Worst ever daycare that I've experienced. Teachers are ignorant. Cold face! They don't hit your…read morechild, but they also don't care about. My heart still hurts whenever thinking of my kid's experience over there.

We have LOVED our 5 years at TGS Oakbrook. I can't believe we are about to leave behind this daily…read morepart of our lives! The people at The Gardner School of Oakbrook Terrace have helped to raise our daughter to be the beautiful, smart, hilarious, creative, sweet little 5-and-a-half-year-old lady she is now. These women have changed her diapers, fed her nutritious meals, played with her, read to her, soothed her, encouraged her, loved her, taught her, shaped her, and helped her grow in every way possible. They've helped me be a better mom (& teacher, too). They've helped my husband in myriad ways as well. The teachers, administrators, and other staff are supportive and caring in all their interactions. The administrators were understanding whenever "life" happened and you needed to bend protocol to make all the things happen, whatever they might be. In our case, when our daughter was an infant, we actually pulled her out of TGS for a 6-month period because she was getting sick so often and so intensely. (Former preemie with low immune system plus she had the stereotypical childhood recurring ear infection.) When we decided we wanted to have her return, TGS welcomed us back with open arms. And...no matter what...every day during high traffic/morning drop-off/evening pick-up times, one of the administrators was there with a smiling face to greet parents and families at the front door. That meant more than it might seem on the surface. First of all, there were plenty of days where I blew into the building in quite a mood from my own long, trying school day with 100+ kids, but after I was greeted by a smiling Ms. Natalie, Ms. Jen, or Ms. Brittany and walked to my daughter's classroom, that interaction had managed to shift my focus to what kind of day my child had. Second, consistency is key with children and at TGS, it's demonstrated even in this area. Third, knowing you can count on that presence at a particular time makes it simple to plan quick verbal check-ins with TGS staff. The teachers were forever gracious about everything, including me dropping off incredibly late in the summer. :-P Enrichment teachers like Coach Janelle helped our daughter explore ballet, gymnastics, and theatre in a friendly, safe environment. We counted on Chef Nicole to prepare and serve tasty, healthy food several times a day every day & she always delivered. Most of all, we knew that daily our daughter's classroom teachers were doing absolutely amazing things, instilling in her a love of learning and an understanding of how school works... Ms. Angelika, Ms. Abbey, Ms. Tameka, Ms. Jessica, Ms. Angela, Ms. Jennifer, Ms. Cassi, Ms. Adriana, Ms. Ann, Ms. Anna, Ms. Lonnisha, Ms. Vanessa, Ms. Elyse: you are forever in our hearts. Beyond everything mentioned above, these women at TGS Oakbrook have always understood who our daughter is. That means they know what she responds well to and what she needs in order to feel safe, loved, & happy. It also means they knew what gaps needed to be filled and what she needed to work on. So at TGS, she has learned soooo much about how to be brave, to write, to play with friends (or to play alone when she's not feeling it!), to wash your hands at all the right times, to listen when others speak, ... Because of TGS Oakbrook and the women who work there, my daughter will walk into kindergarten at our neighborhood school the most prepared she could possibly be. And for that, we are forever grateful.

This is a great facility it's a new has a lot of features and conveniences. My kids enjoy playing…read moreoutdoors And it's very safe and guarded. I really have no problems getting in and out of the facility and parking and they provide very good service

Our infant son started at KA in November 2019 and we feel comfortable leaving him in their care…read more The facility is sparkling clean and they sanitize toys daily. The curriculum is impressive but the most important thing for our 8 month old is that the staff is nurturing. They give him so much love and it is clear he loves being there! The 'Ladybug Room' teachers are delightful and he lights up when he sees them. Dawn and Kristen are hands on and you can feel the love when you walk in the door. It stinks that I can't be with my son all day, every day, but I never question his safety and security when he is in KA's care. Highly recomend KA of OBT!

Both of my children attend The Gardner School at Yorktown and my husband and I could not be more…read morethrilled with the attention, care, kindness and all around nurturing this school has given to them. The staff is unbelievable and they go above and beyond to make sure we are informed on a day to day basis on the progress of our children. On another note, the activities that are available to the kids are super fun and it is great to see the growth, and confidence that comes with that. I love this school and recommend them highly without any reservation. Angelika, Natalie and Stephanie are amazing! Tell them I sent you!

