All four of our children have attended La Petite for years and we are so thankful for the staff…read more Our oldest began during the pandemic when my husband and I were stuck for childcare. Not only was their facility clean and followed protocol, but the staff was so welcoming and reassuring during a very stressful time for all. As our other children grew we happily enrolled them. Our two youngest also attended the preschool and could not have been more ready for kindergarten: socially, academically, and otherwise. In fact, our youngest of the bunch had major separation anxiety at first and the staff worked so hard to ensure that he was supported. Now he is the first one out of the car in the morning and runs to all his teachers. What we love about La Petite the most is the staff. Our children are safe, respected, and loved. Each of our four kids are very different, and yet the staff connects with them, makes them feel comfortable, and gives them a 'home away from home.' They work hard to create special events for the kids, clearly communicating if we need to make any arrangements, and working hard to make the party or happening special for the kids. The behind-the-scenes planning must be quite a lot of work, but they consistently look for opportunities to give the kids lasting memories. Our oldest recently aged out of the services and was very sad about not attending La Petite after school. His LPA teachers made sure to let him know he is always welcome, and each time he's "visited" the school to help me pick up his younger siblings it's like a homecoming. I know that parents put a lot of trust into their childcare provider and we will continue to recommend La Petite Academy, specifically this facility, to anyone who asks. They genuinely care about the well-being and social-emotional health of our little ones.

If you care about the safety of your child, stay away from this place. We repeatedly stressed…read moreconcerns about another child hitting our child and the response was less than acceptable. Over 2.5 months our child would constantly say that they didn't want to go to school because of this problem child but we were assured that the teachers were taking care of it, that they knew it was a problem and that the problem was being documented. We pulled our child out of the school once we realized that the problem was not being addressed, that the problem child was staying at the school (even though their policy dictates that the child should probably have been removed) and worst of all neglected to administer first aid for our child. Update: It's been over 2 weeks since we took our child out of their care. We still haven't heard back from the school.

Hobson is an incredibly special place -- even my big kids (3rd grade and 1st grade) love coming…read moreback to their old preschool stomping ground. Winter camp has been such a fun time for them to get outside after school and unwind. They said it was even better than ninja class - which is extremely high praise! We can't wait to do winter camp again next year.

Hobson School has been fantastic for my children's early development. The play-based learning…read moreapproach is great, and I've seen tremendous growth in my child's social and emotional skills. The teachers are incredibly patient and understanding, and they create a nurturing environment where children can explore and learn at their own pace. I also love the focus on outdoor play with Goodrich Woods open for hikes and exploration!

We've had a wonderful experience with Childtime over the past year after our previous center…read moreunexpectedly closed. From the very beginning, Ms. Karen and Ms. Esperanza were incredibly welcoming, reaching out before our tour and taking the time to answer all of our questions during a stressful transition. We were especially grateful they were able to accommodate us so quickly. Since then, every teacher has shown so much kindness, care, and genuine love for our child. They've gone above and beyond - celebrating his birthday, supporting him through potty training, and helping him grow into the happy, talkative, and curious toddler he is today. The facility is consistently clean, and we appreciate the variety of healthy meals provided. The Sprout About app gives us peace of mind throughout the day, and communication with both teachers and directors has always been excellent. We truly feel lucky to have found such a nurturing and supportive environment for our child.

My son has been enrolled since he was 12 weeks old, and will soon be graduating from PreK. My…read moredaughter just started at Childtime, a few weeks back when she was 12 weeks. All the teachers are caring and loving, I'm so grateful to have them in my life- this team is my "village"!

I was very hesitant after reading the reviews but the YMCA after care at our school was full and I…read moregave it a shot. I'm really glad I did. I had many questions, new Exec Director was so patient. Dana is on top of everything - each classroom, the facility, safety, décor even! Billing as well and she's great with the children and the parents. She answered all my questions ever so patiently - exactly the demeanor you would expect from a place where children play. Our two yr old tried another facility in Naperville over the summer and although I had many friends tell me amazing things....my two year old still cried every time I dropped him off and it just wouldn't taper off after 3 weeks. Now that we are at Knowledge Beginnings he cried the first 4 days, and it tapered off!!! Now he walks in ready to go to "school" with his little backpack on. What a relief! For school age kids they bus before and after from area schools. They offer snacks and the kids do HW there. The prices are better than the safe n sound YMCA program. For little ones they have infant rooms, toddler rooms, preschool rooms, the facility is super clean and very nicely decorated! He comes home singing many new songs and tells us about his day "I played Play-Dough". Very cute. The teachers are great and the directors are awesome with feedback and will help in a constructive way. They offer breakfast, snack, lunch and PM snack. It's not organic life, but that's my only wish list item. It is nice to not have to pack lunch, and they do offer fruits and veggies. If you have specific dietary needs the exec director will work with you!

