Downtown Minneapolis Neighborhood Association (DMNA), Inc.

There are many reasons why folks move into the neighborhood. How do the schools rate? Would you recommend them to a friend and why or why not?

By LBNA

Brightwater Montessori Preschool

As the daughter of a two year old, I can only speak to the school above, which I recommend highly. It has been a wonderful experience for us; much more positive than previous home daycares in which we had our daughter previously. It was initially partially funded by a grant allowing city kids to have a Montessori experience for which they might not otherwise have the opportunity, but I think it's pretty much self-sustaining now. Ann Luce, the director, is wonderful, as is the rest of the staff. The environment there is wholesome, nurturing, and refreshingly ''clutter'' free.