We highly recommend ChooChoo Chicago for child care…read more Both of our children have attended ChooChoo since infancy--our older daughter started at 2 months old, and our younger daughter is scheduled to begin at around 3 months old. Because of work, we spent a year out of state with our older daughter and had the opportunity to experience another daycare. That comparison made us appreciate even more how special ChooChoo is. What stands out most is the warm and supportive community. The teachers, parents, and children create a genuinely friendly environment where everyone is kind and willing to help one another. Our experience with the teachers has been exceptional. One of our children was born with low birth weight and needed physical therapy during infancy. The teachers were incredibly accommodating with therapy schedules and consistently helped reinforce the exercises recommended by our physical therapists throughout the day. Thanks to everyone's teamwork, she successfully met her developmental milestones and is now doing just as well as her peers. As first-time parents, we truly felt that the teachers were our partners in raising our children. We worked together toward the same goal: helping our kids thrive. Mrs. Mia deserves special recognition. She takes rules and standards very seriously and does not make exceptions based on personal relationships. Because of her leadership, ChooChoo consistently maintains high standards for cleanliness, safety drills, and illness policies. As parents, that gives us tremendous peace of mind. If we had to mention one downside, it would be that the facility is smaller than many daycare centers we saw elsewhere. That said, this is simply the reality of childcare centers in the city, and nearby daycares are generally similar in size. When we moved back to Chicago, we didn't even consider other options. We are grateful for the care and dedication of everyone at ChooChoo, and we wholeheartedly recommend it to any family looking for a nurturing, safe, and professional daycare.

ChooChoo Chicago is a great daycare option for in the Lakeview community. We love that it is…read moreconveniently located within the neighborhood and walkable for pickup and dropoffs. Our daughter started with them around 1 year old and transition fairly quickly from infant to toddler class. We have seen our girl's growth and the teachers give us constant updates on her progress. ChooChoo takes security and the children's wellbeing very seriously. Teachers make sure they know every parent and child, even from different classrooms, to make sure strangers are not allowed into the center. They have a daily check in and out system to make sure every child is accounted for. For the toddler class onwards, they try to take the kids out everyday to the park and i think the kids really enjoy that. We love the Brightwheel app they use and the teachers constantly post updates and pictures throughout the day so we can be updated on our child's day.

My husband and I are so happy we found Jovie. They have truly gone above and beyond to ensure my…read moreson receives the best care possible. Their caregivers are compassionate, attentive, and genuinely wonderful with him, giving us complete peace of mind. I've also learned so much from their caregivers-from tummy time tips to new songs-which has been invaluable. I know my son is in excellent hands every time. We're incredibly grateful for their exceptional support!

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As a working father, finding the right daycare for my son was a top priority. I had no idea about…read moredaycares, waitlists, teacher/parent relationships, child's approach, and philosophy. I'm happy I got into Icare! From the very beginning, the staff has been incredibly welcoming and professional. They took the time to understand my son's needs and interests, making him feel comfortable and excited to be there every day. The communication between the daycare and parents is excellent, with regular updates and photos that give me peace of mind while I'm at work. The curriculum is well-rounded, focusing on both educational and social development. My son comes home excited to share and apply at home what he's learned, whether it's about insects, new books, or the butterflies or flowers they've been growing. The Summer Learning Challenge (collaborates with Chicago Public Library) was a particular hit, engaging him in a variety of hands-on activities that made learning fun. Now my son wants to go to the library to get some books. The facility is clean, safe, and filled with a variety of educational toys and materials. Most importantly, they go outside every day which gives the children plenty of opportunities to explore nature and get some fresh air. What stands out the most is the genuine care and attention the staff gives to each child. They celebrate each child's birthday, achievements, and milestones, creating a positive and nurturing environment. It's clear that they love what they do, and it shows in the way they interact with the children. Overall, Icare has exceeded my expectations in every way. My son is thriving, and I feel confident knowing he is in such good hands.

