We love this place as it has so much to offer for our toddler. Ms. Jessica is great with the kids!read more

I love it! Fantastic, cozy, bright, colorful, super CLEAN, neighborhood spot for kid gymnastics and…read morebirthday parties! I was super impressed with the owner/ instructor for her professionalism and vision. I highly recommend this location!

This place was incredible! My kids had so much fun! They…read morehad climbing structures of varying levels of difficulty for my bigger kids & a fun toddler area for my littles . They even had ninja warrior style ramps up to some of the climbing structures which my kids could do safely with the harnesses. And in the back there is a zip line obstacle course, video games, laser, tag, and more. We did not have time to do everything because there was just so much to choose from! I definitely recommend the physically active options over the video games. It is a bit on the pricey side, but definitely worth it!

We went to a birthday party this weekend at climbzone! I have seen ads for it all over the place…read morebut this was the first time seeing it. What a fun place!! There climbing walls, a soft play area, ropes course, zip line, laser tag, and bumper cars. As well as rooms/alcoves for birthday parties. It seems like there are activities for kids of all ages. I can't wait to go back with my little one.

I've been eagerly awaiting Bunny Ears' opening since I stumbled upon them at AppleFest in Lincoln…read moreSquare last year. Before they opened, they were doing pop-up events at markets, fairs, and festivals, and they had an activity in the children's area at AppleFest last year. They opened in the last month or so and today I finally was able to visit! On Fridays, they have a session called Fluffle Babies (did you know that a group of bunnies is called a fluffed? I didn't!) for children up to age one and their caregiver(s). My baby is less than a month from turning one so I needed to get in here quickly! It was a fun morning. The owner was our host, and she had selected a topic for us to all share about so that we had a starting place for conversation. We introduced ourselves and our little ones, and shared our perspective on the morning's discussion topic. Then she introduced the art play for the day, which this morning was edible paints where we used rice cereal with food dye to color the cereal. Jinny explained that it's helpful to teach children not to eat paint, even though this is edible, because when they start playing with tempura paints, acrylics, and so on they will not be edible. My little one stirred the "paint" a little, ate some, smashed her hands in it, and crawled around. It was a fun morning for her! There are several different stations and tables for kids to partake in their activities. I'll be this is a fantastic place to have a kids party! When you enter you'll take your shoes off and there's a partial wall with a door to keep children from scampering off once they enter the art space. There's a tinker bar, several sinks, a play area with magnetic tiles, a place for playing with water... there are so many possibilities for children to have fun and be creative. I attended one of the toddler classes and it was good, but perhaps a little advanced for my daughter; it was ages 1-5, and there's a huge difference in one year olds (which is my daughter) to five year olds. Given that, the fact that I live in one of the outer neighborhoods now (instead of five minutes away), and that the class is on a weekday so I can't miss work each week I am not sure I'll be able to continue the class. But we may stop in on an open play day or something. I love the concept of this place and am look forward to visiting again and continuing to learn some fun ways to encourage artistic creativity in my little one! They are good about safety. Once the class starts, they lock the door (ask me how I know--luckily the babe was inside with grandma in the event I was locked out the entire time!). They have some great options for parents with slightly older children, as they have offered drop-in play for Maifest and they have it for Square Roots, too. I love that they offer this for parents to have just a little free time while their kids are having a blast on their own. Parking is street only or the lot across from Old Town School if it's not in use/blocked.

We had a 4 year old birthday, everything went smoothly and was so much fun for the kids! They made…read morebracelets, painted the walls, built a fort, and celebrated! We brought snacks, cupcakes, and some table decorations, bunny ears did everything else. Thank you for a great time! Staff was friendly, helpful, and everything was efficient!

