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.

I have more than one kid attend Pathway, and we love it. It is home for our kids. I can tell you…read morethat my kids transitioned easily to the public school. My youngest is in 1st grade right now. She is one of the top readers in her class. She is excelling in math beyond belief, but I am going to tell you a story that exemplifies why Pathway and Courtney, the director, are so outstanding. At parent teacher conferences at the public school this year, my daughter's ( a Pathway graduate) first grade teacher started with a story about how our daughter is such an important member of their class. She proceeded to retell a situation from class the other day when a boy was getting upset because he couldn't find something in his desk. Our daughter walked over to his desk and said,"don't worry, we can find it together." She then squatted down next to his desk and starting helping him look through his desk. " is it here?" She called. "No? Let's keep looking." More and more students sat and watched as she helped his kid look for the lost item. Our daughter joking and encouraging him that it would be found. " wait... wait ... what do I see here?" She cried out finally and pulled the item from the desk. The entire class cheered. Her first grade teacher teared up as she told us this story. I tell you this story because this is classic Pathway. So many times I have been over there and I have witness Courtney working with students just like this. Being encouraging. Being compassionate. Being thoughtful. Helping children navigate he complexities of being part of a community. Passing this wonder skills onto my children. Have my children excelled academically at Pathway? Sure, but more importantly they have learned to be good people. That is priceless and worth more than I can convey in a Yelp review.

I have my 3-year-old triplet girls and 18-month-old son enrolled at Guidepost Montessori for a…read morefull-time schedule, five days a week, and I couldn't be happier with our experience. The girls absolutely love Miss Tara, Miss Julia, and all the teachers they interact with, coming home excited each day to share stories of their day. One of my daughters even has a half-day at school before being brought to daycare by the school bus, and she's always met on time, making for a smooth transition to the rest of her day at Guidepost. My son is starting to talk now, and it's incredible to hear the new words he learns at daycare. Miss Nereida and Miss Jelena have a special bond with him, and he clearly loves his time with them. The positive energy he and my girls bring home is wonderful. The daycare also does an amazing job encouraging independence. It's heartwarming to see the kids come home and confidently clean up after meals or playtime. I highly recommend Guidepost Montessori to anyone looking for a nurturing, joyful, and independence-focused environment for their children!

I highly recommend Hypost Daycare! The teachers are caring, patient, and truly dedicated to the…read morechildren's growth and happiness. The environment is warm, safe, and very well organized. My child feels comfortable and excited to go every day, which means so much to me as a parent.

We started at Guidepost Downers Grove when it opened. It has been a wonderful experience, everyone…read moreis great and they really care about the children. We would recommend.

From the owner: Our school in Downers Grove is now accepting pre-registration deposits for first-priority placement…read morein our programs! Guidepost Montessori in Downers Grove is one of the most trusted Montessori schools in DuPage County, Illinois. Indoors, rooms are spacious, bright, and light-filled, creating a warm and calm space for children to work.

Our daughter (5) has been at Maple Tree since Jan 3rd. What a wonderful school!…read more We moved and having to change schools is tough on a little one. Maple Tree felt right from the second we went to visit. We looked at about a dozen montessori preschools and there wasn't a better one. We looked in Glen Ellyn, Downers, Lombard... The school itself is adorable. It is quiet and peaceful and clean. The student/teacher ratio is very low. We were made to feel very welcome from the first day. The directress Jean Gottlieb is such a sweet and caring woman. She clearly loves children and understands child developement. She has been willing to answer questions, give advice and simply listen to parenting and educational concerns. The school has organic lunch catered in for the children, with vegetarian options, and prides itself on being earth friendy and passing those values on to the children. They are nut free and don't allow sugary snacks...this is a huge change from what we were used to, but I love it! All this and we can already see learning in leaps and bounds. Our daughter has started reading and understanding concepts in math that she wasn't before. We are thrilled to have found Maple Tree. If only we could have been there from the beginning!

Our daughter has been with Maple Tree since she was 16 weeks. We have been very happy with the…read morequality of teachers and the education they provide from a very young age! It doesn't feel like a "kid factory" like so many others we visited. We love the small classrooms and having 3 teachers to 8 infants is a huge selling point. We love the webcam and you can see the teachers and how hard they work every day! Constantly playing with the babies, cleaning, picking up and providing one on one attention when ever possible to each child. You pay a little more but the quality of care and education for us, has been worth it. When she gets a little older, we are excited about the lunch menu! All organic with an amazing variety of fruits and veggies- not carb centric but still kid friendly! My husband and I wish we could eat here! :)

Incredible school like no other, for students who are academically advanced / gifted and crave…read morechallenge and empowering learning experiences. The teachers are masters in their field, the school day is incredibly vibrant with PE every day and fine arts, language & stem classes. The extracurricular options are vast. The students are incredibly kind and supportive of each other.

Great school but tends to greatly favor children whose parents are the biggest donors. Not fair in…read moremany ways if you are a medium donor.

I don't have enough amazing things to say about this school! Just go there for yourself and observe…read morea class and speak with Ms. Alyce and you will be sold! The best kept secret in the Western suburbs!

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!