I don't even know where to begin with this review--our family absolutely loved RMS, and we'll…read morealways be grateful for everything they provided for our son. He started there at age two after we moved him from a daycare that just wasn't the right fit. From the moment we switched, the difference was incredible. The level of care, attention, and the overall environment were a huge step up. The caregivers are exceptional--warm, engaged, and genuinely happy. It's clear they love what they do. At both drop-off and pickup, they greet you with smiles and take the time to share thoughtful updates about your child's day. And one detail that still amazes me: they do your child's laundry on-site. Game. Changer. I couldn't believe this when I heard it. The food at RMS is great, and we received frequent updates throughout the day, which made it so reassuring (and fun) to see how much our son was enjoying himself. He truly thrived at RMS. We would have happily stayed at RMS for years, but we ultimately moved our son to a preschool where his sister attends so we could have one dropoff/pickup. That said, RMS set an incredibly high bar--it will be hard, if not impossible, to match. For any RMS staff reading this - thank you, you are amazing and the impact you have on families is enormous. A few random but important notes: - They open at 7 am, which is a bit unique for daycares in the city (I believe most are 7:30), and allows for a slightly earlier drop off. Our son is an early riser so this was great. - You have free 30 min parking for pickup/dropoff in the parking lot. Loved this. - La Boulangerie is also in the first floor of the building so the occasional morning croissant and coffee was a nice perk.

I cannot say enough positive things about RMS. It has been an extraordinary place for my daughter…read moreto learn and grow. The staff and teachers treat the children with kindness and respect and encourage them to grow their individual strengths at their own speed. Being at RMS has helped shape my daughter into an amazing little person. She has grown close friendships, learned to be patient, tackled practical life skills, and picked up academics with great speed. RMS also has an amazing community of families. The school actively nurtures connection between the parents by throwing multiple amazing events each year, like a huge pizza and ice cream party each summer and an annual Halloween party. I strongly recommend the school!

Rogers Park Montessori has been a great school for our son, who is a diverse learner. The staff at…read moreRPMS has been instrumental in assisting us in qualifying for additional state educational resources. We cannot say enough good things about RPMS and the people that work within it. Additionally, and most importantly, our son loves going to school everyday.

Wow, what a find RPMS was for our family. When we moved to the neighborhood we toured many daycares…read morefor our kids and it was clear from the start that RPMS was a very high quality, intimate, and friendly place to send our kids. Now in our third year at the school, we continue to be amazed by the quality of the education, the incredible teachers and staff, and the great community. We feel good dropping off and picking up our kids each day and they equally love the school. I am continually impressed to hear what fills my kids' days. There is a cultural richness to the Montessori curriculum and there is so much care and thought put into each individual child's needs. It's an exceptional place that I would highly recommend to any parent!

New Einstein's Academy Ravenswood has been a wonderful fit for our children. We were nervous to…read moresend them to daycare and were selective in finding a good fit. NEA has been wonderful! Everyone is caring and attentive to the children, from the site director to the classroom teachers. The curriculum is well thought out, and you can tell the staff care about the children and their roles. Our children have made many friends and enjoy going to school. I definitely recommend NEA!

We were rookies investigating daycare for the first time. We decided on NEA based on the…read morefacilities, class size, price point, warmness of staff, and reviews online. We were honestly nervous about sending our son for the first day but NEA was amazing about preparing both our son and us for this transition in life. Since then, it has been one of the most amazing services we have ever experienced in life. Our son has thrived tremendously and we have seen so much growth in him. He loves his teachers and will frequently talk about them when he gets home. He is so excited every morning to get ready for school. Even during challenging times like sickness or death in the family, NEA has always been accommodating and supportive. We highly recommend checking out NEA.

Great staff! Really enjoyed working with the team here with my one year old. Please check this…read moreplace out

Our daughter went to Songbird for almost two years. She started in the toddler room and moved to…read morethe pre-K room. The place is clean and well run. There is a new playground on site. Healthy food and a kind and accommodating staff. The teachers (Gretchen and Adrianna) in the pre-K room are especially amazing. So loving and encouraging to the kids. They both helped my child learn and grow.

We have been sending our twins to LSNP for 2.5 years and could not be happier. The teachers are…read moretruly caring and go WAY above and beyond for the kids. There is no end of creative and fun activities that have taught my kids more than I would have ever expected. The space is bright, cheerful, and truly welcoming. Highly highly recommended!

