My child has been going to Dreamer for several months now and I cannot recommend this place enough…read more My child is so excited to go and has a smile on his face when we pull up. The teachers are attentive and the curriculum is more than I expected from a daycare. A huge plus is the homemade food for their lunches. I'm so glad this place was recommended to us.

Dreamers daycare and the teachers are phenomenal. My daughter has been attending for almost a year…read more She started in the under 2 year olds group and moved up to the 2-3 year olds class at beginning 2024. Not only were her teachers in both classrooms amazing in helping her grow, they were truly instrumental in her transitioning smoothly to a big sister at home. She has learned so much in the classroom but also immensely increased her social skills and having fun with friends! One thing I really love about Dreamers is, the other childcare professionals, not just my child's direct teachers, all know her by name and clearly love and care for her. We are starting new baby in the infant room next year and are not nervous (although bittersweet) in leaving her in the capable hands of Dreamers.

Mersiha has been an amazing addition to our family! My daughter has been with her since she was 4…read moremonths. This was my first baby and I was apprehensive about daycare; however, I went through a lot of nannies due to scheduling conflicts. When I went to Mersiha, you could tell she had a love for children and what she did for a living AND carried around a planner to set up dates far out in advance. I love how organized she is and how she interacts with kids. As a pediatric nurse with no family in the area, it was a God send to have Mersiha's family daycare around the corner. She was flexible with my crazy 12 hour shifts. She is very reliable and I have never had issues with having the coverage that I needed. Her prices are very reasonable for the area. Her attention to detail is amazing and she was even willing to support all of my first mom needs. We had an app and she would chart to appease my neurotic nursing nature. She helped me with getting Rhiley on a schedule and would alert me to any issues that were present with our little one. It's amazing how she keeps track of it all. I loved how much fun I could tell Rhiley had from spending a full day with Mersiha and the other kids. You could tell how much they both loved each other. And I loved how big of a smile Rhiley and Mersiha had when they would both see each in the morning or evening. My heart is broken that we are having to relocate but hopefully this is a see you later and not a goodbye. We miss her already and wish that we could take her with us! I highly recommend Mersiha's Family Daycare for any childcare needs that you have in the Bay Area. She is literally THE BEST!

I don't know how Mersiha does it! She's an incredible caretaker and is consistently sweet and…read morehappy. We were nervous about sending our daughter to daycare at the age of 2 months, but after we met Mersiha, our fears went away. She is very experienced with infants and she proved to be a great communicator, giving us daily updates on what she ate, how she slept, etc. We've been going to Mersiha's daycare for two years now, and when my daughter gives Mersiha hugs each day, I am reminded how truly lucky we are to have Mersiha in our lives. She's such an important part of our family and we love her so much.

We couldn't be happier with Sugar Plum Preschool! From day one, our child has absolutely loved it…read more The environment strikes the perfect balance between work and play, it's clear the teachers understand how to make learning fun and engaging.The curriculum is thoughtfully designed, and the staff genuinely care about each child's development.

My son has been going to Sugar Plum Tree for 3 years and it has been the one constant since we…read moremoved to Park Ridge. We can rely on them to care, teach and provide him many learning experiences so he can become an independent little boy, ready for kindergarten. They helped him learn to talk more with wonderful songs, colors and shapes in Acorns, drink out of an open top cup, potty training & clean up after himself (lunch and toys) in Sprouts, learn all his letters, numbers, writing, follow direction, independence and more in Discovery and Koala classes. Each classroom has an appropriate teacher-student ratio with colorful, private rooms each with their own personality. And during the pandemic, they have kept each child and staff member safe with their rules to protect and keep the mask mandate since the kids are too young to vaccinate. Mrs. Waters and his pre-K teachers have supported our son in most his special ed needs by allowing his private therapists to come to the school. He gets SLP & OT sessions in per week while aligning with his teachers to work with his therapists which help him transition from therapy back to gym or class time. This has been such a big help to know he is getting many of his needs met. Thank you Mrs. Waters, Lynn, Brittany and all his teachers for your help, support, learning and life skills for our son throughout these years!!!

