My son went here from '06-'08 and I was more than pleased with his care here. If there are…read moreproblems, they will actually try to help you and your child solve them. The teachers are caring and kind, their curriculum is great. When my son left to start kindergarten, they made him a good bye book. The director was helpful and never gave up on us. I've been through alot of day cares, both private and home-based, and this was the best by far.

My son just gradauted from this daycare and our experience was great. If you are looking for…read moresomething fancy, this is not it. If you are looking for a place where your child will be happy, will learn, will play and will grow - then this is a very good place. It is affordable, convenient to several neighborhoods and we had an overall great experience.

We LOVE this daycare, and most importantly, our son does! The teachers are really nice and…read moreknowledgeable. Our son is 9 month old now, and every time he gets there or leaves, he smiles to the teachers. One can tell that he feels very safe and comfortable and happy with them. They also give us very precious pieces of advice, which is great for us! The infant room is great, with plenty of toys, a lot of light, and room! My husband stops by here and then because he misses our son and he never witnessed anything like the people who gives bad ratings. Did I mention that the rate is more than great? We , all 3 of us, definitely recommend the place! Thanks a bunch to Ramona, Ramona, Mirella and Honi for doing such a great job!

Up to Par with Montessori Schools…read more Miss Gladys was a former elementary school teacher, has her master's degree in education for children with special needs, has received some training in montessori philosophy, a guest speaker at educational conferences, bilingual speaking and is so involved in the world of children's education. She runs her daycare with all her heart and her head. The cirriculum is well organized and covers a wide expanse of subjects...her training is evident here. The yearbooks I received were also a very nice detail as well! I am also very grateful that my daughters spanish also improved at the daycare. Miss Gladys and other assistants are also binginual so my daughters never lost their spanish while attending here. Also, a music teacher, language teacher comes in once a week to teacher as well. Miss Gladys has a great network and they all coorperate in making the daycare very competitive and well rounded for the students/children. The home daycare itself is kept very organized and tidy. It looks clean and it is clean - From her computer lab to the kitchen, the place is well kept and sanitized. Financially, the pricing was quite affordable and her hours are just what my family needed. If you live near this area, I would strongly recommend you take a tour of the daycare. This daycare came recommended and I was so happy with the care my daughters received during their time there. The only small drawback is the parking situation. You can find parking, but the street street is narrow and there is parking on both sides of the street. I wish there was a better drop off spot or designted parking - that's why I gave the 4 star review vs. 5. My twin daughters attended this daycare from 2 yrs old to 3.5 years old.

We absolutely love this place and both of our boys remember this place with fond memories. Mrs…read more Moran is the real deal. She is a Masters degree prepared educator with a passion for developing children. She and her staff truly take care of your children on the whole level. We have recommended all of our friends and church members to her for their child care needs. My boys are now 17 and 13 and both excelled in their education which has a lot to do with their formation by Mrs. Moran

I love my son's daycare. He's been there since he was 6 months. It was a hard transition during…read moreCovid because the center was very restrictive with pickups/dropoffs. As a new parent I wanted that extra interaction time. However, I've had nothing but a positive experience there. I wanted a school that had a good curriculum, with teachers that were loving and patient and they've met my expectations. I love that they have an app that I can monitor my son's day, diaper changes, nap, activities it made me much more comfortable leaving him in the morning's. I love all the teachers but Ms. Yvette & Aliyah are stars in the baby room. My son runs and grabs Ms. Yvette leg every morning for his hug and it warms my heart. They also have parenting classes and give free zoo tickets and extra things to ensure the family is getting all the resources available to them. I interviewed numerous daycares and I'm happy with my decision. I would definitely recommend.

I definitely recommend A Step Ahead! Our son started going there when he was 10 weeks old. Miss…read moreEmma is the primary teacher for the infant classroom, and she is so knowledgeable and caring. Each morning when I drop off our son, he begins to squirm and point and smile with excitement to see his friends. A Step Ahead is also handling the COVID situation very well. They go the extra mile to make sure everything is safe and clean for our little loved ones.

I love A Step Ahead and would give more stars if I could! Our daughter has been there for 5 months…read moreand we've had a great experience. The staff obviously care about the children and it feels more like a family environment than an institution, very loving and relaxed but also not a zoo. It's old-school in that it's not the place to go if you want an app tracking your child's hourly activities or daily Instagram photos to access. However, it's everything we need and we are very happy with them. Our daughter's face lights up when she sees the caretakers and we know she is treated well. Children are permitted and encouraged to explore and learn. They have some directed activities but also plenty of time for children to explore and choose their own work, whether with books, puzzles, toys, or just burning off some energy. They advance students from one class to the next not based on age alone but on students' personal development and readiness. There's great diversity both among the children and the staff. It's also one of the most affordable day care centers I've come across in the area, and I do not feel that we've compromised at all on quality for the more affordable price. The opening hours are also generous, which has given us more flexibility to make both work and home life possible.

