Parents beware before making a deposit!…read more We got on the wait-list 8 months in advance for the infant room, and were told we were first on the list. I planned accordingly to return to work after a limited maternity leave. Less than a month before the expected start date, Lauren, the assistant director, emailed, casually mentioning that there wouldn't be space until 2 months later. We scrambled to make things work, and as we stayed in communication with them, they later postponed the start date ANOTHER 2 months. We ultimately had to scramble to find another center to enroll in at the last minute. I don't know whose job gives them the flexibility to take an extra 4 months of maternity leave. Definitely not mine. Despite not being able to honor the agreed start date, the center has REFUSED to refund our wait list deposit. Maybe this was an unreasonable response to an honest accident. Maybe it was an intentional act to manipulate us into making a deposit last year when they knew they would not be able to meet our needs. I'm not sure. But either way, I feel taken advantage of by people who I was ready to trust with the most important task of caring for my child. After this experience, I would not plan to enroll my baby here even if the space did open up, after seeing how poorly we were treated. I would not trust them to appropriately care for my child. To other parents and parents-to-be, if you are expecting reliable childcare to be available when you need it, I would look elsewhere. Please proceed with caution and at minimum, have a solid backup plan that you can enact at short notice for an extended period!

We love Grand Ave! I went here as a child and now send all 3 of my littles there. The staff is very…read moreattentive and cares for my children just like their own. My youngest had the hardest time with separation, but his teachers made the transition so smooth that now he asks to see his first two teachers everyday and he walks in with no tears. My oldest two always come home with so many stories and love talking about the friends they have made. We definitely made the right choice when choosing Grand Ave for our childcare.

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.

Our son has been attending Peter Pan for the last 3 years, and we are big fans! Coming from a home…read moredaycare, we weren't sure what to expect - but we love the program 1) the staff is incredibly caring and dialed in to the kids 2) they have an amazing STEM and nature program. Learning about animals and trees and even raising swallowtail and monarch butterflies from eggs! 3) they have great communication with an app that provides pictures and updates throughout the day 4) they helped my son through big life events (potty training! Writing his name!) 5) the food they serve is great- you get a menu monthly. They even tell you what and how much your kid eats 6) good blend of structure and play, with lots of hands on learning. It's amazing, my son loves it here. If you are looking for a good daycare and preschool program, Peter Pan is a great option!

We absolutely love this daycare! Our 18-month-old looks forward to going every day, which is such a…read moregift. We tried two other daycares before finding this one, and the difference has been night and day. The teachers are incredibly caring, patient, and creative in keeping our son engaged, incorporating a wonderful nature theme that he absolutely loves. It's clear they know how to make learning and socializing fun, while also creating a safe and nurturing environment. We couldn't be happier and are so grateful we found them!

We have been going to ChildTime Villa Park since 2018. Many of our friends are the other parents we…read moremet along the way at the different events at Childtime. Many of us still have our children there years later. I would say the two biggest drivers are the people and the activities. The director is extremely focused on activities and events - this includes lots of socials, trips, etc. We've met many wonderful teachers over the years. Our kids have admired many of them! These are people that I've trusted to babysit and every person seems committed to making sure the children are experiencing a good childhood. Hope you have a wonderful experience too!

I highly recommend this facility to all inquiring parents. As a first time parent I was very…read morenervous to begin utilizing day care services, given the big transition. I met with the director, Mrs. Yunuen and felt an immediate sense of relief. She took her time explaining every aspect of the services offered at this location. Without hesitation, she answered all my questions and offered assistance with all of the intake procedures. After the smooth enrollment process, my son began services and since then has been thriving! I truly believe this is thanks to Mrs. Yunuen and her abilities to facilitate comfort, communication, professionalism,, understanding, and so much more.

My eldest daughter is graduating Pre-K this year after attending Active Childcare since she was 6…read moremonths old. We are very pleased with the care, education, and fun our daughter experienced over the years. A special recognition to Ms. Jenna and Ms. Ally's Preschool 3 class during the 2024-2025. our daughter learned her letters, her manners, and made the best group of friends.

