The owner is incredibly kind and interactive with the kids. You can tell she understands how they…read moreplay and she provides a space where they can be kids. Really grateful I found this location and got to meet the owner. It's refreshing to meet someone who truly enjoys kids and puts their all into their work.

This was great spot for kids in the Lakeview area. $30 day pass but you can shop and come back and…read moreeven bring food here. This is a spot that's great for families wanting a break or play dates. The place is calming and friendly staff.

Our 2 year old started at Kids' Work last year after we switched from another local center. Our…read moreprevious daycare was fine--our son was safe and cared for, but we felt he wasn't getting enough mental stimulation, and our interactions with staff were inconsistent. Once we started at Kids' Work, we realized what we'd been missing. The staff is incredible. Every person we've met has been friendly, enthusiastic, and genuinely seems happy to be there. You can tell management supports their team because the teachers never seem stressed or burned out. It's comforting to know that positive energy trickles down to the kids too. Our son is always so excited to see his teachers and classmates. Every one of his teachers has been warm and knowledgeable--the kind of people who truly love working with children. Leidy, Dina, and Desire were wonderful in the infant room, and he absolutely adores his current toddler teachers, Sydney, Monica, and Ana. He talks about them constantly. We get consistent, clear communication from his teachers about everything that happens in the classroom. They sincerely celebrate milestones with us, and whenever we face challenges, they are quick to ask questions, troubleshoot, and share tips as appropriate. The curriculum is excellent. Music and Spanish teachers come into the classroom weekly, and every day is full of creative projects and plenty of outside time. The facilities are always clean, organized, and filled with high-quality toys. The admin team has also been incredibly helpful whenever we've had questions or concerns. For example, when we were worried about our son's transition to the toddler room, Lindsey took time to reassure us and share resources to make sure he was ready. Their advice was spot on--he thrived in the new environment immediately. Last but absolutely not least, the level of organization at Kids' Work is impressive. Everything from sick policies to daily classroom schedules is well thought out, clearly communicated, and consistent. Nothing slips through the cracks with this team--and everyone is safer, healthier, and more sane because of it. We feel lucky to have found this place. It's not the cheapest option, but if you're looking for a daycare that genuinely goes the extra mile, this is the one.

We sent our little 7 month old to Kids' Work with great trepidation, as any new parent would…read more However, we would have been a lot more nervous had Kids' Work not proactively prepared us for what to expect and do, from the very beginning. As a result, we went to Kids' Work and never looked back. The place really feels like one big family. The environment is clean and welcoming (cleaner than any other daycare we visited), every teacher and administrator knows our son's name (impressive!), we get frequent updates on the daily activities, and most important of all, our son loves it there! The bonds he created with his infant room teachers are so heartwarming to watch. The teachers go above and beyond every day to make the parents' lives easier, and those little things matter, a lot. I would recommend Kids' Work to anyone looking for a wonderful place for their child to grow and learn!

Harmony has become our favorite play school. We have gotten to know Ginny and Maddie, and…read moreappreciate their efforts at creating a learning environment that is also fun, clean and safe for the toddler sessions. My son is part of the two days/week session, and it seems to be the right fit for us. We tried one day/week, as well as three days/week, but found the 2days/week session was enough for our 1 year old. You have options to create a schedule for your child, which is magnificent! Harmony is Montessori-based, so you will not find any commercialized cartoons or music here. They do have a music box with kid-oriented classical music on cards the children tend to play with (somewhat like the Tonies box). They have books and reading nooks in different spaces, toy stations throughout, and the kids tend to go and come as they please. There are group reading and singing/playing opportunities for the children, but mostly it is open play. My son enjoys seeing his friends here every week, and I think this is the best part of Harmony. There is a sense of community, with the majority of the children being locals. We are grateful for Harmony play school!

So surprised there aren't any reviews here yet! Harmony Learning Center is just brilliant!!…read moreMiss Ginny is an absolute wonderful and passionate woman who opened up a perfect play haven for young kids and their caretakers to be together. Everything is Montessori focused so no worries on screens or commercial characters de-focusing your children from meaningful play and socialization. I love the coffee/office space area for grown-ups to get some work done, even if it is just to read a quiet book or check some emails. What I love most though is their schedule/roster of events. Beyond just work and play, they offer tutoring and after school care, which is a unicorn of a find in the city. The place is so clean and well cared for, there's a consistent theme/vibe that's so welcoming. Will 100% be back and be spreading the word!

