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August 2023 by Steven Marchetti
Bad Managment
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July 2023 by Beckie Thrush
The staff at Raising Star have been wonderful & my kids love going there each day. They get to spend so much time outside, exploring and just being kids! They are able to get messy and dirty & it’s encouraged! My son is a high energy boy who loves to explore & this is the perfect environment for him! I have had experience in all of their classrooms & honestly trust that my children are well cared for. They have handled questions or feedback promptly & are always open to collaboration on challenges in parenting. I appreciate that when there is something to explore or experience, the teachers are right there soaking it in with the kids every time I am there. Thank you to the teachers for getting dirty right along side of the kids!
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April 2023 by Fabiola Fernandes
Terrible experience. Unnoticed accidents, cheap food, unprepared teachers, lots of mess. Caregivers sit around talking to each other and do not pay enough attention to the children.
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April 2023 by Eric Geurkink
We found raising stars after a challenging experience at another day care. The staff is so laid back and friendly and welcoming. Our 4 yo son immediately felt welcome and at home, the environment they provide is flexible and allows kids to move, read, dance, and create at their own pace and style. I cannot recommend Raising stars highly enough
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April 2023 by Stephanie Hotten
Loved the compassion and love the teachers have for each kid. They also worked with us on having my son wear his eye patch. Play based learning is the way to go. My son learned so much by being able to learn at his own pace. Wonderful staff! Highly recommend!!
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April 2023 by Terrance Ostrander
First, allow me to say I don't typically write reviews. However, the establishments response to my wife's negative review warrants elaboration.My wife and I discussed our concerns and negative perceptions multiple times while our daughter attended raising stars. Mostly hoping it wasn't as bad as we thought and or to simply give the benefit of the doubt. Unfortunately, we should have gone with our feeling. Our daughter was always sad going there and always happy to leave. She was bitten 3x while attending the location and we were only notified after the third time. Our daughter was bitten so hard she had teeth marks and a bruise from the bite. We had to take pictures and show the staff. No one even noticed; (this clearly was not a quick or soft bite, and guaranteed our daughter was crying). Again, no notification, no acknowledgment, nothing. And not just once, but twice. We were actually notified the third time she was bitten. I spoke with staff and management multiple times about our daughters expereince and our observations. If finding space at a daycare wasn't so ridiculous, we would have pulled her after the first week. We kept her there due to necessity. Anyone with a child either attending or looking for daycare knows how difficult it is to find. The moment we found another location, we pulled her out. We did so a week prior to her start date at the new location. It is most certainly true that raising stars has a different style and approach to daycare. Obviously, it's up to the parents to decide if it fits them or not. Unfortunately, we concluded incorrectly, and feel terrible for putting our daughter in that environment and forcing her to endure the experience she had. Not all the staff was bad there, but I feel sorry for the ones who are truly looking to gain experience and move forward in the field. Or possibly, the expereince might teach them what not to do. Nevertheless, Raising Stars was most certainly not for us, and I sincerly regret giving it the opportunity that we did. We have and will continue to express our terrible expereince to everyone we encounter. The rest is up to them. (P.S), don't call us again and ask if we will remove the bad review!
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December 2022 by Jonathan Knutsen
Teachers are warm and caring. Kids get to play outside a LOT! My daughter comes home saying how much she loves Raising Stars.
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January 2022 by Ousley E.
A few years ago, I took my toddler daughter to this daycare. One of the girls that worked there told all of the other employees she knew me from high school and I played basketball there. Well, I didn't know who the heck she was and I never played basketball for my high school.Anyways, my daughter ended up being in the girl's room and when I went to pick her up on the first day, she had deep scratches and bruises all over her face. I immediately withdrew my child and found a safer daycare center.This place loads up the reviews with fake ones from their employees to try to cover up how unsafe and crappy it is. Last time I wrote a review, the owner sent me some fake cease and desist letter as if I don't have freedom of speech or the freedom to voice my fact-based opinions. Don't go here, it's the worst daycare in Minnesota.