Yes! This daycare has great pickup and drop off hours! Just like any other establishment in the…read moreChicagoland area. Please don't be fooled by the 5 star reviews, Terry is "friends" with Pedro who is an owner, this establishment is a money hungry, unprofessional circus. My daughter went there for years and had no issues, my son who needed assistance developmentally was bullied and "expelled." I was called often to pick up my child because they didn't have enough teachers. I was actually told by the director I had to pick him up because they didn't want to over work the teachers. A teacher sent me home a bag of sh*t because she was too lazy to clean up after an accident my son had. The great couple "owners" were no where to be found. Check the student teacher ratio when your child is dropped off and ask to see credentials. Ask to meet the owners. They also have a dog named Bruno they keep on premises (owner's dog) yet they didn't have enough teachers to care for the kids. But don't worry you'll never see the owners because they hide themselves behind their office doors with their Christian religious fascade. For a few more dollars you can have quality care that follow the rules of the state. Within a week my son was switched over to a place that makes them wash their hands before school (didn't know that was state regulation since kidslife never followed this even when my daughter attended), teaches them a curriculum, and has a stable foundation of teachers. If you don't believe me, ask about the turn over rate with teachers, ask about the dog, hand washing, and the fact that there is no homework/structure for the kids. If you are looking for a babysitting service this is your place...but if you are seeking quality care with true professionals please don't take the advice of Pedro and his yelp friends with their phony reviews and take a moment to find a facility that safely and confidently addresses all of your child's needs. For 650 a month find REAL care! My son was kicked out once I reported the center to dcfs coincidently when my son mentioned that he saw a mouse there, that is after HE told me about Bruno the dog. Steer clear of this circus and save yourself a headache. P.S. Jacky (the hidden reviews) is the school director. Pedro is the owner (review has since been moved to not recommended reviews on bottom of page). So not only do they suck! They bully their staff into giving themselves 5 star reviews. Why don't you focus on delivering 5 star service versus faking it! P.S.S. I am considering removing my review as the owner Pedro has edited his comment three times and I'm tired of getting email notifications about it. Guilty conscience much? I am also considering raising the rating bc I am impressed with how much he is trying to make my opinion irrelevant by glorifying his business online. Since this updated review, he's updated his comments 4 times on my review which I would consider the most interaction from the owner I've ever had since apparently meeting in person was not an option.

This place is by far the best daycare I've ever been associated with. I have two boys, 7 and 3yrs…read moreold. After placing my oldest in 4 different daycares, KidsLife was my miracle, literally an answer to my prayers. I love them and am grateful for them. Id recommend them to anyone! Very professional with great policy and procedures in place while still having a cozy family oriented feels.

Idk where to begin. It was good, then it gradually declined. I really do hope things get better…read more Here's a couple of occurrences. *Our daughter was given the wrong diaper brand/size multiple times, which caused an allergic reaction and her urine to seep through her clothing. *She is not being thoroughly cleaned when she has a bowel movement, thus resulting in further irritation. *We were asked to bring in baby wipes. Used for only 3 days, then asked for new wipes again. Materials being used for other kids. *Everytime we picked up our daughter, she would have snot running down from her nose to her chin. We would also see other children in the room with the same situation. Hopefully their toys are cleaned and sanitized daily. *Some personnel would have short shorts/mid rift shirts, and have 1 inch nails. From our understanding they are provided "Kindercare" shirts to wear, and gloves are used during diaper changes. How can gloves be used if their nails are long? *Still charged for services when the teachers have covid, and we couldn't bring her in. *They used to send pics of our daughter doing activities (foot paintings/learning about textures/shadows etc.). What we get now is a picture of her sleeping. *The final straw was when our daughter was given someone else's food (tortillas/fishsticks/broccoli/apple slices/milk). We have everything labeled. Our daughter could've been allergic, as well as it's a choking hazard.

Our 22 mos old son attends Grayslake's kindercare and we're very happy with the experience so far…read more In his short life span, we've had a variety of care givers due to the pandemic and that we had lived in the city. Anyone coming from Chicago knows, there's a long waitlist for daycares. We ultimately landed at the most expensive in our neighborhood, a so called "Montessori" (later found out they were not in fact designated as such). We moved to Grayslake and enrolled in kindercare, the experience has been great! Unlike the fancy titled city daycare, where we were talked down too and every little thing was an "issue".... he has a loud cry. He doesn't like some of his food. He had heat rashes when he woke up from naps (we had to get a doctors note to return). The experience from Kindercare couldn't be more opposite. The directors are so kind and reasonable. They approach issues with the motivation to solve them. Our son is SO happy there and has developed much more at Kindercare then the overpriced Montessori in the city.

This place has a wonderful play area and a lot of space…read more However, I found out that the care givers/teachers were not very happy working here. The administrators also play a lot of politics with parents. I had to move my daughter out of this facility as they do not take care of colored children properly. That was my experience between 2012-2013. They can do much better if the management can take the prejudice out of their mind !!

Both of my daughters go to One Hope United - Wilmette, and we love it! Everyone is friendly,…read morecaring, and very knowledgeable about young children and their needs. The center has great communication and has many activities to promote a feeling of community. Teachers chat with you daily about activities and always take the time to answer any questions you might have. My oldest is excited every morning to go to the center and my infant daughter always smiles, laughs, and walks right to the teachers the moment we get into her classroom, so I know she enjoys it, too. I agree with the earlier review about the outdoor play area. The center has a great setup for outdoor play for all different ages, and the children are able to enjoy the outdoors frequently in all seasons. My oldest will be leaving the center to go to kindergarten soon, and she frequently talks about how she is going to miss it so much. I highly recommend One Hope United - Wilmette!