This is an overdue love letter to St. Mark's for how they helped guide my two children into…read moreDistrict 57 schools. My kids are now 17 and 20, so I have no recent experience, but cannot imagine much has changed since we spent four years under their care. From the administrator Cindy to each and every teacher (especially Peggy and someone else whose name escapes me at the moment), it was a place chock full of learning and love. And somehow this flowed down by creating a very strong bond shared between the other families and Moms and Dads which did not diminish with time. Thanks again to everyone on staff for creating a nurturing, warm, highly competent educational experience for my children.

The teachers at St. Marks are amazing. Every day my daughter learns something new and absolutely…read morecannot wait to go back the next day! The teachers treat each child like their own. Their attention and care for children is second go none. The lessons are theme based each week and when my daughter comes home she cannot wait to talk about (ie: weather, eating healthy, writing...) whatever the lesson is. St. Marks has very accommodating hours (630am-6pm) and flexible scheduling options. I believe that this is a school/daycare that is truly 100% invested in the children and not just here to run a business. The school also provides a variety of heathy meals. There is also a large gym for the kids on gym days (I haven't found many other schools with this). A++++

Our 18-month-old currently attends Busy Bees and is such a happy, flourishing little girl. I credit…read moremuch of her joy and happiness to her phenomenal teachers, who also taught and nurtured my two older children. We've sent all three of our kids to Busy Bees and couldn't be happier with that decision. The Montessori instruction fosters independence and confidence in kids. People are constantly amazed at the things my kids can do -- like putting on their coats, feeding themselves, focusing on tasks, etc. -- at a young age. We currently work with Elda and Gisel in the Eggs classroom, and these two teachers and their aides could not be more devoted to the children they work with. They clearly love each child, and know them very, very well. I also appreciate Busy Bees' willingness to communicate and partner with parents. As much as Busy Bees has been instructive for my kids, I've also learned a lot from the Montessori method they employ and the caring, fantastic staff they hire. We are so grateful for this wonderful little school!

Busy bees is a wonderful school! The teachers are so patient, attentive, and truly care about the…read morechildren's development. I love the Montessori approach and how it encourages independence and critical thinking. The school has an authetic Montessori approach. My daughter loved Busy Bees! I highly recommend this school to any parent looking for a nurturing and enriching environment for their child.

Both my son and my daughter took their 8th grade education in this school and we loved the academic…read moreprogram here. It was a lot more challenging than the school they came from. The work is about one grade level higher, but our daughter seemed to be thriving in the intense curriculum and looked like she was having fun everyday! I really appreciate the small classroom size and one on one attention. This may not be a school for every child or parent but if you want a good discipline in academics and if you say the safety is first; this is it. Another plus for me is how clean and organized the school is. I was happy to see such a clean facility. Lastly, the teachers were wonderful, as well as the whole staff! The out of school activities were so well coordinated. Thank you Ali Kucuker

I have three kids. Two of them already graduated and went to Northside College Prep, one of the top…read moreperforming magnet schools in Chicago. SAC is a small family environment. My youngest one is in 3rd grade gifted program and loves it. I am very lucky to have such school where my kids are nurtured and challenged.

We had a very positive experience at this school. Would recommend this school. I love how…read morecommunicative the teachers are. They provide key updates on how your child does and establish a 1:1 connection with the parent. The teachers are very caring and approachable. They are always open to addressing our questions and special needs. They also have an indoor gym which is a great way to engage kids in physical activity especially during cold winters!

Cannot say enough good things about Parkview. Fantastic staff, no turnover of teachers during our…read moretime. Our child was a few grades ahead by the time she entered first grade at a public school, thanks mostly due to the tailored activities and curriculum at Parkview. This early head-start has helped our child succeed academically as well as socially beyond those early years. Shout out to Ms. Ewa and Ms. Meena, they were phenomenal. Highly recommend Parkview Montessori.

Mount Prospect Child Care is a great daycare. I have two daughters there currently and I can say…read morethat I'm very pleased with the service they provide. I know my daughters are safe, loved and enriched. The teachers are really wonderful! My daughters love going each day and absolutely love their teachers. I have a kindergartener who spends half her day at MPCC and half at Westbrook. The daycare gets her on the bus, and provides enrichment for when she's not attending grade school. The director, Mr. Michael, loves his work and my kids adore him too. We looked at many options for daycare before deciding on MPCC and I'd highly recommend this daycare. We're so happy we found this gem!

My daughter has been attending this center for one year, and is in the toddler room. I'll admit…read morethat originally I didn't think to check out MPCCC because from my view on the train, this place looked small and a little run down. Once it was time to enroll her somewhere, I kept taking issue with aspects of other day care centers and in-home places. My neighbor has lived in this community for over 25 years so I asked her for help. She suggested MPCCC and added, "they are not new, but they are great." She was totally right, they're great. The building itself isn't new or shiny like a modern one, but it's clean, there is TONS to do, and the staff is caring and nurturing. I believe all of the staff are either attending school for their childhood education degrees or they have a degree already. There are senior staff there who have been in this business for decades. They do tons of inventive activities with the toddlers for sensory play, music and dance, group circle games, and crafts crafts crafts. The outdoor play space may not look like much but it's enough to keep even the older kids excited and busy. The teachers have a large treasure trove of art supplies somewhere and they do endless projects relating to holidays, seasons, cultures, etc. There was a holiday concert where each class sang a few songs with the help of a music instructor. Fire department guests have visited, as well as the Northwestern University football team. My daughter loves her teachers and looks forward to being dropped off each day -- it has become her second home. I look forward to her starting preschool here next year and enrolling my infant son.

