New Einstein's Academy Ravenswood has been a wonderful fit for our children. We were nervous to send them to daycare and were selective in finding a good fit. NEA has been wonderful! Everyone is caring and attentive to the children, from the site director to the classroom teachers. The curriculum is well thought out, and you can tell the staff care about the children and their roles. Our children have made many friends and enjoy going to school. I definitely recommend NEA! read more

We were rookies investigating daycare for the first time. We decided on NEA based on the facilities, class size, price point, warmness of staff, and reviews online. We were honestly nervous about sending our son for the first day but NEA was amazing about preparing both our son and us for this transition in life. Since then, it has been one of the most amazing services we have ever experienced in life. Our son has thrived tremendously and we have seen so much growth in him. He loves his teachers and will frequently talk about them when he gets home. He is so excited every morning to get ready for school. Even during challenging times like sickness or death in the family, NEA has always been accommodating and supportive. We highly recommend checking out NEA. read more

We've been really happy with the quality of care that our 3 year-old son has received at NEA. The teachers, the administration and all the staff have been excellent. Our son talks about his teachers at home, and he truly looks forward to seeing them in the morning. As a pretty shy kid, it means a lot to us that he feels so comfortable with them. The level of programming is outstanding. There's always something going on, from field trips, to art/yoga/dance classes, Spanish lessons and multicultural events. Plus, they have great outdoor play facilities, and in the summertime, the kids get weekly playtime at the water park and tons of outdoor time. It's way better than any preschool I had growing up... lucky kids. read more

We love NEA! Our son goes to the Ravenswood location! This daycare is really a hands on, caring and nurturing environment. They are very innovative with their activities. They go above and beyond to accommodate anxious parents. Alison the director is amazing! She is very personal and she tries her best to meet yours and your child needs. Ms Munya, Zhanna and Natalie in the ocean room are so loving and caring. My son talks about them even on his days off. During the summer they switch the program so it is more outdoor oriented. We especially love their sprinklers days on their amazing roof top playground. The kids have blast! I am so happy we chose them oppose to tiny giants that we originally considered. The ocean room is small, but don't let that fool you. They make amazing use of the space and they often break the activities in several station. I also love how clean and bright the space is. We are really happy - and we were sooo anxious about the transition from home care to day care! read more

My son started at NEA when he was 16 months old and he is now 5 years old. Our experience at NEA has been incredible. The staff at each level has been wonderful and the events that NEA has put on outside of school hours have provided us the opportunity to get to know other parents and make great friends. From the get go, we were amazed at how much our son thrived developmentally after starting at NEA. It's a wonderful place! read more

I am so thankful to have found New Einsteins Academy (II)! Our son, now a little over 2, started in the Ocean Room when the daycare opened up in January 2016. It was not an easy transition for him (or me) having him go from being at home everyday to part time daycare, but the teachers welcomed him with open arms everyday, making him feel safe and comforted and helping him grow. It gave us a peace of mind knowing he was in such good hands day in and day out. He quickly adjusted and loves going to "school". He's currently in the Rainforest Room with Miss Halle and her team of awesome teachers and we could not be happier. Each week they have new topics and plan themed activities throughout the week. There's an app and website where they post pictures daily and send out weekly updates with thorough recaps of what the kiddos learned and did that week. It's nice to know all the wonderful things they are learning and experiencing. Also having the opportunity to carry those things over on his "off days" is of great value. It's a lovely location, clean, new and bright with stroller storage for all the walkers! They go to the park daily (and in the summer to splash pads and field trips). They had special Mother's day concerts and Father's day Olympics for the parents to join in on. All the food is by Gourmet Gorilla, a special organic treat. They assist with potty training when the time is right and are always so communicative. The only thing I wish they had was infant daycare, but I know their hands are already full with these toddlers! Highly, highly recommend! read more

I love New Eisteins Academy. My children are thriving at their Ravenswood location. Before I enrolled my children to this amazing school I did a lot of research and I am happy to say that New Eisteins Academy is by far the best program for our family. The owner, Ina, really cares about the materials that the staff and the students use, the food is delicious and they make sure that every room gets active on their roof top playground. Olga , the director loves children and the other teachers are very kind and you can tell they love their job by the way they interact with the children. We enjoy to see pictures with our children every single day on Brightwheel. We are so blessed to have the opportunity to enroll our kids here. Thank you for being there for us and for teaching our children how to grow into smart and happy human beings. read more

We have nothing but glowing things to say about this school! My daughter started in the Younger Toddler Room at the Bucktown location in the Summer of 2015 (before the Ravenswood location opened). We transitioned her to the Ravenswood location in the Fall of 2016 (after we moved to the neighborhood). Both locations have amazing directors (Elizabeth and Olga). Our son has also been enrolled at the Ravenswood location since June 2017. This school provides a loving, nurturing environment that supports the individual growth of each child. Both of our children have gained confidence and important social skills thanks to this school. Our daughter, who started kindergarten this fall, was more than prepared for this transition thanks to New Einsteins. We truly cannot say enough good things about this school! read more

