“We chose CDA after meeting Dawn and hearing her genuine passion for and love for the babies and the work she does. Our first son has moved up to the toddler room and we gladly enrolled our second son in the infant room recently. Both our boys come home with smiles on their faces every day. Our oldest tells us about the phone he has, his activities, and his friends (which includes his teachers)! The teachers have not only been wonderful to our boys, they’ve been a wonderful resource for us as new parents. They welcome all questions and often…
“All of the teachers and staff at Children’s Discovery Vadnais Heights are AMAZING. Truly from the moment you walk in the doors to dropping off/picking up your child you will feel like you are welcomed and your child is cared for in a loving and educational setting. We have two boys enrolled currently starting from the infant room and have nothing but good things to say. Both of our boys love all of their teachers and we are amazed at how fast they are learning. The lead teachers are so good at communication and working with you and your child…
“This is something fun for Koby a few days a week in the Summer. We love sending him.” Mike from Stacy Father of Koby, School-Age
“Our son has been with Children’s Discovery since an infant and we have had nothing but an exceptional experience! It is so nice being able to drop off your child and know that they are in great hands! All of the staff is wonderful! The activities they do with the kids are so much fun. Seeing how much our son has grown and learned by being at Children’s Discovery is amazing! We highly recommend this amazing daycare center!” Nicole from White Bear Lake Mother of Landon, Toddler
“The teachers are amazing! They personalize the care and education based on our daughter’s personality and developmental stage. I love seeing the grin on her face when I drop her off and her excitement when she sees her teachers and friends. Children’s Discovery has been the perfect fit for our child. I recommend anyone looking for a genuine and nurturing center to establish care at Children’s Discovery – there is no better fit!” Alina Mother of an Infant
“We have been so happy with both our children at CDA! We started our children in the infant classroom and our oldest is now in preschool. All of the teachers truly care about the children and our kids are so happy to go to school each day. Overall, the staff has a very low turnover rate, so we have loved having both our children have the same teachers. They have learned so much and we have learned various activities to keep our kids learning and entertained at home. We also love the constant communication and updates we get throughout the…
“We cannot rave enough about CDA, especially their safety and care through this pandemic. As a public health nurse, I was anxious to continue bringing my kids, but the staff quickly eased my nerves as they provided families with information, follow protocols, and have done everything they can to keep all in attendance safe. The staff are top-notch; always welcoming the kiddos in with a big smile. The classrooms are clean and full of educational (and fun!) materials, manipulatives, and toys. The extracurricular activities offered have been wonderful, providing our daughter with space to explore and try new things. We…
“We recently welcomed our first child, Carter, almost one year ago (March 2020). My husband and I started looking for daycare right when we first became pregnant. With Children’s Discovery being incredibly close to my work, it was one of our first choices to look at. We knew it was the one! We toured two other centers but loved CDA best. They adore our son and take exceptionally great care of him on his three full day a week schedule. He barely takes his naps sometimes because he’s always having so much fun! Dawn leads a great infant room team!…
“After having our daughter at a different daycare for 6 months we decided to tour CDA, and I could feel the difference in the environment as soon as I walked in the doors. The classrooms all seemed so well managed, happy, inviting, and organized. Our child has been so happy since joining CDA, I have never picked her up without seeing her engaging with the other children or teachers with a giant smile on her face. The teachers have excellent communication with the parents, and they are so warm and caring. Within two weeks our daughter came home using the…
“CDA has been more than we could have ever imagined in a child care center. The teachers truly love what they do and they love the kids. We feel great sending our son to a place where he is taken care of like he was at home and where he is learning and making friends. We love that we get daily updates and that the teachers and aides always keep us informed about what our son learns and does at school. We love CDA!” Nicole from White Bear Lake Mother of Miles, Infant
“We love this daycare! Micah has started in infants and now in Toddlers! It’s amazing to see how smart he is and what he’s learning at daycare! We love his teachers and also Lauren who gave us our first tour! Lauren made us feel so comfortable leaving Micah in their care while we’re working! If this is one of your options – just pick them!” Teresa from Stillwater Mother of Micah, Toddler
“Both of our girls have been with CDA since they were 3 months old. There’s no one we would trust them more with. The teachers and staff always know who we are and are so warm and welcoming. This year during COVID they opened a school-age distance learning classroom. Our daughter could attend her own school with help, care, and friends around her. During the COVID school shutdowns, we knew our daughter was safe and taken care of. ” Rachel from White Bear Lake Mother of Lizzie, School-Age
