The director of this daycare is about as mature as the children that attend it. She has no idea…read morehow to run a business or handle her employees. Quality teachers are chased away because she is not smart enough to discipline those that spread gossip and lies around the center. With her lack of judgment and leadership, she shouldn't be in charge of anyone...don't let her be in charge of the people that are watching your child every day.

My daughter attended this location of LGTH for a little over 2 years, starting when she was 2 years…read moreold until 4.5. I should have followed my gut from the beginning when I knew very early on this place wasn't what we wanted for our child (or anybody else's). Instead of going with my gut, I was hopeful things would change and convinced myself that maybe this is just the way daycares are...they aren't, and I am disappointed in myself for not following my gut. Hopefully this review helps you follow yours. The bad: - TURNOVER is SIGNIFICANT at all levels and in all classes. For any given class, on average, my daughter had at least 3 new lead teachers and numerous more support teachers. If you talk to the teachers, which we always did because we wanted a relationship with each of them knowing they were watching the love of our life, you will learn that they are extremely under paid and under appreciated. Of course there is turnover at this rate! LGTH requires the teachers to pay for their own supplies, does not promote within, and pays lower than other daycares with equal or less tuition. How is that possible that for the tuition this place charges, they can't allocate funds to supplies and instead expect their under paid teachers to front the cost? The operating model is terrible. - TUITION - expect it to go up every year and the reasons cited are "to remain competitive". No, nothing else will change as far as your curriculum or turnover rate, so how does this increase make you competitive? It is an absurd reasoning/logic, but because you are already locked in and the thought of transitioning your kid out is horrific, they win. - OPERATIONS - their sign in system is finicky, doesn't work a lot (which requires you to hand write check ins/outs), and has a user interface from 1999. They track your kids progress through handwritten paper. Again, with all the money we fork over for tuition, how do you not leverage the various apps that exist that can be used to monitor your kids day? Yearly reviews are "performed" but inconsistent depending on the individual providing the review. Some were in depth, others weren't. LGTH closed A LOT due to malfunctions in their heating and cooling system or electrical issues. And NO, they would not reimburse us for those days they could not operate. They had no issues jacking up their tuition rates each year, but did nothing to compensate us for the days because of their inability to maintain their building. Garbage. We did not experience this, but witnessed it with other children; even if your child turns a certain age, they may not move to the next level of class given availability. We witnessed some children being delayed 6 months. 6 months is an extremely long time during the quick development cycles children go through in their early life. To me this is an operational issue. How does the company not plan for this? - PHONE USE - teachers are on their phones. We didn't run into this in every class, but in enough classes. Some would try to hide it while others would do it in plain sight. They have a no phone policy, but no one governs it. When I have voiced my concern, I did not see a change. - QUALITY - Some teachers are good (but they typically leave quickly) and others are TERRIBLE. Your child and many others will always have snot running from their nose. My husband and I used to wipe other kids noses when we would drop off and pick up our daughter. Teachers have to notice it if we do and for some reason it wasn't a priority to take care of. Some teachers look absolutely exhausted and angry when we would pick up our daughter. I get it, I could never watch 12-15 toddlers for 10 hours straight, but that's why I don't do it and I am in a different profession. LGTH needs to stop hiring bodies and hire qualified passionate individuals. One of the recent lead teachers hired in our daughters 4-5 year old class, played card games with our kids vs. implementing / creating sensory tables. Sensory tables aligned to the lesson plan are what we were used to and is what we expected. Instead we would drop her off to learn about a game of uno. I expect way more. Additionally, discipline approach varies and is inconsistent across the board. When our daughter was in the 2 year old class, we picked her up with feces in her hair and on her show. When we voiced our concern, the response we got from the lead teacher at the time was "oh she must have put her hands in her poopy diaper during nap time"... ya think!??!? And that was hours before picking her up. So she literally walked around with feces on her and no one noticed or cared enough to clean her up. The good: - I have met some incredible other women and families through LGTH, some that have turned into best friends. In summary, LGTH is extremely expensive daycare where the quality does not match the price tag. You can tell the folks that own it care about making money and nothing else.