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December 2021 by Kayleen Anderson
The care they offer for your child is unlike any other daycare we have ever experienced! Our son learned so much through everyday activities and playing! Highly recommended for kiddos. Our son had an amazing experience.
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December 2019 by Brian Cluka
This place doesn't deserve even 1 star. Every time I would pick up my 6 month old son, the infant teacher was playing on her phone in the rocking chair, instead of playing with him or paying attention. There are definitely way better options for daycare in White Bear Lake! This incident happened a few years ago, but I still wouldn't recommend this place to friends with kids.
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December 2017 by JAKE B
I just received an update from your mobile application and got to see a picture of my kid's older toddler class' huge art/play/exploration project on the floor. Made me smile while at work and I wanted to share that I love that my son gets to go to school here. The staff is amazing. I can see the care and love they have for the kids in my brief moments there during drop off and pick up. My son's love of his teachers is as much or more! I really really enjoy the family events like the open house conference format and the halloween family event. So much fun to see the parents of my kid's best friends outside of the daily rush, so thanks for these events! Most of all, thanks for encouraging his learning, adventure and compassion through all you do he's made huge developmental leaps and bounds since joining you at 17 month old! Wow time flies, he's almost 2.5 now!!!
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December 2017 by Grace Blomgren
I’ve been an employee at Raising Stars for almost 6 months and I love it! Sadly I will be leaving because I am moving out of state and it makes me heart so sad to know that I am leaving such a well-rounded center. Not only do I love the children whom I have the pleasure to work and play with, but my colleagues and supervisors are some of the most kind and respectable people I have ever worked with. I feel privileged to say that I have works among so many wonderful children, coworkers and families. Everyday that I am at work, I feel as if I am helping the children make lasting life experiences through Raising Stars unique philosophy.
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December 2017 by Elisabeth Jacquot
Children are able to explore and play in a safe environment that promotes individuality and values curiosity in the learning process. Staff is wonderful and deeply cares for each child. Very impressed!
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December 2017 by doug pfeffer
Being a single daddy of my now 3 1/2 year old AMAZING (Raising Stars has played a huge role in my being able to select that word), a little over two years ago I was faced with the impossible decision of having to place my tiny little vulnerable gift, in the hands and care of someone other than me or family due to a move and job change. After scrambling to interview and visit as many centers and in homes as possibly could in 3 days, after meeting the staff at Raising Stars, and observing how they are so committed to making each child feel as though they are still right at home safe and sound with their parents, there was no question in my mind, that this was the only place for my little man. However, as I mentioned previously, I was in the middle of changing homes, and making some changes on the job, so funds were, let's just say nearly non-existent. Enter Shawna Wilde, the owner of the center, after speaking with her by phone and e-mail, she decided that if Raising Stars Chilld Care, was where I wanted my son to be for three days a week, she was going to do everything in her power to make it happen. And she did just that, she committed to work with me to find a solution that worked for my little family as well as the center to get Mason started immediately. The very next day was the first of countless amazing days my son and I have experienced ever since we became part of the Raising Stars Family, and that is exactly what Raising Stars and their staff is to.my son and I. Other than his grandma, and a couple other family members my son has never seen a babysitter, other than one night when I had to you the Emergency room. I am probably ridiculously over protective of him, but Shawna and her staff provide me with the peace of mind, I require to be able to perform my job everyday! I could go on for days giving you one example after another of why I consider it to be such a blessing to have my son involved with such an amazing, well educated, nurturing group of staff and families that Shawna, Mary Beth, Carrie,Riley, Erin, Sally, etc.etc.etc (oops, I mean "miss" , in front of all those names, because manners and mutual respect are a couple of the core initiatives at the center), but we all have babies to get back too. It will be a sad day for our family, when Mason graduates from this family and moves on to Kindergarten.... Raising Stars Child Care Center is a must to check out, if you are looking for a safe environment for your own precious little Angels. Oh By the way ,the multiple playgrounds, and nature interactive play/learning areas are one of a kind! There is no place else my son will ever go for his preschool years!
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December 2016 by King Solomon
FYI: Lots of fake reviews by the company promoting this place. Its not a safe place for children. Its a scam. Look elsewhere to protect your kids.
