We had a great experience with Caterpillar Care. When touring the facility, it was extremely organized and clean. We felt very comfortable sending our daughter there knowing she would be safe and well taken care of read more

We enrolled our little one at 5 months and loved the space, administrative team, and application used to communicate with caregivers called bright wheel. We would have loved to have a video feed of the space but there were issues with wifi bandwidth that prevented that. We ultimately decided to go with at-home care to get more attention for our child due to their unique needs, but would recommend this to a family looking for options in the area. The staff was very helpful in helping us during every aspect of the process read more

Our daughter had a good experience with Caterpillar Daycare. Their flexibility and diplomacy made it easy for us to manage Aila's short-term care without any hassle. We had to switch to home care due to our childs needs. The care service was exceptional, ensuring my daughter felt comfortable and well-supported throughout her time there. The staff's dedication and thoughtful approach truly stood out. I recommend Caterpillar Daycare for anyone seeking reliable and compassionate care for their little ones. read more

I recently visited Caterpillar and met with Kristina who was very warm welcoming and knowledgeable. She took time to explain everything without making me feel rushed and was willing to answer all my questions. Kristina is a sweetheart! I really enjoyed the space. It has warm colors, small class sizes and an amazing tree that is eye catching when you first walk through the door. The toddler space is really inviting, clean and it seems that the children would be stimulated throughout the day. They have an outdoor play space onsite which is really nice. I like that Caterpillar Care has food catered from Whole Foods. I got the feeling that they truly cared about your child and it would be a partnership if your child was at their facility. Though I've decided to enroll my child in another center that's closer to my job, I would have felt very comfortable leaving my son at this facility. read more

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I can't say enough about this daycare! We had our son there from 6 months old until he was 2.5. We moved him a bit before 3 as I am pregnant and due with a second right around his 3rd birthday and didn't want too many changes for him at one time. After seeing what other daycares are like I can honestly say that the love and care he received while at Caterpillar is incomparable. I wish we could have kept him there longer. The leadership (Diana, Kristina & Liz) are so incredible and were there for every question we had and helped us through each transition as he grew there and at home. His teacher Ana is so absolutely amazing, we have been gone a month and my son still talks and asks about her daily. We were so lucky to have found Caterpillar and hope we can find a new spot for him that will be as good of a fit as Caterpillar was! Thank you again ladies! read more

Since the first day our daughter attended Caterpillar Care, almost two years ago, it has been like a second home for her. The teachers and staff are so welcoming and you can tell they truly cared for her as much as she cared for them. It was amazing to see the excitement our daughter would have walking into the center and seeing her teachers, running up to them to give out morning hugs. I love that the Caterpillar Care centers are smaller and more hands on, with only 5 kids in our daughters 1-2 year old group, she was able to bond with her teachers and other children. We were beyond impressed with the learning curriculum Caterpillar Care provides for all levels of children from infant to toddler, making sure they are learning something new every day. The communication provided by Caterpillar Care is also top notch. They would respond almost immediately to texts/calls as well as reach out directly with any questions or concerns. We have been so happy with Caterpillar Care and are genuinely sad to be leaving such a wonderful place. Caterpillar Care has set a very high standard and it will be difficult for other centers to compare. read more

We had a wonderful experience here. Our daughter attended from 11 mo- 21 mo and we are sad to be leaving. We are so happy with the growth we've seen in our daughter, the communication from her teachers, the engaging activities and themes each week and the love and attention that is given to the children. We noticed the teachers were happy and seemed to truly enjoy what they were doing. If we weren't leaving Chicago, we would definitely have stayed longer. We are so thankful for the experience at caterpillar care read more

My daughter started at Caterpillar Care in September and we have been beyond thrilled with our choice. As a first time parent the pressure of selecting the right daycare became even more daunting during a pandemic. We chose Caterpillar because we instantly felt welcomed and at ease with the precautions they were taking. It's been 6 months and my daughter loves her teachers and I can tell they genuinely care for her too. It is a small daycare (about 16ish kids across 3 classes) so it very much feels like a family. Even in the infant room they are intentional with their curriculum and activities every week - the sensory projects are a real hit with our daughter. Our experience has been incredible because of the staff and teachers. They are attentive, great communicators and truly work with you to ensure the best for your child. Ms. Kristina was thoughtful and patient with all of our questions when we got started. Ms. Erica's morning greetings start the day off right but it's truly Ms. Stephanie, her main teacher, who solidified our choice. Her and Ms. Jessica are great, incredibly engaged and always have a smile on their face (superwomen). read more

