I have my girls attend here and they love it. They especially love Ms. Shannon the new director…read more When she took the role she made lots of changes for the better and so many improvements to the center. She is a great leader and easy to talk to. She puts parents and families needs first and is welcoming to new ideas and concerns. She does a fantastic job as new director!

Shannon is a great addition as the new director of our daycare, and her many years of expertise in…read morethe early childhood education industry is noticed and appreciated. In the few months she has been with Kiddie Academy, she has made strides in bettering the center that include changes to the menu, and ensuring we have quality teachers for the kids attending. What sets her apart is her hardworking nature and genuine willingness to listen. From our own experience, parents can bring any concern, big or small, directly to her, and she gives you her full and undivided attention. She does her best to work with you and your family on whatever the matter may be. Above all, you can truly tell that she cares about every child. I only hope as time goes by that she continues to be supported and that she can continue to use her experience to progress the center as a whole

Beautiful building , seemed clean, cameras where you can see your kid (live), security key pad,…read moredecent outdoor space, but staff did not seem well trained or personable. My son attended in the summer a couple days a week. Upon pick up it was always negative remarks from the lead teacher, "he wants to stand behind his chair during snack time" I asked if he was eating...yes. Did he make a mess....no. Then during nap time he moved around too much. Never a positive remarks. We drive past it daily and my son still comments about how he never wants to go back. There are a lot of options in the area,

If I had a choice, I wouldn't even give them a star. They are very unprofessional. They had me go…read morefor a tour, and they did not tell me that the spot was no longer available. They did not even apologize for having me go there for nothing. The assistant director said she did not do anything wrong.

Love this school! My children attended for 4 years and we loved every one of them. We're so sad to…read morehave no more kids attending! The teachers are caring, supportive, while also guiding learning in all aspects. Both my kids were more than ready for Kindergarten after attending Primrose!

Primrose is our son's home away from home. He is excited to go there after school and has been…read morethere for two years. I cannot say enough about this school and the teachers. They truly care about all of the children.

Really kind folks that work here! My son is thrilled to go to preschool each day, and is…read moreconsistently happy when I pick him up. They have also handled the Covid pandemic with professionalism and grace, taking all necessary precautions. I highly recommend!!

My 4.5 year son has been attending LCP for about 4 months now after we relocated to this area. Our…read moreexperience with the school has been nothing short of amazing. My son has some development delays and the teachers have shown him/us unconditional support with any of his needs. We also love seeing his excitement at drop-off and how much fun he is having when we pick him up. I'm so grateful that we found and chose this school

Hosanna! Preschool has been the best choice I've made since starting our education journey with our…read moredaughter. I did my research on our area preschools (9+ schools) and ultimately decided to have Hosanna! as our preschool for many reasons. The school classrooms are large, filled with fun toys, treehouses, and interactive play. The teachers are the most loving and caring and truly know my daughter and let her personality shine. The director makes sure you know everything that is going on and the communication between parents and teachers is comforting. The preschool offers many activities for parents to join throughout the year, which have been very special moments. The outside playground is well kept and continues to grow with new activities added, like this year's Mud Kitchen! There is also a large indoor gym for when it's raining or too cold. The cost is average for the Elgin area and worth every penny! Our (almost) two years of preschool have been so enjoyable and my daughter has grown academically as well as socially/emotionally. She has made close friends and families have become close as well. Highly recommend you check out Hosanna! Preschool for your kiddos, you won't regret it!

Would rate it zero stars if I could, Director Mandy is horrible and should not be working with…read morechildren. She had a court order between my ex and I and would deliberately go against it. Doing things like calling my daughters father when somebody I approve to pick her up, literally just to inform him that I didn't pick her up from school on my scheduled time- but would allow her father and his approved list pick her up whenever they wanted including my parenting time early from school with no information to me. Allowed ex, and girlfriend to sign up for Parent teacher conference and did not inform me. Multiple conversations with the school telling them what was happening and asking them to give me communication about my daughters schooling and refusing to. I understand that it's not a preschool job to deal with parents, not getting along, but when they go out of their way to inform one parent about everything, the other parent is doing it seems very sketchy and untrustworthy. Not to mention they are aware that my ex was in serious Rehab for serious drug problem had had multiple order protections taken out on him, so I might be a difficult person, but I'm dealing with a lot from here at the preschool than nothing but make his abuse worse and enable him. As mentioned, the person who did all the shady things, was Mandy, the Director of the preschool

Highly recommended...a Pastor for the St. Charles, IL community…read more I respect this man and know he is a true blue follower of Jesus.

We don't attend this church, but we do attend their monthly community dinner since its near to our…read morehouse. We've really appreciated having a night off from buying and cooking food and have been able to make neighborhood connections. The volunteers clearly love what this night and I love that students in the community serve us. For the most part the food is tasty. The community dinner is the 4th Tuesday of the month from 5-7pm.

