This place has a wonderful play area and a lot of space…read more However, I found out that the care givers/teachers were not very happy working here. The administrators also play a lot of politics with parents. I had to move my daughter out of this facility as they do not take care of colored children properly. That was my experience between 2012-2013. They can do much better if the management can take the prejudice out of their mind !!

Both of my daughters go to One Hope United - Wilmette, and we love it! Everyone is friendly,…read morecaring, and very knowledgeable about young children and their needs. The center has great communication and has many activities to promote a feeling of community. Teachers chat with you daily about activities and always take the time to answer any questions you might have. My oldest is excited every morning to go to the center and my infant daughter always smiles, laughs, and walks right to the teachers the moment we get into her classroom, so I know she enjoys it, too. I agree with the earlier review about the outdoor play area. The center has a great setup for outdoor play for all different ages, and the children are able to enjoy the outdoors frequently in all seasons. My oldest will be leaving the center to go to kindergarten soon, and she frequently talks about how she is going to miss it so much. I highly recommend One Hope United - Wilmette!

This is both a child care center and a coordinating facility for a network of home-based providers…read more The facility looks very clean, and the staff were friendly. I did not use the facility, though because came here to coordinate the payment of my home provider when I was a teen mom. They had a program to subsidize care, which I really appreciated when I was finishing high school.

I opened Meyer's Daycare in Spring Grove, IL, because I adore children and love to watch them grow,…read morelearn and have fun. It is a great privilege to have the opportunity to open a business doing what I love. I believe that education and fun should go hand-in-hand to help children develop a positive association with learning at an early stage. I address the unique needs of children through a combination of physical and mental activities. We have two "play rooms". One is for the little ones with blocks, age appropriate toys, chalkboard and a big train table. The other room is for older children to escape from the babies and do homework or (if parents allow) video games or TV. Your child's schedule includes playing outside, we have a great play-set on an acre of land, arts and crafts, all different kinds of toys and blocks, and being taught about the importance of respect and responsibility. We rarely watch TV, other than a kids learning musical DVD. We will also have fun listening to music, dancing and learning nursery rhymes. Every full-time child will be provided with an age-appropriate workbook or coloring book to help with learning. For after school daycare, your child will be assisted with doing his or her homework.

I moved with my husband and 18 month old from TN to IL for my husband's job in June of 2015 and we…read morehad no friends or family within hours of us and I had to return to work....so finding the right person to take care of my daughter was top priority! After placing an ad, Teri had reached out to me and we had talked on the phone and met at her home and she met my daughter and did an interview and she was perfect for us!! She is very reasonable in her pricing and tries to be flexible in her schedule so that she is accommodating to yours! She has great programs for all the kids at their specific ages and they are always doing some sort of activity. It's incredible to see how much energy, patience and love for each child she has!! We would still be there if my husband's job didn't transfer us again. I HIGHLY recommend Teri and Meyer's Daycare! My daughter absolutely loves her and so do we!!

!!ATTENTION ALL SKOKIE PARENTS!! Please keep your children away from this daycare by any means…read morenecessary! Look for other daycare alternatives. This place is a public safety hazard. In less than 2 months my son contracted 3 diseases/viruses: (1) HFM (Hand, Foot & Mouth), (2) Strep Throat and (3) recently RSV. They do a terrible job of properly communicating and reporting children with illnesses. I believe they underreport the number of illnesses that occur. They have zero standards for cleanliness and hygiene. Their standards are so low, they make a Motel 6 look like a Ritz-Carlton. Not to mention, the beds these poor children sleep on look like military field gurney stretchers dating back to the Gulf War. When I picked up my son during lunch hour there was a foul smell of spoiled rotten food. It smelled like a forgotten dumpster. I'd rather walkthrough the streets of Manhattan on garbage day and the streets of Tenderloin in San Francisco. They even forgot to change his clothes after lunchtime and gave him to me with food all over him. I had to clean and change him in the car before I put him in the car seat. It's next door to a very sketchy "CASH ONLY" salon & spa business.

We had a great experience sending our now 2-year-old son to Mosaic. He became very attached to his…read moreteachers (and they, him), he had blossoming friendships, and his language skills developed far quicker than with his nanny. In addition to the standard baseline requirements (safety, hygiene, friendliness), we were looking for a place that would offer diversity. Mosiac delivered in spades - staff and students came from varied cultural, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds. Erum, the Director, is amazing at communicating expectations to the parent community and responding to individual parent's needs. Thank you, Mosaic team, for making our life easier by knowing our son is well taken care of!

It's cheaper in the area for a reason. I say cheaper because daycare is not cheap! Compared to…read moreother daycares in the area this was the cheapest I found, and at the time it met our needs. But my child's learning, growth and livelihood as made me change my mind. I'll pay more for peace of mind. Not even when during the registration process that I had to sign off that the facility informed me that they had done their yearly bug spraying, i kept on signing the paperwork. At least they told me they have bugs and took care of them right? No, wait until summer when your child doesn't want to wash their hands in one of the sinks due to ants/bugs going all around it. The highlight of the month is pajama day at this school. No field trips, dance/music class, foreign language...none. The carpet is cleaned yearly, but its very dirty and old. The toys and the play area in the back is very dated as well. The building needs an revamp/update.' My child has allergies and her nose was running year round being in this facility - this has change with the move to her new school. Another reason for pulling my child out was the fact that she would come home and ask me to watch TV show that she had never seen in our home. When I would ask her where she found out about this show, she would state from the phone from one of the teachers. Meaning after awhile, Frozen or Mickey Mouse Playhouse is taking care of my child. The final straw for me was with the food that my child was fed. One day in the stores, my child pointed to ramen noodles and called it chicken noodle soup. I was not understanding why she would do so - upon further probing, she informed me that ramen packets were served in her school and was called Chicken Noodle soup at school. I immediately called and spoke to one of the directors who confirmed this to be so. She informed me that yes they use Ramen Noodles packets, however that don't use the full flavor packets when making it and also add vegetables. I pulled my child out within the next week. I must say that some of the teachers are the highlight and saving grace of this school, as the directors were never really there. With the tools they were provided, the teachers tried (i still don't appreciate the watching of tv on phones). Even when I came earlier than 4 to pick up my child, the few times i did I saw them maybe twice. I can say for the 2 years we were at the school I only saw the two directors may 5 times. My child is now at Children's Land, which just opened literally down the street from One Leap Ahead. Prior to starting my child at One Leap, I was interested in getting her into this school based on the education programs, field trips, menu and cleanliness of the facility - however there was no opening in their Wheeling location. I am so happy that a new site opened right by us. It has been such a great move for our family!

