I absolutely love this daycare center. I love Ms. LaShonda and her staff. It is always great to…read moresee warm, smiling faces when I enter the school. I was very skeptical and leery of placing my child in another center, considering all the horrible stories you hear about daycare centers and employees; but I wanted to get him somewhere close to home. I am glad I researched and trusted God, as well as the instincts of my 15 month old, who is very hard to please and doesn't take well to everybody. I am beyond pleased and happy with my decision to place him here. He comes home clean, as if I just put on his clothes for the day, I rarely see a spot on him and we have been here since the week of Thanksgiving. He is happy to come and waves bye to everyone when we are leaving. We come from a daycare where I was able to watch him daily throughout the day. It was a very technologically advanced daycare, where he learned baby sign and so many other wonderful things, so you can imagine my hesitance when I needed to cut my daily commute down. Overall, I am beyond happy with Successful Beginnings Learning Center. I love the homework that he has, although it is only coloring. He knows what it is that he is coloring and he is happy to learn. Thank you Successful Beginnings for making my childcare change a wonderful experience.

From the owner: Successful Beginnings Learning Center provides a loving and secure child care center environment in…read morewhich each child can explore and develop socially, academically, and spiritually. We encourage and stimulate each child's physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development to provide a basis for each child's successful future. The day care center will strive to provide the highest quality child development and child care programs for maximum growth and satisfaction. The child care center also strives for a strong bond between child care and home. The center wants the parent and child to feel comfortable. Therefore, we encourage parental involvement at the center and in all areas of your child's development.

My son just got in a CLASSICAL SCHOOL a few hours before this post! I would like to thank GOD, the…read moreacademy, our fans (its all for you), AND ESPECIALLY, AND MOST IMPORTANTLY...the BEAUTIFUL, KIND, AND LOVING WOMEN at Raindrops Early Learning Center! You guys are the best! This is all I wanted for my son. Extra attention when needed, thoughtful and kind acts during the pandemic, Gorilla Gourmet for the tots, creative curriculum and extra fun events in the summer, and always open to suggestions. They even listen to my problems sometimes ( LOL). Everything I needed in a PRE-K!

From the owner: Raindrop Early Learning Center is a place where children are valued for their sense of wonder,…read moretheir genuine curiosity, their need to explore, and their natural desire to learn. We are a daytime, year-round childcare program created for infants, toddlers and preschoolers, with an after-school program for school age children. Thanks to our strong educational curriculum, outstanding staff and commitment to early childhood learning and development, Raindrop Early Learning Center stands out from other Chicago institutions. We offer a specialized preschool and kindergarten program for children between the ages of two and six. We strive to provide each individual child with an environment that encourages self-discovery and a commitment to learning. Children are encouraged to learn how to solve problems, release their creativity and build social skills. All in all, our curriculum lays the foundation for a lifetime of learning. We adhere to the highest standards of educational and child development. Moreover, our dedicated, caring staff has the experience and know-how to put these principles to work for each and every child. Raindrop Early Learning Center carefully screens and interviews all teachers to ensure that they meet our high educational standards. They are first aid/CPR/AED trained and have all passed a comprehensive background check. Ultimately, we have but one goal: the optimal development of your child!

I enrolled my son into Peanut's Learning Place February of this year and we absolutely love it!!! I…read morecan't express how professional, clean and welcoming Mrs. Rita and her staff/family are. I have an EXTREMELY active 2 year old that has never been in the care of anyone but family - yet LOVES when we are on our way to see his "RERIGHT" (His pronunciation of Rita). The care that my son receives is consistent and appreciated which makes it easy for Dad and I to both work full-time more than 17 miles away. The best part is my son's development. His literacy, manners and "potty-training" skills continue to progress. He can recite his alphabet completely and count to 20 without interruption in addition to many other key milestones - at just 27 months! Thanks Mrs. Rita for your dedication, it means the world to us! -Ross Family

I am a new mom! Of course I was very weary about leaving my newborn baby with anyone however I had…read moreto get back into the work world sooner than later and after my maternity leave peanuts learning place was the only place I could go where Miss Sharita treats my son like her own. I can call anytime during the day to ask for an update and or a picture and I get one as promptly as possible knowing that her location is very convenient for me it helps that I know her hours of operation and I can get to my son at anytime of the day. I I must admit the first week I called every other hour to check on my son however since then it's been an overwhelming feeling of relief knowing my son is in the best hands possible I would recommend Peanuts learning Place to any and everyone

I can't say enough great things about PCEL!! My daughter has flourished so much since going there…read more The management and staff are very understanding, and treat your kids like their own. Mrs. Kelsy, Mrs. Rhabi, and my daughter's classroom teachers made me feel VERY welcomed, and it immediately felt like a family. My daughter learns a lot, and has fun while doing it (which is exactly the balance I wanted for her). They also send you pictures of your child so you can get updates - which provides some peace of mind, and it's so nice to see the great activities and lessons your child is learning. It's hard to find a great place to trust with your child, but this place is truly a GREAT place with loving staff!

We came to the Co-Op mid-pandemic, an unusual decision. But after a few years of mounting…read morefrustrations at another center and hearing about PCEL from a parent who had defected, we decided it was time to make the switch. Our 2 children (5 and 2) are now thriving there, in spite of COVID. We all adore the Center Director, Ms. Rhabi, who is everything you hope for in a Director: warm, caring, communicative, available for questions and concerns, etc. Our son claims she is his best friend. The teachers in both classrooms are wonderful and have done a great job keeping us informed about what the kids are up to on a daily basis, even without the chance for any face to face interactions given COVID protocols. We have been especially impressed that our 5 yo has picked up math concepts (graphing objects) and our 2 yo can identify all the letters in her name and even name some classmates whose names start with some of the letters she knows. Beyond the curriculum, it is clear that the school models and expects the kids to demonstrate kindness and empathy towards one another. We wish the kids were able to spend a little bit more time outside in the winter (on days w/ reasonable weather) and that it were easier to get to know the community during the pandemic. Otherwise, we highly recommend PCEL!

I've never had an issue here. My daughter is always well cared for and enjoys coming here everyday…read more She's been here since she was 6 weeks old and is now 18 months. On most days, she cries when she leaves!! All the kids love her and so does the staff. Knowing that my child is safe and likes being at her daycare give me so much peace of mind.

TERRIBLE SERVICE TO THE STAFF AND CHILDREN! My sister was taken advantage of as an employee, and…read morepeople I know that have sent their children here have horror stories!! Please take your child and money else where. I called to speak with the owner and was told to take whatever actions I needed because it was going into the holiday season and she didn't feel like addressing some of the issues at hand. I will be writing to Better Business Bureau (BBB) in regards to the situation at hand.

I experience the best service at first years university they really take care of my children. they…read moreare very wonderful people !! I love the teachers and staff members Ms Wendy is awesome! she helps me every morning and she is very energetic !! Love her kids Ms Arianna is awesome also make sure everyone is doing the job and things are in order ! I love the owner when I did my tour the place was clean and smell good very welcoming person! Ms Theresa is also a good wonderful person she love the babies ! Ms Rosa is awesome she teach Spanish to the little ones thank u so much first years university ! U guys are awesome !!!!!!!!

We had a wonderful experience with FYU. The staff are true professionals--caring, loving, and…read moretrustworthy. My son learned so much while he was there and genuinely enjoyed going each day, which meant everything to us as parents. I always felt confident that he was in a safe, nurturing environment. We're very grateful for the care and support they provided.