My daughter attended the before and after care programs run by Grand Avenue for 5 years, as well as…read morethe summer camps, and I couldn't have been happier with the experience. The staff was always kind and professional, and my daughter never wanted to leave at the end of the day! I looked forward to chatting with the staff at the end of a long day too, an added bonus for sure. As for professionalism, I couldn't have asked for better--everything I needed to know was well documented for me (upcoming activities, enrollment deadlines, etc.) and handled with the utmost care. Mr. Dan and his staff are the best!

Parents beware before making a deposit!…read more We got on the wait-list 8 months in advance for the infant room, and were told we were first on the list. I planned accordingly to return to work after a limited maternity leave. Less than a month before the expected start date, Lauren, the assistant director, emailed, casually mentioning that there wouldn't be space until 2 months later. We scrambled to make things work, and as we stayed in communication with them, they later postponed the start date ANOTHER 2 months. We ultimately had to scramble to find another center to enroll in at the last minute. I don't know whose job gives them the flexibility to take an extra 4 months of maternity leave. Definitely not mine. Despite not being able to honor the agreed start date, the center has REFUSED to refund our wait list deposit. Maybe this was an unreasonable response to an honest accident. Maybe it was an intentional act to manipulate us into making a deposit last year when they knew they would not be able to meet our needs. I'm not sure. But either way, I feel taken advantage of by people who I was ready to trust with the most important task of caring for my child. After this experience, I would not plan to enroll my baby here even if the space did open up, after seeing how poorly we were treated. I would not trust them to appropriately care for my child. To other parents and parents-to-be, if you are expecting reliable childcare to be available when you need it, I would look elsewhere. Please proceed with caution and at minimum, have a solid backup plan that you can enact at short notice for an extended period!

We love Grand Ave! I went here as a child and now send all 3 of my littles there. The staff is very…read moreattentive and cares for my children just like their own. My youngest had the hardest time with separation, but his teachers made the transition so smooth that now he asks to see his first two teachers everyday and he walks in with no tears. My oldest two always come home with so many stories and love talking about the friends they have made. We definitely made the right choice when choosing Grand Ave for our childcare.

My daughter loved coming here! Not sure what happened, as the instructor said my daughter did well…read moreand can possibly join other classes with an older age group. When i followed up via email and tried to sign up for more classes they just ghosted me?! Like what? Maybe i'm not their "right" clientele?

My 5 year old daughter loves this place. The instructors are kind and know how to work well with…read moreyoung children. This is our go-to place for days when school is out or for their monthly parents' night out. On days when school is out they usually have a half or full day program. For parents' night off you drop your kiddo at 5pm and pick up at 830. It's just enough time to have a child free dinner and an adult beverage;). The best part is it's cheaper than a sitter and my daughter gets to do multiple art projects while having fun with kids her age. Highly recommend!

We have enjoyed Mattix Music Studio for years of piano lessons! The teachers are wonderful and the…read morestudio is organized. They really care about your child succeeding in a positive environment. I wish we had time for more classes!

Love the staff and fun atmosphere! My kids love music together classes and piano lessons.read more

I appreciate the staff so much. My daughter attended the West Loop location this summer and enjoyed…read moreall the activities and had a great time. Anytime an issue arose, the staff handled it with patience and kindness and took it serious to nip any issues immediately.

Steve & Kate's in the West Loop is amazing! The location is wonderful - outdoor space for water…read moreactivities and sports, playground and lots of room inside the school building with a ton of activitiy rooms. The staff is phenominal and I have been so impressed. I have a shy girl who although loves camp, always wants to check for her friend at drop off and they know the drill and always help her find her (so many activities rooms it can be hard to find campers if they have already checked in.) They have made her feel welcome and safe and it has been a pretty easy summer having her go to camp full time. I love the express check in the night before - my daughter loves selecting her food for camp the next day, and loved the food. She had the option to get a school lunch at her school this year and always wanted me to pack her lunch, but for Steve and Kate's I have never had to pack a lunch which is honestly one of the biggest perks for a working parent. The amount of activities they have for kids and the level of learning really surprised me. My daughter learned how to crochet and sew this year and was so into it. She loves the crafts, bread baking (which is actually such good bread - I have eaten it if she shares), and so much more. It has been a great experience for both my daughter and us. Will definetly go back next year and can't say enough good things about this camp and the West Loop location!

My son Jack has been attending 5 or 6 years now, starting in 2nd grade. Simply put, the camp and…read moreits director Brad are incredible! Its hard to drop him off, I want to get out and participate in the activities.Where to begin...well first off its super well run by a well-trained friendly staff. They help with everything including applying sun screen at beginning of the day. Kids are assigned to a coach with same age kids, and let me tell you these coaches are hand-picked- super nice, love kids and know their sports. You can tell many of them play elite sports themselves. The camp is well programmed with different themes each week- basketball one week, Olympic week the next. Competitive but in good way. Lunch is really good- food kids like to eat like Popeye's chicken, pizza, and Fridays they grill hot dogs and hamburgers for the kids. Pickup and dropoff is fast and easy and location right off the highway- or there is bus pickup from many Northside locations. We moved to Park Ridge but Jack insisted he attend camp regardless (he met his best friend there) so Mom and Dad take turns driving him an hour each way sometimes (so worth it). They have a great photog who sends out super cool videos each week. Field trips to Cubs games and water parks. Its so great we usually sign him up for most of the the summer, and take advantage of the early bird pricing before January 1st each year. We cannot wait for the camp to start this summer, its hard to imagine a summer sports camp as good at this one. Its hard to summarize it all here but if anyone has questions, please call or text me at 773-805-9305 for honest straightforward info.

Our experience with Hi-Five Sports has been nothing but positive. Both my daughter and son have…read moreparticipated in the program, and they had so much fun every single time. They genuinely looked forward to each class, which says a lot as a parent. The coaching staff is truly outstanding. The coaches are enthusiastic, patient, and amazing with kids--they made my children feel supported, encouraged, and confident right from the start. My kids absolutely loved their coaches and felt comfortable learning and trying new skills, even when it was challenging. Beyond just having fun, I've seen real growth in both of my kids' skill sets. Their coordination, understanding of the sport, teamwork, and confidence have all improved significantly thanks to this program. Hi-Five Sports does an excellent job of teaching fundamentals in a way that's engaging and age-appropriate. I'm so grateful for the positive impact Hi-Five Sports has had on my children, and I would highly recommend this program to any parent looking for a fun, supportive, and skill-building sports experience for their kids.

I am beyond happy with the care my 4 year old is provided. He is always coming home with new…read moreknowledge. The teachers and admin are very patient and caring. Communication is kept throughout the whole day. It is also kept clean. I am very happy to have found this daycare.

We have only been attending a very short time, but it was easy to get enrolled and the staff seems…read morevery friendly! My child is excited to go in the morning and he seems quite happy here so far.

Code Ninjas is coding class for kids. They have different levels of complexity for kids. The space…read moreis neat and tidy and clean. The staff is excellent helpful and knowledgeable. My kids are having a great time learning how to program games on java. Higher levels go into Roblox programming and C Sharp. It's 1 hour classes twice weekly. Their schedule is very easy and flexible with good after school and weekend times. I find the whole experience to be rewarding for the kids and easy to manage as a parent.

My kids have been going here for over a year now haven't had any issues but when covid started they…read morecontinued to charge me even when they were closed. I've been trying to contact them with no response. Spoke to one person he stated he would call me back and that was over a month and half ago. Very disappointed in their lack of communication. I shouldn't have to pay for it when they were closed and my children didn't attend any classes.