Don't trust them your kids. This place unsafe for them. My son was 22 months old when he went to…read moreCosmic Montessori to Hermony room. Once I picked him after school and he was crying a lot. I parked my car and I took my son in my arms. he hugged me and cried a lot. I began to examine him and saw bruises on my hands. I returned to the kindergarten to find out what happened, but Ms. Myra said that my son did not share the toy with another child, there was no physical contact. Miss Sylvia suggested looking at the cameras the next time we arrived at school. my son went 3 times a week. we went home, but the son cried heavily all evening. in the morning I bathed him and saw purple traces of nails under his arms. I immediately went to school to watch the cameras and what I saw during lunch was outraged. my son was youngest one in group. He doesn't understand how to move a chair anD sit. he stands on a chair and slide on sit. Miss Rachel didn't like it and hardly pulled his hand where bruised bruises. 3 times. Why she didn't helped him? Why she doesn't showed him how to sit. He is a baby. Then she was distracted by other children and my son was able to sit down to eat. All the time when I picked him he was hungry. After she dragged David by the hand to the cabinet with snacks, he did not have time to move his legs. and from the closet she pulled him by the armpit where there were scratches. this person should not work with children. it is dangerous for children. I saw how she hardly was hold for hand other boy as well. I don't know what was in other days. As well first week nobody washed a hands for my son after lunch and nobody changed his dirty dress. I picked up my son so dirty . After complaints, the teachers began to change the child's clothes, but not after lunch, but after sleeping before my arrival. Miss Silvia said me before sighted of contract that they have cooker and he can cook for my son vegan food. But after signing contract miss Silvia said that they can't cook for my son , and I have to bring a food in some days. As well I brought my snacks, because they doesn't offered me own snack without dairy and eggs. When I asked about organic , miss Silvia said that they doesn't provide organic food for other mom she said that all food is organic, and for one more mom she said that they have half organic food. Where is the truth? And after accident with miss Rachel I didn't trust them my kid anymore and I asked about to return my money. Miss Silvia left to Texas and when I tried to contact with her she ignored my calls, my email and text massages till I went to police . After that they sent my money back.

This is an amazing school. The teachers and the staff have been great all the years my son has been…read morethere. Hes been there since he was a baby and has apraxia and they have been wonderful in accommodating his and our every learning need. he is currently in their elementary program now. They have been patient and understanding with him and us. Highly recommend this school if you are looking for your child to have a higher learning education

Our son went to Seton for over three years and it was not a great experience. He was recently…read moreunenrolled because we did not hire an additional in-class aide for him at their request (he has a speech delay and is very energetic) Early childhood classes are crowded and too full to accommodate anything but 'typical' children. Communication from teachers consisted mostly of group emails - individual meetings with teachers were sparse. Making additional donations to the school (on top of tuition) is encouraged, perhaps that would've helped with communication! We enjoyed the infant and toddler programs, but the early childhood class experience was a failure on many levels. Too many children per teacher. We could sense the overwhelming focus on logistics, ironic for Montessori method while they always touted education. Our son's doing so much better in a different preschool. Overall Seton was a disappointment and their early childhood program needs an overhaul.

Seton is a close knit and wonderful school where every child is accepted and encouraged as they…read moreare. Teachers promote kindness, community, curiosity and academic growth in ways that have greatly inspired my children. My kids have been at Seton from Preschool-2nd grade thus far, and we have had nothing but excellent experiences both academically and socially.

