Kiddie Academy has created such a great experience for our family. The team is so hard working,…read moreknowledgeable, kind, patient and communicative. The lesson plans are very thorough and balanced to create a joyful, engaging learning experience for our toddler. Every day seems packed with fun activities and play, and our child is so happy to be there. On top of that, they provide quite a few extracurricular options - classes the kids can take during the school day and occasional weekend activities to help build a sense of community. I highly recommend Kiddie Academy in Glenview!

We've had a great experience with Kiddie Academy Glenview. The teachers genuinely care about the…read morekids and create a warm, welcoming environment. It's reassuring to know our child is learning, making friends, and excited to go each day. The staff communicates well with parents, and the activities keep the children engaged and growing. Highly recommend!

We have had such a great experience with the Gardner school so far! Ms Allison is approachable,…read morekind, and transparent. My almost 4 year old loves going to school. His teachers ms. Kassy and ms Jess are very knowledgeable and caring. He has invited them for dinner multiple times haha! We have seen so much growth in our son in the few months that he's been there. Thank you to all the staff at the Gardner school :)

Had a terrible experience with the Gardner school…read more Pay attention if you want to enroll in this school as it has three major risks: 1. Lack of skilled teachers. 2. Really short of staff, only within a few days, we've seen a class with 1 teacher taking care of 16 students, also the director had to take care of the class and clean the kitchen by herself, therefore, refusing to talk to parents. 3. Manager in this school is very impatient and not friendly/professional upon issues. We'd been there only a few days until my daughter was bitten by a random kid full of blood on the face (still with scare after 3 months). Faculties were buck passing saying this happen in 2 secs without any possibility to stop that. Later we realized my daughter was bitten at two separate spots, which can't be done in 2 secs, at least they are lying and shirking off their negligence of duty. Nevertheless, we tried to work with the Director of the school trying to resolve/reduce risk in the future, the Director was very impatient not only documenting inaccurate incident reports but also refusing to make any accommodations. We requested multiple times for updating the report but only got "I will work to fulfill your request" yet never did it nor responding emails for 2+ months now. As we've hoped this school can improve itself in the future, but it's been a terrible experience for us.

My son still talks about this school 2 years after attending because he misses it so much. It's a…read moregreat community of teachers and kiddos and he's still kept in contact with his friends he made here. They are very attentive to children's needs and teach to the whole child!

I enrolled my 2 year this fall, but had to withdraw after he was bitten and now scratched in the…read moreface. After withdrawing him last week (30 days notice required), we drop him off today to find his cubbie gone and no one even greeting him. This place is so unprofessional! The teachers here are unresponsive and lazy (1 to 5 kids ratio), yet all these incidents keep happening. This child care is a joke and is a glorified "kinderCare" with more $$. I would not recommend bringing your kids here.

Can I be a kid again?! Good Times has been all it claims to be and more. This Summer Camp packs…read moreinto the summer more than I could possibly cover myself. Not only do they hit every Chicago hot spot, from MLB games to Navy Pier, The WIllis Tower & Great America but they also hit the best north shore swimming pools & beaches two to three times a week. In addition, my kids get to be crafty, learn new sports and spend a summer making friends that will last for many more summers to come. This has been our first summer but will absolutely not be our last!

My kids, 10 and 12, have gone to this summer camp for years. They really enjoy going to camp, all…read morethe field trips and most of all hanging with their friends. They have had almost all super positive experiences with counselors, only 1 that was so-so in 6 or seven years. The field trips are great. Great America being the high-light - twice this year. Once for rides and once in water park. They also really like the sports aspect. My son talks about the basketball games at the end of the day as much as everything else. I also think the camp directors really care about the kids, and really want them to have a fun summer.

We've been at YMCA Children's Center for the past two years, and we couldn't be happier with our…read moreexperiences! Both sets of teachers were so loving and caring. There are a lot of activities planned for the kids all day long, so my toddler has a very structured schedule with a lot of appropriate stimulation. He's happy to go to school every day. I would absolutely recommend McGaw!!!

This review is simply based on a tour, so please take this for what it is. The teachers and level…read moreof care seemed ok. Nothing struck me as particularly bad, but nothing really impressed me either. With that said, I was in complete awe when I saw how much they charge for infant care (even for those of us with memberships). I have toured literally every single daycare in Evanston and compared rates, and this one is either the most or second most expensive. For these rates I would expect exceptional care, better-than-average adult child ratios, and immaculate facilities, but that's really not the case. If you walk past their building you will see broken windows. Basically this is a pretty average daycare for above-average rates. I really wanted to like this daycare because of its convenience, but unfortunately the cost was enough to drive my family away.

