We love Creative World Montessori. All three of our children have gone through the programs,…read moreincluding kindergarten enrichment. Our children have thrived in this environment and learned valuable skills not only academically, but even more importantly, socially and emotionally. What we appreciate most is the Montessori philosophy itself. The emphasis on independence, curiosity, responsibility, respect, and a love of learning has truly rubbed off on our children. They have developed confidence in themselves, learned to think critically, and gained a sense of ownership over their learning. The lessons and values they learned at Creative World have extended far beyond the classroom and continue to shape who they are today!

I've had two children attend Creative World and have recommended it to friends and neighbors. It's…read morea family run business which is a lovely alternative to some of the other options in the area. We've had experiences with care at other places nearby and its made me really appreciate Creative World. The classrooms are organized, calm and clean - the structure of Montessori has had a positive impact on my kids. I know when I drop them off each day that they're being well cared for. It's a great community of kids, staff and parents, definitely a neighborhood gem!

We've used LPC for all three of our children and have made it through every one of their…read moreclassrooms. I couldn't recommend them more. The teachers get to know your child and your family and they all still ask about our older children because many of them have been there for years. We opted to move our children here at first because of lots of turnover at other daycares and we have been so fortunate to work with them over the years and have them help us raise our children.

My daughter has been here for over a year and has progressed so much! The teachers are great with…read morethe children and communication has always been quick and thorough whenever updates are made. The safety measures they put in place during the pandemic has put me at ease when I have to drop my daughter off. My daughter is always happy/excited when she walks through the doors and is always greeted by her first name right away (the staff is great at remembering all the names of the students that walk through the door). When I pick her up from school, she is always excited to tell me about everything she did that day and always leaves with a smile on her face. I recommend Little People's Country over any other daycare nearby to my friends/Family. Thank you LPC Staff for being such amazing individuals and keeping our children safe/happy.

Words cannot express the experience my children have had at Kensington School. Two different…read morekiddos with two totally different personalities, both thrived in the best possible way. Curriculum is top notch, having an education background as a parent I was definitely more critical on what was being taught to my children. They exceeded my expectations from the Jolly Phonics, Handwriting without Tears, to the hands on science experiments. I can continue on with so many praises, from the administration being open and supportive, the teachers are friendly and welcoming, to the variety of snacks and lunch options (which was huge in our household by introducing a variety and them willing to try new things since they were exposed at school). The environment is warm, makes you comfortable and feel like your home away from home. If you are even considering putting your little ones Kensington School is the way to go :-)

They don't post their policies for review and the ones the do post contradict others. They also…read moresteal huge deposits from families so be aware what you sign your child up for. They may have once been a great establishment but that is no longer the case. They are not doing the same things they used to as far as enriching your children but they are still taking the same if not more tuition fees for non service.

Methodist preschool has been a wonderful start to our "school years" for our kids. My son started…read morein PDO when he was 2 1/2. This was the first place he stayed by himself and I felt comfortable bringing him here 1 morning a week to play and interact with other kids while I could run a few errands or go to a doctor's appointment with my other little one. The staff was so warm and friendly that by the time he started 3 year old preschool the other teachers and staff knew him. It was wonderful having him progress and feel comfortable b/c it was in the same building and same faces and routine. Methodist does a friendly drop off system where teachers will come help the kids out of the car. So on those rainy or bad weather days you don't want to get your other younger ones out of the car you can. Most days I walk the kids in to the classrooms. The staff is always nice and says "Hi" to all my kids. I've met a lot of other Mom's this way which is nice when you are new to the neighborhood and have young kids. The Director is extremely friendly and inviting. Once in the preschool the teachers are sweet to all the kids and class sizes are small. The 3 year olds and 4 year old classes both do field trips (with the parents) which is a nice to meet other parents and see the children interact. They also offer a "special guest day" to allow Dads, or grandparents to come see the preschool with the children. The enrichment programs are outstanding. My kids look forward to them, never complain school is too long, and learn amazing stuff. They mix with lots of different kids and teachers. My son has learned a lot of scientific terms and comes home with interesting projects. I'm impressed with the scientific understanding he has and how he can explain it to us. They offer a "lunch bunch" after preschool to link the enrichment programs which makes it a great way to prepare them for "All day kindergarten" in a comfortable environment. We have had a great experience with Methodist and look forward to many more happy years there as our other children grow up

Methodist Preschool is my childrens' home away from home. All four of my daughters have learned to…read morelove school and to love learning in the caring and supportive environment that has been created at Methodist. I cannot say enough wonderful things about the teaching staff, the support personnel and the director. They truly care about the children and it shows on all the smiles of the kids, teachers and parents at pick up and drop off times. Speaking of drop off, you don't even need to leave your car in the morning! They have teachers and support personnel that help your kid out of their car seat and into the front door of the school for you. This is a huge help, especially when you have other little ones in the car with you. My daughters have attended PDO (age 2+, no need to be potty trained!) and the 3's classes and 4's classes in the preschool, so we have been fortunate to experience both the PDO and preschool programs as well as enrichment classes (art and science being some of their favorites!) This school offers so much to kids and has flexible scheduling for families including an early morning bridge program and "lunch bunch." We felt very well prepared for full-day kindergarten after doing preschool-lunch bunch-enrichment days once or twice a week where kids are in school from 8:45-3pm. During winter and spring breaks, my daughters will ask daily "is it time to go to school?" and I have to disappoint them by telling them they have the week off. I think that says it all! This program has been wonderful for our family and I encourage all preschool age families to go and take a tour!

