We are a nationally accredited Montessori child care center providing pre-school Montessori child care services in the communities of Richfield MN, Bloomington MN and Edina MN since 1971 under the names Richfield Montessori & Child Care Center and Blossomtime Montessori & Child Care Center. Our program accommodates infants, toddlers and preschoolers from 6 weeks through Kindergarten and are open year round including the summer months.
Our carefully prepared stimulating preschool environment prepares your child for a lifetime of discovery and continued self-directed learning. We provide a uniquely prepared toddler environment that is designed to stimulate your toddler's physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development.
Our carefully prepared stimulating preschool environment prepares your child for a lifetime of discovery and continued self-directed learning. We provide a uniquely prepared toddler environment that is designed to stimulate your toddler's physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development.
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Some of our preschool graduates are able to completely bypass the kindergarten and enter first grade directly. What is the secret? Educators and psychologists agree that intelligence undergoes important developments between birth and age six. A child's mind is extremely, absorbent and curiosity is at a peak during these early years.
True, that a number of our graduating preschoolers skip the kindergarten all together and join the first grade directly, but the foundation for their success is actually laid during their time in our toddler program. It is well established that during the first three years of life, a child's brain absorbs more information from the environment than at any other part of his life.
At Blossomtime, we recognize that no two babies are the same and we treat every baby as a unique individual. As part of that program, we also recognize that the early years are a critical period in babies' lives and young babies are marvelous learners. Child development specialists have produced decades of research showing that the environment of a child's earliest years can have profound effects that can last a lifetime.
Our unique approach, perfected over fifty years, differs from simple daycare in several important ways. Ours is a child-centered philosophy and respect for the individual is a cornerstone of our approach. We provide individualized curriculums taking into account that every child develops at his or her own pace and children learn through direct experience and active involvement.
Reviews (9)
Lisa Shepherd
Apr 12, 2021
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We have absolutely loved our time at Blossomtime. Our daughter started when she was 10 weeks old, and is completing her time at Blossomtime prior to Kindergarten now. It has been such a wonderful feeling to know how much care is taken to make my daughter's day great, every single day. The teachers and staff are warm, welcoming, knowledgeable, and helpful. Our daughter has learned SO much, I know she's more than ready to take on Kindergarten and beyond with the tools that Blossomtime has provided her. We will miss them dearly!!
Anastasia Walter
Jan 16, 2021
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What started as a last minute need for childcare after a job change, quickly became a second home for our kids. The Blossomtime staff has treated our two students like their own and have created a warm, safe and structured environment for them to learn in. With our oldest now heading to Kindergarten, we feel confident that the knowledge he has gained at Blossomtime has set him up for success moving forward.
Michelle Warneke
Dec 31, 2019
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I can’t praise the staff at Blossomtime enough. Our son was there for nearly three years and our daughter for 18 months. We wish so much that we could go back. All the staff were so friendly, helpful, and caring with the kids as well as the parents. They were accommodating when needed and taught our kid so much. We are so grateful for the impact they had on our family. 10 stars!
Anna N. L. Amankwa
Nov 07, 2019
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We have been with Blossomtime Montessori School & Child Care Center for the last four years. Our oldest is now starting kindergarten in a week and she will miss the school dearly. The teachers and administration are very supportive, but have also challenged my daughter both academically and socially to get outside of her comfort zone. I have no doubt she is very prepared for kindergarten. Our family also appreciated the diversity in both the staff and students, and the friendly community of people. Both of our kids love attending Blossomtime and it has been a great experience for all of us! We
Caitlin Borgert-Spaniol
Aug 15, 2019
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Anders Hopkins
Oct 19, 2018
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Our son has been at Blossomtime for a year and a quarter now, and we couldn't be happier with his and our experience.
For our son, he is excited to see the teachers everyday, has learned positive socialization skills on top of an appropriate amount of education. They focus more on socialization early which we feel is the entirely right focus for early child development. He'll be going to the toddler room soon, and we are exited for that adventure next.
For us as parents, Blossomtime has a lot of nice perks. Communicative and thoughtful teachers and staff. Generous hours. Reasonable and fair price
For our son, he is excited to see the teachers everyday, has learned positive socialization skills on top of an appropriate amount of education. They focus more on socialization early which we feel is the entirely right focus for early child development. He'll be going to the toddler room soon, and we are exited for that adventure next.
For us as parents, Blossomtime has a lot of nice perks. Communicative and thoughtful teachers and staff. Generous hours. Reasonable and fair price
Jonathan Gardner
Dec 13, 2016
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Blossomtime is and has been a great program for our family. I’ve sent two children here, one of which is now in elementary school and the second will finish soon and start kindergarten in the fall of 2017. I could not say enough about the personal care that my children and our family received here. The program directors are amazing women whose attentiveness and dedication to this school are really reflected in the wonderful work they do for the children.
From starting as a toddler to getting ready for kindergarten, I am confident that Blossomtime’s program has been successful for my children
From starting as a toddler to getting ready for kindergarten, I am confident that Blossomtime’s program has been successful for my children
Shirley Jarcho
Sep 19, 2013
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Both my 2 grandchildren went to Blossomtime. Montessori. For the last 10 yrs they have treated us like family . They were very caring and respectful to to the boys. The boys always were very happy there. The education that was given to the boys were outstanding . My first grandson from kindergarden to now 6 th grade have been in advanced classes and I give Ms Marie all the credit for giving him the best start with his education. The staff there are great and wonderful to the children. Now my 2 grandson in starting kindergarden and he is able to read already. Thanks to all the staff at Blossomtime
Jesse Fuls
Jun 12, 2013
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Great experience. The teachers worked with my child's strengths to plan his development. They spent a lot of time with core phonics and sight words; he began kindergarten reading at a high level.
They also learned US states, continents, and their places on the map. Beginning addition and subtraction were also part of the curriculum.
Overall it was a great value. The transition to kindergarten was very easy for him with the great start Blossomtime made possible.
Communication between the teachers and parents was also fantastic. Quarterly conferences were held to help work with parents on things
They also learned US states, continents, and their places on the map. Beginning addition and subtraction were also part of the curriculum.
Overall it was a great value. The transition to kindergarten was very easy for him with the great start Blossomtime made possible.
Communication between the teachers and parents was also fantastic. Quarterly conferences were held to help work with parents on things