Where can I start?…read more Just best. In fact, both my husband and I have trouble getting our girl to come home! She is 14 months old and the past two days we came to pick her up, she would start resisting lol And yes -- it does make me both happy and sad that she doesnt want to go home. My favorite parts about icare: - small number of children of different ages and thus a more tailored approach to each kids. Our girl started sitting at a "big kids table", she is even potted! Thanks to the owner - Billie Hopefully, she will also be able to engage more with more sophisticated activities soon like play-doh etc - healthy food options. That was really important for me. Please keep it up! Always happy to hear about that quinoa and broccoli :) - various outdoor activities! I love that they go out of their way to explore and have fun: from water parks to zoo. My daughter has a blast! - Parents nights out - once a month we can pick up our daughter later for a small fee! It is amazing for us since we have no other relatives in the city - Thank you Billlie! - daily fun photos on Facebook and themed days like pink wednesdays :) -- and much more! If you are reading this review, do make sure to definitely talk to Billie and meet her! You can get all kinds of great advices :) I absolutely love Billie, Diana and Vivi! Great team and hopefully they will always be there thank you for taking such a great care of our kids!

Most of the staff is not diverse friendly, if you catch my drift. The directors are close friends…read morewith most of the staff. One big clique. They talk, in a bad way, about the students and parents. If one worker doesn't like you, the entire clique doesn't. The owners are clueless to everything. They allow you to work there and change the childrens diapers, before your background check is cleared. Not safe or smart at all. Please do not be fooled by the tour, if you have one. They all put on their best behavior.

I agree with Ryan S from three years ago. Three years later, nothing has changed. Would highly NOT…read morerecommend. If you are considering working with or sending your child to this facility, please be aware of the internal environment. The leadership team/ directors (J &Y) demonstrate a complete disregard for accountability. Staff members are permitted to do as they please with ZERO consequences, are allowed to be mean girls and send DISGUSTING condescending messages in group chat, form cliques and overall allowed to run this place because the directors are the same way, treat the workers as friends and everybody here has a pattern of being WEIRDLY passive-aggressive Unprofessional gossip regarding families and children is common.... The environment is poorly managed and needs serious administrative changes...they only care about putting on a show for the parents and people who may send their kids here in the future. Don't let the tours fool you, please. Personal information about your children is not kept confidential and it will be spread like casual gossip. As someone who used to work here, I would NOT choose this school for my child. I've even witnessed things like roughly putting the children in chairs, grabbing them by the arm, and even slamming them on the cot, forcing them to sleep. People are even allowed to work here without a background check being done yet...l don't agree with that either. We don't know who people are or what they are capable of, also they have a VERY high turnover rate...which has been mentioned at other locations as well. If you're an employee and you won't gossip with them, they don't care for you and WILL find SOME reason to fire you. They'll lie ON you, get mad when you question the claims and make you seem like the bad guy. This is an EXTREMELY toxic place, and once something is said about you, whether your an employee or a family, it was TRICKLE down and spread around like wildfire, and this is not just in ONE place it's MAJORITY of the building! But this is just a warning, if you still choose to work/ send your children here...proceed with caution. I wish I had someone to tell me these things when I first started.

I'd highly recommend CLP and am extremely sad that we are leaving for a new daycare in the suburbs…read more Beyond the fact that the teachers are all super nice, friendly, and safe, a few things that I never thought about but really appreciate about CLP... 1). They take care of all food costs, bottles, snacks. You'll still have to bring in bottles if you do breast feeding, but this is super nice and would be a pain in the ass after the kid is older than 6 months and you need to pack all their meals for the day 2) they offer parents night out / extended daycare until 9pm for $30 extra on the first Friday of every month - cheaper and easier than the cost of a babysitter and nice for date nights 3). They have tall ceilings and separation from room to room that helps with kids from other rooms getting your kid sick. Stop looking at other daycares and use CLP. You won't regret it and your kid is going to have an amazing experience!

They have helped shape our twins in so many ways. I'll never forget the day both my kids came home…read moresinging their ABCs all the way to Z!!!! I was so proud and grateful for their amazing teachers. We have been going there now for 2 1/2 years, we will stay until our kids start at the local elementary.

Brand new treadmills upstairs at the YMCA! I like the layout of the Lakeview Y - lots of space and…read morenot too crowded. They have some great group fitness instructors. This YMCA also accepts nationwide, which is what I have! Only issue is parking, but there are usually some spots nearby. Nice sauna and usually empty!

