We enrolled our two year old during the Fall/Winter of 2015 and had a very good experience. We…read morevisited multiple centers in the area and found them to either be much more expensive or the facility was much older/run down. I was a bit hesitant because of Kiddie Academy's location (strip mall next to X Sport Fitness and Kohl's), but the inside is actually very spacious and parking was never an issue because of reserved parking for parents right outside of the Kiddie Academy entrance. What we really liked: * Each day, a "tadpole" is sent from an iPad -- it includes photos of your child during the day, what they ate, and diaper changes * The caregivers were fantastic. In particular, our son connected quite closely to Ms. Abby, Ms. Julie, and especially Ms. Emily. * The facility is secured with a computerized login to check in/out your child with a passcode * The price was much more reasonable than many of the other facilities in the area (despite being much nicer than most of the other daycares). We really felt like we got a fantastic deal * They have a monthly calendar of foods (breakfast, lunch, snacks, etc). It's not a gourmet meal, but it's nice to see that they've taken the time to come up with unique meal options and avoid repeats. * There's a clear educational focus that I really liked. * In the beginning and after Christmas break, our son had a difficult time going back to daycare. We really appreciated that we could call during the day and speak with one of the caregivers in the room to check on our son. Areas for improvement: * We would have liked a clearer transition plan for our two year old (moving from the toddler room to the two year old room). Our son turned two in late October, but he really only began transitioning in January. In fairness, he was at home for two weeks during Christmas break. By January, we had planned to have our son stay at home for the spring, so we decided to keep him in the toddler room for the remainder of the month, but it would have been nice for him to transition in November to be challenged intellectually and to be with similarly aged children * The payment system is easy, but it isn't directly connected to the check-in kiosk that shows your balance. It would be nice if everything was automatically connected and up to date as soon as a payment is made. * Although the toddler room had plenty of toys, we would have liked to have more books that weren't as beat up. Our son loves to read and it would have been nice to have newer books. The Arlington Heights library frequently has book sales -- it might be a good idea for the center to restock with new books in better condition.

My son went here for a year in the transitional kindergarten class and we had a wonderful…read moreexperience. The teachers were very welcoming, patient, and intentional with him. My son had some emotional regulation issues and they were so accommodating and even worked with his therapist to ensure they were supporting him in the best way possible. The administration team is also amazing and often supported my son when he was having a hard time in the classroom, worked with me and his therapist to give him what he needed, and always responded to him with love and kindness. He has shown soooo much improvement this year because of their love and support for him. We are so grateful for our experience there and would highly recommend this place to anyone! Because if them, I feel confident sending him to kindergarten!

One of our most beloved neighborhood parks! Fully fenced playground with great slides, climbers and…read moretons of swings for all ages. Pretty sunny in the morning, but perfectly shaded by mature trees along the Salt Creek in the afternoon. Surrounding the playground are several benches, a water fountain, port-o-potty, walking/biking path, gazebo, outdoor exercise equipment, basketball court and a baseball field.

Our family spent nearly 7 years at Little Learners. Ms.Debbie and her staff became like a second…read morefamily; always showing love and care to our kids. We knew our children were safe, nurtured, and happy. In addition to the warm environment, our children had an excellent education. They brought home so many projects, shared (probably millions) of facts with us ranging from habitats to continents to insects to musicians, and they were taught to read. They learned social emotional skills like problem solving and being kind. We would recommend Little Learners 100 times over. It was the best decision to send our children there.

We currently have two boys at Little Leaners and cannot say enough about the quality of the staff…read more education and the care that they provide. The teachers are simply incredible and are more like an extension of the family. To-date we've experienced the infant room through the two's room - and our son talks about every teacher by name on a daily basis. Additionally, when they re-opened after COVID they did so with the highest of precautions for both the staff and the children. We wouldn't send our kids anywhere else and we'd absolutely recommend Little Learners to anyone looking for quality childcare.

Both of my kids attended this daycare, and we trusted them completely from the very beginning. My…read morechildren went there every day with happiness and excitement, and it gave me real peace of mind knowing they were in a safe, warm, and caring place. We are very thankful for the kindness, patience, and care from all the staff. They were always friendly, attentive, and truly cared about every child. Their consistent and reliable care had a very positive impact on our family. A special thank you to the owners, Oksana and Igor, for creating such a loving and trustworthy environment. It is not easy to find people who care so much, and we appreciate them deeply. The homemade Ukrainian food was amazing, and the kids always looked forward to it. It was clear that the children were happy, well cared for, and comfortable every day. We never had any problems during our time there--only support and kindness. We are very grateful to have been part of the Dreamers family, and we highly recommend this daycare to any parent looking for a safe, caring, and wonderful place for their children.

