My son and daughter have been at Little Bear for 3 years now and absolutely love it! They even ask…read moreto come to school on our days off! It's safe to say between their friendships with other students and their relationships with the staff members, this has been an amazing daycare experience thus far.

Good daycare!!! The staff and teachers are qualified and have sufficient experience of working with…read morekids.

My grandson has gone to Caterpillar College for the past five years during regular school season…read moreand summer camps. He has learned so many things and I enjoy hearing all about them when I visit. I have had the opportunity to pick him up several times and the staff and Director are always very, friendly and informative with filling me in on how his day was and what he's learned and studied. I also love the streaming of the Holiday performances that they offer the children and allows me to be there when I can't physically be there. He has been able to learn so many things because of the structure and discipline and kindness that the school offers!

Amazing. I don't even know where to begin! My daughter has learned SO much in the past year. In her…read morewords "Mommy, I'm going to be heart broken on my last day at Caterpillar College. It gives me joy and love in my heart." So to say the least, she absolutely loved coming here every single day. All of their performances and celebrations top any school function I've ever been to. Halloween, Christmas, Easter, Mother's Day, picnics and so much more! Another aspect is safety. They have a doorbell system with cameras and sound. They will not let anyone in the school until they show an ID. It's so safe there. They also have headsets that all staff communicates through. I never had to worry about safety here. All of the teachers and staff are amazing! We felt like family and seeing the love my daughter had for all of the staff will be something I NEVER forget. The owners were sent here for a reason and CATERPILLAR COLLEGE IS IT! We will miss everyone at Caterpillar College and highly recommend it to everyone!!!

I am a student in College and I phoned Antioch's Early Learning Center to obtain information about…read morehow they market to get new clients. My main study of focus is Early Childhood to teach through K-3 which I have just about finished up. My minor is in business and after many emails and phone calls, I received a nasty phone call from the owner/director today. I am assuming by her tone, that she felt threatened by me providing/asking questions about how she handles the community at large. Her tone was very unprofessional, and very demeaning especially (what if I was a prospective client who wanted to know about the client's in which she serves)? I am floored by her not really knowing who I am, and with many calls and even email, I would feel that she would call back in a professional tone. Especially, since I indicated my purpose of inquiry and gave my personal number as well as my email address. Knowing this information about this center, I would not recommend anyone attending this business for childcare. If they treat a student or speak to a "student/child" like this, imagine the perception a child would feel with this tone and demeanor.

My daughter has been going here for the past 4 years and it has been an absolute pleasure to have…read morethem as our daycare. All of the staff is wonderful to work with and they are all super helpful. Our daughter has learned very much from the curriculum they teach. If you are a worried parent who is new to taking your child to a daycare, the biggest relief for me was that they do updates throughout the day with images and they have cameras in the classroom that allow you to watch them throughout the day. I highly recommend them for anyone who needs a daycare full time or part time.

My child caught hand foot and mouth disease here twice in 6 weeks. All they did was put a little…read morenot up in the window to inform people. No staff members informed anyone. They have a system that is capable of informing all the parents which they chose not to use. Apparently they are only required by law to put a note up the note was so small i never noticed it 7-8 times dropping my child off. the note had been up for more than a week. Their summer program just ended last week as well so I would be willing to bet there will be many more cases. Would give zero stars if I could.

I took an unexpected tour today at the Lindenhurst location, and I'm so glad I did! The Director…read morewas extremely helpful, thorough, and welcoming. She took the time to answer all of my questions and made me feel very comfortable with the possibility of starting my two younger boys there. I really appreciated how warm and informative the whole experience was. Especially because I didn't have an appointment ! I'm definitely looking forward to meeting with her again!

My two-year-old son attends A Child's Place Lindenhurst part-time. The quality of care for him and…read morethe other children is remarkable. In the last few months, his social skills have developed at a very high rate. The staff is wonderful, and I could not be happier to have such an amazing team of people caring for my son while I am at work. The "Procare" app that is used gives reassurance throughout my day and is instant communication with his teachers along with updates on activities, photos, meals, and even diaper changes/potty time! You guys are doing a fantastic job! Thank you so much for all that you do!

Gurnee Christian Preschool is amazing. I highly recommend this child friendly environment and…read morelearning center. My daughter is in her second year and she has learned so much academically and about the bible. We heard about this prescchool from my brother as his children had previously attended. We definitely made the right choice sending our child here. The staff are wonderful to work with and have an obvious love for children. We are thrilled that our daughter can learn about God and at the same time learn what she needs prior to kindergarten. What a blessing. We are very thankful for this school.

From the owner: We are an academic preschool providing little ones an age-appropriate developmental…read morecurriculum-based education. Children are given many opportunities to explore through teacher directed hands-on activities and self-initiated play in learning centers. Good, positive moral values are reinforced through a rich and meaningful curriculum. Christian values are also an important component of our program with daily devotion times and weekly chapel. Tours to prospective parents are available on Tu., We., and Thur. each week. Please contact us first to schedule a tour of our facility.