We transferred my daughter midway through her 2nd grade year from Elmhurst public school to Four…read moreWinds. My husband and I are in complete agreement that this was the BEST decision we have ever made on behalf of our daughter. And the best kept secret of the western suburbs -- well worth the 30 minute commute each way for us. She has always been a good student but we felt she wasn't getting the social support she needed at the crowded, academic heavy public school. We also observed her imagination and boundless creativity being stifled by the rigorous academic schedule. She began struggling with doing homework and completing writing assignments. She became stressed out and even depressed in the evenings and started begging me to let her stay home. She never wanted to go to school and would often cry before and after. We made the difficult decision to transfer her mid-year which was a rocky transition but within a couple weeks, we started to see our joyful daughter come back to us. Now she LOVES school and can't wait to go. The school seems to awaken a love of life and nature in the children and a genuine curiosity. She is constantly over-flowing with ideas and asking questions about the world around her. She decided, on her own, to stop watching TV and playing video games! She told me that she has more important things to do with her time. She is busy constantly writing stories, playing imaginary games in her room, exploring outside, jumping rope, singing and even enjoys doing chores around the house. (!) Four Winds does much less academic work in the classroom than public schools. The 2nd graders a little behind on reading but I'm confident they will catch up. It's whole child education. So lots of fine art and outdoor play. As a result Four Winds kids are eager to learn - they learn quickly and retain information easily. In the spring they learned an entire 30 minute play in verse. It was pages and pages of poetic dialogue and they presented it beautifully. My daughter still knows the lines perfectly. I would even venture to say they are ahead in math. My daughter learned and grasped the concept of multiplication and division in one day! She rattled a few tables off in the car on the way home...I couldn't believe it. I could honestly go on and on about all the things that make this school exceptional. Their spiritual, loving, calm, patient and whole child approach just works. The kids are the proof. When you tour the school, talk to the kids...you will see what I mean.

Our two boys went to this school years ago, and it was the best thing we could have done for them…read more They loved it and often reminisce about that time in their lives. The teachers were so loving and caring ,and the kindergarten and class rooms so warm and beautiful. But most importantly, children are allowed to be children.They engage in age appropriate activities and the child's imagination is fostered at all times. Beautiful school, beautiful people, and a philosophy that makes sense.

Where does one begin a stupid online review when a teacher physically assaults your child? It's…read morehardly a means of retribution, but there are other avenues being pursued to that extent. I make this review more as a warning to the other parents who send their children to Chesterbrook. My wife and I had enough issues dealing with the "educators" at Chesterbrook when our child came home with a head injury or covered in human feces - but if you batter our child, you have started something you cannot stop. Perhaps other parents reading this will feel the same way. To be sure, we are in no way 'helicopter parents' and believe in discipline. But, there is, of course discipline and abuse, and this crossed the line. Our son became scared and hesitant to attend Chesterbrook, and would tell us approx. a week later about this incident. Upon hearing this, we met with the "principal" - who showed us the video of the "teacher" being physical with our child. Oddly enough, the principal agreed that the contact was inappropriate and that steps would be taken to remedy the situation. Upon picking up our child a mere three hours later, we were told that the principal had been fired. Following that, in an act of retaliation, we were told that our child was moved to a class of children two years younger than him. When we met with the district manager (or whatever she claimed to be), she not only admitted that she had never video and laughed in our face while we met with her. Completely unprofessional and indicative of somebody who cannot handle their job responsibilities, much less have some control over the well being of children. I could (and would like to) name the relevant individuals, but that will only serve to have this post removed. Nevertheless, those responsible will be held responsible in court. But, my advice - ask questions and get your child out of Chesterbrook asap.

I have a 4 and 7 year old who have attended Chesterbrook for 1.5 years. My daughter is in PreK 2…read moreand my son attends the before and after school program. A few months ago, we were looking for a new place to send our children. I had really had it with all of the changes in staff and leadership at the school. I really loved the teachers when we first started but the atmosphere had changed and the teachers were very unhappy. I was beginning to see that it was hurting my children's experience at school. Right before we were leaving Chesterbrook, there was announcement that a new principal (Jen) would be transferring from the Plainfield Chesterbrook. I've never seen a school turn around so quickly (and I have worked in education for 15 years myself). I noticed an immediate change in teacher morale, cleanliness of the school and communication with parents. Because of the changes, we decided to stay. Jen sets high expectations for her teachers and is a great communicator. The teachers seem happy and the kids also seem much happier. Jen has also led new changes such as getting organic milk into the school, ordering new furniture and adding new learning materials. I hope the school continues to make these amazing improvements. As for the curriculum, my 4 year old just read her first book last night, teaches me words in Spanish, can add and subtract and talks about all of the "cool things Ms. Becca teaches her" at dinner each night. My kids are safe, appreciated and have a lot of fun at school. I'm not sure I can ask for much more!