I love this facility. My daughter really enjoys her time here and she has learned so much. The…read moreschool has a great summer program with plenty of field trips for the kids. During the winter months there are large inflatables and soccer fields to keep the kids active. Your child can also be enrolled in soccer lessons during active times. This is a great program that incorporates a healthy active lifestyle while also carving out time for classroom learning. They offer organic meals and full size lockers for the kids to easily store everything. The center is always very clean and I have never encountered unfriendly staff. Everyone is awesome! I would 100%recommend this place to friends. The fees are great for all that your child receives here!

As an early intervention speech therapist, I visit many daycare centers, and this is one of the…read morebest I've seen! The teachers are knowledgeable in child development, create engaging and creative activities, and appear to genuinely enjoy their jobs. The center is always clean, the children appear happy and involved, and there's consistently something fun and enriching happening. The management seem to be invested in both staff and children, and I confidently recommend this daycare to the families I work with!

Our son started at TLE as an infant. He has been in 3 rooms total over the past 2 years. There have…read morebeen 3 directors and turnover with many of the aides. You often don't know the aide who is taking care of your child as they do not do introductions of the new employees. As another review mentioned, there is a lack of communication at this center. With every room move, we had no formal introduction to the new teacher. No explanation of what to expect in the new classroom. Just pointed in the direction of where the new room is located. There is a monthly email with the "theme" of the curriculum. For example, Oceans, Family, Forests etc. However, do not expect to be told specifically what words, colors, numbers, letters your child is actually working on. We randomly figure out what our son has learned by the new things he says. They just started to add some information like the color and day of the week to the app. This center does not hold any sort of parent/teacher conference or provide any progress updates on your child's development. The app...Do not expect this to be updated throughout the day. Most updates come through after 2/3PM at the end of the day. I have brought up the lack of pictures and updates to management plenty of times but there was no improvement made. For the price point of this daycare, I expected the app to be maintained as promised. Their pricing is in line with Gardner School + KinderCare who also offer an app. I would consider other options if having an app, receiving development progression updates, or overall communication are important to you. The quickest we ever heard from the director was when we sent an email advising we were withdrawing our son. We got a call within 5 minutes. He never asked why we were leaving or if there was anything he could do to keep our son there. His call was to advise a form needed to be filled out...His lack of concern confirmed we made the right choice to switch daycares. To top things off, we were charged today for two weeks of care even though we were told billing would be taken care of correctly. I will say the teachers are caring and would be the only reason to stick around. Ms. Kim in Infant room is the best! Our son adores her. Sandra + Daniela in the Twaddler room are the dynamic duo and have great energy. Ms. Natalie in the Twos room is super sweet. Diana + Sam took great care of our son. We were looking forward to having Ms. Cece for preschool.

Love little sunshine for our 2 year old! She has the best time and watching her grow and learn new…read moreskills has been so fun! The teachers and director are wonderful!

Both of our boys started here in February, and they've been absolutely excelling ever since! Our…read moreoldest could not be more obsessed with Ms Angela (3yo teacher) and is learning so much. Our little one started in the older infant room and did so well there. All of the teachers are so attentive. Ms Maureen (loved by both my boys) is so kind and treats my babies like they are hers. All of the staff is amazing and I feel so lucky to have gotten in!

My daughter is now 13 years old. She attended the Grand Ave pre school program & the day care. When…read moreit recently came time for my son to start pre school (last year he was in the 2 year old program) I was thrilled to see so many of the staff that still remained the same since the time we spent there with my daughter. I think that speaks volumes as to how Mary, the Director of GAP treats her staff and runs her programs. My daughter was 100% ready for kindergarten after attending the pre school program and loved attending GAP. I am happy to say that now that my son is 3 years old, he is also well on his way. Mrs. Sullivan was my son's teacher last year & continues to be this year. I could not be more grateful for that consistency. My son has struggled with some transitions. As parents, we want to be able to do what's best for our children & provide any additional assistance that is necessary to set our kids up for success. Mrs. Sullivan took the time to share her concerns with us, as well as to point out his strengths. I will always be grateful to GAP for what they have done for my kids- it is obvious that their programs are academically on point, but they also have a genuine love & care for all the kids they serve.

Terrible since they were bought out by corporate owners, I think the owners are now Premiere. All…read morethe good staff is gone. These photos that come up are all old. They don't teach anything or expose the children to developmentally appropriate skills.