After trying several daycare solutions, we came across TGS Yorktown just before they opened. I…read morespoke with Kerry, the Executive Director, who was incredibly welcoming from our first conversation. The warm environment and beautiful facility made the decision to sign up our son very easy. Our son was one of the very first students at TGS Yorktown nearly one year ago and started in the infant classroom. The staff has always been extremely communicative, caring and understanding. The updates and photos throughout the day allow us to rest assured knowing our child is in a wonderful and fun learning environment. As he transitioned to eating solids, gained more independence in his motor skills, and began talking, the teaching staff has consistently provided incredible care and paid close attention to his developmental milestones. I think back to our decision to send our little one to daycare, how stressful and anxiety-inducing it can be as a first time parent, especially during a pandemic, and smile because I now cannot imagine our life without the amazing staff at TGS Yorktown!

If I could give Diana more than five stars, I would…read more Diana has cared for my two sons (ages 2 and 4), and she has created such special memories with them that they still ask when they can go back to "Diana's house." Every time we drive by, they excitedly wave out the window and yell, "Hi, Diana!" That alone speaks volumes about the love and care they've received. From day one, Diana made me feel completely at ease. Before her, I had never sent my children outside our home for daycare, so this was a huge leap of faith for our family. After meeting her and seeing her interact with my boys during a trial playdate, I knew they were in wonderful hands. I have never once felt nervous leaving them with her. Diana goes above and beyond in every way. She is an excellent communicator, keeps a daily journal of the children's activities for parents to read, and regularly sends home printed photos that have become treasured keepsakes for our family. She is consistently upbeat, patient, and brings so much positivity into her home each day. What makes Diana truly exceptional is that she doesn't simply supervise children - she genuinely engages with them. She thoughtfully plans activities, encourages learning through play, and creates an environment where the children build meaningful friendships and a true sense of community. My boys absolutely flourished in her care. I also deeply appreciate how responsible and attentive she is. During bad weather or power outages, she always reached out to check in with parents and keep us informed about how the children were doing. That level of care and professionalism meant so much to us. Our family's needs have changed now that our boys are starting school, but choosing to leave Diana has been bittersweet. We are incredibly grateful for everything she has done for our family, and if we ever need childcare again, she will be the very first person we call. Thank you, Diana, for loving our boys so well. We couldn't have asked for a better daycare provider.

We have worked with Diana for 4 years now but we are now ending our journey as our youngest now…read morestarts kindergarten. She has been very reliable, easy to work with and has always taken great care of our children. Finding a daycare isn't the easiest thing to do but we took comfort our kids were in good hands. Her prices were very reasonable and hours were on target for what we needed. I would recommend reaching out to Diana if your in need of daycare!

creme de la creme Westmont is nothing but amazing!! my kids have been coming here for almost 3…read moreyears in the summer camp program and creme prep (4 year old) and I've never had nothing but an amazing experience. all the teachers are so friendly and truly care for the kids! the directors have great communication with parents when something is going on and that is something I really appreciate. highly recommend this school!!

