This school year (2013), we have two children enrolled in St John the Evangelist. One is in first…read moregrade and the other is in kindergarten. There were a few major factors that played a role in our decision to choose St John the Evangelist: 1) Class size: Last year, our son's kindergarten class was the first year they split into two classes instead of a single class and it helped in making class sizes that were already comparatively small, even smaller. The amount of attention each individual student receives is incredible! 2) The Principal was a delight in our interview process and has been an administrator and teacher in Catholic Schools for quite some time. She personally gave us a tour of the school, invited us to sit in classrooms to examine teaching styles (we visited multiple grades, not just the kindergarten). She is determined to get the best out of her staff and our children each day. She is extremely approachable and available to us, as parents, with any questions we have. 3) Our family's Catholic faith was a big reason in choosing to educate our children through SJE. It is truly inspiring to see our children grow in mind, body, and spirit simultaneously. We are truly grateful that our Catholic Tradition is integrated in their educational upbringing. One of the many success stories that we have with our son from last school year is that he was already reading beginner books by himself after just a couple of months of Kindergarten. I couldn't believe my ears when he started reading to me; it concreted our decision even further. Now that we are armed with our own experiences of St John the Evangelist, we wouldn't hesitate doing this all over again. We highly recommend anyone considering a private education in the area to put SJE on their short list of institutions for consideration. It is a blessing to know our children are getting the best of what the teachers and administrators have to offer every day.

I typically do not leave reviews, however I saw Lady L's review as a black family. I was looking…read morefor a private school for my African American children a little closer to home. Stumbled across St Johns. Ironically I used to attend St Johns back in the 90s. Sounds like nothing has changed. At the time I was the ONLY black student in the entire school. k-8. I felt like more of an attraction than anything. Definitely felt like the teachers were all harder on me than my peers. Mind you, I have never been a troubled kid, nor a bad student. I was considering allowing my children to go there but thanks to Lady L, I think I will pay more for another school rather than subject them to the type of scrutiny and racism I endured while there.

As a parent, finding the right daycare for my child was an important decision, and I'm so grateful…read morewe chose CCLC!!. From the moment we enrolled, I could see how much the staff truly cares about the children. The environment is warm, welcoming, and filled with love and attention. I enrolled my daughter during Covid--- probably one on the scariest moments we experienced collectively, in this world. However I was greeted, at CCLC in a way that reassured me that "Everything would be alright". Fast forward to today... five years later, we have 2 children enrolled and the experience is the same! CCLC is our family. They are the village every family needs. The teachers are not only professional but also passionate about their work. They create a balance of learning, fun, and exploration through age-appropriate activities that encourage development, both socially and academically. I love seeing the progress my children have made, from learning new words to building important friendships with peers. What I appreciate most is the clear communication from the staff. They keep me updated on my children's day, whether it's a milestone they've reached, a challenge they've faced, or just a note about how their day went. This level of care and transparency reassures me that my child is in great hands. I highly recommend CCLC to any parent looking for a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment for their child(ren). It's truly a place where children thrive, and I'm so thankful for the wonderful team who helps my child grow each day."

When you join CCLC, you become part of a community that will treat you like family. I went there…read morefrom the time I was 10 months old, up until kindergarten. I spent many of my grade school summers there as well. I loved it so much, I even worked there in high school and college in the summers, where the teachers all welcomed me with open arms. The staff are all incredible and they really care about each and every child at the daycare. My mom always talks about how grateful she is that she found this place, and how they've instilled great values in me. I feel so lucky to have been part of this community and can't recommend this place enough!

Oh Primrose- where to even begin? I will start with my biggest regret- not having my children…read moreenrolled here sooner. This is a school. This is not a glorified daycare. This is absolutely an environment that fosters learning, growth, creativity, and critical thinking skills. Our oldest child went through the private Kindergarten at Primrose and the impact this singular decision will have on his future far exceeds anything we could have hoped for. He got more than a foundation at Primrose- he got a solid education and a skillset that will have a lifelong influence. Upon graduating from the Primrose private kindergarten program, he went on to public school where he is in their kindergarten (we didn't want to push him ahead to 1st grade as we wanted the transition to elementary school to be easier on him). We have learned that he is not at a kindergarten reading level- he is at a SECOND GRADE reading level! Not only that, but we have been informed that of the 10 children that graduated from Primrose last year (either from the pre-K or Kindergarten program) and then went on to attend our same public elementary school, ALL TEN children are above grade level for reading. They are advanced enough that they are having to be pulled from their regular classroom reading time to work with a teacher that can teach them phonics/reading at the level these children are already at. There are only 2 non-Primrose children in their elementary school that are also being pulled for advanced phonics/reading skills. Furthermore, we have been informed that our son is also advanced in his math skills, and he will be pulled from his regular kindergarten math coursework to focus on more challenging math curriculum that more closely meet him where his skills lie. Now I would LOVE to take credit for his achievements. I would love to tell you that mom and dad taught him all that he knows. But that would be dishonest of me. We owe all of this development to Primrose- to the curriculum that they employ, to the safe and nurturing environment that they provide, and especially to the teachers and staff that work day and night to give these children a head start in life. I cannot say enough positive things about our experience at Primrose- they go above and beyond for their students and the community in everyway possible. THANK YOU PRIMROSE!

