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.

Love it here! Sweet, nurturing preschool environment for our 4 yr old. Ms Julie is fantastic!read more

Batavia Kindercare will forever hold a special place in my heart. This building is truly full of…read moresome of the BEST humans you'll ever meet. The genuine care they showed to our kids (and our whole family, honestly) for the past four years has been extraordinary. My kids were happy to walk through those doors every single day. We were always greeted by smiling staff members. The kids learned so much from the curriculum they used. The teachers made everything so fun! (Ms. Pam, our kids were talking about your St Patrick's shenanigans JUST today- you created memories they'll never forget). We took advantage of the phonics enrichment they offered (Ms. Alison, we love you!) All kids also received some Spanish curriculum, too! We received pictures, notes, and updates daily through their app. The directors, Ms. Rachna and Ms. Alyssa, are simply wonderful. They work so hard to make the center a true community, and we enjoyed all the daycare parties they hosted outside of normal hours to allow families to connect and socialize. Our kids were safe, well-fed (thank you, Ms. Jackie!), loved, and engaged every day. Leaving this place for elementary school was genuinely so difficult because of the relationships we built here. If you're looking for a "home" for your littles, do not overlook this exceptional place.

This center is absolutely amazing and the staff are the best. My son LOVES going to "school", looks…read moreforward to spending time with his teachers and friends. Before Covid they had an open door policy and I saw him all the time in the infant room. They are responsive to me and attentive to him and I am so glad we have this school a chance.

I started taking my daughter to the Learning Tree as a daycare provider almost 2 years ago. She was…read moreunhappy in her prior center and I was at the end of my rope. Very quickly, she became the happy little girl that I knew and loved. The staff is caring and tender but at the same time know how to use their voice to handle an unpleasant child or situation. They really do seem to focus on teaching the children at their appropriate level. From the moment we started, my then 2 year old daughter started learning things I did not know she was capable of. She brings artwork home every day. They have lesson plans which includes both substantive learning (such as counting, abc's, animal characteristics, seasonal information, etc.) to expression through art and music. I am always impressed by what she is learning and what she knows. And most importantly, my daughter is very happy to go there (almost) every day. On days that I can pick her up, I like to observe for a minute before letting her know I am there. She is normally just beaming and having so much fun. It's hard to leave my child every day, all day, but I am very glad I found a place where she feels so comfortable.

Batavia Nursery School has provided a welcoming and caring environment for my son. It is his first…read moreschool experience and he comes home every day eager to share what he learned that day and all of the fun he had. I'm so thankful to them for providing such a positive idea of what school is and loving on my son!

This school is a fantastic preschool! My 3rd child goes here so we have had some experiences with…read moreother preschools and this is by far the best! My 4 year old knows how to count to 100, ABCs, days or the week, months of the year and more! She could basically skip kindergarten! Very impressed with the learning. Also the teachers are fantastic and so caring. Top tier school.

Highly recommended...a Pastor for the St. Charles, IL community…read more I respect this man and know he is a true blue follower of Jesus.

We don't attend this church, but we do attend their monthly community dinner since its near to our…read morehouse. We've really appreciated having a night off from buying and cooking food and have been able to make neighborhood connections. The volunteers clearly love what this night and I love that students in the community serve us. For the most part the food is tasty. The community dinner is the 4th Tuesday of the month from 5-7pm.

We love everything about Kiddie Academy! Having experienced both KA Naperville and KA Batavia, we…read morehave been nothing but pleased with the care from the daily care givers and administrators from both . All around a great place, we would highly recommend to anyone looking for care for their little ones. It's not a small decision, go check it out for yourself and meet the folks, I'm confident you'll be impressed.

Kiddie Academy of Batavia has been wonderful for my family! We've been enrolled there since 2013…read moreand have been very happy. They have provided fantastic care for our boys andvhave been extremely flexible with our scheduling needs. The boys enjoy the summer camp program as well, with fun activities and field trips in addition to the regular curriculum.