I still tell everyone who asks about local child care that The Goddard School in St. Charles is not…read morea daycare, rather a school. I cannot say enough good things about the staff at Goddard and the impact they have made on not only my life, but my son's as well. The entire staff are caring, compassionate, and true educators/nurturers. The program they have in place to assist with developing learning and language is unmatched in our opinion! Our Son continues to learn so much daily and frequently does not want to leave when we come to pick him up as there are so many fun things for the kids to experience (crafts, various toys, activities, etc). The Teachers are wonderful and genuinely excited to see the kids each day! Also, Ms. Deb, the chef, is wonderful and it always smells delicious when she is cooking for the children! Thank you to everyone at The Goddard School St. Charles you're doing a wonderful job and have made many families immensely comfortable and happy.

I strongly and unequivocally disagree with the statement provided by the school. As a parent, my…read moreconcern is not only valid but supported by the seriousness of what occurred. This matter was significant enough to warrant involvement from DCFS, and a formal case was opened and documented as a violation. That alone directly contradicts any attempt to minimize or dismiss the situation. The claim that there is a "zero-tolerance policy" and that all children are consistently kept in a safe and nurturing environment does not align with my child's experience or the outcome of the investigation. Policies are only meaningful when they are properly enforced, and in this instance, there was a clear failure to uphold the standards that are being publicly promoted. I find it deeply concerning that the response avoids accountability and instead attempts to deflect by not addressing key details. As a parent, I trusted this facility with my child's safety, and that trust was compromised. The fact that this resulted in a documented DCFS violation speaks for itself. I am sharing this not to engage in conflict, but to ensure transparency and to emphasize that this situation was real, serious, and formally recognized by the appropriate authorities. Parents deserve full honesty when it comes to the safety and well-being of their children. CITATION- 407100A3 & 407100A10

Have been sending our 1 year old here since he was 3 months old. Masuma fosters a very loving and…read morefun environment for these little ones, treating them like her own. Every single week, our son learns something from going here. He absolutely loves her, and the other kids. When we drop him off, he gives her a huge smile and holds his arms out to her - never ever has he been upset when we've dropped him off to her - this is a HUGE relief for this full-time working mom. Just a heads up, she loves these kids like a grandma and feels bad when they don't all get to eat the same treats at lunch. So make sure to be clear with her on any foods you don't want your little one having just yet.

From the owner: Our goal at Little Minds Montessori Childcare is to educate and nurture the whole child. We combine…read morehands-on activities and balanced play with an emphasis on Montessori child-development philosophies to encourage creativity, self-expression, and a love for learning! We strive to help all children grow socially and academically in an comfortable environment that focuses on personal attention. We keep the ratio at 1-5 children per teacher. We accept children ranging from age infant to kindergarten. Full-time and part-time programs are available. Breakfast, lunch and snacks are included.

Oh Primrose- where to even begin? I will start with my biggest regret- not having my children…read moreenrolled here sooner. This is a school. This is not a glorified daycare. This is absolutely an environment that fosters learning, growth, creativity, and critical thinking skills. Our oldest child went through the private Kindergarten at Primrose and the impact this singular decision will have on his future far exceeds anything we could have hoped for. He got more than a foundation at Primrose- he got a solid education and a skillset that will have a lifelong influence. Upon graduating from the Primrose private kindergarten program, he went on to public school where he is in their kindergarten (we didn't want to push him ahead to 1st grade as we wanted the transition to elementary school to be easier on him). We have learned that he is not at a kindergarten reading level- he is at a SECOND GRADE reading level! Not only that, but we have been informed that of the 10 children that graduated from Primrose last year (either from the pre-K or Kindergarten program) and then went on to attend our same public elementary school, ALL TEN children are above grade level for reading. They are advanced enough that they are having to be pulled from their regular classroom reading time to work with a teacher that can teach them phonics/reading at the level these children are already at. There are only 2 non-Primrose children in their elementary school that are also being pulled for advanced phonics/reading skills. Furthermore, we have been informed that our son is also advanced in his math skills, and he will be pulled from his regular kindergarten math coursework to focus on more challenging math curriculum that more closely meet him where his skills lie. Now I would LOVE to take credit for his achievements. I would love to tell you that mom and dad taught him all that he knows. But that would be dishonest of me. We owe all of this development to Primrose- to the curriculum that they employ, to the safe and nurturing environment that they provide, and especially to the teachers and staff that work day and night to give these children a head start in life. I cannot say enough positive things about our experience at Primrose- they go above and beyond for their students and the community in everyway possible. THANK YOU PRIMROSE!

My daughter has been attending Primrose South Elgin for 7 years. The owners and staff here are…read moreabsolutely amazing and always act with integrity. As a parent I feel confident dropping my daughter off here every morning and feel lucky to have been able to have her here for so long. They have a wonderful curriculum for younger children and a great summer camp program.