This place is a gem! Knowledgeable and engaging guides lead children through building. My son loved…read morehis week at bitspace, and I loved the opportunity for him to build with tools and technology.

We have been very happy with KCC. The teachers are the best - kind, caring, hardworking,…read moreprofessional, organized, knowledgeable, communicative. I could go on and on with how much and why we love them. The center director manages everyone and everything beautifully. We fully trust the staff & director and feel like we are truly part of the KCC family.

Our daughter was in the Butterfly room with Ms. Andrea and just THRIVED at KCC. She loved going to…read moreschool so so much. We are moving out of state, otherwise we would've kept her at KCC until preK. It is such an incredible, nurturing environment and the teachers are just wonderful. Our daughter is not even 3.5 and she can basically read! We love love love KCC and couldn't recommend it enough!

The kids classes are so well curated and every artist gets a finished piece! My oldest just started…read morethe wheel throwing class after dozens of hand building classes and she loves both so much. What a treat to have such a wonderful studio that provides such a genuine art experience with ceramics. Highly recommended.

Terrific place that does such a great job with kids parties and classes. Owners are super nice and…read moreresponsive.

New Einstein's Academy Ravenswood has been a wonderful fit for our children. We were nervous to…read moresend them to daycare and were selective in finding a good fit. NEA has been wonderful! Everyone is caring and attentive to the children, from the site director to the classroom teachers. The curriculum is well thought out, and you can tell the staff care about the children and their roles. Our children have made many friends and enjoy going to school. I definitely recommend NEA!

We were rookies investigating daycare for the first time. We decided on NEA based on the…read morefacilities, class size, price point, warmness of staff, and reviews online. We were honestly nervous about sending our son for the first day but NEA was amazing about preparing both our son and us for this transition in life. Since then, it has been one of the most amazing services we have ever experienced in life. Our son has thrived tremendously and we have seen so much growth in him. He loves his teachers and will frequently talk about them when he gets home. He is so excited every morning to get ready for school. Even during challenging times like sickness or death in the family, NEA has always been accommodating and supportive. We highly recommend checking out NEA.

I love the concept of the Music Playhouse of Chicago. I love music and wasn't sure how to expose my…read moredaughter to it since I don't want to force her into Suzuki strings or something, and the Wiggleworms program at Old Town School appears to be geared toward slightly older babies (mine is just two months). In the newsletter for Family Picnic there was an advertisement for the fall term of The Music Class for Babies, which is led by an employee of Music Playhouse at various locations. I was a bit on the fence about going (why is everything for babies/small children in the early hours of the morning--have some sympathy for those of us who aren't early birds!). Luckily Family Picnic is only a few blocks away and I'm so glad went. At this weeks' session there were two other families in attendance and the children ranged from two to six months. This particular class is geared toward children aged 0 to 18 months. It was led by Miss Juliet, who had a variety songs to sing; rhythmic patterns to explore; as well as shakers, sticks, and scarves to dance and play with. We did activities whilst standing and sitting, including various songs and dances. It was great fun and my little one seemed to enjoy it as well. After leaving, we signed up for two more drop-in sessions; though the term is 10 weeks long, I unfortunately have to return to work in a couple weeks so I won't be able to attend a Friday morning class. I wish they had late afternoon or weekend sessions so that we could participate more often. The only negative thing I have to say is that the class took place sitting on the floor or standing. I am not the most limber and I was able to get up and down but it was really uncomfortable for me, both sitting on the floor and trying to get up from it (and I'm not sure how it would work if there were many more people there). I didn't really feel as though I had the option to sit on a chair as opposed to the floor. I'm not sure how it would work for someone who, unlike me, truly cannot sit on the floor for whatever reason, so I'm not sure if it's fully accessible.

Love, love, LOVE Ms. Erin!…read more We've been taking our son to Ms. Erin's classes on Saturday mornings and he loves the songs. Classes have been outdoors at Tuco and Blondie and they are socially distanced. Ms. Erin provides instruments or seating if you forget yours. Everything is cleaned before and after you use it. I would highly recommend the music classes for littles who love movement and singing.