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.

This is the BEST preschool in the Western Suburbs! Ms. Beth is the greatest teacher I could have…read moreever asked for! By the time my oldest left for kindergarden he was more than prepared. We are so happy with this school!

I am a former elementary school teacher and reading specialist, and tried several other preschools…read morein the area before "Miss Beth". Besides the fact that she is a Northwestern Graduate, a master Montessori Teacher, and loves her job, she truly CARES about her students. Although she has wait lists for children to get into her school, she constantly strives to improve and is always has her students' best interests in mind. My children are in school in Hinsdale in 4th and 3rd grade, and I have yet to meet another teacher that can hold a candle to her. In fact, her pre-school "report cards", consisting of a porfolio of a child's work as well as test results, have about 10 times more meaningful information in than I have ever received on any report card or teacher conference from my children in their current school. Both of my children were extremely well prepared academically and socially for school. She is one of the most amazing teachers I have ever met in my life!

I can't say enough great things about Hinsdale Covenant Preschool. The level of compassion within…read morethe school is what makes Covenant rise above others. Covenant is the perfect place to introduce your child to school - it's a loving, caring, happy environment. I love Covenant because it feels like a traditional preschool - it's not overdone, it's not chaotic, it's been the perfect place for my three kids.

Hinsdale Covenant Preschool was recommended to us by a friend, and I feel so blessed to have…read morelearned about it. My son is in his second year at this sweet school and we simply could not be happier with the quality of education he's receiving and the amazing Christian environment the school provides. I think this school offers such a wonderful balance of structure and play. The teachers at Covenant are truly just outstanding. They are so nurturing, loving and kind...exactly whom you want educating and caring for your children when they are so young. And I just love that my son is not only being prepared for kindergarden, but also learning bible stories and songs. They do so many cute programs throughout the year, too (Halloween, Christmas, Spring, Dad's Night, Mom's Day). My little guy is a typical, very active boy who loves to run, so we also appreciate the fact that this preschool has a gym where the children can run freely, which is especially nice during those long winter months. There's also an adorable outdoor playground they use when the weather's warmer. And I truly appreciate the drop-off / pick-up policy at Covenant: they do a drop-off line where the teachers get your child out of your car for you and return them to your car after school so that parents don't have to leave their vehicles. I simply cannot say enough about this amazing school and definitely recommend it!

We had a wonderful experience at The Oak School. Our son is developmentally delayed and could not…read morego to a regular school or day care. He made a lot of progress at Oak school within a short time there. Ms Karen, Ms Tricia and all the other teachers were always so loving and positive inspite of my son's challenges. To a parent of a special needs child, hearing "he is doing so great" instead of " he is still behind his peers" makes such a difference. We couldn't have found a better environment for him. Schools like Oak and Prospect are why it is worth living in Clarendon Hills or Hinsdale.

The preschool program is wonderful. HAA organizes field trips to various locations within the…read morecommunity. The teachers are loving, dedicated and caring. I would highly recommend Little Lambs if you are considering a new preschool.

Best decision I ever made for my son. He thrived in this early childhood program. Genuine, caring…read moreteachers and an authentic inclusive community where every child and family is welcome. Excellent education. He was reading before the end of Pre-K4.

From the owner: Reggio-inspired Early Childhood Education including Music Together preschool. In the Reggio…read moreapproach the curriculum builds upon the interests of the children. As a Lutheran school our mission is to open the door to a lifetime of learning in a Christ centered community.

After my review, BH reached out several times to genuinely address my concerns. They were…read moreunderstanding and responsive and also collaborated with her new classroom to ensure a smooth transition. Her new teachers communicate with me and provide feedback. Very happy (and appreciative) with how they addressed my concerns. Thank you Candice!

My son started with Bright Horizon at western springs since the spring of 2016, not long after this…read morecenter was opened. My younger daughter joined 2 years later. For families like us with no immediate relatives' help, this center is like my kids' second home. I love this place. I have toured other daycares, no place comes close to this one in terms of how clean and structured it is. Especially in this pandemic, this center definitely takes it way more seriously than any other daycares we have seen. We just left last week because my son is old enough to be in kindergarten and unfortunately BH doesn't have that option. I miss this place so much already, the wonderful teachers and awesome director... I would highly recommend this daycare to anybody who is trying to find a perfect care center for their precious little one. Feel free to message me if you have questions.

