We started at Hellenic American Academy in 2022, and from the very beginning, it has felt like a…read moresecond home for our two children. Even though we are not Greek, we've found the most welcoming and inclusive community here--about 20% of the students aren't Greek, and yet everyone is embraced as family. One of the things I've appreciated most, especially when my children were younger, is how naturally they formed relationships with older students. It's a unique environment where kids of all ages interact, and there's a strong culture of mutual respect and kindness across grade levels. Our children take Greek every day and have become impressively fluent--it's amazing to see how confident they are speaking a new language! The class sizes are small, which allows for personalized attention, and the teachers and administrators are truly exceptional--nurturing, dedicated, and highly focused on each child's growth. It's a close-knit community that really supports both students and families. There are plenty of opportunities for involvement, from after-school activities and enriching field trips to school-wide efforts that teach the importance of giving back. Most importantly, the school keeps its focus where it belongs--on strong academics, character development, and traditional values that help shape well-rounded, grounded children. We're so grateful to be part of such a special school!

I have two children here. They both enjoy school and are excelling academically and socially. I…read morejust attended their 25 of March presentations and I was incredibly impressed by all grade levels. We are fortunate there are dedicate people who continue to sacrifice their time to keep this special place operating.

Young at Heart is a wonderful little community where all the staff has always been wonderful to my…read morefamily. My daughter attended here for nearly 5 1/2 years and I would choose this play all over again. My daughter came a long way here, having started with a little speech delay they not only worked with her on that but accommodated her speech therapist coming to work with her. The way this place was run it wasn't just all play time all the time, the kids would get to fun projects that taught them new things from arts and crafts type stuff to science and other subjects. I really have to give a shout out to the new director and her teachers assistant. They haven't been here for that long but i can't imagine this place without them. I would absolutely recommend Young at Heart to anyone in the area looking for a day care you can't go wrong choosing this place.

My two kids attended Young at Heart from infancy to Kindergarten and we loved it! Both kids had the…read moresame teachers, some of whom have been teaching there for 10+ years. We especially loved the interaction with the "grandmas and grandpas" upstairs in the seniors facility as well as all of the fun holiday parties and family events. I highly recommend this day care, we still keep in touch with the friends we made, both staff and students alike.

Be aware!!!! My son was abuse in this place!!! Putting children in time outs, in the dark, for long…read moreperiods of time is a type of abuse and it can cause irreversible psychological damage to any child's life, fortunately for my son I took him out of this place before they could cost him more stress in his life. Please don't take this review lightly; I am a parent and also a psychology student. My child was penalized for not being able to fall asleep and was put in time outs, in the dark, behind a door many occasions until I found one day what was happening. I know this because one day I got to this place earlier than usual during nap time and I find my son shaking behind the door. He was apologizing to me for not being able to fall asleep!! When I talked to the teacher she told me that he was supposed to fall asleep and fail to do it, and therefore she had to put him in time out so the other children could sleep. I brought this to the attention of the director of the program and she told me that this wasn't going to happen again. After this occasion I went back in a few occasions to make sure that my son wasn't in time out again, and to my surprised it was always another child who was in time out, in the dark, behind the door. I also witnessed some of the staff yelling at the children when they fail to follow instructions correctly. I found out later that my son had being also abuse in the same manner when one day, while at home, he described to me how his ears were hurting every time the teacher screamed to him to close to his face. Also, I wanted you to warn any parent that this school does not practice the real Montessori philosophy. They watch TV cartoons during what is supposed to be learning time. As parents we have the obligation to protect our children, please inform yourself before you choose this place.

What a great school! The teachers are warm and caring and are genuinely interested in the children…read more I love the infant room and feel like the babies are well cared for. This school has several Montessori teachers and they are all knowledgable and experienced. Wonderful environment for learning!

Safe Haven in Lake Bluff was a blessing for my child. He has high functioning autism, depression,…read moreanxiety, and executive functioning disorder. He is exceptionally intelligent and kind. The neighborhood school was not working for him. The teachers could not understand that he had difficulty in getting the information out of his brain and onto paper in the time allotted. He would be punished and ridiculed by the teachers! The bullying by his peers was relentless. I pulled him out in fourth grade. The district demanded he return. I said "Absolutely not!" After a lot of back and forth, they agreed to have him enrolled in Safe Haven. It was amazing! The class sizes were small. The teachers were very caring and attentive. His first social worker was so kind. (She eventually moved to a different school.) His second social worker was very nice, too. I watched my son finally get the help he needed to succeed. He attended Safe Haven from fifth grade through high school. He was allowed to take classes at our local high school, too. (Our high school had a very good psych case worker.) He participated on the sports, teams, too. The safety, emotional support, and nurturing helped my son achieve his potential. He graduated high school as an honor student at the local high school (meaning perfect 4.0 GPA), a National Honor Student, and an Illinois State Scholar, which means he was in the top 10% of all graduating high school seniors. He just graduated from a top rated University in May. I cannot thank Safe Haven enough for guiding and helping my son, when the local grade school district didn't care what happened to him. They like round pegs. If your child needs a small school that cares, check out Safe Haven in Lake Bluff. Remember: Illinois has a law that allows you to choose where your child can get the help they need, and your home district must pay for it.