My daughter has been attending Primrose South Elgin for 7 years. The owners and staff here are…read moreabsolutely amazing and always act with integrity. As a parent I feel confident dropping my daughter off here every morning and feel lucky to have been able to have her here for so long. They have a wonderful curriculum for younger children and a great summer camp program.

Just Enrolled my kids here. This location is beautiful. It was recently remodeled and they did a…read moregreat job. Classrooms are spacious, colorful and full of age appropriate toys and equipment. Outside playgrounds are big with great structures and lots of trees and natural grass. I recommend it.

This is a newly remodeled facility run by an experienced family with two other Chicagoland…read morelocations. The daycare staff is well-rounded and the activities the children participate in for special occasions show how much the center cares about making their experience there enjoyable. They have homemade meals, a super user friendly parent app and are very helpful and approachable. The director Anita is exceptionally bright and welcoming. Sincerely grateful we got both our kids in!

I am very impressed with this Kumon center. I have 3 small…read morekids 7, 6, and 4 in both math and reading and I can say without hesitation I have seen massive improvement since starting. This has even been reflected upon in their school assessments pre and post Kumon! I am thoroughly impressed. If you're questioning it, don't wait. Come November this year my kids will be a grade level ahead and it's super manageable even for the busiest of households. Anu the owner is incredible with communication and finding the best teacher to compliment the kids learning. Very responsive. Happy with everything.

I signed up my son in December to help with reading and writing. In three months, he has made…read moresignificant progress and still enjoys coming to the center. He has been working with tutor Anisha, who is excellent with kids and cares so much. In this short time, I also noticed him gaining confidence, having already changed his habits, and showing more interest in reading overall. The center director Risa is very effective in responding to inquiries and requests.

We LOVE Algonquin Preschool! When we first moved to town a year ago, we were really overwhelmed…read morewith all the new decisions to make. Finding a new preschool turned out to be the easiest and best decision we've made so far! Some of our new neighbors casually mentioned Algonquin Preschool, so we scheduled a visit. My little guy was immediately comfortable with the teachers (and he's usually very shy at first!) and they let him stay and play as long as he wanted to. We immediately felt that this was the school for us. The environment was warm and friendly, and you can tell that a lot of thought goes into the planning of the classrooms and planning out the school year. The teachers all genuinely care about your child, and the focus is on PLAY. Play is the way preschoolers learn, and my son has shown so much social and emotional progress in his first year of school. We're so happy with our decision to send him here, and are so excited to send him again next year before he goes off to kindergarten :)

Our son loves this preschool! All of the teachers are so warm and kind! They seem to connect well…read morewith all of the children and families in the school. Algonquin Preschool is a friendly and nurturing environment with wonderful teachers and we can't recommend it enough!

We have loved having our son in this preschool for the past two years. We can't wait to move to the…read morenew facility in 2020!

I can't say enough good things about this place. We were new to the area and happened upon this…read morepreschool for my 3 year old. We were welcomed with open arms! The environment is warm and nurturing, the staff really cares about the children and you can tell they absolutely love their job. Michelle the director is one of the sweetest people you will ever meet. She goes out of her way to explain the preschool program and the process which is is so important to families sending their child to school for the first time. The curriculum was fantastic as well. Not only did my child learn about God's love but he came home saying some words in Spanish, singing new songs, making cute art projects and even writing his name! I'm so happy I found this school, we have since joined the church as well because of the wonderful experience and amazing people we have met.

my son Melion like is the a like to drop him there. Glasses need and clean. Teacher is good…read more Take care of kids. I highly school, especially this class. What is post?

Our 2 yo son has been attending this daycare for about 6 months now…read more The staff is great and very friendly. All the teachers are nice, welcoming and understanding. Miss Dorothy and Miss Tricia are very professional and loving towards the kids. Good job and THANK YOU!!! I would recommend this facility to anyone looking for the daycare!