My daughter has attended CC from the age of 3 months until recently when she graduated for Pre-K. We love the location, the beautiful center and mostly the amazing staff. Ana has been our daughters teacher, but really she has been like our extended family. She always gives us advice on potty training and dealing with toddler tantrums. She is truly a gem of a teacher. I love that we get a syllabus in advance so we know the lesson plan for each week. They truly care about the kids...and as a first time mom I didn't hesitate in dropping my daughter off. I wish we could have continued with them. In my daughter's new school, the director has already expressed how smart and advanced she is for her age, and honestly it's due to Ana's hard work. It has been very hard to find a preschool for our daughter that has the services we have now grown accustomed to, but we are happy we were there for as long as we could have been... read more

We joined the Caterpillar family when our little girl was 4 months old (she just turned 2) and we absolutely adore it here, it is a rare gem in the daycare community in my opinion. It is actually our 2nd daycare - we spent a month at another daycare and it broke my heart to bring our daughter there every day. It was uninviting and the staff just didn't have the compassion or interest that we hoped for. They had a webcam and I watched way more than I should of as our daughter sat in a bouncer the majority of the day while someone bounced her with their foot and then occasionally held her and she seemed to get little to no stimulation and most days she looked like she'd definitely been crying. All that to say I was ecstatic when we got the email that Caterpillar had an opening. Just viewing their website and seeing the picture of the original caterpillars over my maternity leave, my gut told me this was somewhere special. And from the moment we met Miss Diana and set foot in the center for our tour, I knew this was where our little girl was meant to be. Her first day they sent us pictures of her smiling and her first week we got her first art project, neither of which happened at our first center. There is so much love, as I tell people they treat our girl the closest you could possibly get to family. She has spent most of her time here with Miss Liz & Miss Yesenia and they're both beyond incredible. Our daughter is so excited to go to school and based upon the recaps/photos we receive each day you can tell she loves it and is so happy. In addition to it being a loving and fun environment, the staff works together to develop such a creative curriculum and our daughter has learned so much there both from an educational and a social standpoint. She has a handful of good friends to include her bestie that started the same week with her and it is beyond heartwarming to see good friendships being developed at such a young age. They cater lunch in and have a good diversity which I feel like that and eating with friends helped our daughter eat a variety of solids much quicker than our nephews her age. I feel like I could honestly go on and on and it is hard to recall everything that was important to us when we first looked for a daycare but coming to Caterpillar was the best decision we made for our daughter's care. I cannot tell you how priceless it is to know that she's so loved and cared for and happy each day and that she gains tremendously by being there in ways that I or a nanny could never give her at home from the creative learning to terrific friends and everything in between. I could not recommend Caterpillar any more highly to parent(s) looking for care for their little one! read more

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Caterpillar Care has been amazing. Our son has been enrolled there since mid May and he's had such a great experience thus far. The staff is extremely communicative, flexible and genuinely loves spending time with our child. HUGE plus is that you don't have to lug bottles to/from everyday and they'll keep them onsite. Also, they have an outdoor playground at their facility which we know our son loves. Thank you CC team. We appreciate being able to trust and count on all of you read more

Our son loves Caterpillar Care. It is such a welcoming day care and they have even an outdoor playground. Besides the beautiful facility, the real key asset is the Caterpillar team. They do an outstanding job, our son feels home there. read more

We have been at Caterpillar Care since our little one was three months old, so just over a year. We absolutely love it. It's clean, welcoming and caters lunch, but I feel like that's standard (or should be). What sets CC apart are the wonderful and loving teachers, the excellent curriculum and the accessibility of the owner and director to answer questions, make us feel comfortable and make sure we are more than satisfied with the care our baby is receiving. It is the hardest thing in the world to leave your infant and go back to work; the only thing that made it bearable was knowing that the teachers at CC love and care for my baby almost as much as I do. You cannot put a price on that peace of mind. I wholeheartedly recommend this daycare and cannot say enough nice things about it and the excellent staff. read more