I love this place! Kids, and especially girls, thrive in the arial arts program here. Kids seem to…read moreput their whole selves into this program. There's a lot of joy here. My daughter has grown stronger and more confident in trusting that she can do whatever her kind, caring teachers lead her to do. The work is playful and exhilarating. Students learn at their own pace. She seems to love the exercises that open & close each class, the camaraderie, and the vibe of the school.

MSA Circus Arts hosted my daughters 4th Birthday Party. It was so much fun for all the kiddos;…read morethey got to play various games, jump on the trampoline and play with the silks. We also got a little show by one of their performers. Highly recommend it.

We have now had two kids at Marisol's since they were about 5 months old and our experience has…read morebeen great. Our babies were taken such good care of and learned how to be kids. Highly recommended experience for the kids and the parents.

My daughter attended this daycare for one year. We were sad to leave the daycare but had to leave…read moreonce we moved to another part of the city. The Wonderful things: - Caregivers are warm and affectionate to small children. My daughter loved receiving lots of hugs and flying kisses. She was happy when I dropped-off/picked up. - Toddlers are active & burn off energy. They take 1-2 trips/day to the park (weather permitting) using a 6-toddler stroller/carriage for safe transport. There is a great covered play area in the backyard for cooler weather and a mini toddler gym with mats and tunnels to climb through in the basement. - Price is good for the area. - My daughter learned several Spanish words, the alphabet, cute dance moves, and colors. - Minimal days closed when compared to larger daycare centers. - Other parents are warm & friendly. Not quite as wonderful: - Parking is usually available but parallel parking skills is a must. - The drop-off/pick-up area is small and can get busy.

I cannot fully express just how grateful I am for the incredible staff at Millie's House. As a…read moreparent, making the best choices for your children is always a priority, and one of the hardest decisions I faced as a new mother was choosing the right daycare. Looking back, I am beyond thankful that I chose Millie's. Both of my boys started there at just four months old, and they have truly thrived under the care of the amazing teachers. I've seen remarkable growth in their development, often surpassing others their age. Every teacher has been nurturing, supportive, and genuinely caring. My boys absolutely love coming to daycare, where they get to learn, make friends, and explore new experiences every day. Thank you, Millie's House--we love you!

Always amazing . My youngest son loves it! Teachers been the same for years and very trustworthy …read more It's a good sign when I say goodbye to my son and he just waves and walks very happy with his teacher to his classroom :)

The owner is incredibly kind and interactive with the kids. You can tell she understands how they…read moreplay and she provides a space where they can be kids. Really grateful I found this location and got to meet the owner. It's refreshing to meet someone who truly enjoys kids and puts their all into their work.

This was great spot for kids in the Lakeview area. $30 day pass but you can shop and come back and…read moreeven bring food here. This is a spot that's great for families wanting a break or play dates. The place is calming and friendly staff.

What a perfect place to have a birthday party! We celebrated my 8 year old's birthday with 7 of her…read morebest friends. All 8 of the girls including my daughter didn't want the party to end and asked to have their next birthday there. Carmella, the owner, was so wonderful and professional to work with from start to finish. She was responsive and accommodating! And the party itself was perfect. Carmella has 2 of her older daughters helping her with the party. They were also sweet and patient with my 7 & 8 year olds. The space was decorated beautifully. The food and sweets she prepared was delicious. The party went on without a hitch and all the girls had the best time. I cannot recommend Rare Occasions enough!

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!

My child does not attend here but I did recently have a tour at this location and was not pleased!…read moreWalking in and greeting the staff it felt forced almost like a facade, they looked tired and as if they did not want to be there. One of the "teachers" were on their phone not attending to the children. While I was leaving you can hear yelling almost as if it were at the children!

After touring a number of daycares, we decided to send our daughter to L&L in Wicker Park. This was…read moreone of the best decisions we've made, which is why I'm taking the time to write this review. She was not the easiest baby when she started going, yet she always got the attention she needed as she improved her napping, learned to eat solid foods, and became increasingly mobile. It became easier for first time parents to drop her off in the morning when we could see the smile on her face the second we walked through the door. She was always super excited to see the fellow students and teachers. Had we not moved, we would've continued sending our children there knowing how much they are cared for. If I ever needed validation (I did not), I could see in how upset the teachers were on her last day that there was a strong bond formed between them and our child, and that is really all you can ask for.