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    I have been to Mary sears for 5 years and the teachers are so kind a this place! I love Mary sears

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    My daughter loves coming to school at Mary Sears! The staff is amazing and goes above and beyond everyday.

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    The Goddard School of Lockport

    The Goddard School of Lockport

    (2 reviews)

    I was pretty picky when it came to daycare for my baby, but I am very happy with The Goddard School…read morein Lockport. They're professional, but friendly & caring. The mix of fun & learning has been really helpful for my 8 (now 9 month old). She loves it there. The pictures & video updates are the best--gets me through my work day & I feel like I know what she's up to & she's exploring & having a good time. The staff are wonderful with her and us. Highly recommend!

    The Goddard curriculum is undoubtedly one of the best preschool systems out there. However, this…read moreparticular location leaves something to be desired. The management is top heavy (too many directors, none of which are particularly knowledgeable), and they are not kind or warm and welcoming. I agree with another reviewer in that any question or inquiry was received with attitude and no compassion. I also strongly disagreed with their cell phone policy. For some reason, the teachers are allowed to keep their phones on them, which proved to be a massive distraction. I'm can't count the times I walked by a class where a teacher was scrolling their feeds and babies/toddlers were on the other side of the room, unsupervised. I previously attended a different Goddard school which enforced their no cell phone policy and I was shocked to see this policy was not enforced here as well. The teachers we had were fine, but one in particular was very unfriendly to my son. None of us quite liked her. The food provided is alright, but beware... The milk is advertised as being organic and I saw the gallon jugs which were plain ol prairie farms brand. I also agree with another reviewer about the cleanliness - the bathrooms were frequently out of soap/toilet paper/paper towels, and the landscaping was rarely touched- overgrown bushes and litter everywhere. In all, I would recommend it for the curriculum but not much else!

    American Butterflies Home Child Care - View of half the childcare area.  Reading, dramatic Play, math & science

    American Butterflies Home Child Care

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    Mrs. Darlene is the kindest woman you'll meet! I met her when I was 6 months pregnant with my son…read moreand looking for his daycare. I was convinced she was the one when I saw her holding a newborn while talking with me; the baby looked so cared for and content, and everything about how she held the baby was comforting. My son started at American Butterfly Daycare at 8 weeks old and he is now 2yrs 8 months old. He loves Mrs. Darlene and Mr. Jerry so much. She has been great with him at every age. She has them do crafts, takes them for walks, takes them to the park, has them play outside. She takes pictures all day long that you can view on a shared app. She is helpful and accommodating. Much in advance, she gives a list of days she is closed for the upcoming year, and is quick to communicate if there are any changes. She has helped me multiple times when I needed to do an early drop off and/or late pick up. Her prices are beyond reasonable. She loves my son and we love her. I'm so grateful for her and her business. Please ask Darlene for my phone number if you'd like any more information or insight. I highly recommend her for the best care for your child.

    From the owner: American Butterflies Home Child Care Provides Hourly Child Care to the Plainfield, Joliet and Crest…read moreHill IL Areas with 1 location. Since 2006, we have been working with families to provide a safe, caring, enriching environment full of music, laughter and gentle guidance. Children, infants-preschool, have a great time exploring and learning in our loving home childcare- located just north of the Louis Joliet Mall (3 minutes from I-55 and 1 mile from Weber Rd). We have a lot of hands on, engaging activities to keep your little one having fun while developing a love of learning and appreciation of the natural world around us.

    Kiddie Academy of Romeoville

    Kiddie Academy of Romeoville

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    If your child has separation anxiety, this may not be the right center for them. This is exactly…read morewhat the director told me. It felt like they expected my child to adjust to daycare very quickly, without providing appropriate support during the transition period. In my experience, the staff did not seem adequately trained to handle children who are experiencing separation anxiety. My son became more distressed, and behaviors such as scratching appeared during his first week, which was not an issue prior to attending this center. He only attended for five days. As a parent, it is concerning to be told that a very young child is showing a behavior they have never displayed before. This raises questions about how the situation was handled and what contributed to that response. I was also told that multiple calls and messages had been made to me, but I did not receive any phone calls or messages. If I had not been actively monitoring the live cameras and gone to the center myself, I am concerned that I would have been unaware of the situation for a much longer period. I am sharing this as a mother, not out of anger or personal conflict, but as an honest concern for other parents who may be in a similar situation.

    an hour ago New If…read moreyou love your children, do NOT send them here. I rarely leave reviews, but what I've experienced at this daycare is deeply concerning--especially for parents of young children who can't advocate for themselves. There have been multiple situations that made me extremely uncomfortable, including inappropriate staff interactions and handling of children that I would never consider acceptable. I've personally witnessed behavior that raises serious questions about supervision, training, and judgment. If your child is not yet able to clearly communicate what's happening during the day, I strongly urge you to reconsider enrolling them here. That alone should tell you everything you need to know. The staff appears inexperienced, and at times it feels like children are being supervised by individuals who lack the maturity and training required for this type of responsibility. Also, don't be misled by the camera access. While it may give a sense of transparency, it does not capture everything--and that false sense of security is concerning in itself. I would also take the overwhelming number of positive reviews with caution. Based on my experience, they do not reflect the reality I've witnessed.these are from faculty and friends of faculty not real parents You've been warned.

    Kiddie Academy of Bolingbrook

    Kiddie Academy of Bolingbrook

    (18 reviews)

    Very disappointing experience. From the beginning, I constantly had issues with this daycare. My…read moreson had never been a biter until he started here, yet he was repeatedly bitten, including on his first day, and I felt my concerns were continuously brushed off. I also felt they expected far too much from a 2-year-old and treated normal toddler behavior like a major problem. Instead of properly redirecting and teaching him, they would take the easiest route. For example, I was told they let him color on himself with marker because it was "better than him hitting other kids." That isn't teaching--it's laziness. My son regularly came home extremely dirty despite having extra clothes in his cubby, and on one occasion came home with his underwear extremely soiled with stool, which made me question how closely he was being supervised. I repeatedly brought up concerns and rarely felt they were actually addressed. Overall, I felt like my son was blamed instead of being properly guided and cared for. I would not recommend this daycare.

    Within our first week of being there out kid came home with a huge scrape on his nose. No one…read morenotified us and when it was brought to their attention we revised the cameras and watched how he got hurt and then the teachers attributing his crying to the fact that he's new and adjusting. The teachers do not communicate concerns with parents. The director and co director are a joke. This place is run more like an at home day care and not an early childhood facility. I had a meeting set up to discuss my child's concerns and I was sent the assistant teacher that didn't know much about anything. They keep the shared bathroom gates open so children bounce from one classroom to another as we witnessed with our child. Save your time and money and go somewhere else.

    Mary Sears Children's Academy - Lockport - childcare - Updated September 2026

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