I have 2 children going on their second year here. Very accommodating. Very friendly. Very in…read moretune with the kids' individual needs and gives plenty of individual attention in a respectful, comforting manner. Excellent communication! My children are thriving.

I may be biased, being the Class of 2001 President and a Debate Coach, but I firmly believe that…read moreJohn Hersey High School is the best high school. As a student, I can attest that I received a world class education. Beyond that, the athletics and extra-curricular activities that are offered there not only enhance the in-class experience but can give you opportunities that can be more valuable than what you learn in the classroom. As an employee and coach, I can tell you that the teachers and staff are some of the most caring and dedicated professionals that I have ever worked with. The school works hard everyday to live up to the high standards that they have set for themselves. There is a reason that John Hersey High School is consistently ranked as one of the best high schools in Illinois and the United States. I highly recommend John Hersey High School!

This is a very good high school that has high quality teachers. I would recommend to allread more

Disappointing my wife and 50 children all went to the school. It is broken every other year last…read moreyear it was a broken pipe school closed almost the entire year would not recommend.

Perhaps it's a bit early, as my daughter is only 3 months into the school year... BUT wow, I've…read moreimpressed! I will not list out names of teachers here, but I will say that all the teachers I've talked with here, wether it be during orientation or during the parent teachers conference, we have had nothing but great experiences. These teachers certainly love what they are doing and care for the kids. ... and the music department is really great here too!

Fantastic school, look them up in the rankings, this is the top elementary school in Northbrook. 3…read morekids pass through these halls. And they have a great IEP staff as well. My first child has ADHD and cognitive issues and they went all aboard to help. The principle Mr. T is a father with a child who had special needs and he is very understanding.

I would suggest avoid this school, if you want to find a great place for your little one to grow…read moreand learn, (instead of a place to stay while you go to the work), avoid this one. This is called "montessori" but it is not an authentic montessori school. I guess many parents send kids there just for the name. The director is a good sales lady. This place is very small, nasty smell is everywhere. The leading teachers in two classrooms are too old to do the great work. If you think old lady may have love like grandma, that is wrong. eg, the old teacher in 4~6 classroom are very lazy, just sit there and ask the yonger kids to copy the work of older kids, but the yonger kids does not understand anything in that way. If as a parent you ask the teachers, they will claim that your kids are not ready to learn. So what is the point that parents pay a lot and leave the child there every day. just waste time and waste money. You won't get much information from parent -teacher conference call if you really have questions. Only 15 mintues and you will be told "sorry, time runs out". For the lunch, the amount is not suffient for the kids with big appetite. When my son asked more please, he was mostly like told "no". One day, I need pick up my son after their lunch time, I was so surprised that he told me "mom, I am so hungry after lunch". Also most of lunch food are canned food,do you think that is healthy food for the kids at this age? Another big concern for me is that many times teachers ask kids be very quiet, not speaking at all. This makes teachers work easier but so bad for kids personality to development. Well, I talked to them a lot for my son's personality, they told me that is the nature of the child. I feel very guilty by leaving my son there for a couple of years, which were so important time during his growth and personaility development. So I finally thought about that a lot and made a right decision to change a school for him. Now he is so happy to go to preschool every day and tell me:" mom, why didn't you change school for me earlier?". I am glad he is improving a lot, socially, emotionally... He seems a different child and current school teachers think he is developed very well at his age. If you love your child, please take time and consider many things to choose a good school for your child.

The teachers at this school are absolutely wonderful...especially in the infant room where my…read moredaughter goes for day care. Ms. Kelly, Ms. Andrea, Ms. Blanca, and Ms. Trish are THE BEST! They provide a fun and educational environment for my daughter and she comes home every day in such a happy mood. And when picking her up, the teachers all seem to be in a wonderful mood, and are eager to share with you the details of your child's day. And they make the whole experience of having your child attend school there a special one! If you've ever thought of having your child attend one of the Montessori schools, this one is an absolute gem!