“We are so happy to send our children to Children’s Discovery. Both of our children had the pleasure of being in the infant room on up. We are so happy with how well they have done. Helping our oldest learn so many new skills and care for our infant from birth to walking, especially during this pandemic. Despite the difficulty, they have worked hard to keep the facility safe and continue to care for our children. 3 years later, the infant teachers remain the same and still touch base with our preschooler. We are so happy to have our kids…
“I was recommended to CDA to a very close friend and it was the best word of mouth advice I have ever received. My son started right after his 4th birthday, so now in his first full year of pre-k and I have to admit I am going to cry the biggest tears when it is time to send him to kindergarten. His teachers have become family, he is loved and supported, he feels it, and as a mother-that is the best thing we could ask for. The education he is receiving is the real added bonus. My son is…
“From the moment we walked in the doors at our initial tour to the first day of dropping our baby off, I knew we had picked the right daycare center! Everyone was kind and said hello, the center was clean, and all the kids looked like they were having so much fun! Drop-offs and pick-ups are easy and organized. Our baby gets to be with other kids, play, and learn developmentally appropriate things. We are very happy with our choice of Children’s Discovery Academy and would definitely recommend it to other parents!” Jasmine from Maplewood Mother of Penelope, Infant
“My wife and I have been extremely impressed with CDAs professionalism, knowledge, and kindness. They take great care of our child and we look forward to utilizing their services throughout our child’s life.” Mike from White Bear Lake Father of Miles, Infant
“The staff and teachers managed the COVID restrictions brilliantly. I was glad that my son could still play, learn, and see his friends in 2020.” Tammy from White Bear Lake Mother of Jordan, Preschool
“We’ve been so pleased with CDA and their engagement with our children. Our oldest was struggling with the transition and Ms. Darci went above and beyond to ensure our child felt welcomed, included, and safe. In addition, Ms. Darci and the rest of CDA staff were incredibly communicative and supportive, keeping us updated and giving us peace of mind. We’re so happy to have joined CDA.” Nicole from Vadnais Heights Mother of Theodora, Pre-K
“We love CDA and are fond of their teachers. Our youngest is in the toddler classroom and she is so excited to get to school every day, and smiling every afternoon at pick-up. The teachers are communicative and personable, and we trust that our toddler is well attended to and engaged with throughout the day.” Nicole from Vadnais Heights Mother of Alice, Toddler
“We are so happy with our decision to enroll our daughter at Children’s Discovery Academy! We previously had her at a daycare center, but with approaching the age of 4, and the uncertainty with how schools will be due to covid, we wanted her to be in a more structured environment for daycare/school.. it was the best choice!! She LOVES going to daycare/school and is super excited to share with us what she’s learned that day. The staff are amazing! Very approachable and they work with you if have specific requests or needs for your child.” Tammi from White Bear…
“Our daughter absolutely loves going to school every day. She had learned so much at Childrens Discovery from writing her name, to counting objects, building strong social skills, and strong independence. Childrens Discovery has wonderful teachers that go above and beyond for the kids. We also love that there are enrichment experiences offered at school such as dance, music, soccer, and the Tumble Fun Bus. It makes it easy for our kids to try new things but because it’s at school it frees up more time at home with our family.” Katie from Vadnais Heights Mother of Lydia, Preschool
“We love CDA! Our girls always look forward to going to school where they get to see their friends and teachers, work on their projects, and earn things from the “treasure box.” The teachers are fantastic and work really hard to keep the students engaged, and make learning fun. The campus is very nice and our girls ALWAYS get tired FROM and not of playing in the gym or the expansive play area outside. I am always confident that CDA is taking every measure to keeping our little ones safe, whether it be the check-in/out system or the state of…
“We selected CDA after touring a couple other daycare centers. We liked that CDA was a locally-owned center and the lengthy tenures of the administrators and teachers told us that the staff enjoyed their work and were committed to the organization. Less than a month after our son started at CDA he was diagnosed with hip dysplasia which required special care and accommodations. Kristi and the other teachers in the infant classroom didn’t skip a beat. They adapted to our son’s needs and it made the challenge we were facing so much easier. We can’t thank them enough for everything…
“We love this center! The teachers are warm and caring, the facility is bright and clean, and the curriculum is fun and engaging. Our son loves going to school, and we love partnering with CDA to help raise him in the best way. I highly recommend this center to any parent!” Arielle from Little Canada Mother of Eddie, Toddler
“My son likes school so much, he assigns himself homework. He studies his numbers and letters at home without being asked.” Tammy from White Bear Lake Mother of Jordan, Preschool