We began sending our daughter to KB when she was just 3 months old, and only about 2 months before…read morethe pandemic hit. The center is clean and safe - and I feel the same way (more so actually) once we began sending her back once restrictions were lifted. The communication is top notch - I am never left wondering what's going on, and if I have questions, I get a timely response. I trust that my daughter's best interests are in mind and that she is safe and healthy while at KB.

Love this school! Friendly, adorable, and offers really great programs with out any…read morepretentiousness. They even offer Yoga enrichment classes, which sounds really pretentious as I type it, but believe this....3 year olds attempting yoga is ADORABLES. I really love the staff as well - I feel completely spoiled by all the good people working at WSCA. They also started offering extended day options for houses with two working parents...because it's a little known fact that not all Naperville mothers stay at home playing Bunco in their lululemon outfits all day. Some of us suckers have to work! I think there are like 12-15 of us, so.....we'd like a little recognition. :(

We LOVE WSCA. All three of my daughters have gone there - my third is currently enrolled. The…read moreeducation is what you'd expect for three year olds (identifying and writing letters, counting, patterning, painting, etc.) but what I love most is that it really helps your child develop a love of school because while it is very academic, it is also very nurturing. In addition to classroom time, the kids alternate between music and motor movement so it really prepares your child for an elementary school day where they leave the classroom for specials. We are on our sixth teacher there and they are all great but Mrs. Snyder, Mrs. Gorkis and Mrs. Miller are THE BEST!!!!!! One of my favorite things about the school and the teachers is that they are very flexible and don't just care about your child that is your student - they care about your other kids and your whole family. Mrs. Gorkis only taught one of my daughters (wah) but she knew all of their names and would always address them by name and remember things that they had said and were interested in. We have one more year there after this year and I am going to be really, really sad when my youngest is in kindergarten and we won't attend this lovely school anymore. BEST. SCHOOL. EVER!!!!!!

My son attended Happy Times from fall of 2023 to spring of 2024. As an early childhood…read moreprofessional, I did great research into the quality of care and reputation of the schools in our neighborhood. Happy Times seemed like a place that followed modern educational philosophies, valued parental involvement and professional development for their teachers. About halfway through the year, I was alerted to some "alarming" behavior my son displayed-pretending to sword fight. I talked to my son immediately about why this behavior was not okay and would not be tolerated. However, my husband and I continued to be pressed to answer for his "alarming" sword-swinging behavior. The director described his behavior as "violent," "slitting throats" and "criminal." To hear my son's behavior defined as a "criminal" who was "slitting throats" sounded like a particular kind of dog-whistle that did not sit nicely. To be spoken to this way by my peers in the early education community was shocking. To be spoken to this way as a family in the community was heartbreaking. We have repeatedly asked in the past for our son's occupational therapist to be brought into the school and have repeatedly been either ignored or dismissed. We asked again if our OT could come into the classroom and observe for any particular sensory inputs that would have led to a meltdown. They cited a concern for children's and teacher's privacy, and also needing to accommodate two children with severe stranger anxiety. Because of these things, they could not allow outside individuals to enter the school. However, when asked why it is that they routinely allow librarians, firefighters, and other parents into the building, we were told that they have many children to take care of and couldn't just focus on our son. We asked our OT to join the conversation via email and were told, in writing, that they were denying access to in-school therapeutic services for our kid. It became increasingly clear during this conversation and the subsequent back and forth emails, that this was not about the caliber of my son's behavior. To my husband and I, it felt like a pointed condemnation of our parenting, a grab for power and respect, and a flagrant disregard for best practices in early education. I was appalled at this whole situation, and questioned my own judgment in choosing this school. As a POC raising another POC, I was sad for what my son had to learn so early in his life-that people will look at him differently and his behavior will be judged against years of institutional bias. I'm not writing this review to tar the pristine reputation of a long-standing school. I'm writing to inform parents who are making the fraught decision of judging who will be included in the care and raising of their children, and the internal moralities they hold. Families who are teaching their children to be kind and empathetic, families of color, families of neurodiverse children, diasporic parents looking for a sense of community and belonging, I hope you consider my review and what it might mean for your children.

