As a new mom, there were much guilt that accompanies the role. The biggest of all and a myth IMHO…read moreis that a child thrives best with the mother for its first five years. So it was with a lot of trepidation and questions when I toured childcare facilities around me. With so many by me, and upon the recommendation of neighbors who had lived in the area for a while, The Learning Tree has consistently been the lauded choice. The building was very unassuming, a low-lying ranch nestled between an auto parts place and a furniture store, off a busy street. Inside, while it lacked the fanciness and spaciousness of some facilities, it was clean. It smelled clean (and not in a chemical way), felt clean, looked clean, and continues to be so to this very day. I want my house to be this neat and clean! How do they do it??? I enrolled my child when he was 9 months old, and every day, I continue to marvel at the progress he has made under their care. I honestly can attest that I will not be able to prep him for all the development that he has undergone if he had stayed home with me, or a private caretaker, or an au pair. The teachers and staff are warm, loving, firm, and highly knowledgeable. I have sought them out for advice on numerous occasions. from discipline to teaching/learning. They even helped potty-trained him before he turned 2! Every teacher knows all the children by name, even those whose classes he had not even attended. As I write this during the COVID shelter in place, I am tearing up at the thought that he would not be back with them as this is his last year there. He should be spending fun summers with them, growing even more robustly. I can only take comfort that when this COVID is over, we are still near enough to drop by to visit. Field trips and holiday activities are included in the experience. My son has met Mrs. Claus, the Easter Bunny, fire fighters, librarians. He's been apple picking, visited maple farms, fire stations, libraries, parks. He's had "cooking" lessons. What was enviable among my other parent friends in other suburbs is that my son got an additional enrichment by learning Spanish, which was an option when he turned 4. Plus, at the end of every school year, we received a folder of his progress. That was also unheard of with my friends' children at their daycare. I cannot recommend The Learning Tree enough. I could go on, but I highly suggest you give them a consideration.

I can't say enough good things about the learning tree the staff is amazing and you can tell the…read moreteachers truly love what they do they are all very attentive and I couldn't think of a more safe place to have my babies! I have two children enrolled a two year old and an almost 6 month old they have an app that they update through out the day and I love that I can open it and see pictures of my kids and see what they're up to and the fact that I can message the teachers throughout the day if I need anything gives me such peace of mind

We love Primrose! Our daughter had a nanny until we moved to the suburbs, so I was incredibly…read morenervous about finding the right daycare for her. I toured another, nationally known center nearby and very seriously started to cry. No way was my baby going there! Then, we went to Primrose. The heavens opened and angels began singing! What a difference. Warm, friendly environment, smart and caring teachers, and I cannot say enough about the Director and Assistant Director, Ruth Ann and Kimberly! My little girl just lights up when she sees them! It feels more like a "school" than just a daycare. She's learning things all the time, and we see the progress. Her vocabulary is growing by leaps and bounds (she's 16 months) and she's learning how to play well with others - important for an only child. We are not just Primrose supporters - we are Primrose evangelists!

