Club and met the Director, I knew I found my son’s new preschool. I still do not know who is more excited to go to school in the morning, me or my son. He has thrived there socially and is eager to meet new people. He has met his best friends there and won the award at graduation for Cuddle Bear. The teachers love to give hugs. His class has taken the most exciting field trips this summer and being so close to the Target Center they get to go to shows, Lynx games and the monorail brings them right to the Dome for baseball. He has had a terrific summer filled with lots of memories, pictures and love that was provided by all the staff at Cradle Club. The entire Cradle Club staff is very welcoming every morning and still smiling at the end of the day. Oh, and Karsten and I stop by the Baby Room every morning to see all the happy babies. I feel secure every day when I bring Karsten there that he is going to have another great day and I never worry that he is not in the absolute best care ever! I also believe that the education Karsten has received is a direct result of his preschool teacher’s guidance.

I would not hesitate to recommend the Cradle Club to anyone in need of a loving and stable environment for their child."

-Melissa Rohrmoser

"I am writing to express my sincerest gratitude to you and all of your staff at the downtown Cradle Club. You have all been a part of our lives for over three years, and we are going to miss all of you. My son has grown from an infant into a young boy with the love and guidance of the teachers and he leaves you ahead of his cousins that are two years older than him!!

This is a huge testament to the strength of your programming. Your teachers are wonderful, committed people who take each day as it comes and have the patience of saints! With all of those children, they find ample time for hugs and loving words in between their lessons. Please thank everyone…You have all been like family these past three years, and we will miss seeing you every day."

-Stacey Anderson

“I have 2 children here and I tell everyone (even those without children) how much I like the Cradle Club- all around- the environment, teachers, and curriculum. Nice work!”

–Jennifer Randolph

“We love that our child enjoys going to school. He is engaged and loves his teachers and friends. We know he’s loved and well taken care of. That’s extremely comforting as a parent. Keep up the excellent work. We couldn’t ask for a better place for our child. All of the staff in each of Carson’s rooms have been incredible! We can’t thank you enough.”

–Katie and Matt Tanke

“I love the location and having my kids in wonderful care nearby. The teachers in Older Infants are great. They are so attentive, helpful and caring. We like the location, but stay because our son loves it and clearly gets top-rate child care. He is learning an incredible amount every day, and the teachers facilitate learning in a very fun way.”

–Juanita Backman

"Talia currently attends Ascension Elementary School. The curriculum at Ascension is very challenging and their organizational structure pertaining to academics are very strict. At Cradle Club, Talia learned a lot which I feel prepared her for kindergarten. After her second week in school, Talia was moved up to 1st grade. She was tested by the district and was found that she was actually reading at a 3rd grade level and able to comprehend at a 2nd and 3rd grade level!"

-Petrina Rhines

“The staff are great- many have been there so long… I feel comfortable that they know us and our kids well.”

–Lisa Seguin

“The teachers are very good and our son is always happy to see them.”

–Dan and Courtney Grimsrud

“The staff really cares about Holden and his well-being. They show genuine concern when he’s sick and give good updates about his day. His social skills are really coming out because he’s always interacting with other little ones and not just put in a swing or walker to entertain himself.”

–Siri Nanneman

“I, we, love the teachers in his room. He loves going to school to be with his teachers and friends… We feel like they (the teachers) really love him.”

–Tiffany Seelen

“The location is ideal for drop-off and pick-up. All of the teachers are very respectful and friendly, and we feel like Evan is in good hands.”

–Chad Carling

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