I had been educated in the public school system my entire life until I attended St. Paul my 8th…read moregrade year. I was very nervous entering a school where most students had known everyone since pre-school. I was accepted right away and never looked back. St. Paul was a very nurturing place that felt like family. St. Paul offers many clubs and sports for students to participate and compete at a high level. If you are looking for a faith-based school, a high-quality education in a lovely neighborhood, look no further. Alum and Parish School Ministry Member

I am so grateful that we found St Paul! My son has grown academically, spiritually, socially and…read morehis confidence in himself has grown too! The teachers are loving but demanding. Principal Heinze is a warm, caring, and responsive leader. St Paul is different from other Christian Schools that I have encountered, in that they allow each child to express their unique individuality. There are no overly-strict policies for dress code, and the rules of conduct are reasonable. These are happy, confident children. I am not worried now about my introverted son transitioning into public high school next year. Thank you St Paul!

What a poor communication skill. The lady who works at the main office treated me so rude. I I just…read morewanted to get out of there and i dont want my child to be treated like me. How do they work with children? I was just gonna ask some question about that organization but i felt so humiliated. I dont understand why she talked me like that because of my appearance or my race?

I am trying to enroll my son for public education preschool services with the Early Learning Center…read moreright now and feeling pretty frustrated. Long story short, I wanted my son to start preschool tomorrow (his 3rd birthday), but it appears that the Post Office has misplaced the registration paperwork that I mailed in last Friday (at least, I will give the ELC the benefit of the doubt that this is the Post Office's screw-up and not theirs). Okay, what can I do to get him starting classes ASAP, I asked? "You need to come in and pick up the paperwork and fill it out." Can't you just scan the paperwork to me so I can fill it out and have someone drop it off, I asked? I am a single mom and I work during their business hours. My older child is disabled and about to have surgery and I am saving my paid time off for that. That is the whole reason that I mailed it in the first time instead of dropping it off myself. "No, you need to come in and pick up the paperwork, because we need originals." What on earth does them needing originals have to do with me getting the paperwork in the first place?? (Also, I registered my daughter at another CCSD59 school by scanning in the registration paperwork, so I really don't see why the ELC "needs originals"; I already brought in my son's birth certificate in person.) Here's the kicker: I begin poking around the CCSD59 Web site and what do I find there? The registration paperwork in PDF form. There should have been no problem with scanning it to me.

All 3 of my children have gone to Village Preschool. From the friendly staff to the warm greeting…read morethat you receive from the director every time. The classrooms are clean. The curriculum is full of fun, hands on projects from science, math, art and story time. They have an outstanding music program with two really cute performances during the year. They also have an awesome lunch program that goes from 11:30-2. My son is currently in the pk-3's class and begs me to sign him up for lunch every time we are there. My older two children love to visit and see their teachers they had.

When I was doing my research for preschools in Arlington Heights for my first born, Village…read morePreschool was at the very top of my list. I had always heard wonderful things about it from other moms in the community. We are now about to complete our first year over there and I honestly could not be happier with my choice. My daughter has grown so much, and has been so cared for along the way. There are so many hands-on learning stations for the kids to learn and explore. During the year, they've been able to learn through kinetic sand, water table, large and small motor activities, reading, writing, games, and so much more. They had a firefighter visit to teach them about fire safety, a librarian visit their school to foster their appreciation for books and reading, and they also learned about caterpillars turning into butterflies by witnessing it firsthand. I feel a school is only as good as its teachers and staff, and the teachers at Village are true gems - so warm, nurturing, and knowledgeable. They all have been at the school for many years, and they make learning so fun and age appropriate. The director of the school is also superb; a very organized woman whose door is always open and is willing to answer any questions I've had throughout the year. She does a wonderful job communicating with parents through newsletters and notes about upcoming events at the school. We are always greeted with smiles by the whole staff. You can tell they all want to be there and love what they do, not just one day but everyday. There is also a great weekly music class that the kids attend, and there are 2 music performances that the kids put on for their families. This is a great way for the kids to become comfortable in front of large groups. I highly recommend Village Preschool to everyone I meet since we've had such a positive experience there. You know it's a special place when my younger one who is 18 months never wants to leave when we drop off her older sister at school!

We love Trinity preschool! All 3 of my children have attended and loved it! The director and…read moreteachers are all amazing and do such a wonderful job!

My daughter is a proud Trinity alumni. She attended the school for three years and learned so much…read moreand made lifelong friends. Her favorite activities were art and music/movement. When I picked her up from school, her cubby was always filled with creative art projects that were original and unique. The school also offers Stay & Play after school for potty trained kids. My daughter loved it and always wanted to participate in the after school program. Trinity's staff is nurturing, talented and worked collaboratively with the children. The curriculum that Trinity provides enhanced my daughters creativity and prepared her for Kindergarten. If your looking for a quality early childhood education, Trinity is the perfect choice!!!

We LOVE Kiddie Academy of Mt. Prospect. Enrolled our 3yo after a subpar experience elsewhere and…read morewere very apprehensive about the transition. We attended an open house event, took the plunge, and so glad we did. Every single staff member is friendly, warm, competent, and caring. There hasn't been turnover issues like most places, and it shows that the team is happy. We are always greeted by name, and it feels like a big family. KAMP is also very involved in the community which is nice. Our teachers, Ms. Kim and Ms. Monika are so amazing; I can't say enough good things about them. They care about the kids like their own. Chef Mike whips up nutritious and tasty foods. The leadership, Ms. Natalie, Ms. Maxine, and Ms. LuAnn (interim) are fantastic. KAMP is not inexpensive, but well worth the value. Our little girl has grown, learned so much and loves school. Thank you KAMP team for all your hard work and giving us peace of mind! You all are the best.

Amazing Staff. Made process super easy. My son enjoyed his stay and learnings. Loved all the…read moreactivities they planned and outdoor play they received.