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Growing Explorers Learning Center

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5.0(31)Yelp(0)
Child Care Center

158 Jade Trl N, Lake Elmo, MN 55042-2606

Hours
7 AM–6 PM

Amenities and accessibility

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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The public record

License number
1098018
License status
Not listed
License type
Child Care Center
Licensed capacity
Not listed
Address
158 Jade Trl N, Lake Elmo, MN 55042-2606
County
Not listed
Phone
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Website
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From Google

Recent parent reviews

The 6 most recent of 31 Google reviews. Scroll for the rest of them.

  • We absolutely love GELC, our older son has been there for almost two years and has thrived in every classroom he has been in. Our younger son has recently joined the infant room and I have been blown away by the experience. The teachers are kind, patient and organized, they do so many fun crafts with the kids and get them outside as much as they can! The front office staff is incredible, Sarah is so nice, caring and professional and always answers all questions thoroughly. Dana, Jamie and Kirsti are also so wonderful and always willing to help. We are so grateful for GELC and the care they provide our kids, I cannot tell you how nice it is to be able to drop them off knowing they are loved, cared for, happy and entertained there! It makes life with two working parents so much easier. It truly feels like a family environment, we love seeing all of their artwork outside the room and seeing photos throughout the day of them having fun with friends. All of the staff knows our kids by name and are always greeting us with a smile. We highly recommend GELC!

    Emily WitzmannMar 6, 2026
  • My daughter is having her first day of daycare today and I am so totally impressed with the entire team at Growing Explorers. Everyone is kind, helpful, accommodating, and knowledgeable. My daughter adores her teacher Ms. Reality and its only day one! I was so nervous to start daycare, but the people, environment, and overall transparency put me truly at ease. I am so thankful I chose Growing Explorers!

    Laura GrossAug 25, 2025
  • My son has had the best five years at GELC. We have been so appreciative and grateful for all they have done to make it such a warm and welcoming space for learning and growth. The teachers are all amazing and the pre-k classroom teachers had my son well prepared for kindergarten. You can tell they are passionate about kids and the classroom is a creative and inspiring place to be. The admin staff were always present and you could tell the kids were at the center of every decision. We highly recommend GELC to those searching for a daycare.

    Jennie SoucherayAug 21, 2025
  • The moment you walk into Growing Explorers Learning Center, you’re greeted with the assistance director, a clean, warm, and welcoming environment - it truly feels more like a home than a daycare. As new parents, we were nervous to start our daughter in daycare, but this place went above and beyond. We always felt she was in good hands. Always well staffed. The teachers are kind, patient, supportive, and genuinely love what they do. Their joy is just as evident at drop-off as it is at pick-up. The center takes an individualized approach to each child’s development, with thoughtfully planned activities and art projects that align with their unique milestones. We had to leave the daycare due to a personal relocation, but we still miss this place so much. I have yet to see another daycare do it better than GELC. Huge credit to the directors for investing in the right staff and providing them with the training and support they need to succeed. Highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a good daycare!

    Upuli MeemadumaJun 25, 2025
  • My husband and I love Growing Explorers! We couldn’t be more happier with how well our son is doing there, compared to the other daycare center he was at prior. When we first met with the Director and the Program Coordinator, both of them listened to our concerns and the experience we had with the prior daycare and they reassured us that our son would be in good hands at Growing Explorers. The atmosphere is calm from the moment you walk in. We are always greeted by the Assistant Director and occasionally we will run into the Director and Program Coordinator. All the teachers are friendly and always have a smile. You can tell that all of them take pride of this business and genuinely care about the children and their needs. We appreciate everything that they do on a daily basis. This was by far the best decision we made and appreciate the opportunity to have our son at Growing Explorers. We look forward to the next couple years!

    Nikki LarsonOct 16, 2024
  • We love everything about Growing Explorers Learning Center! Their staff created a safe, nurturing environment for our child at every stage. As parents, we always felt that our child was given the best care to help grow in all areas. They communicated well each day of care, which always kept our minds at ease. They have an exceptionally clean learning space, and each staff member always has a positive demeanor and spectacular rapport with parents. We couldn't have been happier during our time at Growing Explorers Learning Center!

    Anne HauswirthSep 30, 2024

Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.

How the reviews split

The 5.0 average comes from 31 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.

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