To Whom it may concern,…read more I would like to let you know that my wife, daughter & I have had the great pleasure of having Primrose School of Algonquin as an addition to our family over the past 6 years. I may be a little biased, being we only have one child and it is the only school she has ever attended. It wasn't baking a cake for my wife and I, (they gave us a 1 in 400,000 of 1% chance of having children). We were building our home in Gilberts, IL tearing out bedrooms as we did not think we would need any more than 2 or 3 most. Obviously, I did not believe my wife when she called me at work telling me she was pregnant. By the big guy upstairs' grace we we're extremely fortunate and over the moon that we had a beautiful healthy baby girl. So here we are April 2012 and now we have beaten the Powerball odds of having a baby. What are 2 type "A", work-a-holic, Gen-X / Millennial hybrids going to do with and whom can we trust with our new most prized possession?!?! Once again, my wife to the rescue and has found Primrose of Algonquin. From the moment I stepped foot in the school, I did not have to look any further as it exceeded anything that I ever had growing up & over the course of the past 6 years has grown to be considered FAMILY in every sense of the word. I won't name them all, as I am too fearful to leave out someone's name, however the owners, directors, teachers & support staff from the very top to the very bottom are some of the most approachable people on the planet. In my observations they have always demonstrated exceptional teaching skills regardless of the class's age group or diversity of learning levels. They always ensure that their students experience success by challenging their abilities to encourage as much growth and development as possible. The students are always treated with great respect from the teachers and staff and has great rapport with them. I knew from the first year walking with them in the town parade that they are great people and care about the kids more than just inside the classroom walls. For me it was great that they are always very real with me. I do want it sugarcoated, just tell me what it is or what had happened so I know how to deal with it appropriately. From the owners Kurt & Laura to the director Ruthann down they are very good at catering to their audience (us the parents). The always willingness to go above and beyond in every aspect of the school I can think of from tech (tadpoles), to up-to-date learning techniques, philanthropic, really I cannot think of an area they did not exceed all expectations! The teachers at the school are not only a great asset to the class, but the school as well. Their presence in the school are respected by all for their many contributions, beyond the regular curriculum, are exemplary. It is without hesitation that I commend them for their contributions to students and education. They are an asset to any school and will surely have a positive effect on any developing mind under their influence. I would recommend the Primrose School of Algonquin as school of the year for the past 6 years running and with a very heavy heart we have to go to first grade. For very selfish reasons I would keep my little girl this size and at this school for the rest of my days if I could. (Feel free to make a K-MBA, but I think that's a long shot & I won't hold my breath). I wanted to pass along my great many thanks & praise what a fantastic school Primrose of Algonquin is. In my opinion, what every school across the nation should be taking notes and looking at as this is what they should be striving to be. I cannot begin to thank the staff for all they have done for us over the years and our little girl I really believe would not be what she is today without them. I hope this helps other parents looking for a great safe place to put their little ones while having to be away from them. Kind regards, Jeremy

We struggled with childcare for the first 2.5 years of our daughter's life and I was grappling with…read morepotentially having to quit my job until we found Goddard. My daughter is 4.5 now and I can't imagine her being anywhere else. From the first interview, everything about Goddard has been wonderful. I remember thinking during the interview it didn't seem possible that the director, Sue, really knew each kid individually like was being shown. I just didn't think a sense of care and community like that was possible given our previous experiences, but over time, I've seen that's just the way they do things here. That level of care is the way here at Goddard. The staff are knowledgeable and kind, and they know most if not all of the students by name whether they are in their class or not. My daughter has cycled through a few classes as she's aged and every single one has been great. She absolutely thrives at Goddard and loves everything about it; it's one of her favorite places to be. She has learned so much in her time here - growing leaps and bounds both intellectually and emotionally. They do so many fun activities and she asks me every morning what fun thing is in store that day - especially in summer! School leadership puts so much thought into fun and adventure for the kids. My daughter is well known, appreciated, safe, and loved, and we couldn't ask for anything more. She comes home every single day excited to tell us about her day, and excited to go back the next. She has one year left before kindergarten, and I'm honestly already heartbroken. If Goddard still offered kindergarten here, we would sign her up in a heartbeat. If we ever have more kids, enrolling them in Goddard will be one of the easiest decisions we'll make.

We brought our 1 year old in for a tour and was told he would be a great fit. I was given the…read morepaperwork to fill out and received a call the next day that the director wanted to talk to us. Before the tour I had spoken to them and told them that my son was in speech therapy. They were aware and said this wouldn't be a problem. When we came in to go through the paperwork the director told me that my son would not do well at their school and that he would need one on one care that they couldn't give, therefore he would "slip through the cracks". After observing him for 5-10 minutes she stated that she believes he is autistic and his mannerisms were all things that a child with autism demonstrates. She went on to give me pamphlets of places for him to get tested and schools for children with autism diagnosis. I let her know that the pediatrician had never once had a concern for autism and that he just had the speech delay. I left crying and embarrassed by the way we were treated. My son now goes to a new school and is thriving. He talks all the time and again has not been diagnosed with autism. I would never recommend this school to anyone. I believe they only want certain children and families who will boost the image of the school.