It is hard to summarize how amazing New Einsteins has been for our son and family. We are in the young toddlers room with Miss Diane and Ms. Michaela who go above and beyond to come up with creative and educational activities. Our son is excited to go to school every morning and the teachers are caring and enthusiastic. Their policies and communication throughout COVID have been great and the administrators are always available. The quality (and cleanliness) of toys is top notch and they include have lots of enrichments with external resources (yoga, Spanish and music). The kids get plenty of outdoor playtime - at the neighborhood parks, walks and on the roofdeck play area. I would not hesitate to recommend NEA to our family and friends - they do a phenomenal job. read more

We love NEA 2 and could not be any happier. We had one mediocre and one awful daycare experience prior to this, and so are so happy to have found a place where both the teachers and administration are excellent. Our son pretends he doesn't know us the moment he is dropped off; he LOVES it. We feel so confortable here and pray none of the teachers or Mrs. Olga ever leave. I cannot recommend enough. read more

We love New Einsteins! Our son has really thrived in this warm and caring community. I really can't say enough good things, here's a start...The teachers are so wonderful, and the director is outstanding. Their curriculum is much broader than I expected. In addition to creative way to cover literacy, math, and other basics, our son learns about the world and other cultures ("a trip to Russia" as an example of a weekly theme), participates in interactive science experiments, and more. They take fun field trips and go to parks in the neighborhood. They also get a lot of outdoor time on their rooftop playground and go for regular walks in the neighborhood. The sense of community is remarkable, and there are fun events like Mom Night Out and Dad Olympics. The biggest thing for me though is NEA's strong management and positive leadership. Everything runs smoothly, and information is communicated clearly. Highly recommend! read more

We are so grateful that we found NEA! My son has been at this daycare for two years now and we couldn't be happier. All staff from administration to teachers to kitchen personally know each child and offer special individual attention as much as possible. As a parent, I know every child is loved and cared for. In the two years my child has learned about the world around him, beyond ABC's and counting numbers that he is expected to know for kindergarten. New Einsteins Academy offers unique field trips, daily enrichment programs and invites special guests all the time to inspire and teach kids about the real world. I am impressed by the overall education method and gentle approach to discipline. We are currently in the Pre-K and have been through the changes in staff. I do not agree with another reviewer about lack of skills of the current teacher. read more

I would rate this place only 2.5 stars, but it is v clean and my experience only stems from 1 yr where there was a hiring change mid year. I would only recommend it for younger children under 4. Prior reviews that praise NEA teachers reference women who no longer work there. There was an enormous amount of turn over in the year that my child attended and fairly poor communication/no plan to transition the kids to the new teacher to understand the needs of the kids. As a result, a lot fell through the cracks- disengaged new teacher, sloppy transition, and weak communication all around. In a nutshell, the current lead pre k teacher is not skilled to prepare this age group for KG. However, the asst teachers in pre k room are fantastic. Just know that learning is less of a priority than open play and artistic creativity. If you're looking for KG scholastic readiness- consider other options. My understanding is the parents who have kids in younger rooms seem to be very happy (18 mo- 3 yrs old). Also the school does not have cameras in the classrooms, which in this day and age with the security of small children at risk- seems irresponsible. NEA also does run a wonderful summer camp program for children under 5. read more

My daughter has been attending NEA for two and a half years. Throughout her time there the teachers and staff have been great. They are supportive and are open to feedback. The facilities are kept in great shape and they even serve organic food, which is important to me. For recreation they spend plenty of time outside along with various indoor activities, such as yoga, dance and music. Another plus is the app where staff post pictures daily and this allow parents to see exactly how kids are spending their day. All in all I'm extremely glad that my daughter takes part in New Einstein's Academy as we both love it. read more