Love this school! Both of my children have gone from start to finish. I cannot say enough…read morepositive things about the experience that my children have had over the years. My son will be graduating this year and we will continue to recommend DGCS to our friends with young children. The principal for the last several years (over 5 years) has made some very positive changes to the staff to make a good school better. I am so thankful that my son has been able to go to school 100% in person for his 8th grade year. They are taking precautions, following protocol, and providing an outstanding education for the students. If you have a child from preschool to 8th grade and you are looking for a private school education check out DGCS.

I have a 3rd and 6th grader at DGCS. We absolutely love it. We make the drive from 20 min away and…read moreit is 100 percent worth it. Both boys have needed extra help catching up in certain subjects and the staff/teachers have patiently and lovingly supported them every step of the way. My kids love going to school and are so proud of all they have accomplished. The parents and teachers are welcoming and inclusive. We especially enjoy attending the kids' weekly chapel where we see first-hand the love the teachers have for Christ and for sharing the gospel with the students. We have found a gem of a community and the kids are thriving!

Incredible school like no other, for students who are academically advanced / gifted and crave…read morechallenge and empowering learning experiences. The teachers are masters in their field, the school day is incredibly vibrant with PE every day and fine arts, language & stem classes. The extracurricular options are vast. The students are incredibly kind and supportive of each other.

Great school but tends to greatly favor children whose parents are the biggest donors. Not fair in…read moremany ways if you are a medium donor.

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!

Rating 4.3 out of 5…read more We had our toddler at Rayito two days a week from about 10 months old to 22 months old. The toddler program is really where we felt he thrived and what we would recommend the most. The activities are fun, he made friendships, loved his teachers, and most importantly he developed Spanish language skills, which was very important to us as a bilingual family. Other parents we spoke to whose kids were there more often than ours their toddlers also developing language skills and adjusting to their program easier throughout the week. The best teachers over the last year were Señora Luisa, Señora Michele, and Señora Silvana. The staff are all great, and admin was always available to answer questions and understand our son's needs.

Finding Rayito de Sol (Wheaton) was a blessing that brought a lot of peace to my family during our…read moresearch for child care. Trusting your infant/child with strangers is an emotional decision but when we took the tour, we immediately felt at home. From day one, you and your baby are family. They are so proactive with communicating and keeping you in the loop both with regard to baby's well-being as well as daily enrichment activities. I was previously employed at 2 different high-quality ("high-end") daycare centers in Chicago (Boystown and Logan Square) and the quality of care is of the highest caliber. The Spanish immersion is not just marketing. They truly do everything en español while still being able to communicate with any non-spanish speaking parents completely in english. This daycare also accepts CCAP! I will never stop singing their praises. We love Rayito! ****** Encontrar a Rayito de Sol (Wheaton) fue una bendición que trajo mucha paz a mi familia durante nuestra búsqueda de cuidado infantil. Confiar a su bebé/niño con extraños es una decisión emotiva, pero cuando hicimos el recorrido, inmediatamente nos sentimos que habíamos encontrado una segunda familia. Desde el primer día, tú y tu bebé han encontrado su segundo hogar. Son muy proactivos de comunicarte y mantenerte al tanto en lo que respecta al bienestar del bebé y además, a las actividades diarias de enriquecimiento. Anteriormente trabajaba en 2 guarderías infantiles de alta calidad (osea de buen tono) en Chicago (Boystown y Logan Square) y la calidad de Rayito de Sol es del más alto calibre. Realmente todo está hecho en el idioma español -- sino también si es necesario, todas pueden comunicarse con cualquier padre que no hable español. ¡Esta guardería también acepta CCAP! Nunca dejaré de cantar sus alabanzas. Me encanta Rayito!