All parents get scared when having someone watch their kids that are not family or trusted. As new…read moreparents we chose to keep our first son home till he was 2. At 2 years of age we had to make the decision of taking our son to people we didn't know. Almost 4 years later and with a second son enrolled at bode babies we know we made the right choice. All the staff at bode babies treat our kids like family and do everything in their power to make sure our kids are safe and happy. The staff is always in a good mood and happy to see us and our kids. If we ever have questions they either have the answers or gather the information and have an answer for us within the week. Our kids are always happy to go to, as they call it school. I would recommend this daycare to anyone looking for a safe and reliable place for their children.

I love this daycare! They are all very nice and I feel very comfortable every time I drop my son…read moreoff. When I first started taking my son here I was a very anxious and overbearing FTM. They were ok with me coming in to check on him during my breaks. He grew to love his teacher. Every time I bring him in he gives her a big hug and doesn't even mind that I leave. They are the nicest people ever..it feels like family. Want to give a big shout out to Usha and Jennifer! They are AWESOME!

We are so happy with our decision to send our daughter to Magpie! The staff is so caring and our…read moredaughter came home with a smile every day. They're so communicative and supportive during our transitions too. As first time parents sending our child to daycare, we took the utmost comfort in knowing our daughter is in good hands.

We couldn't be happier with the decision to send our daughter here. After having nanny for two…read moreyears, It was a big decision for us to go the daycare route. After a few short months our daughter grew leaps and bounds. There's only one location and the owner is present and actively onsite on a daily basis. This business is her sole focus as oppose to there being multiple locations and a watered down level of service. As a result, the teachers are also amazing. Right when you walk in you'll also immediately feel a difference in the daycare by the skylights, plants, and overall setup which includes a science center.

My 3 children go here and they all love it. They get to socialize and meet new friends and learn…read morenew things.

After moving out to the Algonquin area we had to find a new daycare for my son. Cadence Academy was…read morehighly recommended by a friend of mine and after interviewing other centers the choice was clear! They are above and beyond any other center I spoke to. The communication between the staff and the parents is just a breathe of relief. Even though I'm not with my kids 24/7 I know what's going on in there lives! After having my daughter it was so nice already knowing the perfect daycare to go to! I recommend this place to anyone who needs a daycare they can trust

We had a great experience at Tiny Tots. Our daughter began as a two year old and attended through…read morepreschool. Hadas and the teachers take exceptional care of the kids, and I never once worried for her safety or wellbeing. I saw our daughter bloom in her verbal skills, early literacy, and emotional intelligence. One day, she came home and told me, "It's ok to be mad, but it's not ok to be mean." Imagine if all adults could learn this lesson! She's also told me facts about sea creatures, the Statue of Liberty, and more all after lessons at Tiny Tots. Hadas is an exceptionally strong communicator, and I always felt comfortable raising and resolving any issue. She's so smart and cares deeply about the safety of the children and the quality of the experience for the whole family. There are events for parents to meet each other, and opportunities to read in the classroom. The facility is incredibly clean, and our daughter never experienced a surge of daycare illnesses after joining Tiny Tots. Every Friday, there's a music teacher and challah dough to take home, which made our daughter feel like the week ended with celebration. Finally, I challenge you not to get misty eyed with the graduation ceremony they do, which blew me away with its level of personalization and thoughtfulness. They truly care about the kids, and it comes through in every detail.

Before moving, our kiddo attended Tiny Tots and it was a 5 star experience for our kiddo and…read morefamily. When exploring childcare in 2021, we were overwhelmed with the thought of our kid being outside the home especially during the pandemic. Hadas (and team) truly cared about our kiddo, her warmth and expertise was reassuring when choosing care. The facility was so clean, bright, and welcoming. Our kid learned so much from her teachers, including a lot of Hebrew which we do not speak at home. To this day, our kiddo talks about Hadas and Tiny Tots. We are so grateful for their care!

Betty is wonderful handling groups of children. The variety of activities allows for the attention…read morespan of children in the age range she specializes. Her teaching technique is EFFECTIVE and the children are learning as well as retaining what they have learned through the fun activities she provides.

Betty's enthusiasm is contagious! The kids have such fun and don't even realize they are learning…read more She's a great teacher and passionate about making a difference in the life of a child