Excellent Facility. Caring, Clean and makes a big difference in children's lives. Helps the kids…read morebecome more intelligent and great staff !! Excellent accessible location!

This childcare center has been in this location for over 30 years. The staff seems to stay around…read morefor a long time. My child attended here and then my grandchildren attended. Now my grandchild is going to enroll my great-grandchild. The director has been there for as long as I can remember. This is a child care center that knows its business. Looking for glitz and glamour or a place that knows how to create a great environment for children? This is the place to take any child you love.

We struggled with childcare for the first 2.5 years of our daughter's life and I was grappling with…read morepotentially having to quit my job until we found Goddard. My daughter is 4.5 now and I can't imagine her being anywhere else. From the first interview, everything about Goddard has been wonderful. I remember thinking during the interview it didn't seem possible that the director, Sue, really knew each kid individually like was being shown. I just didn't think a sense of care and community like that was possible given our previous experiences, but over time, I've seen that's just the way they do things here. That level of care is the way here at Goddard. The staff are knowledgeable and kind, and they know most if not all of the students by name whether they are in their class or not. My daughter has cycled through a few classes as she's aged and every single one has been great. She absolutely thrives at Goddard and loves everything about it; it's one of her favorite places to be. She has learned so much in her time here - growing leaps and bounds both intellectually and emotionally. They do so many fun activities and she asks me every morning what fun thing is in store that day - especially in summer! School leadership puts so much thought into fun and adventure for the kids. My daughter is well known, appreciated, safe, and loved, and we couldn't ask for anything more. She comes home every single day excited to tell us about her day, and excited to go back the next. She has one year left before kindergarten, and I'm honestly already heartbroken. If Goddard still offered kindergarten here, we would sign her up in a heartbeat. If we ever have more kids, enrolling them in Goddard will be one of the easiest decisions we'll make.

We brought our 1 year old in for a tour and was told he would be a great fit. I was given the…read morepaperwork to fill out and received a call the next day that the director wanted to talk to us. Before the tour I had spoken to them and told them that my son was in speech therapy. They were aware and said this wouldn't be a problem. When we came in to go through the paperwork the director told me that my son would not do well at their school and that he would need one on one care that they couldn't give, therefore he would "slip through the cracks". After observing him for 5-10 minutes she stated that she believes he is autistic and his mannerisms were all things that a child with autism demonstrates. She went on to give me pamphlets of places for him to get tested and schools for children with autism diagnosis. I let her know that the pediatrician had never once had a concern for autism and that he just had the speech delay. I left crying and embarrassed by the way we were treated. My son now goes to a new school and is thriving. He talks all the time and again has not been diagnosed with autism. I would never recommend this school to anyone. I believe they only want certain children and families who will boost the image of the school.

We cannot say enough wonderful things about MMDC. The staff…read moreand teachers are truly exceptional. They are warm, patient, and genuinely invested in each child's development. From day one, the teachers and staff have treated our son like family. He absolutely loves his teachers and has made so many sweet friends. As a parent, there is no better feeling than knowing your child is in a safe, fun, and loving environment while you are at work. If you are looking for a place where your child will be loved and supported, look no further.

A fantastic place for little ones to learn and grow. The Montessori approach is thoughtful and…read morenurturing, and the music activities are a highlight. Highly recommend this center.

My 3 children go here and they all love it. They get to socialize and meet new friends and learn…read morenew things.

After moving out to the Algonquin area we had to find a new daycare for my son. Cadence Academy was…read morehighly recommended by a friend of mine and after interviewing other centers the choice was clear! They are above and beyond any other center I spoke to. The communication between the staff and the parents is just a breathe of relief. Even though I'm not with my kids 24/7 I know what's going on in there lives! After having my daughter it was so nice already knowing the perfect daycare to go to! I recommend this place to anyone who needs a daycare they can trust

My family is very grateful to have found this place, especially after our current daycare gave us…read moreonly a 2-week notice that they were closing their doors for good. Little Minds is a hidden gem conveniently located near the Crystal Lake/Pingree Road Metra stop. Only having been open for a few months, the place is clean, spacious, and welcoming all throughout. The teachers are nurturing, knowledgeable and accommodating (except for one elderly woman who is cold and never greets my family - thankfully NOT in my son's classroom) to my 2-year-old's mood changing needs. The director has been very flexible with our family when we decided to change our schedule. My husband and I like that there is an indoor play area (i.e., slides, ride on toys, etc.) for those extreme weather days. I also like how one of the teachers incorporates a baking/cooking lesson daily with the students. The only TEMPORARY downside is, because this daycare is new, the enrollment is low. My family has very HIGH hopes that Little Minds will grow in the next few months with more exposure. We literally pass a "big shot" daycare, that is 5 minutes from our home, to get here, and you couldn't pay our family to go to that one! If you are in search for a new daycare in the Crystal Lake and surrounding area, come check this place out!

Putting your child in daycare is stressful, especially at 6 weeks old! After looking at all my…read moreoptions in McHenry county, I found Little Minds in Crystal Lake. I went in and met Nicole while I was still pregnant. I took a tour of the center and it was awesome. Everything was so clean and new! They also have cameras in each room which was reassuring. My son started there right at 6 weeks old and always comes home happy. I peek in on him during the day and he is always being tended to. I would highly recommend this daycare center to anyone in the area looking. It's also better priced than most!

My granddaughter has been bit, scratched and came home with bruises. Each excuse the daycare…read moreprovided was my grandbaby who is less than a year old. I am baffled by the fact the daycare can be in business with babies being hurt, kids given sour milk and staff yelling at children. Be cautious taking your children to this daycare!

My son went to this kindergarten only once for a trial day…read more 1.Their toilets are very poorly cleaned. When you enter a room where children are playing, you hear a strong smell from the toilet, even if the door is closed. This situation in every room! It is not normal. If even in large shopping centers, where a large flow of people maintain cleanliness and the complete absence of unpleasant odors, then in kindergarten this must be observed too! 2.The toys have not been updated for a long time, an unpleasant impression was created. Its all very old... 3.They also promised to send me an e-mail link to establish application on the phone, through which I can watch how my son spent time in kindergarten (photo or video), but no one sent anything. We also agreed with the manager that he would send me an email through which I could enroll my son in kindergarten and I did not receive any emails. 4. When I entered the room, the sanitizer was standing on the children's table, where the child can easily take it and the caregivers did not control it. It's not safe. Children can get in their eyes or taste it... All workers are very smiling and polite, but managers definitely need to pay a lot of attention to cleanliness in toilets and communication via email.

In second grade my daughter was at risk for failure in math. I took her to Mathnasium over the…read moresummer and through the school year and she got straight A's in math. As a parent I loved that no worksheets came home, there is a flexible drop in schedule and the staff really likes and understands math and how to teach it to kids. And they really like kids too you can tell. The program is complimentary to the districts program and they reach out to the teacher to make sure they know what the kids are working on. My daughter likes it because she feels more confident in math and earns treats as rewards for work progression and A's on tests. We like it so much in fact that we will be placing our 1st grade there over the summer as well.

My daughter is finally excited about Math! The staff at Mathnasium AH go the extra mile (or 1.60934…read morekilometers :)) to help with her Geometry. They are knowledgeable and patient. The hours of operation are very convenient and more flexible than any private tutor, hands down. Would I recommend the Arlington Heights staff? Um, does a triangle have 3 sides?