This review pertains to a period of time, pre-pandemic, when my son attended Crème de la Crème in…read moreWestmont. Be warned - my son nearly died as a result. If it weren't for the life support he received during the week he spent in a pediatric ICU, he would have died. We didn't know what we were doing in terms of picking out a daycare. There were several baby swings and chairs in the infant room at Crème de la Crème, which should have been a major "no go" sign, but we did not know. There was only one teacher assigned to the infant room. Another "no go" sign, but we did not know. We really liked that teacher, though, and let's face it - all of the other daycares had wait lists of ~6-12 months. Crème de la Crème had no waitlist - we thought we were in luck (although that is not how it panned out), so we signed him up for Crème de la Crème. The problem is that each day, in the mid-afternoon, all babies in the infant room were moved into a "catch all" room with ALL OF THE OTHER KIDS (possibly including kids in the after-school program - I am not sure about that, though - might have been only the daycare kids). So our son caught RSV, norovirus, enterovirus, and maybe a few other things ALL AT ONCE. That is too much for a 6-month old to handle and he would have died were it not for the excellent pediatric ICU in Naperville. He still wheezes and we need to have albuterol on hand at all times. The doctors predict that the resulting lung damage will last for many years. We obviously did not send him back to Crème de la Crème when he got out of the hospital. All of this occurred years ago, before the pandemic, and it could be that Crème de la Crème no longer puts the infants into the "catch all" room. Please dig into this with Crème de la Crème before sending an infant there. More to consider: We never spoke of Crème de la Crème with that child. When I was pregnant with our second, I asked our first if there was anything we did during his first years that he liked and we should be sure to do with our second child. He said, "No" - gotta love kids.... I then asked him if there was anything we did wrong that we should be sure not to do again. He said, emphatically, "Do not send him to that school where they just put you in a chair all day!" His experience at Crème de la Crème was so bad that he remembered it years later, even though he attended only from 4-6 months of age. Later I came across a picture of him (in a chair, of course) at Crème de la Crème. I showed it to him. He confirmed that it was the "bad" school, and asked why the "big kids who would run by and kick him" were not in the photo. We did know that something was wrong while the child was attending Crème de la Crème. Each day, he was dead behind the eyes when we picked him up. It took about an hour of interacting with him for him to start communicating with us again (by smiling, etc. - he typically had a ready smile at that age). We were already trying to get him into a different daycare when he fell ill. This is a much-delayed PSA. I should have written it years ago, but I really did not want to relive it. I don't want other babies to suffer, though, so here it is. My son's experience was not due to a single teacher, or even a group of teachers, who might have been replaced since then. It happened because the infants were thrown into a room with all the other kids mid-afternoon, to stay until picked up - as late as 6:30 pm. That is hours and hours of exposure to illness and abuse from the older kids, evidently with inadequate supervision. Edited to add: I appreciate the response from Crème de la Crème. I will call when I have the time to do so. My husband and I have very time-consuming jobs, hence the need for daycare. I also need to build up the mental strength to withstand another psychological re-living of the near death of our first child at 6 months of age. Writing the above review was traumatic enough. I swear that it is all true, that I have provided in the review all of the information that seems to be pertinent (other than perhaps the name of the teacher in the infant room at the time, but I do not believe that she was the direct cause of any of the negative experiences detailed in the review), and that my only nexus with Crème de la Crème was the ~2 months that my son was enrolled there.

Elmhurst Premier is an exceptional center with amazing teachers and features a top notch playground…read morethat is eco-friendly! The location is right in the center of downtown Elmhurst which makes it a safe area for the children to be in & I'm proud to work with a great team! Stop in today to say hello as we have open enrollments

Elmhurst Premier is truly high quality childcare. All of the teachers are qualified and caring…read morepeople, wanting nothing but best for all the babies/children in their care!

This daycare started enrolling students and taking non refundable deposits before they even had a…read morelicensing inspection date. They told us the start date was early fall, when they failed to meet the licensing requirements they pushed the anticipated start date to April 2024. This business took advantage of the trusted guidepost name and the trust of their customers with no accountability on their end.

This was our first experience with school/daycare, and our children absolutely love it! We feel…read morevery confident with the care that they are receiving there.

My 22 month old son started going here part time in May. This was his first ever daycare. He…read moretransitioned wonderfully. He started full time in June and loves it so much he never wants to leave when I come to pick him up LOL. I looked at MANY daycare's before I chose this one. I love that the kids play outside often and had a great outdoor play area. I also loved how they have an indoor motor skills room for rainy or cold days. They are always doing activities with the kids and my son has already learned so much! He already can recognize colors, attempts to count and sing his ABC's. The teachers are all wonderful I have never had a bad experience with any of them. I feel totally comfortable leaving my child here and my next son coming Nov. will be coming here as well.

