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I could not imagine going to a better school. I attended HCA from kindergarten through second grade…read moreand later returned for seventh grade and graduated from high school. If you are looking for a school where your child is not just a number, but a special individual then look no further. The teachers care about every student as if they were their own. I truly believe this school helped shape me into who I am today, not only professionally but also spiritually. If you are on a search for your child's schooling, please do yourself a favor and take some time to meet with someone at HCA. It could be exactly what you are looking for.

My children have attended HCA for several years. I love the sweet, family atmosphere and the…read morecommitment to academic excellence. The teachers and administrators truly care for my kids and they work hard to make sure they succeed. Each year my kids score at least one year ahead of their grade level, as do most students. The tuition is comparable to other private schools its size, and I am pleased with the friends and relationships my children have made. I'm grateful my children are able to be in such a great learning environment everyday.

My youngest son has been attending here since he was roughly 4 months, he's now 3 1/2. I literally…read morefell inlove with this Academy when I toured it & Ms.Ro was always so welcoming & friendly. Made the experience less stressful since I was enrolling a infant at the time. She would literally text me pictures of him every other hour to make me at ease! I've never had any issues with the staff, they've done a nice job reporting accidents as well. They use the ProCare app which is 10/10 to me. Ms. Reyna is also one of the teachers who has watched my big boy flourish, she's so warming & we love her!

my baby loves it here and they've done everything possible to make sure that she has the best…read moreexperience while also creating a great environment for the teachers and other children. I'm so thankful to have this space to send my child to. I trust them so much with her.

I cannot say enough wonderful things about the STEP-UP CAREER ACADEMY CENTER From the moment I…read morewalked through the doors, we felt a warm and welcoming atmosphere that immediately put us at ease. The staff is professional, nurturing, and genuinely cares about each child's well-being and development. The children have thrived in their care throughout the years--socially, emotionally, and academically. They also offer a great variety of activities like music, art, Storytime, and outdoor play that keep the kids engaged and excited to come each day. I absolutely love his company, thank you for all you do to help, grow, and prepare our children for their future. Review from Alisa D. Wimbley Chicago, IL.

I have nothing but positive things to say about this daycare/school. The staff and owners are very…read moreprofessional and are very nice people. The teachers are great. Ms. Shawny is a sweet person. She keeps this place going. If you want your child to attend a school where the staff and taechers care and actually teach your child and focus on development and social skills as well personal growth, this should be your choice . The extra activities is a plus.. always learning and stepping up on another level at A Step UP Career Academy.

My son Transferred from a wonderful Montessori school in South Holland that he was aging out of. I…read morehad planned to research schools for him to attend in a year after he completed 3rd grade, his final year at the Montessori school. I visited this school and one other nearby private school. The first private school I visited costed less, but the administrator was very abrasive. Without ever meeting my son or looking at his grades, she told me that my son may not do well, because of the school he was transferring from. Then she began to bad mouth his school and told me that if he couldn't keep up, i would need to pay someone outside of the school to tutor him, and that if that didn't work, the school would kick him out. When she learned that I was not enrolling him until the next year, she tried to pressure me to enroll him right away. It was NOT a pleasant experience. THEN, I reached out to Calvin Christian School. I liked what I saw on their website. And the admissions administrator, Tanya,, called me right away. We arranged to meet and she spent a substantial amount of time answering my questions. She also pointed out the additional assistance the school offers to ensure that every child succeeds. She told me that in the spirit of Christ, it is their goal to make sure that they meet each child where they are and help build them up. I truly felt the love of God in this place. From Principal Moes who knows each child by name and takes the time to get know then personally, to the kids and their families- who are very welcoming and Christ-like. I was so imp that I enrolled my son that year, even though I hadn't planned to. He attended for 6 years and graduated in 2020. Sidenote: he did not need extra help, as the previous school had asserted he would. He is now attending high school in his sophomore year and is taking all honors and AP classes and earning all "A"s. He ranked #2 of 498 freshmen. And Calvin prepared him to excel at the next level. Highly recommend this school!

Calvin Christian is an awesome school. My daughter has been going there since Pre-K 4 and will be…read moregraduating from the 8th grade this year. Calvin Students receive a top notch education in a Christian environment. One thing I personally will miss next year when my daughter enters high school will be the leadership of Principal Randy Moes. Principal Moes is truly a man of honor and integrity. I would recommend Calvin Christian to anyone. My only regret is that the school doesn't go up to high school.

I've been very impressed with Edison and the Hammond School System. The teachers are very…read moreaccesible and willing to help your child with whatever he or she needs to excel. I always look forward to the Open House and meeting the people that affect my child's life on a day to day basis. It brings back great memories of the great teachers I had growing up. I have yet to find someone there that reminds me of some of the not-so-great teachers I've had in my past. I love that they call when your child is late/tardy, or missed paying for a lunch. They don't get uptight about it, they just call and tell you to correct it with a note. I'm glad my child is going there and I hope to continue the excellent relationship we have with the school.