I cannot say enough good things about Lincoln Square Nursery and Preschool. My daughter has been…read morewith them 4 days a week since she was 4 months old. I have so much trust and respect for them and I highly recommend them for a small neighborhood in home daycare. The atmosphere that they provide is friendly, safe, warm and fun. My daughter always comes home with the same kind of experiences that I would provide if I could be with her all day. They go to the park, create the most beautiful art projects and are encouraged through play to grow and explore and develop their little minds. I was very through with my in home daycare search and when I discovered Arta, Nita and Flutra I knew they were the best fit for my family.

This is a great daycare with an awesome staff from top to bottom. They care about the kids…read moreimmensely and teach these kids many things at a young age. The kids and parents that go there are so kind as well. These young kids are getting a great start in life with a wonderful and caring staff as well. I highly recommend this place to start a child on their way to a successful life and career.

Our 2 1/2 year old daughter has been at JCYS Lakeview for almost 6 months. The initial transition…read morefrom home to school was tough for our daughter for the first month, but the teachers Mia and Nilza were sooooo wonderfully patient and caring, we knew she was in good hands. Quickly our daughter warmed up and doesn't want to leave school when we go pick her up. She talks about her school friends at home while reading books. She's proud of the parsley herbs she planted and grew all by herself. All of the teachers are super, and the administration and especially the director Debbie are amazing. At first, we weren't sure about their move to Lincoln Square because we live so close by, but now we are going to follow them up north because we and our daughter love the school so much. See you in Lincoln Square JCYS!

We made the switch for our son to Little Fox Day School about one year ago and it has gone…read moreextremely well. Before that he was at a home day care and, due to us moving to Lincoln Square, the commute was too much. The school is clean and you can tell that they care about the kids that go there. They try to have programs for the kids (including a graduation in the summer and a holiday show) that are well organized. Also, they do a good job with educating kids as our son has learned to count, learned his colors, and learned his ABCs all while at school. Additionally, they have done a tremendous job in reinforcing his potty training. All-in-all, you can tell that the teachers at Little Fox care about the kids and they do a very good job on a day-to-day basis.

We had high hopes for Little Fox Day School and truly appreciated many of the teachers, especially…read morethose in the Rainbow Room, who were wonderful with our boys. Unfortunately, after they transitioned to the next classroom our experience changed. Communication from staff and administration was unclear, and when we raised concerns we dismissed or met with immediate hostility and aggression. One staff member, Vanessa, was particularly difficult to work with. On multiple occasions, she crossed the line by criticizing our parenting choices and giving unsolicited advice based on very outdated approaches to childcare. Our interactions with her were highly unprofessional. One troubling incident was when we brought our child in wearing a size 6 diaper (he usually wears size 4 and that was what was stocked there), and noticed he came home in that same, very wet, size 6 diaper, despite the daily notes indicating two diaper changes. When we raised the issue, staff denied it, asserting that they have never made this kind of mistake ever. This was one of several issues that led to our decision to leave. Prospective families should ask about communication protocols and how administration handles concerns when touring. Of note, the administrator lives in Florida, and is not present. We received one phone call from her that was combative from the start and made the situation worse.

My daughter has attended NPCCP for the past two years and she's had a wonderful experience. They…read morereally do run the school cooperatively, and I love when I get to volunteer in the classroom and see my kid in her element. There are all sorts of holiday parties that caregivers are invited to attend, and the teachers take photos throughout the day so we can share in the memories. It's clear that Ms. Lyndsey and Ms. Jen love their jobs because they treat the kids with a great deal of care, kindness, and good humor. There's a big outdoor play area (and an indoor gym for bad weather) where the kids can run around, and the classroom is really intentionally assembled with lots of sunlight, plants, crafts, toys, books, and kid-sized furniture. They even have child-size bathrooms, which is a small but meaningful detail for newly potty-trained kids. I highly recommend this small but mighty school!

This preschool has been the perfect fit for our family for the past two years. It is a warm,…read morewelcoming community where kids learn through play. All of the preschoolers love Ms Lyndsey and Ms Jen, who really see and appreciate each child and help them to grow socially, emotionally and academically according to their needs. My daughter has thrived here and I'm so glad that this was her first school experience.