From the owner: The Lily Garden Child Care Center provides full-time and part-time,…read more year-round child care to children of all abilities. We serve children, six weeks through six years of age, in a nurturing environment where they learn and grow together. Located in Villa Park, the Lily Garden is an outstanding child care center where children reach and surpass developmental and social milestones through a literacy and play-based curriculum. Our mission is to foster independence, compassion, knowledge and respect for all children. We are committed to providing an environment where all families are valued, supported and encouraged.

I have absolutely none of that mom guilt sending my son here! My son is in the infant room and I…read morehave had no regrets going back to work. He LOVES it at Pioneer. The teachers there are wonderful and so caring and it really shows with the kids. I came in at lunch to nurse my son for a while when he first went back and I would see him before he could see me and he was SO happy. The teachers there spend lots of time with the kids and really encourage a lot of activities. We looked at a lot of places and what stood out to us is that this place really encourages kids to be kids and to learn through play. A lot of the other places were structured and while that can be a good thing in small doses, I was the one going back to work and not my son. I also LOVE the fact that there isn't much technology there. If you check it out you will see that the teachers are playing with the kids or interacting with them, not on an iPad to send the hourly updates. Kids are encouraged to play and imagine for activities and it really shows when you walk around because the kids are all having fun and playing but all are very respectful. Even my parents mentioned how happy the kids all were and how much fun they were having when they picked up my son. I also like how it is independent. Decisions can be made without red tape. Miss Jeannine and Miss Nancy have always been so responsive and encouraging. I love that I can talk to them and they are always warm and welcoming. They also know every single child and parent there. I've gone to them for advice or to ask how things are going and they always have time for me. You just can't get that at many other places. It also works well for the bigger kids because they can organize fun activities for the kids and don't have to clear it with corporate in NJ or TX or wherever. The activities they do are so fun for the kids and so rewarding. To anyone looking for a daycare I cannot recommend this place enough. Take a tour and pay attention to the teachers and how much they care. Watch them as they play and interact with the kids. That's what sold us when I looked at it and they have exceeded my expectations. It is scary to think about sending your baby to daycare, but it makes it a lot easier to know you are handing him over to people that care for your guy or girl and they will be having fun with friends.

a little bias cause I worked here one summer but it's a good place to take your kids, the teachers…read moreenjoy what they do and there are a variety of activies for the children. when I worked there they brought in a moon bounce and had an animal expert come in and the kids got to pet and learn about different animals.

I want to introduce you to a new business that recently opened in Plainfield, Illinois. Lighthouse…read moreAcademy is a quality childcare center, and the third of their centers to open in Illinois. Lighthouse Academy is a quality day care center because of its cleanliness, structured curriculum, and nurturing caregivers. I would highly recommend them to families or caregivers looking for a highly educational program for their children. Lighthouse Academy is a quality day care center ran by a wonderful director and filled with enthusiastic and nurturing caregivers. The center is accredited by The National Association for the Education for Young Children (NAEYC) and The Department of Child and Family Services (DCFS). They believe in the highest-level of education to help children learn and grow. The teachers are highly trained in CPR and First Aid. If they are not certified upon being hired, the center offers classes for them to become certified. Lighthouse Academy is a curriculum-based center, which means they follow guidelines while teaching their children, making sure there is structure in their day. Lighthouse Academy focuses on the development of each child intellectually, emotionally, socially, and physically. By focusing on all four of those areas, they are helping build the "whole child". The center is known for its cleanliness and they uphold themselves to a high standard of being extremely clean. They clean the entire building at the end of every day. Each teacher is in charge of their own classrooms, and making sure that all toys and materials are bleached at the end of every day. It is very obvious when you walk into the building of this center that it is very clean and well taken care of. Finding a day care center that is right for your children is important. Early childhood is such an important time in life, and finding quality care can be hard to come across. It is important to find a center that has the same beliefs and philosophies as your own, and by observing centers you can learn which is the best fit for your child. I highly recommend families and caregivers learn more about Lighthouse Academy. I hope that by writing this review I will convince people to visit Lighthouse Academy so they can see for their selves how wonderful of a place it is.

My son started here at 4 months, and we love it. The infant teachers are great, and my little guy…read moreloves them. It's always fresh and clean, and most importantly, my guy loves being there! My only complaint is that some of the front office staff seem catty.