My son started at Learn & Grow Academy last month after we moved from Chicago. He had previously…read moreattended a well known daycare in Lincoln Park. We cannot believe the significant difference in his growth and development in the course of a month! Cecil, Lisa and Leza are all amazing and treat each child as their own. We receive daily reports, pictures and updates documenting his process as well as being able to see his new skills at home on a daily basis! He was previously not talking and now he makes animal noises and started saying words. Our family is so happy with this establishment and its wonderful staff. We highly recommend Learn & Grow to other families in the area!

From the owner: We offer care from Toddlers to Pre-K for Fulltime, Part time, hourly and drop-off.read more

I didn't have an opportunity to go here growing up even though I lived two blocks away, but I know…read moremany of my friends attended this pre-school and they have nothing but good experiences coming away from this school. My daughter has attended AAUW for the past two school terms and she is loving it, is excited about going to school, and has made some friends. The important thing is I'm confident and have no worries about her making the transition to kindergarten. She's received a solid foundation from the teachers and staff and I would highly recommend bringing your child(ren) to this fine school!

The staff at AAUW is an amazing group of women who work together to create lifelong learning in…read moreyoung children. The learning that takes place in this 2-room schoolhouse is designed to reach each individual child through meaningful, hands-on, and engaging lessons. I cannot wait for my son to start in the Early Explorers class! It's definitely worth checking out!

Our family had five children attend Forest Bluff School over the course of seven years…read more Unfortunately, our experience there was not a positive one and caused our children a lot of unnecessary hardship. The school presents itself as a place where every child can thrive. In reality, Forest Bluff School only caters to children who are typical learners, very compliant, and medium to low energy. Forest Bluff does not hesitate to kick kids out of the school if they don't fit the mold. For our children who learned differently, especially one of our sons with a learning disability, the school not only failed to meet his needs but actively dismissed them. The head of school would often state, "We don't do dyslexia." When we advocated for accommodations to support our son, we were treated poorly. The administration threatened to kick all our children out of the school if we continued to speak about the issues/advocate for our son. Rather than working with families, the school requires parents to trust blindly. Twice a year, students bring work home. Other than that, there is no communication on how your child is doing academically. They do not perform any formal reading assessments or monitoring. As a Montessori school, we expected an environment that valued individual differences, freedom to explore, and curiosity. Instead, their approach was rigid and limiting. The children were rarely given free playtime outside and often never went outside at all. The school claimed they didn't want to "interrupt" their concentration by going outside. Forest Bluff School values strict routines over allowing children to move their bodies. They claim they get exercise inside the classroom because they move around and carry different work. My children (especially my 3 boys) did not have their physical needs met and felt so relieved when we switched to a more progressive Montessori school that allows kids free time outside. Leaving the school was the best choice for our children's well-being, mental health, and academic success. Forest Bluff may work well for certain children, but if your child is high-energy, learns differently, or needs a more flexible and supportive environment, I would strongly caution you to look elsewhere. Forest Bluff School caused my children a lot of anxiety, stress, and academic deficits that needed to be addressed after we left. I whole heartedly regret sending them there at all. My suggestion for all parents considering Forest Bluff School is to take a tour, ask a lot of questions, look closely at the students, access whether you see joy in their learning, and then listen to your gut. I wish I had.

As part of my Montessori training, I have observed in Forest Bluff classrooms extensively at almost…read moreevery age level and have been deeply impressed by the consistent authenticity and care, both of the students and the environment. It is increasingly common to find hybrid Montessori programs that include random popular pedagogical trends or succumb to external pressures, but not Forest Bluff. Forest Bluff is a special place, thanks to the dedicated staff who love what they do and exude respect for both their students and one another. Indeed, much of what seems to make Forest Bluff so special is the diligent pursuit of its noble, explicit mission. Within the Montessori community, both AMS & AMI, Forest Bluff remains an increasingly rare example of quality, authentic Montessori. It is the kind of school I wish I could have attended myself and to which I wish I could have sent my daughters.

My nephew begin preschool at Ringwood School this past 2015-16 school year. My family and I were…read morevery excited for him to start school so he could make gains in the academic milestones he's behind in and increase his opportunities to socialize! I brought him to school early on in the year (he had attended a few days to that point). A non-school related familial issue occurred unexpectedly that day (mid-commute, actually..). When I arrived, Principal Elbert immediately brought me into his office, where we discussed the situation and concerns related to my nephew. He was AMAZING - very kind and sympathetic, and assured me what role he and his staff would play in regards to my nephew's well-being. My brother (nephew's father) has had extensive contact with Principal Elbert - both before the day I sat down with him and regularly by phone throughout this school year. I know I speak for my entire family when I say the communication is appreciated more than we can articulate. I'm so relieved to know that my nephew is in compassionate and capable hands, and that Principal Elbert and the staff are keeping an eye on him and his best interests.