Our daughter has been going to dreamers since she was 4 months old (10 months now)…read more We are very happy with her being there. The teachers are very nice. They share tons of information with us, and send us pictures. I never stress about dropping her off. I especially love the food menu's for the week and the festive weeks. Food isn't just unhealthy junk food. Lot of clean healthy food! Would highly recommend!

All 3 of my children have attended Primrose School of Long Grove, with 2 currently enrolled. Every…read moreyear that passes, my appreciation of not just the school, but the standards and staff grows. It is run systemically and professionally, but there is still so much warmth every time my family walks through the doors. I've considered other schools but after taking a summer off to try a different summer camp, we came running back to Primrose! I'm extremely grateful for Jenny and Rich + the entire team that helps run the school. The teachers truly care and it always shows.

We left a local daycare we attended for nearly 3 years to come to Primrose and I wish we had…read moreswitched sooner!! Immediately, we noticed a huge difference in the way the teachers are treated by management and how that reflecTed onto the teaching of our 2 daughters. The amount of care and consideration my kids receive from their teachers and staff leaves my husband and I very impressed week after week. We'd recommend Primrose to anyone!

BGMS is a wonderful school with amazing staff with decade long experience. We had a very satisfying…read moreexperience with the preschool classroom. The admin staff are very friendly and helpful to answer your questions at anytime. They truly practice Montessori principles and our kid learnt a ton of good habits and independence in a very short period of time. Highly recommended to parents looking for a Montessori preschool in NW suburbs of IL.

We were fortunate enough to find BGMS and sent our two daughters there for 3 years. It was a great…read moreplace for our daughters and we would have never left except we moved to a different suburb. Our teachers were excellent and they have fun family outings like the Valentines Day dance. We miss BGMS but we will always be part of the family and recommend them for any parents looking for daycare options in the area.

I have known about Montessori method of education long before I become a parent, I always wanted…read moreone day my children to go through that education. When that time came I begun searching for the right Montessori school. I was willing to travel more if I have to, just wanted to find a good one. I visited every Montessori school in 10 miles radius from my home and I can't be more happier with The Grove Montessori School. I'm writing this review with tears in my eyes, I can't believe my little baby grew up and time past so fast-he graduated kindergarten and now he is continuing his educational journey. We are missing The Grove Montessori so much!! The school is amazing, the teachers are awesome, every single thing in the school environment is touching you in a peaceful and a calm way. My son enjoyed every single day spend there. When I had to chose his elementary school I walked around many public and private schools, and there is nothing to compare to The Grove Montessori environment. I feel so fortunate, that I found The Grove Montessori, my son received a wonderful training. The owners of the school carefully choose their stuff and everyone is very knowledgeable, dedicated, passionate, giving the best possible care for the little ones. The kids get prepared really well. My son became very social and independent, he is completely ready for first grade, he can read, he knows so many things and when he got tested at his new school they told me that his math level is for second grader. For which I'm giving all the credit to the great program at The Grove Montessori and especially to the great teachers, who were preparing him with love and patience every single day. I really appreciate their hard work and admire their dedication. If you are on a search for quality educational daycare this is the right one!!!

What a wonderful Montessori School! I have both of my sons at this school and our family could not…read morebe happier. The staff is wonderful and it is run by the most caring, supportive and dedicated family. My boys are always so happy to go to school in the morning and have truly blossomed as the year has gone on. The facility was newly remodeled this year, and it is very clean and bright which facilitates such great energy in the school! They provide Organic hot lunch and snack, and our boys really love it! They have even started wanting to eat more healthy options at home! My husband and I feel so blessed to have found The Grove Montessori School, we wholeheartedly recommend this school to everyone who is looking for a wonderful foundation for their children's lives!

As a relatively new member i don't yet know the name of the enthusiastic blond woman who is the…read moremusic director for St. Thomas but someone needs to tell her every single day how wonderful she is. I did one day and I would tell her again and again but I thought that would be kind of creepy. I really love this church and her music is one big reason I do.

While my husband and I were dating, we used to play volleyball with a group in the gym of this…read moreCatholic church. We got married, and moved into the Winston Park neighborhood, and have been parishioners for 9 years. I like that you can get involved at this Parish or you can just be a weekly attendant of mass. There are warm, and lovely people at this Parish, and so many welcoming individuals.