Awful!!! It's so HOT! All spring and summer no matter the…read moreweather it's hot and humid inside the workout rooms. It's too hot and unbearable just to be there, let alone actually exercise. I've complained so often but nothing changes. To explain: the air conditioning stays on for 20 minutes at a time and then it stays off for 40 minutes. So the place is constantly hot and humid. It is never a stable temperature or humidity. If there was a way to turn them into the city for an unhealthy and unsafe public space, I would.

We enrolled our daughter in KC's infant classroom when she was a few months old, and she stayed…read morethere until we moved away when she was almost three. She truly thrived during her time at KC; we could not have been happier. Her teachers were universally friendly, talented, and capable, and by the end of her time there, our daughter was friends with all of them. She learned tons of games and songs; at home, she would sometimes lead us in "circle time" and sing through all of her favorite KC songs. We were consistently shocked at how much she knew; "she must have learned it at KC, I guess?" was something we'd say to each other at home quite often when she would reveal a new word or fact. And, most importantly to us, she was consistently extremely happy there and excited to go to school in the morning. As parents, we found the staff to be approachable and responsible, keeping us updated on her progress, partnering with us on any issues that arose, etc. Leaving KC was the hardest part of our move--we will miss them!

Our oldest son started attending KC's academy in 2015 and our youngest in 2016. We have always been…read moredelighted by the warmth and professionalism of the staff and teachers. They are really caring, and nurturing, even though the turn over is indeed quite high, we never had to complain about any of the teachers we met in 4 years. The curriculum is advanced and with proven efficacy. They can adjust to any kids needs and skills and communicate very well with the parents. By the age of 3 our oldest was able to read his first words and by the age of 4 and a half could read fluently. Kc's teachers can foster a love of learning. We loved the fact that it is " small " because it feels like family there, and whenever weather permits, kids get to enjoy an outside walk or go to the playgrounds nearby. We left kc's because we had to move back overseas but we will miss kc's academy dearly.

This review is for a back up care I experienced. My son is 3 years old and we tried this back up…read morecare for one day. The teacher was very warm and nice, the place is very clean and nice with sufficient toys. There's even music during nap time. To my surprise, they even took him out for a walk in the park. Because it was a back up care, I only get a report by the end of the day which was still pretty detailed. I would highly recommend this center. It felt safe.

I would highly recommend this. Teachers are so wonderful and refreshing!! They are patient and…read moresupportive.

Are you out of business??? Every time we call there is no answer. It's a generic voicemail. No one…read morecalls us back. I'm leaving this review in case anyone else is having this same experience. If I was a parent of a child in your daycare I would be very concerned that I'm not able to get ahold of anyone over the phone. What if there was an emergency?

This daycare is the best you can find. We started our daughter at a larger daycare center because…read morethey had space available, and it was not working very well. While the center was meeting her basic needs, she was not really napping and always looked exhausted. Luckily, a spot at My Firsteps opened up when she was 4.5 months old. Maya and her staff are amazing. They care for our daughter like she is their own. Our child is so happy every morning and evening. She naps great because they have separate rooms for naptime. Maya does such creative activities with the kids, and we are thrilled our daughter is learning both English and Spanish. They have a cute outdoor space, and they have an app where they post daily pictures and updates. We are so thankful for this wonderful daycare!

We loved our time at Wee Care! If we hadn't moved out of the city, we would've been here for the…read morelong haul. As it was, our daughter was one of the first students at the 2nd location. The teachers and the front office care deeply about these kids and you can tell in the way they run the place. We would highly recommend that you send your kids here!

3 years ago, we enrolled our then-1 year old child in Wee Care's Diversey/Pine Grove location, even…read morethough it was a hike every morning from our place in Uptown. When Wee Care opened its Broadway location, we moved with them, and couldn't be happier. Our now 4 y.o. is still there as part of their pre-K program. Now, we have our second child (10 months) in their infant room. Fantastic school, great teachers, well organized, helpful in a pinch. None of that $10 fine for every minute you're late picking up the kids nonsense here! Good menus for the kids meals. Can't beat the included activities (Mr Joel music Thursdays and Super Hero Mondays). The organized sports with Mr. John on Fridays and (occasionally) yoga on Tuesdays are great add-ons. Send your child here. As great as it gets!