I highly recommended Sylvan Learning Center of Skokie to any parent looking for quality academic…read moresupport for their child. All the tutors are patient, knowledgeable, and truly care about their students' success. Many thanks to Mr. Anthony and Mr. Patrick for their support this school year! My son's Math grade has improved significantly, and his confidence has grown.

Sylvan is a wonderful place to bring your child whether they need help in school or you just want…read moreto keep them on par. All the staff members are professional. They are experienced. They are not just doing this as a part time gig to make some extra money. They have been working in this field for several years and know how to best help the children they work with to achieve their goals.The director of this program is wonderful. She will put in that extra effort to welcome families to the center and find out how the program can help each family meet their individual needs!

If you want your kids to ENJOY learning, Miss Marissa is the way to go! She makes learning fun and…read moreenjoyable for kids. Not only she she fun, she is thoughtful, helpful and very involved. My kids and I have nothing but amazing things to say about her. My son was her student for 2 years though the pandemic and he still was able to learn and achieve amazing test scores. You won't regret working with Miss Marissa!

Ms. Marissa is absolutely incredible. I had the honor of working with her in the classroom and she…read moreis one of the best teachers I have ever known. Organization A+, Curriculum planning A+, Relationship building A+, Behavior management A+....she's a ROCK STAR of a teacher. Marissa has been tutoring one of my 6th grade students and the amount of growth in his reading comprehension and also grade level math has been absolutely magnificent. Book her now while she still has time. I would highly, highly recommend to anyone who is looking to help their child achieve higher academically.

An update after my son has attended the Skokie Mathnasium location for last 2 years. He went from…read morea struggling math student in the lower level of his class, with MAP test scores in the 40th percentile, to near the top of his class with test scores above 85th percentile. He now does his math homework on his own without tears or ripping up of papers, and is a lot more confident in general in his academic abilities. We're very grateful for the support that Mathnasium has provided and highly recommend this center to any parent whose child is struggling with math.

Center was extremely flexible with schedule changes. My two boys have been at this center for 4…read moreyears and have grown and stayed ahead as a result. Absolutely recommend this center to kids who need extra support or enrichment!

I can honestly say that I had the BEST experience with ABC Preschool. My daughter started attending…read moreonce she turned 4. I was able to drop her off on my way to work at 7 AM and be able to pick her up right after until 5:30. They worked so well with my schedule and all at the same time getting my daughter the best education as well as preparing her for the next step in her young life as a Kindergartener. Not only do they help them with their education, but they help them develop safe independent self-caring skills. They also offered so many fun and amazing seasonal activities which my daughter enjoyed so much. They are open all year long (excluding holidays/special occasions) which is amazing. They do private and action for children if needed. It's a small class which I LOVE since it gives them the opportunity to be able to focus on each individual child and their specific needs. My daughter has progressed so much since attending ABC Preschool. She was able to learn how to write her full name and be able to write/recognize her letters and numbers. I am very PRO about my children speaking both English and Spanish and with them being bilingual has benefitted her to stick to both of those languages. They also offered so many fun and amazing seasonal activities which my daughter enjoyed so much. They offered breakfast, lunch, and snacks. My daughter loved telling me about the dish of the day and how much she always enjoyed the food. They really cared for my child as if it was their own and that's what I LOVED the most about this school. Miss Diana and Miss Melanie were our second family. Thank you to them for everything they have done for my daughter and I. Highly recommend in signing up your child at this amazing school.

I cannot recommend ABC Preschool enough. They really made sure that my son is as prepared as can be…read morefor kindergarten. He's come a long way with handwriting, identifying letters, shapes, numbers, colors, etc. This is a great environment for children. I felt as if my child was in the best care possible. Ms. Diana and Ms. Melanie truly went above and beyond. My only regret is not starting my child sooner!

