As a teacher myself, choosing the right school for my children was incredibly important, and I…read morecannot commend how well St. Vincent Ferrer School has shaped my daughter intellectually, socially, and spiritually. Over the past four years, I have watched her truly blossom into a well-rounded student. The deep sense of community here is remarkable, it truly feels like an extended family. This connection is beautifully on display during school traditions like the All-School Olympics Challenge and our annual Fun Run, where older students step in to guide and mentor the younger students through different obstacles. Seeing that culture of leadership and kindness in action solidified why parents choose this community. We are so thrilled with our experience that my son will be starting at St. Vincent Ferrer in the fall, and we are excited for him to thrive in this warm, loving environment.

I would caution any family considering St. Vincent Ferrer to think carefully before enrolling…read more I have been a parishioner since I was 13 years old and received my Confirmation here, and my children have attended for the past five years. Because of that long history, I expected a strong, supportive, and safe environment for families. Unfortunately, my experience has not reflected that expectation. Concerns raised as a parent were not taken seriously, and I did not feel that issues involving student well-being and bullying were addressed with appropriate urgency or accountability. As a result, I did not feel confident that my concerns about my children's emotional well-being were being properly supported or prioritized. Based on my experience, I would encourage parents to ask very direct questions about how bullying and student concerns are handled before making a decision to enroll.

If you're looking for academic based..look here! Kids are learning vs just being baby sat and…read moreplaying. Teachers are caring, listen and adapt to any concerns. My child has been attending since he was almost 2.he is way more advanced than the average toddler with the help of kings kidz! They learn but also have activities for the kids and families. I toured other daycares but they were either play based, teaching things my child already knows and just ddnt offer the things offered here (Spanish, swimming, yoga, black history etc)..choose kings kidz if you are looking for a place to help your child get ahead

I have 2 boys enrolled at kings kidz for the past 2 years my kids love to get to day care everyday…read more They have grown tremendously with communicating with others. At kings kidz they have a great curriculum that keeps the kids interactive and learning throughout the course of the day.

I attended Holmes school from third through the eighth grade and found it to be a great school. Of…read morecourse it was a long time ago but when my boys attended schools in Park Ridge I learned that they weren't even close to the education I got at Holmes in Oak Park. All of my teachers in Oak Park were exceptional, Miss Boehm for music, all three art teachers, Mrs. Andrews, Mr. Fleming, Miss Baskoff, Mrs. Hepker, Miss Ribordy, Miss Hill and others. It was an education that is obviously not common in our elementary schools today. No one talked about trans anything. The only person that was worthless was the school nurse. She had a great office, 2 tiny bedrooms, her own bathroom and a neat little uniform but she was useless the one time I got sick. Warned my boys NOT to marry a nurse, but they went ahead anyway. One is already divorced and the other is probably miserable!

This is a great school and I love it because of the really nice teachers. I recommend getting the…read more5th grade teacher ms.cofsky she is really nice. The principle isn't very nice but he gets mad really easily and if the kid cry and another kid comes over and try's to make them fell better he yells at them also. Not a very good role model anyway.

My children have attended St. Helen since we moved here two years ago. The school has a thriving…read moreparent-school association which puts on a four-day festival with music, rides, and a full-entertainment beer garden as well as many other community fundraisers to contribute to the school's operating budget. The school's enrollment has steadily increased since the current principal took over the operation and direction of the school and it is no wonder why. My children are getting an education by people who care and it shows in their development and well-being.

We love this school. My 3 year old started preschool here this year and we just love it. The…read moreprincipal is exactly what you'd expect - stern, fair and helpful. She's not there to make friends, she's there to make sure your children get the best possible education. She listens to the parents feedback and if it warrants a change - whether it's adding a new program, or handling an issue, she tries her best to do the most good. It bothers me when the principal puts on a happy face for the parents. Most of the teachers are wonderful, but do your homework - go to open houses, and make requests. I will say that like every school - not every teacher there is fully committed. I have come across one or two who always seem to have a sour puss on their face. And the work with kids under 6 - they should be smiling in their sleep! The tuition is affordable, especially for what you get. The hot lunch program and the after-care schedule family friendly. I would definitely look into this school - we really love it here and now feel like we don't *have* to move to the suburbs. There's a ton of diversity - socially and racially. The parent-groups are great - very involved but none of that stiff competition you see in other religious based education facilities in the city. Ranked top 25 in Chicago private schools!

My son was at this school 2015 to 2017. He was in the Montessori program with Ms Robin who had zero…read morecompassion for kids; I am still mad at myself for staying for that long. I hope the new principal has turned things around because that was not the type of environment I would want to see kids in. There is a possibility that this is an ok school and i was just unfortunate with the teacher my son had + the principal at the time.

I love this school ! It's cozy where everyone knows everyone. The teachers give their all to their…read morestudents. The students excel. I love that it is faith based and includes the hearing impaired.

We love it here! Our son has just completed his first year at Montessori Dual Language Academy and…read moreit's been wonderful. He's only 4 and has learned so much and has become so independent. 10/10

We could not recommend MDLA enough! Our son started there about a year ago and attends both…read morepreschool and the summer camps. He learns in Spanish for half of the day and also gets to do fun activities like yoga. He's become so much more independent and well-mannered since going there. We're also thrilled that hot lunch is now included with tuition. The hours are great for working parents, and the staff is so wonderful and caring with the kids. We're grateful that they were here for us when we moved to the area!

This daycare started enrolling students and taking non refundable deposits before they even had a…read morelicensing inspection date. They told us the start date was early fall, when they failed to meet the licensing requirements they pushed the anticipated start date to April 2024. This business took advantage of the trusted guidepost name and the trust of their customers with no accountability on their end.

This was our first experience with school/daycare, and our children absolutely love it! We feel…read morevery confident with the care that they are receiving there.

My family had an excellent experience at University Village Montessori. My daughter started in the…read moreinfant classroom and progressed to the toddler class before we moved away. The teachers and staff members were kind, warm, and attentive. They fostered my daughter's intrinsic motivation to learn and make her environment better. The school's enrichment events are also great. By attending, we got to know other parents and truly felt like we were part of a community. Ms. Kiran was nothing but kind and helpful whenever we needed anything. I would strongly recommend UVMS!

Did a tour here and the owner Kiran was very rude. Not at all warm. It seems like she only cares…read moreabout the curriculum and not the actual babies well being and absolutely doesn't care about the parents emotional concerns. I would never send my child here.