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 currently have our son at MGP, and it's been an extraordinary experience. This is the school's…read moresecond location (they have a really reputable gifted program in the city we'd heard about and we were excited they opened one up in Hinsdale). As we're approaching the end of the school year, I wanted to share some of my thoughts from the year. He's consistently happy and really enjoys attending the full day program, and as parents, we're thrilled by all the artwork (using this term artwork liberally here) he brings home and the constant communication from the school (they use the Brightwheel app) in the form of photos (several very cute photos every day) and updates (when he eats, how much, diapering times / updates, nap, etc.) The teachers are always happy and smiling at dropoffs and pickups (and so is our son), and we've been very happy with both the quality and consistency of the teachers and the staff. Our little one has developed a bunch over time, as well. He's about to turn two, and has picked up some words and good habits from school - Mandarin (Chinese), Spanish, English, and some basic sign language as well. This has helped him communicate with us better at home as well. I think the school has invested heavily in high quality Montessori toys. Everything is new, and our little one has really enjoyed the diversity of math / language / picture / tactile learning toys. We didn't know what to expect in terms of improvement independence and concentration, and don't know how much of this is the school vs. normal "development," but our little one has definitely picked up and had an opportunity to work on both his independence and concentration skills at school. He can hold his attention span much longer than I would've expected for a kid of this age. He also has his group of "friends," which is hilarious for an almost two year old. I heard that "parallel play" persists through year three of a child's life, but he's always observing and tagging along with his group of friends and it's super cute. I think where this school really shines would be the multilingual component and the overall quality of the staff and teachers. There's a dedicated Spanish speaking teacher and two dedicated Chinese speaking teachers who only speak to the kids in those languages. The staff and teachers have a great balance of competence and compassion. They are excellent communicators (we hear from the school multiple times a week) and there's a lot of extracurricular programming (events to involve parents and grandparents) that we've really enjoyed. The Chinese New Year event was very special where they brought in a lion dancer and the kids put on a show with the guidance of the teachers. We've built a bit of a parents community as well - very strong sense of community among the parents. We all seem to be very busy on the professional front while being like-minded in how we love and invest in our children.

We've been having such a wonderful experience with our son at Montessori Gifted Prep - Hinsdale!…read moreThe Montessori approach truly made a difference--my son was encouraged to learn at his own pace, explore independently, and develop a genuine love for learning. From day one, he felt supported and cared for by the teachers, who created a warm and nurturing environment. The activities were thoughtfully designed and engaging, helping him grow in confidence, independence, and curiosity. One of the most delightful surprises is that our son now can sing songs in three languages--English, Spanish, and Chinese. Most importantly, he looked forward to school every day and built so many happy memories. We're incredibly grateful for this positive experience and highly recommend MGP to any family!

Worst ever daycare that I've experienced. Teachers are ignorant. Cold face! They don't hit your…read morechild, but they also don't care about. My heart still hurts whenever thinking of my kid's experience over there.

We have LOVED our 5 years at TGS Oakbrook. I can't believe we are about to leave behind this daily…read morepart of our lives! The people at The Gardner School of Oakbrook Terrace have helped to raise our daughter to be the beautiful, smart, hilarious, creative, sweet little 5-and-a-half-year-old lady she is now. These women have changed her diapers, fed her nutritious meals, played with her, read to her, soothed her, encouraged her, loved her, taught her, shaped her, and helped her grow in every way possible. They've helped me be a better mom (& teacher, too). They've helped my husband in myriad ways as well. The teachers, administrators, and other staff are supportive and caring in all their interactions. The administrators were understanding whenever "life" happened and you needed to bend protocol to make all the things happen, whatever they might be. In our case, when our daughter was an infant, we actually pulled her out of TGS for a 6-month period because she was getting sick so often and so intensely. (Former preemie with low immune system plus she had the stereotypical childhood recurring ear infection.) When we decided we wanted to have her return, TGS welcomed us back with open arms. And...no matter what...every day during high traffic/morning drop-off/evening pick-up times, one of the administrators was there with a smiling face to greet parents and families at the front door. That meant more than it might seem on the surface. First of all, there were plenty of days where I blew into the building in quite a mood from my own long, trying school day with 100+ kids, but after I was greeted by a smiling Ms. Natalie, Ms. Jen, or Ms. Brittany and walked to my daughter's classroom, that interaction had managed to shift my focus to what kind of day my child had. Second, consistency is key with children and at TGS, it's demonstrated even in this area. Third, knowing you can count on that presence at a particular time makes it simple to plan quick verbal check-ins with TGS staff. The teachers were forever gracious about everything, including me dropping off incredibly late in the summer. :-P Enrichment teachers like Coach Janelle helped our daughter explore ballet, gymnastics, and theatre in a friendly, safe environment. We counted on Chef Nicole to prepare and serve tasty, healthy food several times a day every day & she always delivered. Most of all, we knew that daily our daughter's classroom teachers were doing absolutely amazing things, instilling in her a love of learning and an understanding of how school works... Ms. Angelika, Ms. Abbey, Ms. Tameka, Ms. Jessica, Ms. Angela, Ms. Jennifer, Ms. Cassi, Ms. Adriana, Ms. Ann, Ms. Anna, Ms. Lonnisha, Ms. Vanessa, Ms. Elyse: you are forever in our hearts. Beyond everything mentioned above, these women at TGS Oakbrook have always understood who our daughter is. That means they know what she responds well to and what she needs in order to feel safe, loved, & happy. It also means they knew what gaps needed to be filled and what she needed to work on. So at TGS, she has learned soooo much about how to be brave, to write, to play with friends (or to play alone when she's not feeling it!), to wash your hands at all the right times, to listen when others speak, ... Because of TGS Oakbrook and the women who work there, my daughter will walk into kindergarten at our neighborhood school the most prepared she could possibly be. And for that, we are forever grateful.