Skokie Montessori School has been such a gift to our family. Our son started at SMS at age 2.5…read moreafter a rough start at a different program, and we have been so impressed at how smoothly he adapted to the environment here. The care the teachers put into creating and maintaining a peaceful and orderly atmosphere has made all the difference for him. It has been clear from the start that Ms. Jackie, Ms. Adela, and Ms. Kit are incredibly invested in their students and the quality of the program. Our son quickly developed trust in the environment and the adults in the building, and as a result has been able to come out of his shell and find much joy and engagement in the classroom - on the weekends he even asks to go to school! We have watched our son's ability to concentrate deeply, recognize boundaries, and engage in positive social interactions take a big leap since he started attending SMS. At home, he practices many of the independent skills that are reinforced in the classroom: hanging up his clothes and materials, clearing his place at the table, taking initiative to clean up after spills, etc. We consider ourselves so lucky to have found this school and can't recommend it enough.

This school has been instrumental in the development of our kids. For those unfamiliar with the…read moreMontessori way like we were, we are now firm believers that this philosophy has set our children up for success in more ways than just in the classroom. Montessori emphasizes independence and order in a nurturing environment, which is especially essential during ages 2-5 years old. This particular school has a toddler classroom (2-3 year olds), 2 preschool classrooms (3-6 year olds), and an elementary classroom (6-12 year olds). Montessori mixes age groups so the child has the opportunity to be both a student and "teacher" to their peers. This is a unique opportunity unavailable at other daycares, preschools, or public schools. We felt it has challenged our children above their "grade level" by being able to see what older children are doing, and one of the main reasons why they are thriving. It also taught them how to help others in need. One of the misconceptions about Montessori is that children won't be well rounded if they only do what interests them; however, SMS ensures they're exposed to various materials in the classroom. Basically, the teacher caters each student's curriculum differently, while also teaching lessons in small groups. For 3-6 year olds and elementary, there's a progress report at the end of the school year on focus areas like personal development, motor development, work skills, math, language, art, practical life, sensorial, etc. For the toddlers, they are "playing" while learning at the same time. Each Montessori work/material serves a purpose! There are also two parent/teacher conferences each year available for all students. SMS is a small school with a clean, calm, family-feel environment. A hot daily lunch is included in tuition, but they also allow lunch brought from home if your child has a restrictive diet. Their current hours are 7:30 - 5:30, and the pricing differs. The staff is accessible via email and phone, and you can personally speak to the teachers at the end of the day. They do not have an app for pictures or that tracks everything your child does in a day, but the positive side is that the teacher is paying more attention to your child instead of being on a device. Also, they follow a school calendar year (2-week winter break, 1-week spring break, etc), which also allows time for the teachers to get well-deserved breaks as well. In the several years we've been with the school, there have been zero teacher turnover in the main teachers! We toured 5 different daycares, and SMS was the least chaotic, cleanest, and the teachers were the happiest, most patient, and nurturing. Overall, we have nothing but praise for SMS and the teachers!

My son had a good time at this school. The work was challenging, and they allow many kids the…read moreopportunity to take gifted classes. Teachers are obviously well trained and the parent community is nice - no one has to feel left out.

Organized, Intentional, Educational and Loving…read more All 3 of our kids have attended (or are currently attending) the Montessori Children's House of Park Ridge. We continue to see the value of Asineta's program as our kids come home calm, happy and proud of the work they've completed that day at school. Her Montessori School is pristine and organized. Everything has a place and everything has a purpose. She is intentional with her program to helps build kids independence, confidence and curiosity. Her school is a great introduction to learning. It gives our kids the foundation to be successful, respectful, life long learners. Asineta is loving and cares deeply about the kids. Our kids walk happily into school every morning. We're so lucky to have found her school and to have her in our lives.

Neti's school is so loving, and the teachers are passionate about the kids in their care. Our kids…read morehave gone through this school for the past five years and continue to go there. They have thrived! It's very calm, peaceful, playful, and centered on them feeling safe and loved while learning.

Carrie worked with our son in grades 1-2. He was having difficulty reading in school, especially…read morefor comprehension. He was frustrated and he did his best to avoid schoolwork, esp work that had reading in it. Carrie was a godsend - not only did she have fantastic strategies to get him to improve in his abilities, but she was able to make him actually enjoy reading. That she was able to transform our son - from a poor reader with a bad attitude to a young person who actually enjoys reading - is a testament to her abilities as a teacher.

I can't say enough about how great Carrie Andalman is as a teacher/ coach/mentor. She has a passion…read morefor teaching ,a connection to her students and a sense of fun that works together to create an environment that truly motivates. She worked with both my children years ago and they have grown up to have a love of learning and a passion for reading