I am so lucky to have found such a great place to care for my daughter. I come from a family who never used childcare outside of family. I was also lucky to have spent 8 months home with my baby and then to have family watch her until she was 18 months old. So you have to understand I had mixed emotions about sending my daughter to "daycare". Well did New Einsteins exceed my expectations. I love this place. I am so comfortable going to work each and every day knowing that my daughter is being loved and cared for. Their facility is super clean. I love how all their cleaning materials and baby necessities (diapers, wipes, rash cream) are all natural/free of chemicals. The food is healthy and brought in fresh each day. My daughter who never seems to want to eat for me, is finishing all of her food at New Einsteins. And naps! who would have thought that a 1 year old would be able to nap on a cot with 10 other toddlers next to them. Well my daughter is sleeping almost 2 hours a day (again, doesn't seem to happen with me ;) I think what I especially like is their extra curricular classes. Being able to have my daughter at home meant that we could go out to story-times, music class, etc. This was something I thought we wouldn't be able to do with going to daycare. Again, I was wrong. My daughter takes yoga, gym class, and music class. And these are all by companies that come in to provide the professional services. They also try and take the kids outside for a walk or to the park twice a day. And while I do feel comfortable leaving my daughter in the hands of the New Einstein teachers, I do still miss her. Which is great that they also have an app and webiste that they post daily pictures, descriptions, and a weekly newsletter so I know what she is doing throughout the day. **Last note. I am a school teacher and have the summers off. I am actually going to still pay the summer tuition even though my daughter isn't attending, just so I can save my spot for the fall. read more

We love love love this daycare. Our son is 3, and he's been here for 8 months and we've had a very good experience at NEA. The teachers are great with the kids, and many of them have masters degrees in early childhood education (Halle is the teacher in the toddler classroom and she's a particular bright spot of the company). They have a super smart curriculum they do with the kids that involves a ton of fun, interactive and informative play. They also are very eco friendly - organic food, nontoxic toys, etc (they even do yoga instruction w/the kids, which is cute and hilarious). I also love that their rooms have a ton of windows so it has lots of natural light in every room. They take the kids outside quite a bit, which we love. Finally, it's a very diverse group of kids and families which was important to us. Bottom line - it's not cheap, but it also wasn't the most expensive option out there and you get a ton of value in what they provide. read more

Our son has been enrolled at New Einsteins in Ravenswood since they opened earlier this year. We can't say enough good things about our experience with NEA. The teachers are all excellent. They are caring, gentle, compassionate, and they make every effort to get to know each kid's unique personality. Our son started in the youngest room, and then transitioned up at the start of the summer. We've felt that each room was age-appropriate and the activities are designed such that they are stimulating and fun for all the children. I'm often impressed by the creative ideas that the teachers come up with. The facility itself is bright and airy, and very clean. We really couldn't be happier with NEA. Everyday I'm so grateful that I can trust that my son is well cared for and safe while my husband and I go to work. read more

Our son has been at NEA for almost a year and we couldn't be happier. Ms. Halle and Ms. Kinga provide such a warm and loving environment in the four and five year old classroom. We are amazed at what our son is learning weekly. They create and incorporate many unique games and lessons that make learning fun. They treat each child individually and tailor the games to the varied skill levels. There are also outside teachers who come in monthly to teach music/dance, yoga/meditation and drama. These enrichment activities lead to wonderful school plays, Heritage Night and Mother's Day performances. The children enjoy frequently outings in the neighborhood, to parks and field trips to museums, etc.. We only wish we had found NEA sooner and that it went K-8th grade! read more

This place has been great for our daughter. She was home with her dad full time before this, so it was a bit of a transition for our sensitive girl. All of the teachers in her room have been great helping her transition. We love that they incorporate Spanish into the curriculum and have lots of extra-curricular activities like music. She really has learned a lot here in the few months she's attended, in addition to the socialization and independence we were hoping to foster. read more

As a working parent it is a tough reality to face that your kids' daycare teachers will see them for more than you will. It is with that filter that I judged where to send my kids. NEA excels at providing a safe, nurturing, educational and fun environment for my girls. We have had our two children at NEA for the last two years across all 4 classrooms and LOVE this school. They are currently in the two oldest classes headed by the wonderful Miss Jenn (Pre-K) and Miss Nefira (preschool) with the awesome support staff. These teachers are saints and handle a challenging field with grace. Miss Jenn is constantly surprising me with her dedication - my oldest is quite shy and she did some extra research on how to help her get out of her shell. In a few short months after Jenn took over the classroom her confidence has soared and she's less introverted. Across the board this school is a win. Put your name on the waitlist now. read more

My daughter (2 1/2 years) has been attending NEA II since January & I can't express how pleased we have been with the school. I have 2 older sons who have attended other day cares and my daughter was at a previous day care too so we have lots of daycare experience. What I love about this school first and foremost is the professionalism, experience and care all of the teachers including the Director express on a daily basis. This is so important and makes us feel comfortable dropping her off every day. When she started, I was also impressed with the cleanliness of the daycare which is still the case 8 months later. They are meticulous about that. And they do a great job on the classroom structure, teaching the children, and getting them active outside and inside the classroom. For example, my daughter has participated in several yoga classes and they created an entire "summer camp" schedule for the children that included field trips, fun outdoor activities and sprinkler days. Everything they offer from food to diapers is organic which is another great aspect of this school. We honestly have been so happy with this school and most importantly my daughter loves going every day because her teachers are so loving, caring and make it fun for her daily! read more