We love it here! Our son has just completed his first year at Montessori Dual Language Academy and…read moreit's been wonderful. He's only 4 and has learned so much and has become so independent. 10/10

We could not recommend MDLA enough! Our son started there about a year ago and attends both…read morepreschool and the summer camps. He learns in Spanish for half of the day and also gets to do fun activities like yoga. He's become so much more independent and well-mannered since going there. We're also thrilled that hot lunch is now included with tuition. The hours are great for working parents, and the staff is so wonderful and caring with the kids. We're grateful that they were here for us when we moved to the area!

We feel so lucky to have found Keystone. Our daughter is in the toddler program and our son is in…read morethe primary classroom, and we could not be happier with our choice. Keystone offers a nurturing, high-quality education for children from 22 months through eighth grade, which made it especially appealing for our family. The school is small, welcoming, and built around a close-knit community where children truly feel known and supported. The teachers are incredibly kind, attentive, and deeply invested in each child's growth. I toured about four different schools before choosing Keystone, and this was the only one that gave me that genuine warm, reassuring feeling. I strongly recommend Keystone to parents looking for a caring, developmentally supportive school that guides children from early childhood through middle school.

Overpriced and not a good value. Had my daughter here 2 years and the quality isn't very good…read moreespecially for price. I was paying close to $500 a month for two half days a week for my toddler. However, if she got sick, we weren't allowed to make it up another day. Another issue is that my daughter got sick with RSV from going to school here and had to be hospitalized for 10 days. I mentioned this to the school and they didn't seem to care. Greedy institution with no flexibility.

My daughter attended Alcuin Montessori from 2006-2012 and I only have great things to say about…read morethis school! We considered it her second home for those years! The attention the students get from the teachers, positive learning environment, love of learning that is fostered and meaningful social connections with their peers really sets students up for success when they leave the school! We left Alcuin to attend the Oak Park public Schools (Mann) when she was in 5th grade for financial reasons and were completely let down by the local public school system. Academically 5th grade was a wash of a year for her in the public schools.(She learned how to study to memorize the exact answers for tests and her love of learning went downhill as she would say, 'I don't need to know more than this to get an A mom!") Socially, she just learned what bullies were and how manipulative other girls could be! We keep in constant contact with her old teachers and they have even advised us materials to get for her to help her adjust to her new public school environment! We left the Oak Park public school system before middle school(6th grade) to move to a new district where middle school students are flourishing. If we could have afforded it I would have kept her at Alcuin all through middle school! The new middle school is still way too easy for her (straight A's and top test scores...)and she has noticed herself that she is a bit more mature than the other students. She goes the extra mile again on projects though and her love of learning that Alcuin fostered seems to have returned! Sure there will always be a teacher or staff member here and there at a school that is new or you have an issue with as a parent.(Everyone has a bad day once in a while or messes up!) I encourage you as a parent to talk with your school though about your issues. When we had any issues at Alcuin, the director was always interested in hearing about them and I watched them actively make changes or assist the teacher or staff member that might need it! It is easy to point fingers at someone but it is more difficult , yet more effective to constructively speak with a school about issues. I believe it is the test of time and patience with a school to give them a chance to work out an issue that counts. If the school is unwilling to acknowledge you as a parent, then it is time to move on. Alcuin always worked with us over our 6 years there and we miss them dearly! In our hearts we will always be a proud "Alcuin family"!!

As an employee of Alcuin, I can speak highly of this school's teaching faculty, who are among the…read moremost intelligent, talented, and committed Montessori teachers I have met in the field. The families who send their children to this school seem highly committed to helping their children reach their highest potential, and see their children as whole beings with social and emotional needs, as well as academic ones. As a teacher here, I have greatly enjoyed my relationships with parents, as they have been so collaborative and positive. We have newly begun a terrific adolescent program, and I encourage anyone interested in finding an alternate middle school, or a high-quality educational program for any age child to inquire. I have been so happy to work at this fantastic and excellent school, which is truly a haven for Montessori teachers who love to nurture and challenge children!

We transferred our (at the time) 2.5 year old to Avondale Loving Care (previously called Pink…read moreTower) at the start of summer 2023 and I could not be more glad we did. He has absolutely blossomed in the time since. The teachers are warm, the classrooms are beautiful and clean, and the kids have just the right amount of structure to their day. My son had been struggling with potty training before starting but they were so incredibly supportive while he learned that it took all the stress away for our family and he made a ton of progress with their help. They are also very intentional about building community within the school and we've gotten to know a number of other families this way. I could go on and on but I'll just say I couldn't recommend ALC more highly and we're so excited to send our second kiddo there in January.

We have two children at Avondale Loving Care and couldn't be happier with our experience. Our kids…read moreare thriving and come home happy every day. The teachers are amazing, sweet, and incredibly patient, showing genuine care for each child's well-being and development. The rooms are so clean and well organized with an inviting, calm atmosphere. There are so many fun stations featuring Montessori and play-themed learning styles. They also offer optional weekly piano lessons on site for an extra charge, which our oldest loves! It's wonderful to feel like we're part of a small, supportive community. We love it there- Highly recommend!

We have been going to Ms Elena for almost 2 years and couldn't be happier. She has been our first…read moredaycare experience and it has been nothing short of phenomenal. She takes the time to get to know each kid--she and her staff show such love and care for all the children. My daughter loves going. Sometimes my family needs flexibility on the days she goes and with advanced notice Ms Elena is able to accommodate. Ms. Elena keeps the place clean and maintains it well. We love the meals--the kids get a variety and exposure to many different foods. We are so happy we loved Ms Elena and her team to be a part of our family!

I toured a few different daycare spaces before I finally found Ms. Elena. I knew immediately I…read morewould send my child as soon as I met her. She is warm, and you can tell she knows what she is doing. My 1 year old had tried two separate sitters and really had trouble settling in with them, but I was so surprised to see how quickly she settled in at Ms. Elena's. She really takes the time to get to know your child individually. The space has also been well-designed. She has montessori teaching experience and has applied it to her daycare. She goes above and beyond, serves meals and snack in-house, and was very flexible taking on my part time schedule. I feel like I lucked out. Can't say enough good things about her and the other teachers!