Can't thank HCP enough for their continuous efforts of making this preschool such a special place…read morefor our children. It is my daughter's last year here and I'm saddened to leave such a great community filled with so many special teachers and families helping our children grow each day. From regulating emotions, learning letters and numbers and using playtime for learning, it makes a space for my daughter to love to go to school to learn. Thank you so much for your patience, care and growth for our community and littles! I couldn't have picked a better place and you will all be missed!

We have been sending our children to HCP since 2014. We love it! We initially chose the program…read morebecause it offered a fantastic 2s program (parents/caregivers do not have to stay with the child). The 3s and 4s programs are excellent as well - my kids were beyond ready for kindergarten. The teachers are very warm, engaging and patient. The Director is SO on top of it and the communication between the parents and school is A+. We really enjoy being part of the HCP community - it is hands down the best preschool in the area.

We have loved Guiding Hands for our now 10 month old son who has been attending since he was 3…read moremonths old. All of the staff are fantastic. He has too many great teachers to count (both in the infant room and the 15 month - 2 year old room who fill in). Not only does he drop off and pick up with a giant smile on his face but he has learned so many things because of how great these teachers are (clueless parent here). Special shout out to Ms. Dulce and Ms. Jahayra who have been amazing.

Where do I begin on how amazing this place is! From the moment you walk in the front door you are…read moregreeted with smiles and hellos. All of the staff are friendly, caring and treat us like we are theIr family. All four of my kids have attended Guiding Hands and they absolutely love their time here. The staff here go above and beyond, from my daughter learning how to count to 100 by 10's (in the day care van on the way to school!) to the check ins when my children aren't there on their normal days , the teachers have even checked in on us after doctor appointments. This place is filled with wonderful staff and kids. I would absolutely recommend Guiding Hands to everyone, I have never walked out the door and worried about the care and safety of my children.

We love Kensington Highlands! We moved to the suburbs and enrolled our kids (age 4 and 2) into…read moreKensington and it was the best decision. The Director and teachers are amazing - they love the kids and always go above and beyond to make sure the kids are well taken care of and flourishing. We are so impressed with every detail. Thank you Kensington Highlands for providing such a warm, professional and loving environment for our kids.

Absolutely phenomenal preschool!!!…read more We have been with Kensington Highlands for the past three years, since our daughter turned 2.5 yo until now, 5.5yo. Btw, when searching for the preschool originally, I followed our pediatrician recommendation, who had all her three kids at Kensington Highlands. And it has been an amazing experience for our family! Rich curriculum, amazing programs, field trips, organic food and, as one person has already mentioned, humongous backyard where kids spend all summer long playing, splashing, riding, running or enjoying occasional snacks. But what is truly impressive - it's Kensington teachers and staff family. Yes, they are teaching standard curriculum, and yes, most kids get a huge head start, easily plowing through KG or even sometimes through 1st grade books by the end of the preschool. But the most valuable, IMHO, is that warmth, wholehearted and positive attitude, respect and love that kids get every single day, for years! I'll mention just a few examples: kids would constantly get handmade gifts and toys from Miss S. Well made, well thought, unique gifts, the ones you might get from your beloved Auntie or GrandMa. Or those festive special programs, which teachers and kids would practice for months and then perform in front of their families and friends, that would always bring smiles and tears of joy. (Damn Covid, our Graduation Program, Wizard of Oz, was cancelled) We LOVE you Kensington teachers!!! And will definitely miss you when the time comes to say good bye. As to bad experience, I frankly, don't have much to say. Yes, once I picked up our daughter with a diaper rash, and that's how we learned that she was not fine with acidic food at that age. Then recently Kensington expended and built a new location in Hinsdale, and we, Highlands, went through a couple of new directors just in the matter of months, but from our family perspective, the transition was very smooth. Overall, highly recommend! Solid five stars, Kensington family!

Words cannot express the experience my children have had at Kensington School. Two different…read morekiddos with two totally different personalities, both thrived in the best possible way. Curriculum is top notch, having an education background as a parent I was definitely more critical on what was being taught to my children. They exceeded my expectations from the Jolly Phonics, Handwriting without Tears, to the hands on science experiments. I can continue on with so many praises, from the administration being open and supportive, the teachers are friendly and welcoming, to the variety of snacks and lunch options (which was huge in our household by introducing a variety and them willing to try new things since they were exposed at school). The environment is warm, makes you comfortable and feel like your home away from home. If you are even considering putting your little ones Kensington School is the way to go :-)

They don't post their policies for review and the ones the do post contradict others. They also…read moresteal huge deposits from families so be aware what you sign your child up for. They may have once been a great establishment but that is no longer the case. They are not doing the same things they used to as far as enriching your children but they are still taking the same if not more tuition fees for non service.