We have taken our child to Peace Montessori for more than a year and will continue doing so for the…read moreforeseeable future. Noorjahan cultivates a safe environment where our child continually develops new skills while in a Montessori environment. One of our favorite aspects of Peace Montessori is the low child to teacher ratio; we know our child is able to receive more one on one attention than in other facilities we researched. Not only does Noorjahan create a learning environment in her home, but upon request, she has also provided resources for us as parents. It is apparent Noorjahan cares for the general well being of our child even when not in her direct care. Due to our faith in Noorjahan, we have, and will continue to, refer her to anyone we know looking for a high quality childcare facility.

Noor (the principal owner) watched both of our kids (3 year old and one year old) and I have only…read morepositive things to say about the experience. We were extremely worried as we started in the middle of COVID, but Noor calmed our fears with her cautious and caring nature. She always had activities lined up for them and both kids were learning at a rapid rate. When we compared our kids to others the same age it was clear they were further ahead because of Noor.

Brought my infant and ended up pulling her out within 3 weeks of being there and ended up needing…read moreto quit my job because there were no other openings for infants in nearby daycares and we don't have family nearby to help out. They over-promised in the tour and under-delivered. They told us they would have someone watching the infants sleeping at all times, and I never saw anyone in that area of the room. Also, they let babies cry without helping them and the teachers don't know developmental milestones and do developmentally inappropriate activities with infants. The teachers ask you for heads up before you arrive, and I quickly realized why the one time I didn't give a heads up. They were neglecting my 3 month old daughter. The director, Amber, defends the staff who spends lots of time on their phones rather than caring for the infants. Beware of bringing your infants to this place.

Poor communication, high turnover, classrooms constantly out of ratio. The Regional Director does…read morelead. Our child was without a Lead Teacher for three months and we were told every few weeks they were going to have someone new join. They never did. It put the children's development at risk.

As a first time parent, I was nervous sending my little one to daycare. However, the teachers here…read morehave been incredibly supportive and attentive to my daughter. The kangaroo teachers have been above and beyond awesome in communicating any concerns and/or praises for my daughter. I would highly recommend any parent who needs to send their child to daycare to look at Children's Campus!

As a longtime community member and parent at this daycare for over a decade, I want to share my…read morepersonal experience. When new ownership took over, the transition felt rushed and didn't seem to consider the children's emotional well-being or developmental needs. Communication with families was unclear and inconsistent, leaving many of us feeling misled. One early concern was the food provided. My child often came home hungry, with very small portions served--one lunch was just a few noodles along with other portions that are not adequate to make a lunch filling or nutritious. Other parents and staff shared similar concerns about inadequate and inconsistent meals. It was only after these issues became public that some improvements were made, which felt reactive rather than proactive. There has been significant staff turnover. A beloved teacher/director/and absolute heart and soul of the school, who served for decades was let go abruptly without explanation, and since then, several other teachers have resigned. These children were with her every day while parents worked. She provided stability, love, comfort, and an environment that helped them learn while making it fun. The current leadership rarely seems present in classrooms and doesn't appear connected with families. When concerns are raised, responses can feel dismissive or defensive. Tuition has increased, but some services have been cut back. Weekly field trips are less frequent, and the pre-K curriculum has shifted to being mostly play-based. This change feels like financial priorities are outweighing children's developmental needs. Another difficult situation was the sudden removal of another beloved teacher on a Monday during naptime! There were just weeks left before the end of school and she had been nurturing the children all year and preparing them for kindergarten. The new leadership did this with short notice, over the app, while many of us were at work, panicking. Many of these kids have also been with her since they were babies. This caused confusion and distress among the kids, many of whom struggled to understand why yet another trusted adult was gone without proper closure. I've consulted child psychology professionals, who emphasized that transitions like this must be handled with care and sensitivity. Sadly, that did not happen here. This is my personal account based on what I've witnessed and heard. I hope families feel empowered to ask questions and advocate for their children, who deserve a safe and nurturing environment that respects their emotional, physical, and developmental needs.