We love Happy Times! For two years now my daughters have been at Happy Times and it's been a great…read morefit for our family. Ms Sandra and the rest of the teachers are all fabulous and my daughters think so too! The school is always organized and clean. My girls grow so much every year and the teachers take such good care of the kids. We are so lucky to be enrolled at Happy Times!

My granddaughter has been attending Little Blessings Preschool as a two and a half year old. While…read moreshe has only been there for a month, I am very impressed with this little preschool. It is very child centered; the staff is kind and caring. The activities are age appropriate and fun! I have never seen a better preschool in my 34 years a s a Naperville mom and now grandmother. I wish I knew of this preschool when my daughters, now 32 and 29 were children. I flip-flopped between three preschools in the nineties and never quite found anything this wonderful. As an educator I was particular in choosing a preschool; those I chose were good but not as good as this one.

As a new grandparent, coming out of Covid and sending my grandson to school, was very daunting. He…read morewas newly 3 and needed social interaction as well as early education. Little blessings was mentioned by multiple families and each one had a smile on their face when talking about their experience. After the past two years, I couldn't agree more. My grandson is rambunctious but eager to learn, loving yet sometimes a little defiant, and totally a free spirit. Little blessings gives him wings to soar and a loving hand of redirection when needed. Early on, as he struggled with structure and guidelines, the teachers reassured us, "don't worry, we will work on it.". He has thrived at Little Blessings. All of the teachers are incredible. He has learned music, art, Spanish, health and fitness, as well as letters, numbers, shapes,etc. He is very well prepared for Kindergarten. He loves the staff and they love him. If you were ever in doubt, or have high anxiety about sending your 2,3,4 or 5 year old to school, trust me, start them at Little Blessings. We only wish Covid ended a year earlier so we could have sent him there when he was 2. Dr. Jarvis

As a first time mom I couldn't be happier with TGS. My daughter started in their infant room at 3…read moremonths and I instantly felt so affirmed in my daycare decision. Ms Ava and Ms Shareen are wonderful and so loving with the babies. They truly care and quickly become part of your village. I love the daily updates on the developmental activities and we receive tons of photos which make my day. After touring almost 10 daycares in the area TGS was my top choice based on the level of communication from Bianca, meet and greets with the teachers, and seeing the kids and teachers playing together on the multiple playgrounds during our tour.

We joined the Gardner School of Naperville North in August and have been so happy about our…read moredecision to transition our twin 4 yr olds to this school for Pre K. The staff is happy and so loving to our girls and our family! Our girls come home happy and excited to go to school every day! They now have a love for learning and talk with excitement about the fun activities they get to do each day. We receive so many pictures and individualized notes about them in their classroom throughout the day that we feel very connected to this school, their classmates, and the staff. Ms Bianca welcomed our family in and has been so easy to work with always available and quick to respond to any questions. Her communication with families has been exceptional. She always greets us with a smile and warm welcome in the mornings. Ms. Karen is a rockstar teacher, she's a gem! Mr. Jacob and Ms Muneeba and all the other staff engage so well with the children and have been so encouraging! Our girls love it here! We are so very happy to be a part of the Gardner School Naperville North community!

Friendly staff. The children are well cared for. It's clean. Knowledgeable staff definitely…read morerecommend this place.

So happy when I have my kid here. My son just finished the pre-school in here. He learned a lot a…read moregood thing from here. But so sad, he can't to continue this school, because we have to move. But any way, thank you teacher Ms. Anderson and her assistant, to take care my son very good. And I thing Ms. Anderson, the best teacher I ever know. Thank you...

Within our first week of being there out kid came home with a huge scrape on his nose. No one…read morenotified us and when it was brought to their attention we revised the cameras and watched how he got hurt and then the teachers attributing his crying to the fact that he's new and adjusting. The teachers do not communicate concerns with parents. The director and co director are a joke. This place is run more like an at home day care and not an early childhood facility. I had a meeting set up to discuss my child's concerns and I was sent the assistant teacher that didn't know much about anything. They keep the shared bathroom gates open so children bounce from one classroom to another as we witnessed with our child. Save your time and money and go somewhere else.

I would give this place 0 stars if I could. I have similar experiences as other reviews. Our baby…read morecame home with a black eye and was bitten by other students on several occasion. They do not monitor tge children at all. And they don't take these situations seriousu. There is absolutely no accountability! Save yourself stress and your baby trauma! Do not