We love the First United Methodist Preschool! My son has literally blossomed under the loving…read moreguidance of the dedicated, creative teachers there. He is excited to go there each day, talks about his teachers with reverence, and has made many good friends among the students there. We have been impressed by the quality of the activities, the attention given to the lesson planning, and the genuine compassion shown by the teachers. Not only are the children surrounded by a vibrant learning environment, but the parents are kept fully informed about what goes on during the day. We are thrilled with the quality of our son's preschool education and look forward to sending our younger children to FUMPS as well as soon as they are old enough.

We're really pleased with my daughter's experience at the First United Methodist Preschool in…read moreDowners Grove. She's in her second year, and I've seen her grow so much socially and academically. She comes home each day with new art projects, singing new songs, and talking about the interesting, fun activities and discussions from the day. The school has 5 full-time, certified teachers, and they're really focused on using a wide variety of activities and techniques to engage the kids. They also really involve the parents, and we've had a lot of fun getting to know the other families through the ice cream social, mom's/dad's days, the Halloween parade, the nativity play, classroom parties, and more. It's a great program!

I love this center, I consider this childcare center HOME. Our journey started in 2017 when my…read moreniece started in the infant room. The Director at the time gave our baby love and attention from the first day. They have a amazing app called brightwheel where we can receive updated all throughout the day. My favorite feature is the pictures we receive. Last fast forward 6 years and we are back with a new infant boy and the love, learning & attention are the same. Our infant baby's face lights up when he sees his Teacher Mrs. Laina in the morning. She is kind gentle and caring to our baby boy. Our family truly appreciates the trustworthy staff that is led by the Center Director Ms. Katrina.

Katrina the director is very rude unprofessional today was second incident with my child when I…read moreasked her what was going on she rudely told me I talk to the grandma i Said ok I'm the mom she said ok I can match energy and hung up

Parents beware before making a deposit!…read more We got on the wait-list 8 months in advance for the infant room, and were told we were first on the list. I planned accordingly to return to work after a limited maternity leave. Less than a month before the expected start date, Lauren, the assistant director, emailed, casually mentioning that there wouldn't be space until 2 months later. We scrambled to make things work, and as we stayed in communication with them, they later postponed the start date ANOTHER 2 months. We ultimately had to scramble to find another center to enroll in at the last minute. I don't know whose job gives them the flexibility to take an extra 4 months of maternity leave. Definitely not mine. Despite not being able to honor the agreed start date, the center has REFUSED to refund our wait list deposit. Maybe this was an unreasonable response to an honest accident. Maybe it was an intentional act to manipulate us into making a deposit last year when they knew they would not be able to meet our needs. I'm not sure. But either way, I feel taken advantage of by people who I was ready to trust with the most important task of caring for my child. After this experience, I would not plan to enroll my baby here even if the space did open up, after seeing how poorly we were treated. I would not trust them to appropriately care for my child. To other parents and parents-to-be, if you are expecting reliable childcare to be available when you need it, I would look elsewhere. Please proceed with caution and at minimum, have a solid backup plan that you can enact at short notice for an extended period!

We love Grand Ave! I went here as a child and now send all 3 of my littles there. The staff is very…read moreattentive and cares for my children just like their own. My youngest had the hardest time with separation, but his teachers made the transition so smooth that now he asks to see his first two teachers everyday and he walks in with no tears. My oldest two always come home with so many stories and love talking about the friends they have made. We definitely made the right choice when choosing Grand Ave for our childcare.

My son has been attending MCP since of October of 2015 and we feel so lucky to have found it. My…read moreson loves his friends, his teachers, and has found a very secure home away from home. We will truly feel a loss when he starts Kindergarten next year, but I am so grateful that we found a wonderful place with Ms. Funmi and her team for so many years. Hours are very convenient for working parents, plenty of outdoor time is offered when the weather cooperates, and safety and kindness prevail. My son loves his teachers like family. Couldn't ask for more.

I have been sending my eldest son here since we moved to the burbs in September 2014. He loves it…read moreand looks forward to going. All of the children seem so happy here. Miss Funmi is wonderful with them. She has been so flexible with my work schedule, allowing me to bring the kids part time and adding days when I need to. When I had my second, it made going back to work so much easier knowing that he was going to such a loving and caring environment. I would highly recommend Montessori Children's Place to anyone.