My child has gone to Children's Land for the last four and a half years and we couldn't be more…read morepleased. The teachers are absolutely wonderful, the food is spectacular (my daughter would constantly rave about the food), and the environment itself is VERY clean and child friendly. In addition, the curriculum is great! They provide group instruction that is fun and easy for the children to pick up and they also provide individualized and small group instruction for children who are at a different pace. They attend to each child and take notice of what they know and don't know and provide instruction based on that. Children's Land definitely prepared my daughter for school. She went to kindergarden being able to read, write, and her math skills were certainly more advanced than at the kindergarden level. Other great assets to the childcare is that they teach music, dance, art, Russian, and Spanish! Overall, our experiences at Children's Land have been great!

3 years after my son Tomas graduated from Children Land I have the greatest respect to all…read moreteachers! The best place to go if you have 2 yrs or older kid ( they didn't accept kids under 2 at that time).

I first met Adriana in the winter of 2021 when I was new to Park Ridge and…read morepregnant with our twins. I had exported a list of infant daycare providers from the DCFS site and was working my way down the list. When I set up a tour with Adriana I immediately thought - this is it! She was so calm and caring and had many examples of children staying in her care for years and families staying with the center for new siblings. When I returned to work at 3 months Daycare Children's World became an extension of our family. My children took their first steps and said their first words there. Adriana has been in the childcare field for over 10 years and as a first time mom I trust her to help me make the best decisions for my family. I leaned on her for guidance on introducing solids, tips on tummy time, and to communicate back my children's interests and strengths while in her care. She and her center play a critical role in the development of my children. Full time childcare for infants options are limited, let alone two spots, and even when you find it many times it comes with long waitlists and unaffordable costs. Adriana worked with my family to ensure that the spots were available at the end of my maternity leave so that I did not need to take additional unpaid leave and also not lose out on career growth and opportunities. Adriana and her center are an integral part of my family and the wider Park Ridge community. I gladly recommend her to future families.

I would recommend Daycare Children's World in Park Ridge to any family looking for a safe, loving…read morechildcare center for their baby or young child. The teachers are warm and friendly, and teach the children through imaginative play, music, art, sensory exploration, and games. The environment is developmentally appropriate and stimulating, including an outdoor play area. My daughter grew in her confidence, independence, social skills, and early academic skills during her time at Daycare Children's World. As an elementary school teacher, I know how important these early years of development are, and I am grateful to Adriana, the owner/director, for creating this wonderful environment for the children in our community.

We have been sending our 4 1/2 and 2 yr old since they were 2 and 1 year old respectively. Teachers…read morehave been very patience with my son who require therapy, and accommodated with our need of having therapist coming to the center. They have kind and loving teachers who both of my kids loves. The teachers update the app which keep you inform about our two kids, and able to communicate with the teachers that way also help us to understand what's going on. We see both of our kids learn and grow with their classmates and teacher. We are glad and thankful we found SCC.

I enrolled my son at Swift in November 2012, one month before he turned 3. The staff was extremely…read morewelcoming and helped to make his transition (and mine) as easy as it could be for his first day care experience. I really value that this is a family-run facility. Everyone who works there that I've encountered makes the school a warm environment for my son during the day, from the director to the teachers to the kitchen and cleaning staff. He's now in the preschool program for 3-4 year olds & he loves it. The teachers are very well-qualified and have the patience of saints. The daily reports are a great reference for me when I pick him up, so I can better understand how he spent his day and what lessons they covered from one day or week to the next. Since he started there in November, I can see his self-confidence growing and his social development and conceptual skills have increased tremendously. It's fun to see him carry over these lessons and concepts from preschool to home. I'd recommend Swift for any parent, whether this is you're first child or you're fourth child.