Our daughter has made leaps and bounds, both academically and socially. She always looks forward…read moreto going to school. She is safe, well-fed, and appreciated by her teachers and peers. We've appreciated the ease of communicating with both the staff and classroom teachers and their responsiveness. The teachers are exceptional, kind hearted and loving; they plan such fun and interactive activities for the kids. Thank you all for creating such a caring environment! This is a wonderful school.

AMAZING!!! Ms. Heather & Ms. Margie make you feel like family!!! My son has advanced so much from…read morethe educational curriculum. AND THE TEACHERS!!! Every single one of them is wonderful!! My son never wants to leave!! I am truly blessed to have found them!!!

Everyday after school I ask my son what he did, his response is always the same, "I played today…read moreand had fun", to me the best way to teach preschoolers is though play and making a fun environment where they don't realize they are in school learning. The school has a great curriculum and the teachers are great, my son has learned so much this year and never 'dreads' going to school, which has set him up for being excited about starting kindergarten next year! We like this school so much that my soon to be 3 year old will be attending next year.

Grand Avenue has been a great fit for our son since we moved here a year ago. He likes all the…read moreteachers and they truly care about him. They not only help him with his schoolwork but also socially to make good choices. I would recommend Grand Avenue to other families in the area.

We have been with ALC 1 for going on 6 years & we love the environment, staff, safety features,…read moreplay area, classrooms and outdoor/garden area. Our boys have everlasting memories thanks to the teachers, support staff, & director. We are truly grateful for the integral part they played in our boys' childhood's. They are well prepared for kindergarten & excited to continue on with art projects & reading when they get home. They are all personable & friendly and will truly love & care for your child while they're there. The app they use gives real time updates & pictures. You will always know what's going on with the detailed communication.

My two year old and infant attend ALC #4 in La Grange Park. We started in April 2023 and have been…read moreSO pleased with our experience. We were transferring from our Lincoln Park daycare and found it to be a very smooth transition. The teachers have been very nurturing and my two year old is genuinely happy walking into school each day to see her teachers and friends. They offer great programming, ample outside time and lots of arts and crafts. My infant just started and I feel very comfortable entrusting her care to the wonderful teachers here. It's a big decision finding the right fit for full day childcare and I am very happy our family found ALC #4.

​Best decision we made for our son, he has greatly improved his attitude and well being. He has…read morebeen more positive and excited to go to school.

My teen loves school finally!! Although she was in advanced classes in her public schools, she was…read moreriddled with anxiety, cried before school frequently and missed whenever she could. At Tallgrass she is thriving! She loves it! She is learning how to run a business, fundraising, learn about democracy, judicial system and more. She is exploring Art, socializing, learning to work as a team, and feels like she is part of a community. The school is mixed ages 5-18, they have a sliding scale depending on income and a flexible start time. Kids from all over the Chicago area attend. It's truly a special place!

We witnessed many changes at LPC during the years our family was involved there. Profit apparently…read moretook priority. The automatic annual tuition increases were invested in high-end facility upgrades rather than necessities like additional, and perhaps specialized, more practically experienced and nurturing staff. With the high cost of tuition at LPC (compared to others in the area), one would expect the ROI to be highly engaged and supportive care-giving that encourages children to learn, develop, and explore their own unique personalities through play. Lots of play! Real play - interactive activities in which kids use their large motor skills; not consecutive daily sessions of fine motor skill-building through seated centers and circle time. At ages 2, 3, and 4, children inherently want to move - a lot! Any parent could testify to this. Sadly, many of the care-givers who instinctively provided this type of nurturing and guidance are gone. Turnover became rampant in recent years; some of the most engaging and capable care-givers disappeared along with certain programming. The emphasis seemed to shift away from discovering, inspiring, and guiding the children's unique personalities in meaningful ways or teaching the "how to" of appropriate toddler and pre-school aged social/emotional interaction, communication, and learning through play. Some parents whose kids may challenge the unrealistic expectations of structure and attentiveness have received recommendations to have their child(ren) evaluated for aggressive/behavioral/social-emotional issues. The reality is shame on the adults who set the children up for failure and then point fingers at the kids (and their parents). While you have to be away from your kids working hard for your money, you want loving, dedicated, and honest care for your child(ren). Do a bit of leg work, talk to people, ask around, and explore all of your options before you pay the price in "shoulda woulda coulda."

After my review, BH reached out several times to genuinely address my concerns. They were…read moreunderstanding and responsive and also collaborated with her new classroom to ensure a smooth transition. Her new teachers communicate with me and provide feedback. Very happy (and appreciative) with how they addressed my concerns. Thank you Candice!

My son started with Bright Horizon at western springs since the spring of 2016, not long after this…read morecenter was opened. My younger daughter joined 2 years later. For families like us with no immediate relatives' help, this center is like my kids' second home. I love this place. I have toured other daycares, no place comes close to this one in terms of how clean and structured it is. Especially in this pandemic, this center definitely takes it way more seriously than any other daycares we have seen. We just left last week because my son is old enough to be in kindergarten and unfortunately BH doesn't have that option. I miss this place so much already, the wonderful teachers and awesome director... I would highly recommend this daycare to anybody who is trying to find a perfect care center for their precious little one. Feel free to message me if you have questions.