Brought my infant and ended up pulling her out within 3 weeks of being there and ended up needing…read moreto quit my job because there were no other openings for infants in nearby daycares and we don't have family nearby to help out. They over-promised in the tour and under-delivered. They told us they would have someone watching the infants sleeping at all times, and I never saw anyone in that area of the room. Also, they let babies cry without helping them and the teachers don't know developmental milestones and do developmentally inappropriate activities with infants. The teachers ask you for heads up before you arrive, and I quickly realized why the one time I didn't give a heads up. They were neglecting my 3 month old daughter. The director, Amber, defends the staff who spends lots of time on their phones rather than caring for the infants. Beware of bringing your infants to this place.

Poor communication, high turnover, classrooms constantly out of ratio. The Regional Director does…read morelead. Our child was without a Lead Teacher for three months and we were told every few weeks they were going to have someone new join. They never did. It put the children's development at risk.

Our 2 year old started at Kids' Work last year after we switched from another local center. Our…read moreprevious daycare was fine--our son was safe and cared for, but we felt he wasn't getting enough mental stimulation, and our interactions with staff were inconsistent. Once we started at Kids' Work, we realized what we'd been missing. The staff is incredible. Every person we've met has been friendly, enthusiastic, and genuinely seems happy to be there. You can tell management supports their team because the teachers never seem stressed or burned out. It's comforting to know that positive energy trickles down to the kids too. Our son is always so excited to see his teachers and classmates. Every one of his teachers has been warm and knowledgeable--the kind of people who truly love working with children. Leidy, Dina, and Desire were wonderful in the infant room, and he absolutely adores his current toddler teachers, Sydney, Monica, and Ana. He talks about them constantly. We get consistent, clear communication from his teachers about everything that happens in the classroom. They sincerely celebrate milestones with us, and whenever we face challenges, they are quick to ask questions, troubleshoot, and share tips as appropriate. The curriculum is excellent. Music and Spanish teachers come into the classroom weekly, and every day is full of creative projects and plenty of outside time. The facilities are always clean, organized, and filled with high-quality toys. The admin team has also been incredibly helpful whenever we've had questions or concerns. For example, when we were worried about our son's transition to the toddler room, Lindsey took time to reassure us and share resources to make sure he was ready. Their advice was spot on--he thrived in the new environment immediately. Last but absolutely not least, the level of organization at Kids' Work is impressive. Everything from sick policies to daily classroom schedules is well thought out, clearly communicated, and consistent. Nothing slips through the cracks with this team--and everyone is safer, healthier, and more sane because of it. We feel lucky to have found this place. It's not the cheapest option, but if you're looking for a daycare that genuinely goes the extra mile, this is the one.

We sent our little 7 month old to Kids' Work with great trepidation, as any new parent would…read more However, we would have been a lot more nervous had Kids' Work not proactively prepared us for what to expect and do, from the very beginning. As a result, we went to Kids' Work and never looked back. The place really feels like one big family. The environment is clean and welcoming (cleaner than any other daycare we visited), every teacher and administrator knows our son's name (impressive!), we get frequent updates on the daily activities, and most important of all, our son loves it there! The bonds he created with his infant room teachers are so heartwarming to watch. The teachers go above and beyond every day to make the parents' lives easier, and those little things matter, a lot. I would recommend Kids' Work to anyone looking for a wonderful place for their child to grow and learn!

I grew up attending a Christian Church and they welcomed everyone in the neighborhood. This is not…read morea Christian environment. My Children and I were completely discriminated on. Jenna was very rude and the Principal kept ignoring/dodging my calls/messages. We definitely had the worst experience during our Tour etc... I still can't believe this is considered a Christian School. Be aware!! We gave them all of the proper Transcripts and they still turned us away. I can't wait to read your guilty response. I've uploaded photos against your response. I don't have much more to say. The Lord fights all of my Battles.

My son went there for 8th grade and I wish we would have gone there earlier! The school is an…read moreabsolute treasure and the atmosphere is wonderful. It feels like a big family. Academics were great and they did an amazing job offering different levels of math and reading to meet the students where they are at. I also truly enjoyed the parent community - no parent cliques and attitudes, everybody is welcome to help and participate in whatever capacity they can. The principal is amazing and the kids adore and respect her - she is a true gem! The 8th grade homeroom teacher was also incredible, as is the office staff. It was an all around positive experience and it's a school that lives what they preach. The school itself is clean, well set up with comfortable classrooms, great gym, amazing kitchen and a bowling alley! The pastor is wonderful and the kids get a well rounded education and they leave prepared and ready for the next chapter. Tuition is reasonable and a great value. I highly recommend St. John's!