We absolutely adore Caterpillar Care! A few things we love about it: - Small class - it isn't a big daycare where your child is lost in the mix or where they have to switch rooms/teachers every few months. Our son gets lots of one-on-one attention - Flexible/responsive - Our son has a few extra needs due to his eczema and food allergies and the staff has been amazing at accommodating/looking out for him. Whether its special supplements, extra lotion or double checking his meals to ensure they are safe for him to eat, they have his safety and care always in mind. - Food - I love that they get catered, cooked meals from Whole Foods! When your toddler is young you can get in a rut with food but I feel better knowing that their palates are expanding with new and nutritious food! WF has a great vegan menu that my dairy/egg allergic son gobbles up! read more

As an IT consultant, I am thoroughly impressed by Caterpillar Care's sophisticated business approach and the imagination that built their center. I worked closely with the company to design their IT infrastructure, and every element of the business that I was exposed to was truly a spectacle. read more

Our son has been at CC since be turned 1 (1.5 years). It is truly his home away from home and we know that he loved and well taken care of there. He loves his teachers and we often use them for babysitting on the weekends. They do a lot of activities and I feel like at two and half he is learning and developing so much every day. The facility is great. The outdoor space is perfect for the kids to get some fresh air and exercise. read more

CC is our daughters home away from home. Our daughter has been attending CC since she was 6 months old. Everyday that we drop her off we know that she is safe and loved! All of the staff at Caterpillar are exceptionally loving and nurturing towards all of the children. The facility is beautiful and we love the enclosed outdoor play space they have built. CC also takes great care to make sure all of the kids are well kept, clean and healthy. We are very grateful that we have found a place we know our daughter loves spending time at and we can feel content knowing she is always happy! read more

My daughter has been at Caterpillar Care for almost a full year now, starting when she was 3 months old. I don't know how to put into words how amazing this center has been for us. The owner Diana is so loving, energetic, and passionate with the babies, and that carries through out the entire experience. My daughter LOVES this place and each of the amazing teachers love her back, when we pull up in the morning she actually starts clapping in the car. It is the most comforting feeling as a parent to drop off a baby who is happy and excited every day, and happy when we pick her up. Each teacher is so sweet and sends me text pictures of what she is up to during the day, as well as a full report when we leave. On top of this they also cater whole foods lunches for toddlers, have music programs, sensory activities, and story time each day as well as themes each week centered around developmental skills. As you can probably see I couldn't recommend Caterpillar Care more!! read more

We just started at Caterpillar Care with our 4 month old. We love it! Everyone who works there has been great. They all seem to really enjoy working with kids. Our son has started to form a bond with Tatianna. The daily reports and photos make me feel like he's in good hands. I definitely recommend this place. read more

My daughter, who is almost three, has been going to Caterpillar Care since she was 2 months old and it is truly a second home for her. The staff is warm and welcoming to the children and I am shocked at how much my daughter has learned in 3 years. Every week the teachers focus on a specific color, letter, and theme. They are so creative with their art projects and methods for teaching the little ones about the exciting world around them. My daughter knows her ABC's and numbers and has a solid understanding of concepts. It's a school and a family all in one. I'm so glad my daughter has grown up here! read more

We've had our daughter at Caterpillar Care for almost a year and a half and the experience has been absolutely wonderful. The owner, Diana, treats every child as her own and has selected well-qualified, patient, caring staff members as well. They've been extremely flexible with us and go the extra mile with things like fun holiday presents and toddler catering from Whole Foods (I wish I ate so well)! read more

My child has been at Caterpillar Care for over a year, and we couldn't be happier with our choice. The facilities are always super inviting, calm, clean, and engaging for the kids. They send out a daily email which details everything my child did during the day, including awesome photos. And if they are extra special photos the girls sometimes personally text them to us. It really comes down to the staff. Starting with Miss Diana, the owner, Kristina, and Miss Brittany who my son just adores, everyone is professional and extremely kind and loving to all the kiddos. We even use one of the girls as our go to for nights out or weekends when we are in need of a sitter. They really treat all the kids as if they are their own. Most importantly, our child has always been excited to go Caterpillar Care and is comfortable with everyone there. It is going to break our heart when we move and have to find a new place. read more