We sent our 4-year-old to this camp for the entire summer of '18 and we are pleased. There are few…read moreoptions in Chicago for a full day of summer care for kids under 5. The staff were all fantastic! There were over 200 kids at camp everyday and they knew us and our child pretty quickly. The camp is somewhat unstructured, there are not naps. There are several themed rooms the kids can choose to work/play in. If I recall correctly there was a singing/recording room, a game room, a programming room, fashion studio, cooking, and a couple others. They can also play outside. Every Friday had a dress up theme. Frequently there was a bouncy house, water apparatus, or other fun structures for the kids to play in. I think the total cost was about $2700 or $3000. Recommended!

Steve & Kate's camp is AWESOME! The camp allows the children to choose which activities that they…read morewant to engage in which, I find very creative & inspiring for children. The counselor are really cool too. They are vibrant, energetic, patient and kind. My daughter likes this camp so much that she didn't want to go anywhere else soooo, it's our 2nd consecutive year! Thank you Steve & Kate's Lakeview family, you're the BEST !!

Our first time here was to attend a birthday party. The activities were creative, colorful, and…read morefun. The staff was kind and silly but also in control. We had a great time. Months later, I got a marketing email about Spring Break "camp." We needed help when my preschool daughter did not have school so we sent her to camp for two days. She really enjoyed the projects that they did, brought activities home, and was very excited to go back. I am glad to know that Kids Science Labs are a great option for childcare as well. I highly recommend Kids Science Labs!

We tried this place for 2 days during the winter break. It was our 1st time trying it out. The…read moreteachers and staff were all wonderful. They had something to take home each day. They remembered my daughter's name after just the 1 day. They even had a magic show on one the days. Looking forward to trying out other sessions. Wish they had more locations.

had the best time at Journey Playroom! It's such an amazing space--there are tons of interactive…read morezones for the kids. The playhouse with the slide was a huge hit, and the whole atmosphere is super inviting. It's a perfect hidden gem for a playdate. Highly recommend!

Kate the owner is AWESOME!…read more Thinking of others, especially kids when creating this family friendly space! If you want a place that caters to families and children alike, this is it!

Our son went here from when he was 5 months old to 18 months old until we moved out of state. As…read morehis parents we couldn't have been happier with his teachers, facility and the atmosphere. We could be at ease that they would be transparent even if it were a small bump or cut he had. They keep it clean and sanitized especially in the infant room. Our son loved his friendly teachers and eating lunch here ;)

I could not have chosen a better daycare for my girls. This place feels like family. The staff is…read morewhat makes A-Karrasel so special. They are patient, energetic/positive, and treat my daughters like their own. All of the teachers have worked there multiple years which speaks volumes to the kind of community they create at A-Karrasel. I trust in them entirely. We get weekly lesson plan updates to see what our kids are learning which I love. We moved our girls here from another daycare in the area and it was the best decision I made for them. As a mom, it is so comforting to know I am sending my kids somewhere they are safe and loved every day.

Amazing indoor playspace, such a great community asset! They are local, independently owned, and…read moreconveniently located with a huge parking lot in the back. I really like that there are tri-lingual materials available, bonus learning opportunities for children. The space is efficiently organized, with eating area in the front with child-sized tables. This is a fun space that works well for dance parties and gatherings. The back area is separated by the bar-height counter with some barstool chairs, this is a great area to set up food and host events. People can view the entire playspace from this side, while enjoy refreshments. Behind the counter is more activities and toys, including a play kitchen, climbing setups, and a slide. Continuing into the back, there's a resting room with more kitchen space and a bathroom. Overall, I've taken my daughter here a few times already, and plan to return frequently. They have open play times, flexible payment options, and host awesome themed events. The owners are great about posting upcoming events and are great to talk with. Their staff is also so nice, and I've met a bunch of great families here. Highly recommend.

We love La Casa Playroom. It's a fantastic space for kids to let loose and play. The picture…read moredoesn't do it justice but they have a variety of toys such as: nugget play couch, costumes, pretend play kitchen, toy construction, mini jungle gym, montessori toys, instruments, legos, books, coloring, etc. Lots of opportunity for creative co-play.