This facility only fell on our radar through word of mouth referral of a phenomenal teacher. The…read morecenter is quietly tucked away just off the noisy hustle of Lake and Milwaukee Avenues. What we found after touring was an entire team of fabulous teachers at One Leap Ahead (OLA). After touring numerous facilities prior to making a decision we decided to go with OLA. In truth I can't say that we saw something wrong in the way the other centers were operated. Many of the sites were newer with more modern amenities. However, what we discovered with OLA set them apart from the others which helped make our choice easier. Our assessment was rooted firmly in the quality of care our child would receive. This is EXACTLY what we found at this site. The first telltale for me in the quality of the program and care was the number of professional families that are educators and in the health care field like myself. The teachers at this center are long-term employees; even assistants have a lengthy history with OLA. The owners and Directors are all former teachers at the center. This all translated to me as a love for the job they perform and it resonates in the way it's operated. Everyone in the facility is CPR certified including the Chef! The teachers are regularly in-serviced and educated in their field. Families supply "community" supplies once a year, keeping tuition competitively low for the area. Most of the items are easily picked up on a Costco or Target run. I have never been asked for another dollar outside of registration and regular tuition. Yet I've received countless projects including, photos, tie-dyed tees and the like throughout the year. No surprise fees! The teachers get even the tiniest fingers and toes involved in art and sensory discovery. I really appreciate the stream of activities to keep my little guy busy and the detailed notes I receive at the end of each day. The teachers keep parents informed on each little milestone reached on their watch; a true blessing for a working mother. They are able to seamlessly accommodate the individual needs of each child yet keep the group intact. While teachers have assigned classrooms they are all cross-trained in the rituals of other age-groups. They have the teamwork-thing down! There is indescribable warmth in this center you feel the moment you walk into the front door. I did not smell soiled nappies or hear background noise of constant crying. I'm not saying that the children don't cry but the frequency and duration are short lived. Children are a priority at OLA and their emotional needs are addressed accordingly. It's comforting to be able to leave your little one with a team of professionals and rest easy knowing he is not only in capable hands but in loving ones as well!

While we were of course nervous as new parents leaving our 7 month old daughter for the first time,…read morethe staff at Learning Tree Algonquin are incredibly caring and attentive and our worries quickly disappeared. Our daughter loves coming to daycare each day, and we're so glad we are a part of the Learning Tree family. We are also very grateful that they were able to accommodate us for part time daycare (3 days/week) while other centers would have required we find another family on our own to cover the other 2 days. Can't recommend them enough!

The staff at The Learning Tree are caring and responsive. All four of my children have spent time…read morethere over many years, from infancy through preschool. The preschool program is great preparation for kindergarten. The building is clean and well-maintained. I recommend The Learning Tree!

Are you looking for a preschool for your little one? LOOK NO FURTHER! Just register, you won't…read moreregret it. I researched all the local preschools from Barrington to Crystal Lake and St Barnabas was the best decision I could have made for my son. Immediately I felt at ease when talking with the director Kathy. She spent a lot of time talking with me and answering my questions (first timer with a lot). She was more than happy to show me around the school as well (it was summer time and they were closed). My son has febrile seizures so I also needed to put him someplace where I felt comfortable but also where they felt comfortable having a child there that this could possibly occur on their watch (lucky not to date). This was the place that made me feel most comfortable with his seizure disorder! My son is now in his second year of preschool and my youngest is already registered for next year to start in the 3T's program. It makes me so happy to see how my son looks forward to going to school each day. He has learned SO MUCH! He constantly comes home singing or telling me something that he's learned that day and it amazes me! But I love St Barnabas for the culture. The school environment is SO LOVING! It's like dropping him off with family. I know each time I leave he is in great hands. The staff have worked together for years and you can tell they all love what they do! What more could you want for in a preschool? This is the one! I know some have asked about the religious aspect in the school. Even if your NOT religious it's OK to still have your child attend preschool here. Religion is not forced upon you there. Yes it's faith based and my son can now tell me about Jesus and say prayers. It's not excessive. He tells me more about the months of the year and the days of the week.

Hands down the best preschool in the area! I felt like my daughter was in such great hands every…read moretime I dropped her off. She loved having Miss Lauren as her teacher. I can't stress how great Kathy, Chris and everyone there is. They make you feel like family. I can't recommend them enough!!!

The teachers are wonderful! If you are looking for a place to send your child for a few hours a day…read morethat gives your child social interaction as well as learning, then this is a great place to go to. Is is also very affordable. The teachers make my child feel welcome everyday. If I wasn't going back to work in the fall, I'd send my children here again.